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Bic Triumph 730R 0.7mm
The Bic Triumph get an A-.
So, I am not as enamored with this pen as many other bloggers. I tested the 0.7 roller in black.
Let’s talk about some of the good things about the pen. First, the ink flow is smooth and consistent. It lays down a nice thick powerful line. Second, the pen is absolutely gorgeous. It looks great. It’s the perfect length. It’s got nice metal accents and a sturdy clip. Third, it’s refillable. That’s a nice touch. Fourth, the pen is super smooth on paper. The pen accelerates nicely as I write.
But, it’s got a bunch of weaknesses. First, the ink just bleeds right through paper. A pen this expensive just shouldn’t bleed so easily. They should be using a thicker liquid ink preparation. Second, the barrel is too narrow. This pen becomes uncomfortable will long use. Third, the grip is plastic and not the nice rubber grips that premium pens should always have.
I want to like this pen. I will try the 0.5 needle tip in the future and report back. I also want to see this pen in an RT version with a rubber grip. There is a lot of potential here. With a little refinement, the Bic Triumph could become one of the world’s great pens (in the same class as the Jetstream and the G2).
