Having previously purchased packs of ballpoint pens by other makers that were largely underwhelming in their usefulness and ability to put legible marks on pieces of paper I decided to give these Icon Eco pens a try. The barrel of the pen is made from compressed paper and has a slightly waxy feel to it making it easy to hold. And as for its its usefulness as a writing tool it's really nice and smooth with the blue ink having a good colour that's easy to read. I hope Mighty Ape continues to sell these pens because I will be coming back for more of them,