---
product_id: 47895811
title: "BIC Cristal Original Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Ideal for School, Black, Medium Point (1.0mm), Pack of 50"
brand: "bic"
price: "R585"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Bic"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/47895811-bic-cristal-original-smudge-free-ballpoint-pens-ideal-for-school
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Transparent hexagonal barrel for ink level visibility Smudge-free black ink for clean documents 1.0mm medium point for precise writing BIC Cristal Original Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Ideal for School, Black, Medium Point (1.0mm), Pack of 50

**Brand:** bic
**Price:** R585
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖊️ Write Boldly, Work Smartly — The Pen That Means Business

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BIC Cristal Original Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Ideal for School, Black, Medium Point (1.0mm), Pack of 50 by bic
- **How much does it cost?** R585 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/47895811-bic-cristal-original-smudge-free-ballpoint-pens-ideal-for-school)

## Best For

- bic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Legacy:** Join millions worldwide using BIC’s 80+ years of reliable writing innovation.
- • **Iconic 50-Pack Value:** Never run out—perfect for teams, classrooms, and busy professionals.
- • **Smudge-Free Confidence:** Black ink that dries fast, keeping your notes and forms crisp and professional.
- • **Effortless Smooth Writing:** Experience consistent 0.4mm line width that glides on paper without skips.
- • **Transparent Barrel Insight:** Hexagonal design lets you track ink levels at a glance—no surprises mid-task.

## Overview

The BIC Cristal Original Smudge Free Ballpoint Pen pack offers 50 reliable black ink pens with a 1.0mm medium point and smooth 0.4mm line width. Featuring a transparent hexagonal barrel for easy ink monitoring and smudge-free ink, these pens are ideal for professional, academic, and everyday use. Trusted globally for over 80 years, BIC delivers consistent quality and value in every pack.

## Description

Reliable, smudge-free ballpoint pens with transparent hexagonal barrel for easy ink level monitoring. Ideal for everyday writing with smooth 0.4mm line width.

Review: Great pens ! - By buying a box of these pens at a good price we never struggle to look for something to write with.
Review: happy with the product - good value good quality

## Features

- BIC CRISTAL PENS PACK OF 50; Our Biros multipack black boxes contain 50 of our iconic black biros, ideal stationery supplies for use at home, school, or the office; A pack of pens for the entire team!
- BLACK INK PENS; Each writing pen in this pen set contains black ink only; Black biro pens are perfect pens for school examinations or administrative forms with strict ink colour requirements
- BLACK PENS THAT ARE SMUDGE FREE; These Biro pens have a 1.0mm medium nib, allowing for clear 0.4mm line width writing; BIC's black ballpoint pens have been trusted for decades
- WRITING PENS USED WORLDWIDE; The classic BIC Cristal Original pen is the world’s best-selling ballpoint pen; It's iconic transparent, comfortable hexagonal barrel is perfect for checking ink levels
- BIC PENS PROUD 80+ YEAR HISTORY; BIC began in 1944 with a simple goal in mind, to create a product that would answer the fundamental consumer need for a smooth, effortless writing tool

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000I5ZK2U |
| Best Sellers Rank | 49 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 2 in Stick Ballpoint Pens |
| Brand | BIC |
| Closure | Click-Off Cap |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (17,667) |
| Date First Available | 16 Feb. 2007 |
| Grip Type | Ribbed |
| Ink Colour | Black |
| Item Weight | 25 g |
| Line Size | 0.4mm |
| Manufacturer | Bic |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8373639 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 8373631 |
| Number of Items | 50 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | Thin |
| Point Type | Medium |
| Product Dimensions | 16.3 x 10.3 x 3 cm; 25 g |
| Size | 1 count (Pack of 50) |
| Tip Type | ballpoint |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** BIC
- **Colour:** Black
- **Ink colour:** Black
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model name:** Cristal
- **Point type:** Medium
- **Special feature:** Lightweight
- **Unit count:** 50.0 count
- **Writing instrument form:** Ballpoint Pen

## Images

![BIC Cristal Original Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Ideal for School, Black, Medium Point (1.0mm), Pack of 50 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O9R2B+QGL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will these pens defend against an Zombie attack?**
A: I tried them recently during a Friday night out in Wigan and can confirm that they DO defend against Zombie attacks, even the tough Northern Zombies.

**Q: Can it run Shrek 3?**
A: This pen will indeed run Shrek 3.

**Q: Is this pen for men or women? In the picture a women is holding this pen, does she have super human powers to be able to wield such a tool?**
A: This is clearly the pen you were referring to in this comment, the Bic For Her Medium Ballpoint Pen, not the unisex Bic: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BiC-Her-Medium-Ballpoint-Pen/dp/B004FTGJUW/ref=sr_1_1?s=officeproduct&ie=UTF8&qid=1468137932&sr=1-1&keywords=bic+for+her

**Q: How many of these pens would it take for me to write myself to the moon considering they have a 3km writing length?**
A: Approximately 120, ' depending on orbital path taken '

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pens !
*by C***C on 14 January 2026*

By buying a box of these pens at a good price we never struggle to look for something to write with.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ happy with the product
*by J***L on 15 December 2025*

good value good quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great price & quality
*by S***1 on 15 November 2025*

Great all work just wish I could stop loosing them lol

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-19*