Ballpoint pens are called so because they utilize a small rotating ball at the tip to deliver ink onto the writing surface. This ball is typically made of steel, tungsten carbide, or a similar hard material. As the pen is moved across the paper, the ball rotates, picking up ink from the reservoir within the pen and depositing it onto the paper.

The design of the ballpoint pen was patented by Hungarian-Argentinian inventor László Bíró in 1938. His invention revolutionized writing instruments by providing a reliable and convenient alternative to fountain pens, which were prone to leaking and required frequent refilling. Bíró’s design was especially popular because it could write smoothly on a variety of surfaces, including paper, without smudging.

The term “ballpoint” comes from the use of the rotating ball mechanism at the tip of the pen. This mechanism allows for precise control of the flow of ink onto the writing surface, resulting in neat and consistent writing. Over time, ballpoint pens have become one of the most common and widely used writing instruments worldwide, valued for their reliability, convenience, and affordability.

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