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What was the reason for the pen design change? The barrel is too thick for me and I've switched over to the BiC Soft Feel medium pens instead. Is there a pen comparable to the old Write Bros design?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: bringbackoldwritebros</div>
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Thanks for your feedback&mdash;it&rsquo;s completely valid. The updated Paper Mate Write Bros. Grip (SP_1406348) was redesigned with a thicker barrel and soft grip to improve comfort and reduce hand fatigue for longer writing sessions. That said, we understand that not everyone prefers a wider barrel. If you liked the slimmer, original Write Bros. design, a great alternative is the Paper Mate Write Bros. Stick Ballpoint Pen&mdash;it keeps the classic slim barrel without the added grip. You might also like: Paper Mate InkJoy 100RT &ndash; a slimmer retractable option with smooth ink flow. Or if you&rsquo;ve already switched to BiC Soft Feel, that&rsquo;s a solid choice too&mdash;very comparable in ink performance. For a more detailed conversation about your experience, please contact us at 1-800-346-3278. Our customer service team is here to assist you Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Time. You may also reach us through our contact form: https://www.papermate.com/support/contact-us Have a fantastic day! Sincerely, &mdash;Paper Mate Consumer Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Papermate® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2025-07-02</div>
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I love the new design of these, but I still have the same problem, if not worse. Every time I buy your pens, from brand new packages, only one works. This new model, you can't remove the barrel to try to get it working. Blue ink is the worst.
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Loly</div>
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Hello, Loly. We apologize for any inconvenience if encountering a problem with our Paper Mate Write Bros. as they are not writing upon opening from the pack. We'll be more than happy to address this concern, please contact us directly. Thank you!
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Paper Mate Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2023-01-12</div>
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Is this pen supposed to replace the old school thinner blue profile 1.0M pen? I am unable to find the pen that I love!! I have tried the above writing tool but it is just to thick. PLEASE HELP my handwriting needs your help!
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Angel B</div>
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Hi, we apologize for the inconvenience if the barrel of the new design of PaperMate WriteBros is to thick for you. Please contact us directly so we can help you find a pen that is suitable for your grip.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Paper Mate Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2022-08-30</div>
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