Let us celebrate one of the great social and technical breakthroughs of the 2010s: the invention of the “Bic for Her,” a biro so ergonomic even the wife could use it—and so pretty she would want to.
The Bic for Her originally came in pink and purple. A newer version exists, though it’s a muted black, with highlights:
Fancy Jewel Accents
Beautiful Floral Embossing
Comfy, Rubber Grip
0.7 mm - Medium Point
Metal Plated, Floral Nose Cone
That’s right: the nose cone of the Bic for Her subtly evokes the romance of flowers. An ideal anniversary gift!
The marketing of the Bic for Her was a viral, grassroots campaign, powered by enthusiastic Amazon reviews, of which this is representative:
★★★★★ Great Product!
My husband has never allowed me to write, as he doesn't want me touching men’s pens. However when I saw this product, I decided to buy it (using my pocket money) and so far it has been fabulous! Once I had learnt to write, the feminine colour and the grip size (which was more suited to my delica…
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