Bic Ballpoint Cristal Medium Point Pen RED 954378 - 12 Pack

Bic Ballpoint Cristal Medium Point Pen RED 954378 - 12 Pack

The BIC Cristal is the world's best-selling ballpoint pen — a design that has been in continuous production since 1950 and is recognised by its clear hexagonal barrel, smooth medium-point ink delivery, and consistent, reliable performance across decades of everyday writing. This 12-pack comes in red ink, making it the practical buy for teachers, proofreaders, document annotators and anyone who writes in multiple colours as part of their daily workflow.

RED INK: WHERE IT GETS USED

Red ink serves a distinct functional role in the office and classroom. Teachers mark and annotate student work in red so corrections and comments stand out clearly against the student's writing. Proofreaders and editors mark up manuscripts and documents in red for the same reason — changes and notes are immediately visible against body text. In colour-coded note-taking systems, red typically signals important points, key terms or items requiring action. Form-filling, document routing and administrative workflows that require signatures or approvals in specific ink colours often call for red. A 12-pack keeps a consistent supply on hand so that running out mid-task is not a disruption — particularly relevant for teachers who work through large batches of student work at once.

THE CRISTAL: WHAT MAKES IT A STANDARD

The BIC Cristal's clear barrel is not just aesthetic — it shows the remaining ink level at a glance so the pen doesn't run dry unexpectedly mid-sentence. The hexagonal shape sits naturally between the fingers in a standard writing grip and resists rolling off a desk surface. The medium point delivers a line that suits most handwriting styles and is comfortable for extended writing without the pressure fatigue that very fine points can create. The ink is oil-based, which means it dries quickly on contact with paper, does not smear readily and is less likely to bleed through standard paper weights than water-based inks. After more than seventy years in production, the Cristal formula has been refined to deliver consistent ink flow from first use to last line.

12-PACK FOR ONGOING OFFICE AND CLASSROOM SUPPLY

A single pen runs out. A 12-pack keeps writing supply consistent through a school term, a marking cycle or an office quarter without needing to reorder frequently. The uniform size and cap design means spare pens integrate into existing pen holders, desk caddies and stationery drawers without complication.

KEY FEATURES

• BIC Cristal — the world's best-selling ballpoint pen, in production since 1950
• Red ink — suited to marking, annotation, proofreading, colour-coded note-taking and form-filling
• Medium point — smooth, comfortable for extended everyday writing
• Clear hexagonal barrel — shows ink level; non-rolling on flat surfaces
• Oil-based ink — dries quickly, resists smearing, minimal bleed-through
• 12 pens per pack — ongoing office and classroom supply