A Smooth Writer Built for Branded Corporate Gifts That Get Used Daily
Nobody remembers a pen that skips halfway through signing a contract. They remember the one that writes clean from first cap-off to last click.
Most procurement teams default to cheap ballpoints for trade show giveaways, then watch them get tossed within a week. Ink that skips, grips that crack, and clips that snap off all signal one thing to recipients: a company that cut corners. A pen with your logo should reflect the standard your brand actually holds.
The Zebra Sarasa Dry X-10 Retractable Gel Pen solves that problem with a quick-drying gel formula built for real gel ink performance, smooth push-button operation, and a contoured rubber grip that holds up through long signing sessions. Order bulk imprinted Zebra Sarasa Dry X-10 retractable gel pens for your next event and your logo rides on a tool people keep in their bag, not the junk drawer. The 0.7mm tip lays down a controlled line with a smudge-resistant finish, while the retractable mechanism means no lost caps on the conference floor. It's a practical fit for new hire onboarding kits, desk sets, and client mailers alike.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Retractable gel pen
- Point Size: 0.7 mm
- Ink Type: Quick-drying gel ink
- Length: 5.5 inches
- Features: Contoured rubber grip, pocket clip, push-button retractable mechanism
- Colors: Black, Blue (barrel matches ink color)
- Imprint Method: Screen print
- Imprint Location: Barrel
- Imprint Area: 1.375" x 0.570"
Orders start at a minimum of 200 units, making this a straightforward pick for onboarding kits, client gifts, or convention swag without the guesswork. Pricing and imprint proofs are ready fast. Request your quote today and get your logo on a pen people actually keep.
Explore our full range of Custom Gel Pens 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.
