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Bic.

They make pens, lighters and razor blades, at least.

For their lighters, they use engineering resins instead of simple plastics. They have their internal standards stricter than EU ones for temperature and drop resistance.

They make their own inks for their pens according to their own standards instead of getting from someone. Their razor blades last at least 25% longer than their competitors, and they sell for much cheaper.

They are a company of contradictions. Their items are disposable, yet put many "higher tier" items to shame by being better, longer lasting and cheaper at the same time.



They are fundamentally an engineering and manufacturing company. It’s the same ethos as some Japanese manufacturers who put the effort to produce reliable, accurate tools for cheap and where the marketing department haven’t taken over. They really ought to be better understood.


Yes, and I applaud them for what they do and how they do it. Hope they never change.




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