Writes 90% longer - Writes first time, every time. No. 1 selling ball pen (Source: The NPD Group, Inc./Retail Tracking Service/US Unit Sales/ Apr 2014 - Mar 2015). Writes 90% longer - on average than PaperMate InkJoy 100 Stick Ball 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. BIC Performance Policy (US and Canada): If you are not satisfied with the performance of this product, please return it to BIC and we will gladly replace it at no cost to you. BICFightForYourWrite.com. www.bicworld.com. Join BIC's Mission to save handwriting! To learn more, visit BICFightForYourWrite.com. Made in Mexico.