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From £5.00 for 5 — default options and most popular quantities shown; choose options to see live prices.
QTY | Faster | Fast |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | £5.51 | £5.00 |
| 10 | £8.77 | £7.97 |
| 25 | £14.20 | £12.90 |
| 50 | £23.23 | £21.12 |
| 100 | £41.33 | £37.57 |
| 250 | £95.59 | £86.90 |
| 500 | £164.15 | £149.23 |
| 750 | — | £221.81 |
Price inc. VAT, excludes delivery
Multiple designs: If you want to print different designs, you'll need to add a quantity to your basket for each design.
Custom Branded Pens
- Your artwork printed in full colour across 60 × 6mm
- Choose from 8 semi-transparent grip colours
- Black ink, comfortable grip and subtly raised print finish
Product Overview
Custom Printed & Branded Pens
Put Your Brand in Their Hands
Turn an everyday essential into portable advertising for your business. Our custom printed ballpoint pens put your logo, artwork or message into customers’ hands, helping build brand awareness wherever they’re used. Hand them out at exhibitions, add them to welcome packs or keep them on reception desks to carry your branding beyond the first conversation.
Branded Pen Specifications
| Pen Type | Contour Ballpoint Pen |
|---|---|
| Size | 14cm / 140mm Length | 4cm / 40mm Circumference |
| Weight | 12 grams |
| Barrel Colour | White |
| Grip Colours | White, Black, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Purple |
| Grip | Semi-transparent plastic |
| Trim | Chrome-finish clip, tip and trims |
| Writing Ink | Black |
| Mechanism | Retractable push-button |
| Printing | Full colour, single sided |
Made to Be Kept and Used
Lightweight, durable and comfortable to hold, these pens are made for everyday notes and signatures. Choose a grip colour to complement your artwork for a coordinated finish.
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FAQs
Branded Pens FAQs
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What can I print on my branded pens?
You can print your logo, business name, artwork or a short message in full colour on instantprint branded pens.
Where is the design printed?
Your design is printed on the white barrel of instantprint Contour Ballpoint Pens, directly below the pocket clip, within a 60 × 6mm print area.
What size is the printable area on branded pens?
instantprint Contour Ballpoint Pens have a 60 × 6mm printable area on one side of the white barrel.
What colours are the pens available in?
instantprint Contour Ballpoint Pens have a white barrel with chrome-finish details and are available with 8 semi-transparent grip colours:
- White
- Red
- Blue
- Black
- Orange
- Purple
- Green
- Yellow
Can I mix grip colours or designs within my selected quantity?
No. Each instantprint pen quantity 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.
What is the minimum order quantity for branded pens?
You can order instantprint branded pens from just 5 pens, with one design and one grip colour per selected quantity.
Are the pens printed on both sides?
No. instantprint branded pens are printed on one side of the white barrel, directly below the pocket clip.
How do I set up my pen artwork?
Use one of instantprint's pen artwork templates or the free online design tool.
Keep your logo, text and other important elements within the printable area and safe zone before uploading your design.
What file format should I use for my pen artwork?
instantprint recommends supplying your finished pen artwork as a print-ready PDF in CMYK, with fonts outlined and images set to 300dpi at their final print size.
Do I need to add bleed to my pen artwork?
No. instantprint pen artwork requires 0mm bleed.
Keep important text and logos inside the safe zone shown on the artwork template.
How small can my text or logo be?
instantprint recommends using text at least 6pt and avoiding thin fonts or very fine details.
Check your proof carefully to make sure everything is clear at the finished print size.
Is the print on branded pens raised?
Yes. The full-colour print on instantprint branded pens has a subtly raised finish, giving your logo or artwork a slightly tactile feel.
What colour ink do the pens write in?
instantprint Contour Ballpoint Pens write in black ink.
Can I print on the grip?
No. Printing on instantprint branded pens is available on the white barrel only.
What are the dimensions of the pen?
instantprint Contour Ballpoint Pens are 14cm (140mm) long with a 4cm (40mm) circumference.
How can branded pens help promote my business?
instantprint branded pens are practical giveaways that keep your logo visible while they're being used.
They're ideal for exhibitions, welcome packs, reception desks and customer giveaways.
Still got a question? Talk to our team on Live Chat. We can check your artwork, help you choose a grip colour and quantity, and answer any questions about your order.
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Artwork Help
Artwork Help
Setting Up Your Pen Artwork
Download one of our pen artwork templates for your preferred design software and use the guides to position your artwork. Alternatively, create your design using our free online design tool.
Designing Your Artwork
Your design will be printed on the white barrel. Keep important text and logos at least 1mm inside the edge of the artwork area. Use text at least 6pt in size and check that it’s readable on your proof before approving, as the pen has a small design space.
Supplying Your Artwork
Supply one complete design as a print-ready PDF in CMYK, with fonts converted to outlines and images at 300dpi at final print size. Avoid thin fonts so your lettering remains clear when printed.
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Print Specifications
Image Resolution: 300dpi at final print size
Print: Full Colour
Colour: CMYK
Format: PDF
Fonts: Outlined
Bleed: 0mm
Safe Zone: 1mm
Contour Ballpoint Pen
Artwork size: 60 × 6mm
Templates
Templates
Click to download your template:
Blank Templates
Our blank templates are set up at the correct size, with guides showing the print area and safe area for text and logos. Once your artwork is ready, add your pens to the basket and upload your design.
Delivery
Branded Pens Delivery
Express Turnaround
Select our industry-leading "Express" turnaround option, place your order, and approve your artwork before 5pm and your print will be delivered the next working day.
Faster & Fast Turnarounds
For our Faster & Fast turnaround and delivery options, you have until 6:30pm to order and approve your artwork. Simply select an option above with a delivery date that suits you and we’ll ensure it arrives with you on time.
Extended Areas
If your delivery address is in one of the postcodes highlighted on our delivery help page as an extended area, delivery will take a further working day.
Delivery Prices
Our standard delivery cost is £4.99, which is DPD tracked delivery. You can also upgrade to DPD pre-noon delivery for £9.99. Standard delivery is free on orders over £75. You'll be able to select your delivery option at the checkout. For more information, please see our delivery help page.
