How do you open a blue Bic pen?
Rachel Davis
Updated on January 07, 2026
Pinch the front part of the pen (the blue part in the picture) and grab the pen firmly with your other hand. Twist back and forth until you can pull off the blue part.
How do you refill a Bic pen?
To refill the lead, follow these steps: (1) unscrew the barrel of the pen to expose the ink/lead cartridges, (2) remove the metal piece on the lead tube, (3) insert lead (no more than 2 pieces of lead) & (4) re-assemble the pen.
How do you open a pen?
To open the pen you will ignore the twist and click and simply pull the front half of the pen from the second half. Firmly grasp each end of the pen in each hand. Use the metal ring as the dividing line. Now simply play tug of war and pull the pen apart.
Why is there a hole in Bic pens?
The hole is designed to allow the passage of air if someone accidentally swallows it and it blocks their windpipe.
How do you remove ink from a Bic pen?
Start with rubbing alcohol and remember to thoroughly rinse any lifted ink in cold water.
- Dab rubbing alcohol onto the ink.
- Allow a couple of minutes for the alcohol to penetrate the surface and react with the ink.
- Blot the ink stain using paper towels or pre-dampened cloth soaked in either water or alcohol.
How long does a Bic pen last?
These pens will literally last a year or more (depending on frequency of use).
What kind of ink is in a Bic pen?
Bic ink for ballpoints is made from a dye that’s fully dissolved in an oil-based paste. By contrast, Bic’s gel ink is water-based and colored with powder pigments. Gel inks have gained popularity since their introduction in the mid-1980s because of their smoothness and vivid colors.
How do you take off a bic pen cap?
(You shouldn’t need a step on how to take off a pen cap. Pinch the front part of the pen (the blue part in the picture) and grab the pen firmly with your other hand. Twist back and forth until you can pull off the blue part.
Is there a hole in the barrel of a bic pen?
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Can a pen be used to open a bike lock?
On Sunday, bike enthusiast and network security consultant Chris Brennan described opening an expensive Kryptonite bike lock using a ballpoint pen. “Your brand new U-Lock is not safe,” warned Brennan in a note posted to Bike Forums. Wired News tested Brennan’s claims. A brand new Kryptonite Evolution 2000 was opened in seconds using a Bic pen.
