--- product_id: 48178512 title: "BIC Cristal Original (1mm) Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Red Ink, Box of 50" brand: "bic" price: "R767" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48178512-bic-cristal-original-1mm-smudge-free-ballpoint-pens-red-ink store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Eco-certified minimal design 1.0mm smooth glide Writes 2x longer than average BIC Cristal Original (1mm) Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Red Ink, Box of 50 **Brand:** bic **Price:** R767 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖊️ Write Bold. Write Smart. Write Iconic. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BIC Cristal Original (1mm) Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Red Ink, Box of 50 by bic - **How much does it cost?** R767 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/48178512-bic-cristal-original-1mm-smudge-free-ballpoint-pens-red-ink) ## 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 - • **Iconic Design:** A timeless classic featured in MoMA and Pompidou collections—write with a piece of art. - • **Ink Visibility:** Transparent barrel lets you track ink levels—never get caught off guard mid-meeting. - • **Endurance Champion:** Writes twice as long as typical ballpoint pens, keeping you powered through deadlines. - • **Effortless Precision:** Medium 1.0mm tip delivers smooth, smudge-free writing for flawless notes and sketches. - • **Sustainable Simplicity:** Crafted with minimal materials and proudly NF Environnement certified for eco-conscious professionals. ## Overview The BIC Cristal Original (1mm) Red Ink Ballpoint Pen is the world’s best-selling pen, renowned for its smooth, smudge-free writing and durable ink that lasts twice as long as standard pens. Featuring a clear barrel for ink monitoring and an eco-certified minimal design, this pack of 50 pens combines professional reliability with sustainable style. Celebrated globally as a design icon, it’s the trusted choice for managers and creatives alike. ## Description Although the BIC Cristal Original pen is a household product all over the world, it has also achieved the high honour of being considered a work of art. Major museums across the globe, like the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Musée d'Art Moderne/Pompidou Centre in Paris have added the BIC Cristal Original pen to their permanent collections. It is also acclaimed by artists because it can be used to write anything as well as draw. As for designers, the BIC Cristal Original pen has inspired totally original and extraordinary creations such as chairs, lamps, curtains, and vases. ## Features - The classic BIC Cristal Original pen is the world’s best-selling ballpoint pen and this box of 50 contains all red Biro pens - The medium 1.0 mm point glides across the page with unmatched comfort for smooth smudge-free writing - Efficient design that's simple and trusted. Includes a clear barrel for checking your ink level - The classic BIC Cristal Original pen writes up 2 times more than other usual ball pens - Made with minimal materials and proudly certified by the NF Environnement eco-label ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | Kid, Teen, Adult | | Asin | B000I5SCF2 | | Best Sellers Rank | 12 in Stationery & Office Supplies (See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies) 1 in Stick Ballpoint Pens | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand Name | BIC | | Closure Type | Press stud | | Colour | Red | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (37,112) 4.7 out of 5 stars | | Drill Point | Medium | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00070330129634, 03086126646039, 05010556100036 | | Grip Type | Contoured | | Hardness | 2B | | Included Components | Pack of 50 BIC Crystal Medium Ballpoint Pens - Line Width 0.4 mm - Ball Diameter 1 mm - BIC Green Ballpoint Pen - Durable Companion - Awarded with NF Environmental Certificate | | Ink Base | Alcohol | | Ink Colour | Red | | Is The Product Left Or Right Handed | Left | | Item Diameter | 7.4 Centimetres | | Item Dimensions | 15.2 x 7.4 x 7.5 centimetres | | Item Type Name | BIC - styllo red glass 8373611 | | Item Weight | 0.26 Kilograms | | Line Size | 1 Millimeters | | Manufacturer | BIC | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | Cristal | | Model Number | 8373612 | | Pattern | Without photocopier paper | | Product Warranty | Amazon 30-day right of return | | Recommended Uses For Product | Writing | | Special Features | Lightweight | | Style | Red, 50 | | Unit Count | 50.0 count | | Upc | 070330129634 | | Writing Instrument Form | Ballpoint Pen | | Writing Technique | ballpoint | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Kid, Teen, Adult - **Brand:** BIC - **Colour:** Red - **Ink colour:** Red - **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 (1mm) Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Red Ink, Box of 50 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hLnoEv0PL.jpg) ![BIC Cristal Original (1mm) Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Red Ink, Box of 50 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bAvyhvgXL.jpg) ![BIC Cristal Original (1mm) Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Red Ink, Box of 50 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ki+wgJPKL.jpg) ![BIC Cristal Original (1mm) Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Red Ink, Box of 50 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GSFeViaGL.jpg) ![BIC Cristal Original (1mm) Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Red Ink, Box of 50 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QFO3HF5NL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** 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 value and reliable! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 16 June 2026* I like these pens - they work and are cheap enough to lose without any worries. I used to travel a lot in my job and always took 2 or 3 of them for note taking. You can see how much ink you have left, so no more worries when writing reports. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product at a low price *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 2 September 2026* Amazing pens at a great price, couldn’t complain. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ just fine *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 29 August 2026* performs like a normal pen ## Frequently Bought Together - BIC Cristal Original Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Every-Day Writing Pens With Clear Barrel, Red, Box Of 50 - BIC Cristal Original Smudge Free Ballpoint Pens, Ideal for School, Black, Medium Point (1.0mm), Pack of 50 - BIC Cristal Original Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0 mm) Every-Day Writing Pens with Clear Barrel, Blue, Box of 50 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48178512-bic-cristal-original-1mm-smudge-free-ballpoint-pens-red-ink](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48178512-bic-cristal-original-1mm-smudge-free-ballpoint-pens-red-ink) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*