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The verdict
Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pens with
20,000+ bought last month
ColorBlack
GOOD PRICE.
This is a 12-pack of basic black ballpoint pens with a click-to-retract mechanism and a 1.2mm point for everyday writing. They're designed for students and office workers who need reliable pens for note-taking and general writing tasks.
$5.64
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The grip is specifically designed for comfort during longer writing sessions, which matters if you're taking notes all day.
- These pens meet ASTM D4236 and ISO 12757-1 standards, meaning they're built to consistent quality benchmarks rather than being budget throwaway pens.
- The retractable design keeps the tip protected so you won't get ink on your pocket or bag, and you get 12 of them so you can stash them in different places.
As of Aug 30, the Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pens with is a good price at $5.64 — versus a $9.37 typical price and a $3.23 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
Right about its usual price — no games.
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The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 5.7 × 0.4 × 0.6 in
- Weight
- 0.02 lb
- Colour
- Black
- Size
- 12 pack
- Special features
- Retractable
- Recommended use
- Writing