We’re sticklers for the written word. Heck, we created these damn things. Still, technology dictates that we have to do certain things with our i-devices and smartphones. Bic, the classic pen brand, is changing with the times but keeping us die-hards in mind. The Cristul Stylus gives you the classic Bic note-jotter with a rubber stylus tip on the opposite end. The downside is that these are the European version which, while still available, are not going to be the ones that hit shelves in the US (those don’t keep the traditional Bic look as you can see). For those of us who grew up using Bic pens, this is the modern version.
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