BIC Gel-ocity Original Gel Pens, Blue, 0.7 mm, 4-Pack
A cheap, smooth everyday gel pen whose slow drying ink smears for lefties.
The short version
- Anyone who wants a cheap, smooth blue gel pen for lists, forms and notes
- People who prefer a click top over a cap
- Right-handed writers who are not bothered by a few seconds of drying time
- You are left-handed or drag your hand across the page
- You take fast notes and close the notebook right away
- You want a premium feel or a fine line
What owners like
- Smooth, wet ink flow that writes a dark line
- Comfortable soft grip
- Cheap and easy to find in multipacks
Common complaints
- Ink takes a while to dry and smears, a problem for left-handed writers
- Needs more writing pressure and has more drag than top gel pens in one forum comparison
- Plain plastic build that does not stand out from other gel pens
Based on The Canadian retail listing for this 4-pack, a Pens and Junk review, a Fountain Pen Network gel pen comparison that did not say which Gel-ocity version it tested, a pen retailer listing and a Your Best Digs gel pen roundup for the alternatives..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
A 4-pack of BIC's basic retractable gel pens with blue ink, a 0.7 mm medium point, a contoured grip and a see-through barrel.
- Smooth gel ink in a 0.7 mm medium point for everyday writing
- Click to extend and retract the tip, so there is no cap to lose
- See-through barrel to check how much ink is left
- Contoured grip for longer writing sessions
- Plastic clip for a pocket or notebook
A fine everyday gel pen for home or office notes if you want a smooth, dark blue line and a click top. The trade-off is drying time: reviewers found the ink smears, so left-handed writers and fast note takers do better with a quick dry gel pen such as BIC's own Gel-ocity Quick Dry or the Pentel EnerGel.
How it compares
Specs
- Point
- Medium, 0.7 mm
- Ink
- Gel, blue
- Mechanism
- Retractable click
- Barrel
- Translucent, shows the remaining ink
- Grip
- Contoured comfort grip
- Clip
- Plastic
- Count
- 4 pens
- Model
- RLCP41-BLU
Questions
Does BIC Gel-ocity Original smear?
It can. Reviewers found the ink slow to dry, and BIC sells a separate Gel-ocity Quick Dry version for writers who smudge.
What is the difference between Gel-ocity Original and Quick Dry?
Quick Dry is BIC's version with faster drying ink; the Original is the standard version.
Is BIC Gel-ocity better than Pilot G2?
They are similar 0.7 mm retractable gel pens. In one forum comparison both trailed the Uni-ball Signo and Pentel EnerGel, with the Gel-ocity scoring lowest.
What line width does the 0.7 mm Gel-ocity write?
BIC rates it as a medium point at 0.7 mm.
Sources
- Shop Everyday: BIC Gel-ocity Original Blue Gel Pens, 4-Count Pack
- Pens and Junk: Review of BIC Gelocity, gel ink, 0.7 mm
- Fountain Pen Network: US market gel pen showdown, G2 vs Signo vs EnerGel and more
- Pens and Pencils: BIC Gelocity Original 0.7 gel pens
- Your Best Digs: The best gel pens
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.