I am left handed. My hand tends to smudge the paper. Is this set a quick dry? If not, could you point me to another set with assorted colors that is?

It won't smear. I'm left handed as well and love the boldness. It's not instand dry but close. The 1.6mm bold puts a lot more ink on the paper, so it does not last anywhere near as long as the original Cristal. I write a fair amount and I get about 10 days only out of one pen. If you like it, I'd say stock up. I would consider this on par with the papermate 700rt.

How do you turn off the secret ink bomb feature? it's spooging ink everywhere.

This has happened to me a couple of times and I toss the pen. As inconvenient as it can be, I still love the distinction of the ink....it’s so clearly evident. I do, however, suggest informing Bic of the problem of ink oozing.

Is there an orange colored pen?

There is no orange. Purple, turquoise, light blue, black, dark blue, pink, lime green and red.

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Cristal Xtra Bold Ballpoint Pens, Bold Point (1.6mm) For Vivid And Dramatic Lines, Black Ink, 24-Count Pack, Perfect Ink Pens

Cristal Xtra Bold Ballpoint Pens, Bold Point (1.6mm) For Vivid And Dramatic Lines, Black Ink, 24-Count Pack, Perfect Ink Pens

Product ID: 2201330

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Age Range (Description)
Kid Teen Adult
Brand
BIC
Color
Black Ink
Ink Color
Black
Writing Instrument Form
Ballpoint Pen

💨Easy-Glide System for smooth writing

🔍Translucent barrel shows ink level

🖊️1.6mm bold point for vivid lines

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Description

🖋️ Write Bold. Stand Out. Never Run Dry.

COMFORT MEETS CONTROL - Iconic hexagonal barrel offers a firm, ergonomic grip for extended use.
EFFORTLESS SMOOTHNESS - BIC’s Easy-Glide System ensures fluid, skip-free writing every time.
INK VISIBILITY AT A GLANCE - Translucent smoked barrel lets you track ink levels—never get caught off guard.
RELIABLE READY FOR ANYTHING - Quick-drying, smear-resistant black ink perfect for professional note-taking and creative expression.
BOLD LINES THAT COMMAND ATTENTION - 1.6mm tip delivers vivid, dramatic strokes that make your notes pop.

The BIC Cristal Xtra Bold Ballpoint Pen features a 1.6mm bold tip for striking, vivid lines, paired with a translucent barrel to monitor ink levels easily. Equipped with BIC’s Easy-Glide ink technology, it delivers smooth, skip-free writing with quick-drying, smear-resistant black ink. This 24-pack is designed for professionals and creatives who demand reliability, comfort, and bold expression in every stroke.

Specifications

ASIN	B004GEC2KC
Additional Features	Quick Drying
Age Range (Description)	Kid, Teen, Adult
Age Range Description	Kid, Teen, Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#277 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #6 in Ballpoint Pens
Body Shape	Round
Brand	BIC
Brand Name	BIC
Closure Type	Twist
Color	Black Ink
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 32,282 Reviews
Drill Point	Bold
Global Trade Identification Number	00070330185746
Grip Type	Comfortable
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardness	HB
Included Components	2 packs (48 pieces) of BIC Cristal Xtra Bold Ballpoint Pens
Ink Base	Oil
Ink Color	Black
Item Diameter	1.6 Millimeters
Item Dimensions	6.22 x 2.8 x 1.69 inches
Item Weight	0.7 Ounces
Line Size	1.6mm
Manufacturer	BIC
Material	Plastic
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	Cristal Bold Non-Refillable Ball Point Pen
Model Number	MSBP241-Blk
Recommended Uses For Product	Drawing, Writing
Style	Bold Point (1.6mm)
Theme	Writing & Office Supplies
UPC	070330185746
Unit Count	24.0 Count
Warranty Description	100% Guarantee
Writing Instrument Form	Ballpoint Pen
Writing Technique	ballpoint

Reviews

T**.

Bic is the best!

I needed some some pens for work and I knew just the brand to get! Bic is by far my favorite brand! It glides so smoothly across the paper, it has full bold lines so it's not sketchy. The ink dries quickly so it doesn't smudge all over my hands. I just love it. And the different colors give me colorful work making me stand out. Which I LOVE.

12.04.2026

K**N

Smooth Writing

I love these pens, they are the perfect ball point tip. They write smooth and the colors are many and vibrant. Perfect writing pen.

21.03.2026

E**8

Cool

Very good, grip is nice, comfortability is good, value is amazing, drying time takes a while, ink consumption it’s great doesnt use much ink and versatility is okay

8.04.2026

S**Z

Writes super easy !!!

Absolutely love these ! All the ones have a different color of ink which I love ! Great value for how many pens u get !

11.05.2026

A**E

Has always been my favorite pen

Best pens. Always have been. Smooth writing and reliable

22.05.2026

T**S

great but fragile

the colors are really nice and they write great, but they break easily

6.04.2026

A**.

5/5 — Very affordable, smooth writing pen!

This is such an affordable, budget-friendly, and smooth writing pen with bold lines! I love it! I just wish that the wax covering the pen tips was easy to pull off completely, but otherwise, very valuable pen for its cheap price.

26.05.2026

S**.

Great pens

Love, love, love these pens. There is just something about them that I really like. They write very smooth. Be sure to count them. We were missing a couple, but amazon fixed the problem right away.

19.04.2026

T**H

BIC 1.6 ball point

They are awesome for making notes on my journal. Colours are vibrant.

5.09.2025

K**R

Top

17.03.2021

A**M

書きやすい。

以前の旧型Bic の書き心地が忘れられず、今回購入。書き心地、太さに満足です。（１．６ミリ）

9.04.2026

C**E

I bought these pens as I'm a courier and need ...

I bought these pens as I'm a courier and need pens on a daily basis. I took 1 out at a time and every single one of them leaked everywhere and by the time I had got through the box the return had ran out so I cannot claim my money back. They do not say bic on the pen either a shame really because I would have had boxes of these monthly

14.12.2017

K**L

Looks beautifully bold when written with it

Impressive in signing the official documents

21.01.2021

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