Select a size below. Prices shown per unit, qty 1, standard turnaround. Volume discounts apply automatically at checkout.
| Material / Substrate | Our Price | Avg Competitor | You Save | Est. Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Standard Production
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$90.09 | $91.00 | Save $0.91 | $8.42 |
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Premium Finish
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$117.12 | $118.30 | Save $1.18 | $8.42 |
How we priced this: Competitor averages sourced from GotPrint, UPrinting, VistaPrint, PrintPlace (Jun 2026 avg). Our prices are set exactly 1% below that average for every size and material combination. Competitor prices change; ours stay competitive. We review quarterly.
| Material / Substrate | Our Price | Avg Competitor | You Save | Est. Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Standard Production
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$112.61 | $113.75 | Save $1.14 | $8.42 |
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Premium Finish
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$146.40 | $147.88 | Save $1.48 | $8.42 |
How we priced this: Competitor averages sourced from GotPrint, UPrinting, VistaPrint, PrintPlace (Jun 2026 avg). Our prices are set exactly 1% below that average for every size and material combination. Competitor prices change; ours stay competitive. We review quarterly.
Free Design Setup & Free Proof on every order. Prices above are per-unit at qty 1. Rush production tiers are available in the order form. Shipping calculated live at checkout.
Configure & Order ↑Cheap pens with smeared logos get tossed before the flight home. We imprint custom pens with your logo, phone number, or URL via screen print for bold one-color marks, laser engraving for metal barrels, or full-color wrap on select styles, qty 100 through 1,000, with Free Design Setup and imprint placement proof in the calculator above.
Select Custom Pen under Item, not Pencil. Send vector logo for barrel wrap. We keep imprint height within clip clearance zone and thicken fine type for legibility at arm length on the proof.
Guide to pen imprint methods, Item selection, barrel art, FAQ. Select Custom Pen, approve proof, imprint.

Desk and expo swag.
Pens ride in pockets and purses for months of passive branding. Pencils suit school promos and construction site mark-up. Stress balls stay on desks as squeeze toys.
Select Custom Pen under Item so pricing matches barrel imprint, not pencil stock.

Barrel method on proof.
Screen print 1-color is default for high-volume expo drops. Laser engraving on metal barrels survives years of pocket wear. Full color suits photo-rich agency gifts at lower qty.

Imprint safe area.
Standard barrel imprint is 1.5 inch wide by 0.5 inch tall. We center logo between clip and tip, flag when phone number needs two lines on narrow barrels.

Qty 250 sweet spot.
Pen cups at registration tables empty fast at 500-attendee shows. Order 250 to 500 for regional events; 1000 for national booth footprint.
Standard 3-5 days after approval.
Pens ship bulk-packed in cartons. Individually poly-bagged option noted in comments for premium client gifts.
Standard barrel imprint is 1.5 inch wide by 0.5 inch tall. We center logo between clip and tip, flag when phone number needs two lines on narrow barrels.
These guideline files are filtered to sizes closest to the calculator options on this page (bleed, trim, and safe zones included). Design faster, avoid setup mistakes, or skip the file work and choose Free Design Setup above.
Template downloads for this product category are being indexed. Use the full template library link above, or request Free Design Setup and we will build the art for you.
Upload through the order form or send files during Free Design Setup.
Vector PDF with outlined fonts, embedded images, and bleed when possible.
Adobe Illustrator files with linked images packaged or embedded.
High resolution at final print size (300 DPI where practical).
Send what you have. Free Design Setup rebuilds layout when needed.
Pick the tier that matches your install date. Shipping transit is added after production.
Standard production details pulled from the live order form. Custom options outside this list are available on request.
| Item | Select Custom Pen under Item |
|---|---|
| Imprint | Screen print 1-color, laser engraved, full color |
| Quantities | 100, 250, 500, 1,000 |
See how substrate choice shifts the sample total at the same size and quantity.
Relative sample totals at 100 with other calculator defaults held constant. Use the live calculator for your exact combination.
Volume-based pricing from the live calculator. Free Design Setup and digital proofing are always included.
| Quantity | Total | Per unit |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $90.09 | $0.90 |
| 250 | $198.20 | $0.79 |
| 500 | $360.36 | $0.72 |
| 1,000 | $648.65 | $0.65 |
Sample pricing for calculator defaults (Standard). Change size, material, sides, and turnaround in the order form for live totals. Free Design Setup and digital proof are included.
Shoppers comparing Pens on Vistaprint, UPrinting, GotPrint, and PrintPlace typically face add-on design fees, limited proof review, or checkout with no human backup. Cheap RUSH Printing bundles free design setup, email proof approval, live pricing about 1% below the average reliable competitor rate, and same-day professional support on every Pens order.
| Feature | Cheap RUSH Printing | Vistaprint | UPrinting | GotPrint | PrintPlace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free design setup | ✓ Always free | Add-on | Templates | Limited | Self-serve |
| Free digital proof | ✓ Every order | Limited | ✓ | ✓ | Limited |
| Custom sizes and options | ✓ Live calculator | Limited | ✓ | Limited | Limited |
| Pricing vs major shops | ✓ ~1% below market avg | List price | List price | List price | List price |
| Rush production | ✓ When available | Available | Limited | Available | Available |
| Nationwide shipping | ✓ All 50 states | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional support | ✓ Same-day reply | Chat | Limited |
Service-level comparison only. Competitor pricing changes constantly - use each provider for live quotes. Last reviewed: Jul 2026.
When ordering Pens, key facts: live calculator pricing, Free Design Setup on qualifying orders, proof before print, and nationwide shipping from Florida. Match size and material to your use case on the proof. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
When ordering Pens, fulfillment is Nationwide from Florida. Production completes first, then carrier transit begins. Note a ship-by date in comments if your event or install cannot slip. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
For Pens, we produce Pens to order for US addresses. Machine-for-sale or overseas-local queries do not apply here. Use the calculator above for live specs and nationwide delivery options. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
On this Pens page, we produce Pens to order for US addresses. Machine-for-sale or overseas-local queries do not apply here. Use the calculator above for live specs and nationwide delivery options. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
With Pens, Economical Pens Printing orders follow proof-first production. Pick specs above, approve art by email, then print and ship. Note deadlines and install details in comments for a clean first proof. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
With Pens, configure the calculator, upload art or use Free Design Setup (Free Design Setup on qualifying orders), approve the digital proof, then we produce on the selected turnaround (3-5 business days after proof) and ship (Nationwide from Florida). Quantities: 100, 250, 500, 1,000.
For your Pens job, key facts: live calculator pricing, Free Design Setup on qualifying orders, proof before print, and nationwide shipping from Florida. Match size and material to your use case on the proof. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
With Pens, configure the calculator, upload art or use Free Design Setup (Free Design Setup on qualifying orders), approve the digital proof, then we produce on the selected turnaround (3-5 business days after proof) and ship (Nationwide from Florida). Quantities: 100, 250, 500, 1,000.
When ordering Pens, key facts: live calculator pricing, Free Design Setup on qualifying orders, proof before print, and nationwide shipping from Florida. Match size and material to your use case on the proof. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
With Pens, key facts: live calculator pricing, Free Design Setup on qualifying orders, proof before print, and nationwide shipping from Florida. Match size and material to your use case on the proof. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Size and format options for promotional pen imprint are shown in the calculator above. Share viewing distance, mailing plans, or install notes in special instructions and we confirm readable type and trim on the digital proof.
Calculator material choices for promotional pen imprint include Screen Print (1 color), Laser Engraved, Full Color. Not sure which fits your job? Free Design Setup recommends stock based on indoor, outdoor, hand-feel, or mail requirements and shows the pick on your proof.
Standard production for promotional pen imprint is 3-5 business days after you approve the digital proof. Rush tiers (Standard (3-5 Business Days), Rush (2-3 Business Days), Next-Day (when available)) appear in the calculator when available for your qty and specs. Approval day is not counted as day one of production.
Yes, always. We email a digital proof showing layout, color, trim, and placement specifics for promotional pen imprint. Select Custom Pen under Item, not Pencil. Production and finishing start only after written approval. Send vector logo for barrel wrap. We keep imprint height within clip clearance zone and thicken fine type for legibility at arm length on the proof.
Vector PDF or AI gives the crispest logos and small type on promotional pen imprint. High-resolution PNG at final trim size works for photo-heavy art. Free Design Setup can rebuild simple logos, add bleed, and flag risky RGB colors before print.
For Pens, quantities start at 100, 250, 500, 1,000 in the calculator. Higher qty lowers per-piece cost. Short test runs are fine when you need to validate art before a full campaign reorder. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
For your Pens job, we ship nationwide from Florida. Enter your zip at checkout for live ground and expedited rates after production. Tracking emails when the carrier scans the label. Nationwide from Florida. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Extend backgrounds 0.125 inch past trim on all sides for promotional pen imprint. Keep logos and phone numbers inside the safe zone at least 0.1 inch from the cut edge. We show bleed and safe zones on the digital proof before print.
For Pens, answers for Pens start with the calculator options and the email proof. Tell us your deadline and use case in comments so we confirm stock, size, and turnaround before press. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
For Pens, first-time files often skip safe zones or pick indoor stock for outdoor use. Tell us where the piece will live, and we flag fixes on the proof before anything prints. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
With Pens, start with a standard size, economy material tier, Standard turnaround, and a mid qty break in the calculator. Upgrade stock or rush only when the install or event requires it. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Upload art or send notes for promotional pen imprint, receive a digital proof by email within about one business day on most orders, mark changes or reply with approval, then we print and pack. No production time starts while the proof is pending.
On this Pens page, this page is for Pens specifically. Related products on our site cover different formats - use the related links and calculator specs to pick the right fit for display, mail, or handout use. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Rush production of 2-3 business days after proof approval is available for promotional pen imprint when the rush tier shows in the calculator. Carrier transit is extra. Plan total elapsed time as production days plus shipping days.
For Pens, yes on qualifying orders - Free Design Setup maps your logo and copy to print-ready layout. Complex photo art may need high-res sources noted upfront on the proof thread. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
When ordering Pens, use the calculator above for live specs and pricing. Upload print-ready art or request Free Design Setup, approve the digital proof, then we print and ship nationwide from Florida after approval. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Production time for promotional pen imprint is print, finish, and pack time on our floor after proof approval. Shipping time is carrier transit after pickup. A 3-day production tier plus 2-day ground shipping is five total days, not three.
Vector PDF or AI gives the crispest logos and small type on promotional pen imprint. High-resolution PNG at final trim size works for photo-heavy art. Free Design Setup can rebuild simple logos, add bleed, and flag risky RGB colors before print.
For your Pens job, the calculator shows landed production cost for your specs. Shipping is quoted at checkout after production days. Send a comparable itemized quote when specs match if you want a review. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
After approval, your promotional pen imprint job enters production, passes final QC, packs for transit, and ships with tracking email when the carrier scans the label. Reply to the proof thread if you need a ship-by date noted for an event.
Contact our professional support team or scroll back to the order form. We always reply the same day.