The BIC Cristal (stylised as BiC Cristal and also known as the Bic Biro) is an inexpensive, disposable ballpoint pen mass-produced and sold by Société Bic of Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France. [1] It was introduced in 1950 and is the best-selling pen in the world, with the 100 billionth sold in September 2006.

The BIC Matic original mechanical pencil offers an easy writing performance and lasts up to twice as long as a regular graphite pencil, making it a good option to have in your pencil case or …

In 1950, Marcel Bich launched the Cristal pen, the first high quality ball point pen affordable to all and the foundation of the global success of the BIC brand. With its pure design and comfortable use it has since become the most sold pen in the world and part of our cultural heritage.

Aug 7, 2023 · And just like that, Biro became synonymous with Bic pens. The Cristal was reliable and cheap, and, by the end of the decade, was selling across Europe and the U.S. Within 50 years, the company announced it had sold 100 billion pens.

The world's most popular pen is the Bic Cristal, with the 100 billionth model sold in September, 2006. The Bic Cristal was launched in December 1950 and roughly 57 are sold per second.

Feb 12, 2021 · Released in 1950, the Bic biro was a stroke of genius that arrived just in time for the era of mass production. Replacing the messy mishaps of fountain pens that were commonplace, now when there was no ink left, you could just pick up a new one.

Released in 1950 by French company Bic, the Bic pen (officially named Bic Cristal) helped to change the pen market from fountain pens to ballpoint. By 2006, over 100 billion had been sold - and it's easy to see why, when they can be bought as cheap as 10p, and a single pen can write for a distance of up to 2 to 3 kilometres!

Aug 6, 2012 · The BIC Cristal Large pen is a bolder version of the classic BIC Cristal ballpoint pen and combines smooth ink flow with a sleek sophisticated design. This pen features vivid ink that writes even more smoothly than regular BIC inks.

The super-durable BIC Cristal Original pen has enough ink to write for an average of 3 km (black and blue cartridges only) Efficient design that's simple and trusted.

May 28, 2023 · 'Biro' was the name of the inventor, Lazlo Biro, a Jewish Hungarian journalist. Frustrated by the inconvenience of fountain pens, he wanted to make a pen that used quick drying printers' ink.