Ballpoint Pen
Japanese Name:
ボールペン
Romaji Name:
boorupen
Description
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A ballpoint pen (bōru pen in Japanese) is one of the most commonly used writing instruments worldwide. It uses a small rotating ball at the tip of the pen to disperse ink onto paper. The ballpoint pen is known for its smooth writing experience, reliability, and convenience.
History
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The ballpoint pen is a writing instrument that uses a small rotating ball to dispense ink smoothly onto paper. It was first patented by Hungarian journalist László Bíró in 1938, improving upon earlier designs that often leaked or smudged. Ballpoint pens became widely available during and after World War II and eventually replaced fountain pens as the standard writing tool. Today, ballpoint pens are used worldwide in homes, offices, schools, and industries for reliable, everyday writing.