Pens are picked up, borrowed and passed around every day, which makes them one of the most widely used promotional items. A branded pen on a reception desk, at a bank counter, in a conference pack or in a client's pocket keeps your company name in sight. They're also an affordable way to give something useful to every visitor, student or delegate.
We supply plastic and metal pens in a range of styles and colours, printed or engraved with your logo, website or slogan. Request a quote with your quantity and artwork using the form on this page, or upload your list if you're ordering several styles or colours. Your quote is emailed with Accept online and pay buttons.
Pen styles
Choose a pen that suits your audience and budget:
- Plastic click pens for large giveaways and counters
- Coloured barrels to match your brand
- Metal pens for executive and client gifts
- Stylus pens that also work on touch screens
- Gift-boxed pens for corporate gifting
Printing or engraving
Plastic pens are usually printed with your logo along the barrel or clip. Metal pens can be engraved for a sharp, permanent finish that won't rub off, which suits executive gifts. The branding area on a pen is small and narrow, so a short logo, company name or website reads best. We'll confirm the branding method and area when we quote and send a digital proof before production.
Where branded pens are used
Offices keep them at reception and in meeting rooms. Banks, clinics and retail counters use them for signing slips. Schools and universities give them out at open days. Conference organisers add them to delegate packs with notebooks, lanyards and tote bags. Estate agents, insurers and financial advisers hand them out at client meetings.
Pair with your stationery
Branded pens look most professional next to matching printed stationery. Add letterheads, business cards and notepads to the same order to keep your branding consistent. For bigger client gifts, see corporate gifts.
Before you order
Pens are usually ordered in larger quantities for counters, events and staff, and reorders are simple when your logo and pen style are already on file.
Turnaround depends on pen style, stock and branding method, and it's confirmed on your quote. Collect free from our Rivonia store, get free delivery within 15 km of the store (the checkout checks your address), or choose courier delivery anywhere in South Africa through The Courier Guy, Pudo lockers, PostNet, Aramex or Paxi, priced by parcel weight.
Common questions
How much text fits on a pen?
The branding area is small, so keep it to a logo and a short line such as your company name or website. Long phone numbers and addresses become too small to read. We'll show the exact size on your proof.
Can I match pen colours to my brand?
Many plastic pens come in a range of barrel colours, so we'll quote the closest match to your brand. Mention your colours on the quote request and we'll confirm what's available.
Is engraving better than printing?
Engraving is permanent and suits metal pens and executive gifts. Printing allows colour and suits plastic pens and large giveaways. Both look professional when the logo is kept simple. If anything is unclear, mention it on your quote request and we'll advise.
How do I order branded pens?
Use the quote form on this page with your pen style, quantity, colours and logo, or upload your list. We email a quote you can accept online, which creates your invoice.