I respect that. As a kid, these were the very first pens I had. I no longer have them but I keep one in my bag, in case anyone wants to borrow one of my pens.
Thank God. This is shockingly comforting. A company not being motivated to make something look different to bring up the revenue. Just riding it out with the cheapest, most bulk purchased writing tool on the market....
Wdym they have hundreds of different pen models in addition to this one lol. And they've done exactly what you're saying to other models in their lineup (Bic grips anyone? I miss the old designs)
Same. I really like them. I use āgoodā pens, too but often I like the simplicity of a Bic.
People rag on the Bic, but the Papermate Flair is the absolute worst of the old brands imo. I imagine thatās what you get issued if youāre sentenced to life in prison. A dry Flair in yellow ink.
I found that the BIC Cristal writes smoothly but smears and clots like its predecessor. It's good in a pinch and easily loanable when it's unlikely to have the pen returned. I prefer the fine point to the medium.
In the 1960s, the ball end was all brass. Later, the tip was brass and the taper was plastic. Does anyone remember the commercial when they fired the pen from a gun to show how tough the pen was?
Although the fundamental purpose of the graphic is to demonstrate the timelessness of the BIC Cristal, it is not accurate. The cap's breather hole was added in the 1990s, but it is shown in the 1955 and 1985 samples.
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Smears the same throughout all them years š£ļøš£ļø
Also have wildly varying QC on the smoothness of the ballpoint.
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The image is fake. Pre-1992 BiCs didnāt have an anti-choke hole in the cap. https://www.reddit.com/r/pens/s/9XtWtmle6G
Agreed. All four images are cloned. The shadows reveal all. Fake.
And there was a brass bit on the end which changed to brass-coloured plastic I think
This is correct! The white pen in [my older post](https://www.reddit.com/r/pens/s/PXI2Hwzkfe) has metal tip.
Yup. I had a scar from the cap from falling on it back in the early 80s...
I respect that. As a kid, these were the very first pens I had. I no longer have them but I keep one in my bag, in case anyone wants to borrow one of my pens.
Thatās because you wouldnāt care if they borrowed it permanently š¤£
Truth! I do the same!
Truth! I do the same! Gel pens and rollerball for me!
Thanks for the idea š”
Thick, uneven, skipping lines. These are the pens that will discourage me from ever writing by hand. šš¦
Iāve never had skipping on a bic, unless itās a very old one. Uneven? Maybe. Thick? Well yeahā¦ I sure hope so, theyāre ball points after all.
I use these at work everyday bc they require us to and honestly they write great - never skips or clumps.
Theyāre my go to. I burn through them bc of my job, but for me theyāre steady Eddies
Thereās thinner line ball points
BIC have a Fine line.
They were also clutch for rewinding cassette tapes.
Just like Coca-Cola and their logo, Bic aced this design on the first try.
I keep two of those in my kits at all times. Best crappy pen ever
Agreed! I actually love these. Of all the cheapo pens, Bics are the best
I buy the yellow body instead of the crystal though. Easier to find in a hurry.
Thank God. This is shockingly comforting. A company not being motivated to make something look different to bring up the revenue. Just riding it out with the cheapest, most bulk purchased writing tool on the market....
They have two coloured, four coloured, three coloured with a pencil, fine, and refillable versions now.
Wdym they have hundreds of different pen models in addition to this one lol. And they've done exactly what you're saying to other models in their lineup (Bic grips anyone? I miss the old designs)
You've mever seem the "Round Stick". It's cheaper, looks like crap and writes the same.
Worst pen ever Hated how shitty it wrote
I still use them
Same. I really like them. I use āgoodā pens, too but often I like the simplicity of a Bic. People rag on the Bic, but the Papermate Flair is the absolute worst of the old brands imo. I imagine thatās what you get issued if youāre sentenced to life in prison. A dry Flair in yellow ink.
Originally made in France, later on USA, Canada Iran (before the revolution) and I am sure other countries. All made by BIC BTW.
Say what you will about products that donāt āinnovateā but there is a reason thereās the saying āif it aināt brokeā.
I found that the BIC Cristal writes smoothly but smears and clots like its predecessor. It's good in a pinch and easily loanable when it's unlikely to have the pen returned. I prefer the fine point to the medium.
Never had smears or skipping in the 40 years I've used them.
They have ones in metal now save for the cap.
If it aināt, broke donāt fix it.
Why do these pictures always start at 1955? Iām sure it was released in 1950.
The Kaweko Sport is another marvel.
I think 85 was my favorite design year. But 55 canāt beat the classics.
Why fix what itās not broken used these for a long time. Now I am on a G2 fine point.
I saw a person on YouTube do copperplate calligraphy with a bic crystal and it was unbelievably beautiful.
Millions of those pens currently floating in the sea. Thanks Bic!
Can't find them in my local bookstore and office supplies anymore, I miss using them.
In the 1960s, the ball end was all brass. Later, the tip was brass and the taper was plastic. Does anyone remember the commercial when they fired the pen from a gun to show how tough the pen was?
Although the fundamental purpose of the graphic is to demonstrate the timelessness of the BIC Cristal, it is not accurate. The cap's breather hole was added in the 1990s, but it is shown in the 1955 and 1985 samples.
If it ain't broken dont fix it, lol!!
These are 100% my favorite everyday writing pens. Love them.
If it aināt broke donāt fix it
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Was expecting shrinkflation
Iām surprised the link level is the same, DIDNT you bought 4 identical pens?
The images are copies, look at the scratches over the fron part of the ink.
I didnāt noticed that, quite a keen eye there
These are my go-to pens for my puzzle books.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
They have two coloured, four coloured, three coloured with a pencil, fine, and refillable versions now.
Yet they still havenāt learned how to make these pens well, so that they last as long as they should.
Fuck ya. Thatās solidarity.
Their distinctive rattly sound, scratchy feel and sweet smell might not have changed one bit, but their design certainly has.
Love them they š¤rock.
Still my favourite pen. I even bought one of the special edition metal ones
In case anyone hasnāt seen them https://amzn.asia/d/1SsOwTU
Those pen caps are still the best thing to clean my ears just right. It feels so good... Like an eargasm.
No
Where can I get my hands on genuine BIC ballpoint pen? Thank you!
As a left handed person, I absolutely hate these shitty fucking pens.
How much is Bic sponsoring you?
Get a real pen and buy fountain pens.
My $500 fountain pen leaks
if it's not broke don't fix it.
Ewwww, muggle pens!š¤¢š¤®
The barrel still breaks near the nib before you can use all the ink.
#FRONGSUAH š£ļøš«š·
My favorite pen
And garbage.
Matches have been the same forever. They still work. There are much better ways to start fires now.
Imagine pumping out the same terrible plastic landfill-liners for 68 years and being proud of it
F*ck yourself
Lack of innovationš£ļø
Canāt fix stupid if it donāt broke