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.

Super-durable BIC Biro pens that have enough ink to write for an average of 3 - 5 km ; Streamlined, iconic design with a translucent orange barrel for checking the ink level: Maximum efficiency ; These refillable BIC Biro pens are NF Environnement certified and made with the minimum materials required ; Pack Size: 50 ›

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!

The Bic Biro is a ballpoint pen approximately 145mm long and diameter of 9mm. The transparent barrel is hexagonal. It is made from polystyrene (transparent barrel), polypropylene (lid), tungsten carbide (ball) and brass/nickel silver (tip).

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. Includes a clear barrel for checking your ink level ; Made with minimal materials and proudly certified by the NF Environnement eco-label ; Pack Size: 10 ›

This was the Biro, the first successful ballpoint pen – a deceptively simple writing instrument with a very big story behind it.

May 28, 2023 · Bic (pronounced 'Beek') was a huge success and became part of French culture. Although the Bic had been selling in France since 1950, it was not simple to export it to the UK. Martin's exclusive patent was one obstacle, but trade between France and Britain was by no means free in the 1950s.

The inexpensive, disposable Bic® Cristal® (also simply Bic pen or Biro) is reportedly the most widely sold pen in the world. It was the Bic company's first product and is still synonymous with the company name.

Jul 5, 2024 · The BIC Cristal, also known as the Bic Biro, stands as an iconic symbol of practicality and ingenuity in the world of writing instruments. Introduced in 1950 by Société Bic of Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France, this inexpensive and disposable ballpoint pen has become the best-selling pen globally, with its 100 billionth unit sold in September 2006.