Ideal for a wide variety of writing activities and offering reliable performance BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens come with a versatile 1.0mm medium point that creates vivid lines. The tungsten carbide ball lays down the ink smoothly and evenly while the flexible round barrel sits comfortably in the hand. The BIC Round Stic Xtra Life ballpoint pen s translucent barrel lets you see the ink level so you can see at a glance how much ink is remaining.