Ballpoint Pen BIC 4 Colours Smooth Drop (524095) — blue, red, green, black ink, round barrel

The BIC 4 Colours Smooth Drop ballpoint pen combines four retractable ink colours — blue, red, green and black — in a single round-barrel writing instrument designed for everyday use. The pen provides quick colour switching using individual sliders and a reliable ballpoint ink flow suitable for note-taking, annotations and general office or school writing tasks.

Advantages

This multi-colour ballpoint offers the convenience of four inks in one compact pen, reducing the need to carry multiple pens. The round barrel provides a familiar comfortable grip for extended writing sessions, while the retractable mechanism secures each tip when not in use. The ink formulation ensures consistent flow on standard paper, supporting legible lines and dependable performance for routine documentation.

Suitable for

• Everyday note-taking and journaling
• Colour-coding documents, schedules and task lists
• Office forms, editing and annotations
• Schoolwork, exams and homework

When it may not be suitable

This pen is intended for standard writing on paper and may not perform optimally on glossy, coated or non-porous surfaces where ballpoint ink can smear or skip. It is not designed for archival permanence or specialised applications that require fade-resistant or waterproof inks.

Key specifications

• Ink colours: blue, red, green, black
• Tip type: ballpoint
• Barrel shape: round
• Mechanism: retractable multi-colour sliders
• Intended use: everyday writing, office and school

How to use

Select the desired ink colour by pressing down the corresponding slider until it locks into place. Write with normal pressure as you would with a standard ballpoint pen; release the slider to retract the tip. To switch colours, retract the active colour and engage another slider. Store the pen capped or retracted when not in use to avoid accidental marks.

What to consider before purchase

• Suitable surface: best results on standard paper
• Ink properties: standard ballpoint ink, not archival or waterproof
• Grip preference: round barrel may differ from ergonomic designs
• Colour needs: includes four basic ink colours for colour-coding

Usage recommendations

For reliable everyday performance, use the BIC 4 Colours Smooth Drop on regular paper and switch colours as needed for clear organisation. Store retracted to prevent accidental marks and replace when ink flow becomes inconsistent.