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Custom Pens: A Buyer’s Guide for Corporate Branding
Pens are the classic corporate give-away: affordable, useful, and handed out more than almost anything else. This guide helps you pick the right one by material, writing feel and branding.
Metal or plastic?
Metal pens feel executive and take a clean laser engraving — ideal for higher-value gifts and leadership.
Plastic pens are affordable and colorful — the best choice for high volume, events and trade shows.
Ink and tip
Blue or black ballpoint is the reliable standard; gel ink writes smoother.
Fine vs medium tip changes the feel; retractable (click) is more practical than a cap for daily use.
How your logo is applied
Pad print or screen print handles flat colors — the most common and economical option.
Laser engraving on metal looks elegant and is permanent. The print area is small, so keep the logo simple and legible.
Quantities and lead times
Minimums usually start at 100–250 units; production runs about 1 to 2 weeks.
For events, order ahead and approve artwork early to keep production on track.
Ready to start?
Browse the catalog, build your order and get a quote with pricing — no account needed to start.
Get a quote for custom pensFrequently asked questions
Metal or plastic?
Metal for higher-value gifts (it laser-engraves cleanly); plastic for high volume and trade shows.
What is the minimum order?
It depends on the model; many start at 100 to 250 units.
How does the logo look?
Pad print for flat colors; laser engraving on metal is elegant and permanent.
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