Since the launch of the BIC Cristal pen in 1950 More than 100 billion copies have been sold worldwide did you know?

In addition design for over 70 years virtually unchanged.

This pen truly had a major impact on the world. Pen prices have fallen and literacy rates have risen.

Pens used to be expensive and difficult to use. traditional quill pens, had to be constantly dipped in ink and that made writing difficult.

Then the fountain pen was invented But these pens were also expensive and it was difficult to control the ink flow.

László Biró found a solution for ink.

Most pens at the time Thin water-based ink was used. Ink; It had a liquid, slow-drying texture that seeped into the paper fibers. Biró started experimenting with oil-based inks.

Biró, kind of ink He realized he was benefiting from a physical effect known as the capillary effect. In Biró’s pen, this effect caused the ink to be sucked into the nib of the pen and the ball bearing.

French manufacturer Marcel Biche discovered Biro’s pen and saw a great opportunity.

Bought the patents for $2 million and began designing a new and improved version that could be mass-produced at a lower price. The hexagonal body of the pen, It prevented the pen from rolling off the tables and made it easier to hold.

Transparent polystyrene body, This ensured the ink level was visible at all times. The ball at the tip of the pen ensured that the ink was transferred smoothly to the page.

Released in 1950, the BIC Cristal sold for just $2 and was a huge success. In its first year, 10,000 copies were sold daily in France alone. Marcel noticed how his name was pronounced in English-speaking countries and adopted the name “BIC”.

The design has remained unchanged for almost 70 years, It shows what an excellent product it is. This pen, which changed our lives, still holds its place as the world’s best-selling pen with its simplicity and functionality.

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