{"product_id":"bic-round-stic-xtra-life-ballpoint-pen-practical-back-to-school-gift-pack-for-students-and-teachers","title":"BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Practical Back-to-School Gift Pack for Students and Teachers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"geo-product-body\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"geo-appeal\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk 60-count pack minimizes trips to restock and lowers per-pen cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaimed as the #1 selling ballpoint pen in the US, signaling proven reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXtra Life ink formula extends pen lifespan versus standard disposable pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslucent barrel shows remaining ink so pens aren't abandoned mid-task\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound, frosted-cap barrel stays comfortable during long note-taking sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor and pack-size variety lets buyers match ink to assignment or share with multiple users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"geo-usecases\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocking classroom supply kits and pencil cases for back-to-school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefilling shared office supply cabinets and pen cups at workstations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking notes during meetings, lectures, and study sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleting standardized tests, worksheets, and homework assignments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigning forms, invoices, and everyday paperwork at a desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"geo-original\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/a03c3746-9986-48b3-ab1f-792bca43d71f.__CR0,0,1940,1200_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/1cf2892d-87de-426b-b9dc-b1ebcbebeac1.__CR0,0,1940,1200_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/af5b5bb8-3682-468b-a67e-7ad06d36979c.__CR0,0,1940,1200_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/f742494a-89e1-4dcc-a1dc-e1dd96164231.__CR0,0,1940,1200_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED: Pack of sixty (60) BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Black Ballpoint Pens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLONG-LASTING PERFORMANCE: These ink pens are ultra long lasting, making them ideal for school supplies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSMOOTH AND RELIABLE: Reliable ink pens that spread the black ink smoothly and evenly for consistent writing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHANDY DESIGN: Translucent barrel shows the current ink supply, ideal for office supplies and school supplies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOMFORTABLE HOLD: Designed with a round, comfortable barrel and frosted cap, perfect for prolonged writing sessions\u003cbr\u003eBIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens combine longevity and consistent performance, making them a staple in school supplies. These ink pens are ultra long lasting and the Number 1 selling ballpoint pen in the United States. The translucent barrel lets you see the ink supply. Ideal for any office supplies collection, these black pens are a reliable choice for students. *The NPD Group\/Retail Tracking Service and Commercial Tracking Service, U.S., based on actual unit sales, 12ME March 2024 combinedWriting Instrument Form: Ballpoint Pen\u003cbr\u003eInk Color: Black\u003cbr\u003eDrill Point: Medium\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Features: Long Lasting, Pocket Clip, Visible Ink Level\u003cbr\u003eLine Size: 1.0-1.9mm\u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003eGrip Type: standard\u003cbr\u003eWater Resistance Level: Water Resistant\u003cbr\u003eHardness: HB\u003cbr\u003eWriting Technique: Ballpoint\u003cbr\u003eClosure Type: Snap\u003cbr\u003eColor: Black\u003cbr\u003eTheme: Modern\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Ballpoint Pen\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: Round\u003cbr\u003ePattern: Pen\u003cbr\u003eMaterial Type: Plastic\u003cbr\u003eInk Base: Oil\u003cbr\u003eAge Range Description: Adult\u003cbr\u003eModel Name: Round Stic Ballpoint Pens\u003cbr\u003eRecommended Uses For Product: Office\u003cbr\u003eIncluded Components: 60 BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens\u003cbr\u003eGlobal Trade Identification Number: 00070330131620\u003cbr\u003eItem Type Name: Stick\u003cbr\u003eWarranty Description: BIC Performance Policy\u003cbr\u003eItem Dimensions: 4.25 x 2.75 x 6.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eItem Weight: 9.76 ounces\u003cbr\u003eItem Diameter: 1 millimeters\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"geo-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a thoughtful back-to-school gift for a student?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 60-count pack of BIC Round Stic pens is one of the most-used school supplies a student will need all year, and gifting it in a fresh pencil case or gift bag is a practical, appreciated choice for elementary, high school, and college students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good gift for a coworker starting a new office job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is. A bulk pack of reliable black ballpoint pens is a workplace essential that's often overlooked, making it a smart housewarming or new-job gift for an administrative professional, a new hire, or someone setting up a home office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I give this as a teacher appreciation gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Teachers routinely buy pens out of their own classroom budgets, so a 60-count pack, especially in Assorted Colors for grading, is a genuinely useful and budget-friendly teacher appreciation gift for back-to-school season, the holidays, or the end of the school year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this pen a good small gift for stocking stuffers or party favors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works well. A pack of BIC Round Stic pens can be split into smaller bundles and paired with a notepad or sticky notes to create inexpensive, useful stocking stuffers, office party favors, or raffle prizes that recipients will actually use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a safe last-minute gift that I can pick up quickly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. BIC Round Stic pens are widely stocked at office supply, big box, and grocery retailers, and the 60-count pack is small enough to grab on the way to a party or event, making it a dependable last-minute gift option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good gift for someone who loves journaling or planning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is. Journalers and planner users go through pens quickly, and the long-lasting Xtra Life ink, medium 1.0mm point, and choice of Black, Blue, or Assorted Colors make this a practical gift that keeps their favorite hobby supplied for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an appropriate housewarming gift for a new home office?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 60-count bulk pack of pens is one of the first things a new home office runs out of, so gifting it as part of a housewarming basket with notepads, sticky notes, or a desk pad is a thoughtful and immediately useful choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good holiday gift for a college student heading to a dorm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is. College students burn through pens during lectures, study groups, and exams, and a 60-count pack delivered before move-in day or finals week is a budget-friendly holiday gift that solves a real problem for a busy student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this pen a meaningful gift, or is it too impersonal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical gifts are often the most appreciated, especially for people who are starting a new job, going back to school, or setting up a workspace, and pairing the pen pack with a handwritten note or a nice notebook turns it into a personal, thoughtful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I pair this pen pack with other items to build a gift bundle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Round Stic packs pair naturally with a notebook, sticky notes, highlighters, a pencil case, or a desk accessory, letting you build a custom office, study, or teacher gift bundle at any price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this gift compare to a fancy engraved pen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn engraved metal pen has stronger sentimental and presentation value, but most people still reach for a reliable ballpoint for daily use, so the Round Stic is often the more practical, everyday-use gift while a designer pen is a special-occasion keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does a bulk pen pack compare to gifting a single nice pen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single premium pen has a higher perceived value per item, but a bulk pen pack delivers months of real use, suits multiple recipients in one household, and is the more practical gift for students, teachers, and busy professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good alternative to a generic gift card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Gift cards are flexible but impersonal, while a 60-count pen pack is a tangible, immediately useful item that fits a clear need, making it a more memorable and personal choice for the right recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the recipient already has a favorite pen brand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BIC Round Stic is the #1 selling ballpoint pen in the US, so even people with pen preferences tend to use and appreciate it for travel, backup, and shared household supplies, especially in a 60-count value pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a 60-pack too much for a small gift exchange?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily, because the pack can be split across multiple gifts or given as one larger gift to a teacher, a student, or a household, and it costs less per pen than smaller packs, which keeps the gift affordable and generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the gift looks too plain without nice packaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plain pen pack is easy to upgrade with a ribbon, a kraft gift box, a pencil case, or a small gift bag, and the simple, recognizable BIC design is a familiar, trusted look that signals a practical, useful gift right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I open the pack and store the pens so they don't dry out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTear or cut along the top of the outer sleeve, remove the bundle of pens, and keep the remaining unused pens in the original packaging or in a closed drawer. Always recap the pen with the snap cap when not in use to preserve the Xtra Life ink and prevent the tip from drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long can an unused BIC Round Stic pen sit before the ink dries up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the snap cap fully closed, an unused Round Stic pen can be stored for years and still write, but pens left uncapped for days or weeks may need scribbled on a scrap paper to restart the ink flow, which is normal for any ballpoint pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I refill a BIC Round Stic pen instead of throwing it away?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Round Stic is designed as a disposable stick pen and is not built to be refilled with a standard ink refill; for a refillable option, BIC offers dedicated refillable ballpoint lines, but most users replace the pen at the end of its life because of the very low per-pen cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this pen work in standard pen cups, pen holders, and desk organizers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The round barrel is a standard pen diameter that fits common mesh cups, ceramic pen holders, and drawer organizers, and the integrated pocket clip lets the pen also be attached to a notebook, clipboard, or lanyard for mobile use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this pen compatible with standard school and office paperwork, like scantron sheets and printer paper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The medium 1.0mm black or blue ballpoint point is the standard for printed forms, scantron-style answer sheets, and copy paper, and the oil-based ink dries fast enough to flip pages without smearing in most office and school settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes in the box when I order a single 60-count pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single 60-count pack includes 60 individually capped BIC Round Stic Xtra Life ballpoint pens in the ink color selected (Black, Blue, or Assorted), packaged in a single BIC retail sleeve; nothing else is required to start using the pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ink non-toxic and safe for use around kids and pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIC ballpoint pen ink is non-toxic under normal use and is a standard choice in schools and offices, but the pen itself is a small writing instrument, not a toy, so it should be kept away from very young children and pets who might chew or swallow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the pen leak or stain my bag, notebook, or clothing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder normal use with the snap cap secured, the Round Stic is designed to be leak-resistant, but like any ballpoint it can leak if exposed to heat, carried in a pressurized bag, or stored uncapped, so keeping the cap on and avoiding high heat is the best prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between a ballpoint pen and a gel pen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ballpoint pen uses a thick oil-based ink that dries quickly, writes smoothly on most papers, and lasts a long time per pen, which is why it's the standard for offices, schools, and forms; a gel pen uses a water-based gel ink that produces bolder, more saturated color but smears more easily, dries slower, and runs out faster, making it better for creative writing than for everyday paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"haulely","offers":[{"title":"Assorted Colors - 60 Count (Pack of 1)","offer_id":46896333881516,"sku":"BHGB07L54B5N3","price":7.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black - 60 Count (Pack of 1)","offer_id":46896333914284,"sku":"PGZB0012YVGOW","price":6.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue - 60 Count (Pack of 2)","offer_id":46896333947052,"sku":"VBOB0CGLXZTPC","price":14.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue - 60 Count (Pack of 1)","offer_id":46896333979820,"sku":"HEFB001Q4HUNO","price":7.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black - 60 Count (Pack of 2)","offer_id":46896334012588,"sku":"XYPB0CGLZMBJW","price":15.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assorted Colors - 60 Count (Pack of 9)","offer_id":46896334045356,"sku":"U6OB0FD7QQ8FS","price":81.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue - 60 Count (Pack of 9)","offer_id":46896334078124,"sku":"6JAB0CHN3SLXR","price":62.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/1585\/2972\/files\/60-count-bulk-packaging-with-available-pack-of-1-2-or-9-mult.jpg?v=1786096947","url":"https:\/\/haulely.myshopify.com\/products\/bic-round-stic-xtra-life-ballpoint-pen-practical-back-to-school-gift-pack-for-students-and-teachers","provider":"haulely","version":"1.0","type":"link"}