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Get your logo noticed and spread your message with custom pens.
Whether you're thanking employees, showing appreciation to customers, giving out a little something special at events or looking for a personalized gift for a friend or loved one – promotional pens are a simple, yet powerful way to stay top of mind. Easy to hold and hand out, they work as effective reminders for your business.
According to our 2025 study, pens are one of the top promotional products that US customers love to receive from brands. With over 30 years of printing and design expertise, we're dedicated to delivering products you'll love. Create the right promotional pen for your needs and budget with VistaPrint.
As you explore our collection, you'll find a variety of barrel colours, personalisation options and more. Choose from our customisable templates or add your own text and logo in our easy-to-use online design studio. Got questions? Our experts are always happy to help.
At VistaPrint, we help small businesses shine through promotional products. And our custom pens are no different – they're cost-effective, practical and loved by all. From metal and bamboo to gel, stylus and engraved, there's something for every need. Plus trusted brands like Sharpie® and BIC®. With an award-winning customer service team always at your fingertips, shopping at VistaPrint just feels right.
Frequently asked questions
f course you can. When it comes to how your design looks on the pen, you've got three options: pad Printing for simple, single-colour printed pens. Digital Inkjet for full-colour printed pens with no design limits and laser engraving for sleek, premium engraved pens. Pick the one that works best for your brand and budget. We accept most common file types, including .pdf, .ai, .jpeg and .png.
You can place your design on the barrel of the personalized pens. Make sure to keep your design or artwork within the specified area in our design studio.
We currently offer 5 pen types that can be ordered as a single unit. Simply use the “No minimum quantity” filter and choose the ideal gift. We've also got a wide selection of promotional pens with different minimum quantities, starting from 25 upwards.
We offer three delivery speeds to suit your timeline: economy, standard and express for those last-minute needs. Just use the “Express shipping” filter and choose from the options on the list.
We have several color options for ink. You can use the ink color filter in the product catalogue to find pens with specific ink colors. The ink color options are also shown on the product page for each product.
Absolutely! Beyond custom pens, we also offer personalized pencils, markers and more. Explore our full range of writing instruments in our custom pens, pencils & markers collection to find the perfect match for your brand.
We have options for every budget, including aluminum, plastic and bamboo. Plastic pens make great promotional giveaways, while our engraved aluminium pens make great business pens.
Yes, we do! We offer a range of pens made from responsibly sourced and recycled materials under our “Better by Design” collection. Simply use the “Better by Design” filter to explore all eco-friendly options – including the Pivot Recycled ABS Gel Pen, the Newton Recycled Rollerball Pen, the Recycled Plastic Bamboo Clip Pen and many more.
Keep it simple. Since the design is printed on the barrel of the pen, less is more. We recommend adding a simple message or your logo and business name to create professional-looking personalized pens.
Also, before placing your order, please make sure to preview your design and download a PDF proof to review. Please remember that we don't review your documents, so double-check your spelling, text size and alignment before you hit order.