Personalised pen in Belgium: logo, engraving and printing

12 November 2026 · by Guillaume

Personalised pen with logo

BIC pens and bestsellers: which marking method to choose, quantities and preparing your logo for a professional finish.

Why choose personalised pens?

A personalised pen is useful, cost-effective and highly visible. It suits companies, clubs, schools and events. We focus on the BIC range and popular promotional pens to ensure availability and reliability.

Close-up of pens lined up ready for marking — Pens prepared for pad printing in workshop · Illustration générée par IA

Marking techniques for pens

Different techniques suit different materials and outcomes. The main options for pens are pad printing (tampography), screen printing on objects and laser engraving. Quick comparison:

Technique	Strengths	Limitations
Pad printing	Sharp print on curved surfaces	Costs vary with colours and quantities
Screen printing on objects	Good coverage for flat areas	Less suited for small curved zones
Laser engraving	Durable, premium look on metal	Limited to engravable materials

Read more on our technique pages: pad printing, screen printing and laser engraving.

Result by pen type

BIC plastic pens work well with pad printing and screen printing. Metal pens gain value with laser engraving. Fine lines are better in engraving or pad printing; colour blocks perform well in screen printing.

Personalisation process

1Send your logoProvide a vector or high-resolution image.
2Choose techniqueWe advise the best marking method for your pen.
3Approve and produceApprove the proof and we start production.

Quantities and site minima

Across a wide range of textiles most items can be ordered from 1 piece; for promotional products (including pens), each item shows its minimum quantity on the product page. You can order fewer items subject to additional fees. Browse our promotional products and the BIC pens section in the catalogue.

Hand checking the print on a BIC pen — Quality control of pen marking · Illustration générée par IA

Preparing your logo

Follow these practical rules for a clean mark:

Provide a vector file (EPS, PDF or SVG) if possible.
For raster images send high resolution (300 dpi) files with low compression.
Simplify small details for small print areas.
Use Pantone references for exact colour matches.

If you lack a ready file our studio can retouch or vectorise your logo. See Contact to send files and request a quote.

Lead times for personalised pens

Standard production time is 10 working days. For items in stock we offer a 24 h express service. Your quote will state the applicable lead time.

What affects the quote

Number of coloursMore colours may increase the price.
Logo sizeSmall details require careful handling.
Graphic workVectorisation or design affects the quote.

Costs and quote factors

We don't list fixed prices here because cost depends on:

The chosen technique (pad printing, screen printing, laser engraving).
Number of colours and marking size.
Quantity and pen model.
Need for graphic work or vectorisation.

Site prices are exclusive of VAT and marking is itemised in the quote. Request a free quote — reply within 24 h on weekdays.

Practical advice

For giveaways choose pens with a clear, legible logo; for client gifts, metal engraved pens feel more premium. Always check that the chosen technique reproduces your colours acceptably.