Offered at scale with immediate availability for all Eastman copolyesters, Eastman Renew materials feature: Despite the age of the Cristal there aren’t many variants on the pen. The most popular is the Bic Cristal Grip, though it’s not a pen you’d run into very often, at least today in the US. There is also the Bic Cristal Vermeil, a gold-plated, metal version of the Bic released for commemorative purposes. These materials are chemically identical to virgin, which means there is zero drop-off in performance or aesthetics—and you can keep using your existing molds. All the design freedom you want with all the sustainability you need In early 2021 Bic introduced the Cristal ReNew (sometimes spelled “Re’New”) which is a Cristal pen with a metal body and a refillable design. The pen includes two refills, which are not normally sold alongside the Cristal as it’s been considered to be a disposable pen.

Another variant on the Bic Cristal is the Celebration, which are shiny gold and silver Bic Cristal pens. They might look metallic because of the glossy finish but they are plastic. The Cristal Renew portfolio includes all of Eastman’s heritage copolyesters brands have relied on, now with high levels of certified* recycled content: No compromises, featuring zero drop-off in aesthetics or performance with excellent color and clarity Today the Bic Cristal is sold in fine (Cristal Xtra Precision, 0.8 mm), medium (Cristal Xtra Smooth, 1.2 mm), and bold (Cristal Xtra Bold, 1.6 mm) sizes.

The Cristal ReNew included two refills that appear to be standard Cristal refills, which are identical to the B3 refill standard. They don’t seem to be sold separately yet but presumably they will be sold independently of the pen.