Images Inked by the Humble Ballpoint Pen

Whether you’re doodling as you talk to a friend on the phone, or writing an old fashioned love letter to post across the sea, the humble ballpoint pen is the perfect medium to get your ideas from thought onto paper. On June 10th, 1943 the patent for the ‘Birome’ was filed by brothers Laszlo and Georg Bíró. Since then the biro has gone on to become the tool of choice for writers, artists, professionals and students around the world. In recognition of the mighty, and under celebrated, ballpoint pen we’ve curated a collection of wonderful works inked by your everyday common biro.