BIC 4 Colors ballpoint pen

The BIC 4 Colors pen is a globally recognized stationery icon, first introduced by the French company Société Bic in 1970. Designed for efficiency and convenience, the pen allows users to switch between four different ink colors—typically blue, black, red, and green—with a simple click mechanism, all within a single barrel. Over the decades, it has become a staple in schools and offices worldwide, maintaining its classic barrel shape while expanding into various aesthetic editions, such as the purple metallic version seen here.

Most BIC 4 Colors pens are manufactured in BIC’s own factories in France, specifically in the Marne-la-Vallée region, which ensures consistent quality and historical continuity. The brand itself remains under the control of the Bic family, operating as a public company headquartered in Clichy, France. Known for its 'disposable' yet durable philosophy, the BIC brand has expanded from pens into lighters and razors, maintaining a massive global distribution network that makes it a household name on every continent.