BIC Cristal Original Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Ideal for School, Black, Medium Point (1.0mm), Pack of 50

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A Book for Her by Bridget Christie review – a hybrid of writing and performance". the Guardian. 20 July 2015 . Retrieved 4 June 2021. The hexagonal shape of the pen is inspired by the shape of a traditional pencil. This shape makes the pen strong and durable, as well as giving the user better grip and stability whilst they write. While it’s not as common today as it once was (or at least that’s how it seems in the typical American office), it’s an iconic pen that still holds an important place in the history of writing instruments. For the full history of ballpoint pens, read out article on who invented the modern ballpoint pen.Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know about new exhibitions, events, courses, access tours and more. Design influences our lives and can be found in every aspect of our day. Discover more inspiring and unique design objects. a b Waka, Brenda. "Response Strategies of Haco Industries Kenya Limited to the Challenges of Counterfeit Products in East Africa" (PDF). Haco Industries Kenya Limited . Retrieved 21 April 2017– via University of Nairobi Digital Repository.

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. The Bic Cristal is a one of the most popular pens in the world. It’s a classic ballpoint pen that has been produced continuously since 1950. Over 100 billion of these pens have been produced in the nearly 70 years that it has been made. Product Name Bic Cristal Designer Marcel Bich and Edouard Buffard Company Bic Country France Year made 1950 Materials - Clear polystyrene casing

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Complete your stationery set with BIC ballpoint pens, gel pens, and Tipp-ex erasers, for the ultimate in comfort and finish. a b c Lemon, Michael (28 April 2015). "Bic Cristal Pens | The World's Most Popular Pen". OSU.EDU. Ohio State University . Retrieved 26 March 2017.

Despite the age of the Cristal there aren’t many variants on the pen. The most popular is the Bic Cristal Grip, though it’s not a pen you’d run into very often, at least today in the US. There is also the Bic Cristal Vermeil, a gold-plated, metal version of the Bic released for commemorative purposes.Finally, if the Bic Cristal interests you from a design or historical perspective, both Philip Hensher's The Missing Inkand James Ward's The Perfection of the Paper Clipdiscuss the history and development of the Bic ballpoint pen in some detail (as well as diving deep into other aspects of stationery minutiae). I highly recommend both books. BIC believe that creativity is in all of us and should not be reserved for "artists" only. BIC Intensity offers a wide range of vibrant creative tools that will encourage you to find simple, everyday moments to be creative in your own unique way. a b "Humble Masterpieces" (PDF). New York: The Museum of Modern Art. 27 September 2004 . Retrieved 13 March 2017.