BIC Cristal Original ballpoint pen

BIC Cristal Original is the world's best-selling ballpoint pen and an icon of modern design. Launched in 1950 by Marcel Bich in France, it revolutionized writing by providing a reliable and inexpensive tool for everyone. The brand BIC is synonymous with simplicity, functionality, and longevity.

The BIC Cristal is primarily manufactured at BIC's historical factories in France, notably in Montévrain, though the brand operates a global production network with major facilities in Mexico, Brazil, and Greece to serve international markets. As of 2026, the brand remains under the control of Société Bic, a family-led French multinational listed on the Euronext Paris exchange, which continues to dominate the stationery, lighter, and shaver markets globally.