At Steel City, we know that when you’re choosing a premium gift like a Waterman pen, the quality has to be spot on. A metal barrel needs precise branding to look its best, and we want to help you avoid any last-minute stress with packaging so your gift is received perfectly.
When you’re ordering for client gifting, HR awards, or events, it’s those small choices – like the branding method and the unboxing experience – that decide whether the pen gets used day-to-day or ends up in a drawer.
- Artwork approval is key: We’ll always provide a visual proof before anything goes to production. On a curved metal barrel, positioning is everything. We want to ensure the logo looks perfect and consistent across the whole run. With a lead time of around 6 days from approval, you can plan that handover date with confidence.
- A lasting impression: We often suggest laser engraving for these pens. It creates a subtle, permanent finish that won’t scuff in a bag, unlike surface ink might. We’ll guide you on the best branding areas (like 35 x 6mm or 45 x 5mm) to make sure your logo is readable and elegant, without wrapping awkwardly around the curve.
- Ready to gift: We ensure these models arrive in Waterman presentation boxes, so they are ready to hand over straight away. It saves you sourcing extra packaging and ensures the pen arrives safely. It adds to that premium feel when the recipient opens it.
- Quality you can feel: We love the stainless steel bodies and lacquered finishes because they have a real weight to them. It stops it feeling like a throwaway item. When someone picks it up, it feels substantial – a product that sits well on a desk and reflects quality back on your brand.
- Kept for longer: We always highlight refillable options (like the Expert refill) because we want this gift to stay in rotation. If a pen runs out and can’t be refilled, it gets thrown away. By ensuring it’s refillable, we keep your brand in their hand day-to-day for much longer.
- Clear specifications: We make sure all the key details – length, ink colour, and branding area – are clear on our product pages. We know you might need to send this internally for sign-off, so having those facts upfront helps you avoid surprises and get to a decision quickly.
- Expert recommendations: We’ve selected these models because we know they behave well under branding and handling – we don’t want you starting from scratch. But if you have specific needs, we can always source alternative finishes to match your gifting tier. We’ll work with you to find the right fit.