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Home / Pen & Pencil Reviews / Ballpoint Pens / Bic Easy-Glide Ink System and Another Giveaway

Bic Easy-Glide Ink System and Another Giveaway

Bic Easy-Glide Pens

Bic Easy Glide Pens, Win a Set of Each for Yourself

The lovely folks from Bic sent me a bunch of new pens that use their Easy Glide Ink technology, and they even sent enough for me to share 3 packs of them with you guys.  The winner will get one pack of each of them, so check out the reviews below, and then see how you can enter to win your own.  First we will take a look at the pens, and then at then towards the end you can see how the Easy Glide Ink performed in my writing samples.

The Bic Ecolution ReAction

The Bic Ecolution ReAction

First up of the pens with the Easy Glide ink is the Bic Evolution ReAction (via Amazon), which are made from 74% recycled plastic, and the paper in its package is made from 100% recycled fibers.  The pens themselves are a 1.0mm retractable tip and come in Black, Blue, and Red.  The retractable plunger on these pens has a green coil set inside of it that really helps to make a very comfortable writing experience.  It acts as kind of a shock absorber so as you write and put pressure on the tip, there is a nice cushioned feeling that adds a bit of softness to your writing experience.

The bodies and the grips on the Evolution ReAction is a smooth solid plastic that mostly have a matte finish, with some groves etched on the lower grip section.  Personally I really like the wider body and grip section on these pens, but be aware that these are definitely thicker than most pens.

Bic Atlantis Easy Glide Pens

Bic Atlantis Easy Glide Pens

Next up is the Bic Atlantis which has a much thinner barrel and sleek design as compared to the Bic Evolution.  The black translucent barrel has a white gel-like grip that is really tacky (in the grippy way, not the ugly way) that is really comfortable to write with, although a bit on the thin side for my tastes.  Much like the Ecolution, the Atlantis has a really interesting plunger on it as well.  When you press down to expose the tip of the pen, you don’t get that little catch or click to act as a way to let you know that the tip is locked in place.  Instead, when you press down on the plunger there is almost no feedback at all, but the tip just locks into place.  It takes a few times using it to get used to the lack of click, but I really like it because its smoother and less clunky feeling as compared to normal retractable pens.

Bic Velocity with Easy Glide Ink

Bic Velocity with Easy Glide Ink

The Bic Velocity is the third pen that I tried out that has the Easy Glide Ink technology.  This is a pretty basic looking retractable pen with a 1mm tip, that come in multiple colors, but to be honest, the rather pedestrian look to them almost hides the fact that the grip is actually really comfortable.  The grip starts out fairly thick, and gets slightly thinner before expanding back out again, which creates a comfortable upward sloping ridge that really removes the need to squeeze to hold onto the pen and instead used the weight of your hand as leverage to keep the pen gripped firmly under your control.

Bic Easy-Glide Ballpoint Writing Sample

Bic Easy Glide Ballpoint Writing Sample

The most noteworthy thing about any of these pens though is the new ballpoint ink technology that Bic is using in them.  There is a noticeable difference between the Easy Glide Ink and the standard old Bic ballpoint refills.  If you take a close look at the writing sample above, you can see that on the left side where the Easy Glide Ink was tested, it really is darker and show far less skipping than the samples on the right where I used my old (but technically new) Bic 4-color multi pen.  Besides laying down a line that is visually more appealing, the feel of the pens with the Easy Glide Ink coasting across the paper is also smoother, and seems to start-up more quickly than their old ink technology.  One thing that I found though was that the red ink samples look quite different, with the new Easy Glide red ink not being as dark of a shade of red as its predecessor.

Overall, I think that if you are looking for some nice writing, but value oriented pens, these are a great choice.  Keep in mind that when you are looking for these, I believe that there are some old versions of the same pens with that don’t have the Easy Glide ink, so make sure your package says that on the front.  Kudos and thanks to the folks at Bic for supplying these, and also for restoring my faith in the fact that they do have some pens that worth checking out.

For the giveaway I’ll keep it simple.  There will be one winner who gets a pack of each of the three pens mentioned above.

1.  Leave a comment for your first entry.

2. For a second entry, become a fan of OfficeSupplyGeek on Facebook, then come back here and leave a message saying that you have done so.  If you are already a fan, thats fine as well, just be sure to leave a second comment.

You will have until Friday, September 24th at 11:59 PM Eastern to leave your comments, and the winner will be announced on the following Sunday.  Thanks and good luck!

©2018, Brian Greene. All rights reserved.

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Comments

  1. 1
    Ivan M says:
    September 17, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    Good luck! (from Spain)

  2. 2
    Anthony W. says:
    September 17, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    I’ve been a fan of the velocity for a while, mostly b/c of the grip. I like the solid color velocities better, though — they look less cheap than the ones with the translucent clip.

    Also, enter me in the drawing. Word.

  3. 3
    Anthony W. says:
    September 17, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    and I just ‘liked’ OSG on facebook. Enter me again!

  4. 4
    Ariel C. says:
    September 17, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I hope I get to try them out.

  5. 5
    M Ng says:
    September 17, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Excellent giveaway, thanks!

  6. 6
    sara says:
    September 17, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    I have some BIC pens from 10 plus years ago that are still writing wonderfully. I’d love to try some of their new goodies. Thank you for the chance!

  7. 7
    sara says:
    September 17, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    I stalk you on facebook, i mean follow… or like… Yeah you know me 🙂

  8. 8
    Jocelyn says:
    September 17, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Great giveaway! Enter me please 🙂

  9. 9
    Jocelyn says:
    September 17, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    I’m an osg fan on facebook 🙂

  10. 10
    Alan P says:
    September 17, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Became a friend yesterday and it already has benefits! Nice site.

  11. 11
    Lisa says:
    September 17, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Pencil me in! Great giveaway, thanks!

  12. 12
    Speedmaster says:
    September 17, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Please include me, thanks!

  13. 13
    Speedmaster says:
    September 17, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    And already a fan on FB. 😉

  14. 14
    DC says:
    September 17, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Hoping to give these pens a try.

  15. 15
    Gabby says:
    September 17, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Finally! A ballpoint pen that looks good. I’ve been buying gel pens, but they smudge too much.

  16. 16
    Chris says:
    September 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Shiny.

  17. 17
    Chris says:
    September 17, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Also I’ve liked this on Facebook.

  18. 18
    Arleigh says:
    September 17, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Bic pens, huh? I haven’t used a Bic in years, but I’m all for improved technology!

  19. 19
    Arleigh says:
    September 17, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    …and I’m already a Facebook fan

  20. 20
    Stephen Sanders says:
    September 17, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    These seem worth checking out.

  21. 21
    Stephen Sanders says:
    September 17, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    I’m a fan on Facebook.

  22. 22
    Diane says:
    September 17, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    I’m up for it!

  23. 23
    Aaron Kimmins says:
    September 17, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Me me me!!

  24. 24
    Patricia says:
    September 17, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    These look nice. I’d love to give them a test drive!

  25. 25
    Jess says:
    September 17, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    The Atlantises look pretty awesome.

  26. 26
    Marby says:
    September 17, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    I want to try this glide ink system

  27. 27
    Julie (Okami) says:
    September 17, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Love to try them. Thanks for the giveaway.

  28. 28
    Susan B says:
    September 17, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Sound good to me.

  29. 29
    Alex says:
    September 17, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Put my name in the hat. I would love to give these Bics whirl. Thanks!

  30. 30
    Dan says:
    September 17, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    what if I don’t use facebook? that’s kinda prejudice, don’t you think?

  31. 31
    Heather says:
    September 17, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    I’ve seen these advertised in various places, so I wouldn’t mind finally trying them out. I hope I’m lucky!

  32. 32
    ThirdeYe says:
    September 17, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    This is my first entry. I hope I win, as I’m a big fan of Bic pens.

  33. 33
    ThirdeYe says:
    September 17, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    I am already a fan on Facebook.

  34. 34
    Jonah says:
    September 17, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    cool!

  35. 35
    Jonah says:
    September 17, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    fan on facebook! (jonah rabb)

  36. 36
    Stephanie says:
    September 17, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    I do love Bics, hope I win!

  37. 37
    Eville Mike D says:
    September 17, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    Only one entry for me. I don’t facebook. I’ll buy these pens if I don’t win them.

  38. 38
    Emmeline says:
    September 17, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    Ooh, I’d love to try these!

  39. 39
    Emmeline says:
    September 17, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    And am now a fan on Facebook!

  40. 40
    Brett says:
    September 18, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    Thanks for the great giveaway.

  41. 41
    sheila says:
    September 18, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    love your giveways!!!

  42. 42
    sheila says:
    September 18, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    i am already a fan on facebook 🙂

  43. 43
    Don says:
    September 18, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Good review. I would like to try it.

  44. 44
    Matthew says:
    September 18, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    My wife loves the Atlantis pens… me, I’m partial to the good ol’ Pilot G2, but willing to try something new!

  45. 45
    Matthew says:
    September 18, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    And, hey, now I’m a Facebook fan, too.

  46. 46
    marco bona says:
    September 18, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Bic are great pens in all world! Good luck for all!

  47. 47
    Dave says:
    September 18, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Anything new sounds good.

  48. 48
    Rosita says:
    September 18, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Count me in!

  49. 49
    kookychick says:
    September 18, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Would love to give these a try! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

  50. 50
    kookychick says:
    September 18, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    I’m already a Facebook fan! 🙂

  51. 51
    Tomáš Kebert says:
    September 18, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    I haven’t tried any Bic yet… so count me in!

  52. 52
    Tomáš Kebert says:
    September 18, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    And… I’m also a fan on Friendface.

  53. 53
    Louis C says:
    September 18, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    I want to try.

  54. 54
    Louis C says:
    September 18, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    I’m already fan on fb too.

  55. 55
    Dick Davies says:
    September 18, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    Please pen me!

  56. 56
    MannaB says:
    September 18, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  57. 57
    Patrick says:
    September 18, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Big fan of bic!

  58. 58
    Ginigin says:
    September 18, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    Thanks for great review and giveaway. I like that little green coil in the first ones, neat looking.

  59. 59
    Ginigin says:
    September 18, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    I am following you on Facebook. Have a great weekend!

  60. 60
    Doug says:
    September 18, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Would love to try them!

  61. 61
    Sheryl says:
    September 19, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    I’m always up for a new writing experience – sign me up!

  62. 62
    Katrina says:
    September 19, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    I love your blog and recommend your twitter all the time!

  63. 63
    Katrina says:
    September 19, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    I joined you on facebook, too!

  64. 64
    Donnie says:
    September 19, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Always love a giveaway! Cheers.

  65. 65
    Lyza H says:
    September 19, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Throwing my hat in the ring!

  66. 66
    Melissa says:
    September 19, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Always love to try new pens!

  67. 67
    Melissa says:
    September 19, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Also a fan on Facebook

  68. 68
    Robert says:
    September 20, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    I LOVE THIS WEBSITE!! WOULD LOVE A FREE PEN! =)

  69. 69
    Korie says:
    September 20, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    Love the blog, too bad I’m not on Facebook. 🙁

    Thanks for the giveaway Bic!

  70. 70
    Deb S says:
    September 20, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    cool!

  71. 71
    Vivi says:
    September 20, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    Count me in.

  72. 72
    Skywarner says:
    September 20, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    I’ve been hit by lightning, but I still haven’t won anything yet. Let this be the first!

  73. 73
    Marianne says:
    September 22, 2010 at 2:06 AM

    I love Bic pens!

  74. 74
    Marianne says:
    September 22, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    …and I’m already a fan on Facebook.

  75. 75
    JPU says:
    September 22, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    My fingers are crossed

  76. 76
    MelodyJ says:
    September 22, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Thanks for this chance. Ilove pens.

  77. 77
    Veronica says:
    September 24, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    BIC pens remind me of going back to school.

  78. 78
    Matt Yoder says:
    September 24, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    I love these pens. More would be delightful!

  79. 79
    Rhonda says:
    September 24, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    I want flick my Bic…oh, wrong product line…

  80. 80
    Anonymous says:
    June 30, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Thanks! I’ve been looking for a good, easily purchasable pen for law school. I think the Velocity may be the one with the new easy glide!

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