Writing instruments

Ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils

Discover our diverse selection of writing instruments - from practical ballpoint pens to precise mechanical pencils. Whether for everyday use or creative projects, you'll find the ideal tool for your writing style here.

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2026 Starter Kit for School and University

Ballpoint Pen

2026 Starter Kit for School and University

Gear up for school! The 9-piece Tombow Back to School Set 2026 combines premium Japanese design with ultimate functionality. From colored pencils to correction tools—everything you need for academic success in one kit. Order online now! ...

€19.90

AirPress Pen blister

Ballpoint Pen

AirPress Pen blister

The "write anywhere" pen: Thanks to compressed air technology it writes overhead, on damp paper and in freezing temperatures (up to -5°C).

Available in various colors

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€8.50

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Ballpoint pen refill BR-VS

Ballpoint Pen

Ballpoint pen refill BR-VS

Ballpoint refill for ZOOM ballpoint pens etc. Different writing colours available.

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€2.15

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Ballpoint Pen refill for Reporter 4

Ballpoint Pen

Ballpoint Pen refill for Reporter 4

Available in various colors

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€1.15

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Ballpoint Refill BR-KNE for MONO graph lite

Ballpoint Pen

Ballpoint Refill BR-KNE for MONO graph lite

Refills for MONO graph lite ballpoint pen

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€1.80

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Ballpoint refill for AirPress Pen

Ballpoint Pen

Ballpoint refill for AirPress Pen

Ballpoint refill for AirPress Pen. Document proof.

€1.15

Ballpoint refill with Tombow Smart Ink for Reporter 4 smart and ZOOM L102

Ballpoint Pen

Ballpoint refill with Tombow Smart Ink for Reporter 4 smart and ZOOM L102

Ballpoint pen refill with Tombow Smart Ink for ZOOM L102 and Reporter 4. Ball diameter 0.7 mm. Available in 3 different colors.

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€1.36

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Creative Study Kit

Ballpoint Pen

Creative Study Kit

Get the most out of your notes with the Creative Study Kit.

€9.50

€19.00

MONO graph Lite

Ballpoint Pen

MONO graph Lite

Ballpoint pen with oil-based ink for a smooth writing experience. Available in different body and ink colors.

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€2.99

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MONO graph lite ballpoint pen set of 4

Ballpoint Pen

MONO graph lite ballpoint pen set of 4

Ballpoint pen with a soft writing feel. Available in 4 trendy smokey colors.

€12.00

MONO graph Lite Set

Ballpoint Pen

MONO graph Lite Set

Writing set consisting of mechanical pencil and ballpoint pen. In 4 trendy smokey colors

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€6.50

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Refill for ballpoint pen XPA

Ballpoint Pen

Refill for ballpoint pen XPA

Gas pressurised refill for ballpoint pen XPA blue

€2.30

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As the name suggests, a ball helps distribute the ink. It is integrated into the tip of the pen and rolls the oil-based ink paste from the lead onto the paper. Thanks to the thick paste, the ballpoint pen releases less ink than other writing instruments and is therefore more economical. What's more, the ink only dries after many years, making the ballpoint pen a reliable companion for a long time to come.

The picture shows a close-up of a biro tip with an elegant, metallic-red casing. The precisely manufactured tip ensures an even writing pattern and a pleasant writing experience.

The Hungarian László József Bíró developed the ballpoint pen together with his brother in Budapest back in 1938. After 18 years of development, the invention was ready to be patented. However, the ballpoint pen only made a real breakthrough when Henry George Martin used it for the crew of the Royal Air Force. At high altitudes, other writing instruments had the problem of overpressure in the cartridge, causing them to leak. The ballpoint pen, on the other hand, was safe with its viscous ink paste.

What was once a revolutionary writing instrument has now lost some of its innovative image. Nowadays, ballpoint pens - also known as ballpoint pens - are handed out as promotional gifts on every corner.

Originally developed for use in space, space pens such as the Tombow AirPress Pen are also a real problem solver in many other situations. The name for ballpoint pens with gas pressure refills, also known as compressed air refills, is derived from their original purpose. A ballpoint pen was needed that could write reliably even in zero gravity. Thanks to the special gas pressure refill, space pens allow you to write in extreme situations. When you press the push button on the AirPress pen, part of the ink is released so that you can write upside down for longer than with a conventional ballpoint pen. In addition, it can withstand temperatures as low as -5°C without the typical breathing in of the ballpoint tip. In wet or dusty environments, it outperforms a normal ballpoint refill as the ball needs less resistance to rotate and therefore release the ink.

But be careful: a ballpoint pen with a gas refill is not for nervous fingers! If you press the button too often without writing, too much ink will collect and the pen may leak.

Versatile everyday companion–
The multicolor ballpoint pen

If you find it difficult to choose a refill colour, you can find the right pen for you with a multi-coloured biros. The Reporter 4 and Reporter 4 smart have an integrated blue, red, black and green ballpoint refill, each of which can be replaced individually. This allows you to write with a single pen and add coloured notes.

A transparent multi-coloured pen with four ink colours lies on a white background. Drawn lines in black, blue, red and green emerge from its tip, forming flowers, leaves and a sun.