At Steel City, we know that when you put your logo on a product, you want it to be perceived as really good quality. We start by looking at how pens perform in the real world – avoiding skipping ink, flimsy parts, and vague “recycled” claims. It’s really important to us that we take those risks out early, so you can order pens that write properly, have clear eco credentials, and hold up in pockets, bags, and reception drawers.
- Smooth-writing refills: We know that if you wouldn’t use a product yourself, there’s no point handing it out, which is why our selection leans on proven ballpen internals (click/twist) and recognised refill standards so your pen writes cleanly when you’re signing visitors in, filling forms, or leaving pens in meeting rooms time and time again.
- Stated recycled percentages: Sustainability is a real buzzword, but it’s important we don’t greenwash, so we prioritise pens with clear recycled-content figures (and recognised wording like GRS recycled aluminium) so you have full traceability and straightforward, honest numbers for ESG reporting or internal clarity.
- Readable barrel branding: You want your logo to be seen, so we include pens with print areas from small call-to-action zones through to wide barrels, ensuring your brand stands out and remains legible when you’re ordering for events, reception desks, or day-to-day office use.
- Refillable pen bodies: It’s deliberate that refill-ready models sit alongside recycled materials so products are used over and over again, letting you keep the same pen in circulation for longer rather than it being a one-off giveaway that ends up in the bin.
- Cap-loss prevention: Because caps can easily go missing in bags, we often suggest click and twist mechanisms over capped pens where possible to reduce dried-out nibs and leaked ink when you’re handing pens around a busy exhibition stand or leaving them out for visitors.
- Faster turnaround options: We know lead times are a popular question, so our approach includes short lead-time picks where possible, meaning even with an urgent deadline we don’t have to compromise on quality or clarity and can help you achieve what you want, even last minute.
- Consultative sourcing: We use the products on this page as our baseline for recycled content and brandability, and then we can take the decisions down and narrow it from there, sourcing alternatives that keep the same high quality and usefulness if your volume, colour, or lead time changes.