Our branded pens turn an everyday essential into portable advertising for your business. Each retractable Contour Ballpoint Pen is printed in full colour with your logo, artwork or message, making it ideal for exhibitions, welcome packs, reception desks and customer giveaways.
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1. What pen styles are available?
Our branded pens are available in one style, the Contour Ballpoint Pen.
Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
Pen type | Contour Ballpoint Pen |
Length | 140mm (14cm) |
Circumference | 40mm (4cm) |
Weight | 12g |
Barrel | White |
Grip | Semi-transparent plastic |
Trim | Chrome-finish clip, tip and trims |
Mechanism | Retractable push-button |
Writing ink | Black |
2. What colours are available?
All pens have a white barrel with chrome-finish details. Choose from 8 semi-transparent grip colours to complement your artwork.
Part | Colour options |
|---|---|
Barrel | White |
Grip | White, Black, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple |
Trim | Chrome finish |
Ink | Black |
Each quantity you select must use one grip colour and one design. To order different grip colours or designs, add each combination to your basket as a separate item.
3. What is the print area and how are pens printed?
Your design is printed in full colour on the white barrel, directly below the pocket clip.
Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
Print area | 60 × 6mm |
Print position | White barrel, directly below the pocket clip |
Printed sides | Single sided |
Print colour | Full colour (CMYK) |
Finish | Subtly raised, with a slightly tactile feel |
Printing is available on the white barrel only. The grip can't be printed, and pens can't be printed on both sides.
4. What quantities and turnarounds are available?
Branded pens can be ordered from just 5 pens, with one design and one grip colour per selected quantity.
Option | Detail |
|---|---|
Minimum order | 5 pens |
Popular quantities | 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 750 |
Turnarounds | Faster and Fast (750 pens on Fast only) |
Order and approve by | 6:30pm |
Delivery | DPD tracked, with a pre-noon upgrade available |
Free delivery | Standard delivery on orders over £75 |
Deliveries to extended areas take a further working day. Your exact delivery date and price are shown at checkout.
5. How should I set up my pen artwork?
Use one of our pen artwork templates (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or PDF) or our free online design tool. Supply one complete design per quantity.
Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
Artwork size | 60 × 6mm |
Format | Print-ready PDF |
Colour | CMYK |
Resolution | 300dpi at final print size |
Fonts | Outlined |
Bleed | 0mm |
Safe zone | 1mm inside the edge of the artwork area |
Minimum text size | 6pt |
The design space is small, so avoid thin fonts and very fine details. Check your proof carefully to make sure everything is clear at the finished size. Every order includes a free artwork check.
6. How can branded pens help promote my business?
Branded pens are practical giveaways that keep your logo visible every time they're used. Lightweight, durable and comfortable to hold, they're made for everyday notes and signatures.
Use | Why it works |
|---|---|
Exhibitions and events | Easy to hand out and carry home |
Welcome packs | A useful extra for new customers or staff |
Reception desks | Keeps your brand in front of visitors |
Customer giveaways | Carries your branding beyond the first conversation |
Need help?
If you need help with your artwork, grip colour or quantity, our Live Chat team can guide you through the available options.
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