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Got a pen? How often have you been asked that question or have asked it yourself? Honestly, it doesn't matter how high-tech our offices are, there's still a huge demand for some sort of writing instrument, from pens and pencils to markers and highlighters. That's not surprising when you consider that U.S. consumers spend about $4.8 million a year on writing instruments, according to the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA).
Over the years, pundits have discussed the possibilities of the paperless office, which, if that myth ever became a reality, would probably usher in the pen- and pencil-less office. Just a cursory glance around your workspace reveals that we're no closer to either of those realities than we were 20 years ago.
With the joy of writing in mind, we've assembled a sampling of writing instruments from an array of manufacturers. Space considerations only allow us to include one product per manufacturer even though most offer extensive lines of writing instruments. If you'd like more information than we've included here on a specific product or the manufacturer's complete product line, please visit the Website listed.
The BIC DUO is a combination ballpoint pen and...