Paper Mate Element Ballpoint Pen
Your Logo on a Pen People Already Reach For
There is a short list of pens that people actually keep, and Paper Mate sits firmly on it — which is exactly why putting your logo on one is a smarter move than most trade show booth giveaways you have tried before.
Most branded pens fail quietly: the clip breaks, the ink skips, or the barrel feels so cheap that it gets tossed before the recipient even leaves the building.
That kind of waste stings more than the per-unit cost because your logo goes in the trash right along with it, and career fair takeaway pens that nobody keeps are just an expensive way to litter a conference floor.
The Paper Mate Element changes that calculation entirely. Ordering your Paper Mate custom imprinted ballpoint pens in bulk means you are getting a plastic barrel with metal accents that looks credible on any desk, medium point ballpoint writing that moves smoothly without skipping, and a screen print custom logo area sized at 1½" × ¾" that shows your brand cleanly on every barrel — making these ideal as client meeting branded pens or bulk packed promotional stationery for any event on your calendar.
Technical Specifications
- Writing Instrument Type: Ballpoint Pen
- Ink Type: Standard Ballpoint or Gel Ink
- Point Size: Medium Point
- Ink Color: Black Ink (Standard); Blue Ink available on select models
- Barrel Material: Plastic with Metal Accents
- Barrel Finishes: Translucent, White, and Pearlized options
- Packaging: Bulk Packed
- Imprint Method: Screen Print
- Imprint Area: 1½" W × ¾" H
- Imprint Colors: Multi-color imprint capable
- Design Note: White barrels provide strong contrast for logo visibility
- Minimum Order Quantity: 200 units
- Country of Origin: Available upon request
Orders start at just 200 units, making this a realistic choice for businesses of any size — whether you are stocking a booth, filling welcome kits, or prepping for an upcoming hiring event. Request your custom quote today and get your logo on a pen people will actually use.
Explore our full range of Paper Mate Brand Promotional Products for more options.
Anatomy of a Custom Pen
Choosing the right pen construction ensures your promotional giveaway looks professional, functions flawlessly, and stays in your customers' hands.
- The Essentials: A pen is built from core structural components—like the barrel (your main design real estate) and the ink style (ballpoint, gel, or rollerball), which dictates how smoothly it writes.
- The Accents: Secondary details like ergonomic grips, structural trim, and secure clips add both comfort for the writer and vibrant color-matching opportunities for your brand.
Dive into a pen's anatomy with our full guide: The Anatomy of a Custom Pen.
Artwork Resolution & File Formats
Because custom pens offer a compact printing canvas, standard web images (like JPG or PNG) can become blurry or jagged when scaled down.
- Required Formats: Please submit your corporate logo or text in a vector format, specifically .EPS or .SVG.
- Why it matters: Vector files use mathematical coordinates rather than pixels. This allows our printing equipment to scale your graphics down infinitely without losing a single pixel of crispness, ensuring fine lines.
That being said, feel free to send over whatever you have ready and our team will take it from there!
Exact Color Matching (PMS Colors)
When trying to align the Trim Color or accent pieces of a pen with your strict corporate identity, guessing the shade isn't an option.
- The System: We utilize the Pantone Matching System (PMS) to guarantee precision.
- How to use it: When submitting your design requirements, specify your brand's unique PMS color codes if you know them. This ensures the ink imprint on the barrel or the selected plastic trim matches your official company colors perfectly.
Don't fret if you don't have that information. We will do our best to match the colors!
Font Legibility & Minimum Sizes
The Clip Imprint (Clip Imp) area is an incredibly high-visibility spot for phone numbers or taglines, but it offers highly limited real estate.
- Font Choice: We recommend using clean, sans-serif fonts (like Helvetica, Arial, or Futura) for high-contrast legibility. Avoid intricate script or cursive fonts in this area.
- Minimum Size: Any text placed on the clip must be a minimum of 6 pt font to prevent the ink from filling in the loops of letters like e, o, or a. If you're squeezing a long URL onto the clip, consider using the main barrel instead to keep it readable at a glance.
- If you have any questions, feel free to contact us first.
