The BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen offers consistent performance, making it the #1 Selling Ball Pen*! This dependable pen writes 90percent longer on average than Papermate InkJoy 100 Ball Stick Pen (Paper Mate and InkJoy are trademarks of Newell or an affiliate. Newell has not sponsored or approved and is not affiliated with this BIC branded product.) It has a flexible round barrel for optimum writing comfort and a reliable tungsten carbide ball that spreads ink evenly on the page. This pen features a frosted cap and translucent barrel for visible ink supply. The 1.0mm medium point creates vivid lines and “Writes First Time, Every Time!”, making this the ideal choice for everyday writing. This pack includes 10 BIC Round Stic pens with black ink. *Source: The NPD Group/ Retail Tracking Service/ U.S. Actual Unit Sales (Retail and Commercial Combined)/ Jul 2016-Jun 2017.