As a teacher, I grade a LOT of papers. And I don't like to use the typical red pen. I had a professor in college who told us to find a different color to grade in (or to use markers), so it wouldn't look like we were bleeding all over our students' papers with the red ink from our pens, That stuck with me and for years, I have used purple pens for all of my grading. My school's color is purple, so for me, this is a win-win.
Sure, some people may laugh at these; my favorite pens. They're pretty cheap and basic. But this certain pen--the Bic Xtra comfort--is worth it. There is a small rubber holder at the end, which makes my hours of grading tolerable. And the ink is purple! With 150 students in my class during any given school year, that means a lot of papers to grade. These pens last for a long time and write very smoothly, which is something that I really appreciate while trying to write comments on student papers. There's nothing worse than a pen that gives out while you're writing and then tears the paper that you're trying to write on,
So far, I'm still on pen #2 from this box, which I bought in mid-January. Since that time, I have graded roughly 700 papers per week and we're in March now. I tell you, the pens tend to last forever and I really appreciate that. If you're looking for a good, comfortable pen that isn't going to break the bank, this is the pen for you.
| Manufacturer | BIC Corporation |
|---|---|
| Brand | BIC |
| Item Weight | 2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1.1 x 6.1 x 2.7 inches |
| Item model number | GSMG11-PURPLE |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Purple |
| Closure | Screw Off Cap |
| Grip Type | soft grip |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 12 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Point Type | Medium |
| Line Size | 1.0-1.9mm |
| Ink Color | Purple |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GSMG11-PURPLE |
