Best Selling Pens

Our most-ordered pens across ballpoint, gel and rollerball, from $0.34 a unit with minimums from 100. Recognised names like Pilot, BIC and uni-ball sit alongside value models that cost under a dollar. These are the pens customers come back for, which is a more useful signal than anything we could tell you about them.

BIC Clic Stic Retractable Ballpoint Pen

Min. 300No setup fee

+ 33

Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Roller Pen — 0.7mm

Min. 200$25 setup

+ 16

uni-ball 207 Gel Pen — 1.0mm

Min. 150No setup fee

BIC Grip Roller Comfort Grip Rollerball Pen

Min. 150No setup fee

+ 5

RiteLine Hurst Prime Retractable Ballpoint Pen

Min. 500No setup fee

+ 3

Ultra Lodger II ABS Ballpoint Pen

Min. 250No setup fee

+ 1

Precise® Grip Extra Fine Point Liquid Ink Roller Ball Pen - The Pen Guy

Pilot Precise Grip Needle Point Pen — 0.5mm

Min. 200$25 setup

Pilot Precise® V7 Retractable Premium Rolling Ball Pen (0.7mm) - The Pen Guy

Pilot Precise V7 Retractable Rolling Ball Pen — 0.7mm

Min. 200$25 setup

+ 1

Pilot Precise® V5 Extra Fine Point Liquid Ink Roller Ball Pen (0.5mm) - The Pen Guy

Pilot Precise V5 Liquid Ink Rollerball Pen — 0.5mm

Min. 200$25 setup

Mardi Gras™ Hex Pen (Pat #D709,951) - The Pen Guy

Mardi Gras Hexagonal Comfort Grip Ballpoint Pen

Min. 250No setup fee

+ 5

Quake Metallic Stylus Ballpoint Pen

Min. 250No setup fee

+ 5

uni-ball® Vision Elite Pen - The Pen Guy

uni-ball Vision Elite Roller Pen

Min. 150No setup fee

America's Best Selling Pens Revealed

Looking at the pens people buy most, some names always appear. These are the workhorses. You see them on desks, in bags, and at schools. They are popular for a reason. They work well and feel good to use. Let’s look at some of these famous pens.

Pilot G2 Gel Pen

The Pilot G2 is a true star. It is one of the most loved pens out there. It uses a gel ink that flows so smoothly. The grip is made of rubber. It is very comfortable to hold for a long time. People who write a lot, like students, often choose the G2. It comes in many colors and tip sizes. The best part? It's refillable, which is good for your wallet and the planet.

Bic Clic Stic
You have seen this pen. The Bic Clic Stic is everywhere. It is a simple, clickable ballpoint pen. Businesses love to print their names on them. They are cheap but they are also reliable. The ink lasts a very long time. It is a no-fuss pen that just gets the job done. I always have a few of these in a drawer. You just never know when you will need a simple, solid pen.

uni-ball 207 Gel Pen

The uni-ball 207 is another top gel pen. Its ink is special. It is called Super Ink. This ink helps protect against check washing and fraud. So, it's a great pen for signing important papers. The 207 has a nice texture on its grip. It feels secure in your hand. Like the G2, it writes very smoothly. It is a very professional-looking pen.

RiteLine Hurst Prime Pen

The RiteLine Hurst Prime is a popular choice for promotional pens. It has a nice, classic look. It features a wide body that gives you a lot of space for a company logo. The click action is solid. It uses a good quality ballpoint ink. It writes well every time. This is a pen that businesses use to make a good impression without spending too much money.

Ultra Lodger II Pen

This pen is built for comfort. The Ultra Lodger II has a large, soft grip. It is designed to reduce writing stress. If you have to write pages of notes, this pen can be a real hand-saver. It is a ballpoint pen. So the ink is dependable. I recommend this one for people who get hand cramps from writing. The comfort grip makes a big difference.

Precise Grip Extra Fine Point Liquid Ink Roller Ball Pen

For those who love a fine, clean line, this is your pen. The Precise Grip from Pilot is a classic. It uses liquid ink. This gives it a very smooth feel, almost like a fountain pen. The extra fine point is perfect for detailed work. Or for people with small handwriting. The grip is comfortable. It also has a window so you can see how much ink is left. You are never surprised when it runs out.

Most Popular Pen Brands

Some brands are just trusted more than others. They have a history of making great pens. These are the names you will see again and again. They are some of the most popular pen brands for a reason. They offer quality you can count on.

Pilot: Known for the G2 and Precise V5/V7. They make great gel and liquid ink pens.
Bic: The king of affordable ballpoint pens. Their Cristal and Clic Stic pens are iconic.
uni-ball: Famous for their 207 and Vision Elite pens. They focus on ink quality and security.
Sharpie: While known for markers, their S-Gel pens have become very popular.

What is in this range?

The writing instruments that sell most consistently: plastic pens, multi-function pens, rollerballs, gels, BIC models and retractables. If you are ordering pens and do not have a specific model in mind, this is the shortlist worth starting from.

For the full selection see our promotional pens range.

How much do these cost?

From $0.34 to $3.45 a unit before decoration, spanning bulk giveaway pens through to the multi-function models. Every product page shows its own quantity price breaks, and larger runs always bring the per-unit figure down.

What is the minimum order quantity?

From 100 units on some models up to 500 on others, set per product. The minimum for each pen is shown on its card as you browse.

What is the difference between pad printing, laser engraving and full-colour printing?

We offer all of the common imprint methods — which one is available to you depends on the pen you choose, since the barrel material and shape decide what can be decorated.

Pad printing transfers ink onto the barrel. It is the usual choice for plastic pens and simple one- or two-colour logos, and the most economical option for large giveaway runs.

Laser engraving etches your logo into a metal barrel rather than printing on top of it, so it cannot wear off. Best for executive gifts and client appreciation.

Full-colour printing reproduces gradients, photographs and complex multi-colour artwork that pad printing cannot hold.

Whichever method you end up with, keep the artwork simple — the imprint area on a pen is small. If you are unsure which suits your logo, send it over and we will advise.

Do you charge a setup fee?

Not on everything. Many of the products we carry have no setup charge at all. Where a setup charge does apply it is tied to that particular product rather than to your order as a whole, so it does not scale with how many you buy. Each product card shows whether a fee applies before you open it.

If you want this confirmed for a specific product before you order, contact us and we will tell you exactly what applies.

How fast can I get my order?

Production runs around 7 days from the point you approve your proof, plus transit time on top. Exact timing varies by product and by how it is decorated.

We do not currently offer a rush service. If you are working to an event date, contact us with your in-hands date before you order and we will tell you honestly whether it is achievable rather than let you find out late.

Will I see a proof before my order is printed?

Yes. We produce a proof on every order before anything goes into production, so you can check your logo, colours and placement before we print. Nothing is manufactured until you approve it.