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How far in distance can pens write before they run out of ink?

Question #101270. Asked by Pete200425.
Last updated May 28 2021.

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Parker black ballpoint pens will produce more than 28,000 linear feet of writing -- more than five miles, before running out of ink.

link http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa101697.htm

Nov 25 2008, 11:06 PM
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An average ballpoint pen draws a line 2060m long.

meanjin.edu.au/events/2008/ktpd/2008_eypd_raceview_resources/Literature_List_Meanjin.pdf no longer exists

The average Bic Cristal ballpoint can produce a line of around 2km.

link https://keetonsonline.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/18-facts-you-never-knew-about-pens


Response last updated by gtho4 on May 28 2021.
Nov 26 2008, 7:29 AM
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