BIC vs Lamy:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, BIC had more branded searches than Lamy among pen brands worldwide. BIC was estimated to have 503K branded searches compared to Lamy’s 49.5K, and held a 51% Share of Search versus Lamy’s 5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, BIC or Lamy?
Compare the pen brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for BIC, Lamy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | BIC | Faber-Castell | Lamy | Pilot | Zebra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.1% | 38.6% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 50% | 38.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.7% | 37.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.5% | 42.6% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.2% | 41.4% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.9% | 33.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.1% | 34.1% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 50.3% | 36.8% | 5% | 5.2% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.8% | 33.5% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.1% | 36.8% | 7.4% | 4% | 2.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.3% | 41.4% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 51% | 37.4% | 5% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
How has the BIC and Lamy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- BIC was ahead of Lamy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BIC’s estimated Share of Search among pen brands worldwide moved from 50.1% to 51%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 478K to 503K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lamy’s estimated Share of Search among pen brands worldwide moved from 5.2% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for pen brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, BIC gained estimated Share of Search among pen brands worldwide, from 46.3% to 51%.
In September 2026, Lamy lost estimated Share of Search among pen brands worldwide, from 5.6% to 5%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BIC’s and Lamy’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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