Everyday branded items
The pen is the original promotional product - and still the most cost-effective. A good pen ends up in hands, pockets and on desks, working for your brand daily.
This guide covers pen types, branding methods and packaging.
Explore the branded mugs, drinkware, bags and desk items we produce on our service page. For the full range we produce, see our pen printing service page.
Popular options
Plastic ballpoints
Budget-friendly workhorses for high-volume distribution.
Metal executive pens
Premium rollerballs and twist pens for corporate sets.
Pad printing
The standard method for logos on pen barrels.
Laser engraving
Debossed metal finish for an executive feel.
Gift pack packaging
Single pens boxed for premium handover.
How the process works
Every order follows the same simple path from brief to delivery:
- Pick the product type, material and colour.
- Share your logo or artwork for sizing and placement options.
- Approve a proof or sample before production.
- We print and deliver the finished items to your door.
Buying tips
A few practical points before you place the order:
- Match pen tier to audience - plastic for volume, metal for clients.
- Pad print for colour logos, engrave for premium metal.
- Confirm ink colour and refill type with the writing style.
- Gift boxes add a lot of perceived value for a small cost.
Quick answers
What pen should I brand?
Plastic ballpoints suit volume giveaways; metal pens work for corporate gifts and client sets.
How are logos printed on pens?
Pad printing for coloured logos and laser engraving for premium metal finishes.
What is the minimum order?
Our pen programme supports everything from small corporate sets to tens of thousands of units.
Are pens still good giveaways?
Yes - they're cheap, universally useful and earn repeated impressions.