Bright basic is a general purpose wire, it is low carbon and the most widely used of all the steel wire types.

Bright basic may not refer to a specific grade or standard but rather indicates a general level of surface finish. Manufacturers may have their own specifications for basic bright steel wire based on the intended use and customer requirements. The wire's properties can be tailored through careful control of the manufacturing processes, including drawing, annealing, and surface treatment.

Commonly used for forming, spot welding and painting, this wire is used for seemingly endless user applications and end products.

Typical carbon range: C1006 - C1022.