BIC Cristal Fun Ballpoint Pens Smudge-Proof Writing Pens

A pen from BIC, chosen for how long it keeps working.

Recently seen around $15.25 — check Amazon for the current price

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About This Product

BIC Cristal Fun Ballpoint Pens Smudge-Proof Writing Pens, built for carrying every day.

BIC has made the same lighter and ballpoint for decades with tight enough manufacturing tolerance to be genuinely reliable.

At $15.25, it sits in the bracket where paying once tends to work out cheaper than replacing something twice.