László József Bíró (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈlaːsloː ˈjoːʒɛf ˈbiːroː]; born László József Schweiger; 29 September 1899 – 24 October 1985), Hispanicized as Ladislao José Biro, was a Hungarian-Argentine inventor who patented the first commercially successful modern ballpoint pen.
What is the most popular ballpoint pen?
The 9 Best Ballpoint Pens of 2021
- Best Overall: Uni-Ball Jetstream. ...
- Best Refillable: Pilot The Better Retractable. ...
- Best Value: Bic Cristal Xtra Bold. ...
- Best Retractable: Schneider Pulse Pro. ...
- Best Fine Point: Ohto Needle Point Knock. ...
- Best for Drawing: Muji Gel-Ink. ...
- Best Splurge: Montblanc PIX Petrol.
Why did Laszlo Biro invent the ballpoint pen?
A Hungarian journalist named Laszlo Biro invented the first ballpoint pen in 1938. Biro had noticed that the ink used in newspaper printing dried quickly, leaving the paper smudge-free, so he decided to create a pen using the same type of ink.
