Which company successfully mass-marketed the first commercially viable ballpoint pen in 1945, selling over 10,000 units on the first day at Gimbels Department Store for $12.50 each (about $180 today)?

The writing instruments we take for granted today were once groundbreaking innovations. The ballpoint pen, in particular, revolutionized writing by solving problems that plagued fountain pens. Its development and commercialization represent a fascinating chapter in product design history, transforming from luxury item to everyday essential. Test your knowledge about this influential product that changed how the world writes!

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Reynolds International Pen Company
Parker Pen Company
Waterman Pen Company
Bic Corporation