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When it comes to choosing a range of great Promotional Metal Pens, there are many factors to consider. We have done the hard yards and tested 100 different styles of Custom metal Pens, removing all the guess work, making a clear distinction of the quality and real value. These have been judged on the 11CC,s concept with considering more than price, but quality and point of manufacture, allowing you to choose the Best Printed Metal pen for your budget.
The factors when choosing your next Metal Promotional Pen
1./ Chameleon effect with metal pens, this term is applied to Promotional Metal Pens that may look the same but are really just a poor-quality version of a great design. Even though pens may look the same in every way, they are quite often not. We recommend making sure it can house a Parker or Parker compatible refill and has a minimum writing distance of 1200 Metres.
2./ Creation of metal pens: There are certain items that not all countries are cost effective in Producing a Pen is a prime example. To set up a mould for small parts to be extruded for pens have huge costs associated $10000’s of dollars for a new design. That is why we normally import our Promotional Metal Pens from either Germany, Europe, or China. The final blank product is held in Australia and depending on the item chosen we offer decoration in our Melbourne, Brisbane, or Sydney Factories. This ensures profits flow back into our Australian Economy. Promote by promotion, simple yet effective marketing.
3./ Consistency: With Metal Promotional pens it is hard sometimes to tell the difference between a quality item and an item that has been produced using lower grade materials. As a general rule, hold the Pen and gauge the weight. A heavy item is noticeable against a cheaper Low-grade pen. The other element of consistency is in the branding. We offer Pad Printing for clean sharp detail, Laser engraving which creates a contrast between the negative area and the virgin area making the logo standout is the best option if the contrast colour suits your requirements. The underneath or exposed area will turn back to the inner of the metal so a laser engraved pen may finish with a gold look, grey or silver look but check with us to confirm the contrast finish on our Promotional Metal Pens.
4./ Construction: As with all items the construction or how metal pens are made is a very important factor. Check the ink or writing distance all pens have different levels of ink within the cartridge. It’s a good idea to double check the writing distance of a pen. As a guideline use the metres of writing distance. This will vary from brand to brand and from budget to high-end. Usually, they fall into 4 main writing distances being 400 Metres for economical or budget Metal Pens, 1200 metres. For Midrange or premium of 1800 – 2200 metres for more premium finished off with the Mack daddy range which is 3500 - 9000 Metres. The ink can also play a part and the best Inks come from Germany.
5./ Colours: Before you choose a metal promotional or plastic pen for that matter, it is always good to see the full colour range available and what colour the artwork will turn into once laser engraved. With the colours, check if there is a direct PMS colour on the pens finish, that will allow you to order with ease of knowing the exact colour your will be receiving. Be aware though that from batch to batch and year to year there can be slight colour differences, if in doubt always ask for a free sample of any of our Metal Promotional Pens. When timing, quality and budget allow for a little extra, you can colour, match, or create a pen to match your corporate brand guidelines. Normal minimums for this are between 1000 - 5000 units of a style of pen in a corporate colour.
6./ Credentials: As with any product, different brands have different credentials. These can range from being made from sustainable resources, utilising RPET of recycled plastic in the construction, nontoxic inks, German manufactured black ink and tungsten carbide balls points, High quality brands such as BIC, Parker, Waterman, Mont Blanc. Pedigree in writing instruments is as varied as they style available. We also source from Fair Labour audits factories not only adding to the story of the pen chosen but tits ethical manufacturing processes. We also Print our Metal Pens in Australia to ensure quality and have the ability to check during production. You should double check that the pens you are choosing are printing in Australia and not overseas.
7./ Creativity: By offering first to market Promotional Metal Pens the perceived value of a simple product can be a great way to increase awareness to a brand or marketing campaign. Adding creative elements to a pen and having a dual use not only practicable but a great benefit. With Pens, screens, and technology, combining a stylus end, to a ballpoint pen can become indispensable. We also have offerings including, 2 or 4 coloured inks and a novel laser pointer can also be incorporated into the unit. Dual purpose at the same price so as quality promotional metal pen. Great solution.
8./ Customisation: This is a mixture of whether or not the Pen can be Printed in Australia, New Zealand, or China. Our aim is to have all finishing services of our product range, completed in Australia only. Of course, when the Qty allows we can indent or OEM custom make an order from point of manufacture which is either Europe, USA, or China, but are phasing out any finishing services other than Australia. This is just one more step to reduce tour carbon footprint. By getting metal pens produced in say New Zealand where labour is cheaper, so the final product maybe at a lower price point, costs more to the environment as there is an extra shipping component. When getting your next Metal Promotional Pen, ask the question, is it printed in Australia or New Zealand. Our range of metal pens have neuromas methods to brand including Pad Printing, Digital Print, Mirror Finish, Laser Engraving or etching
9./ Cost: Firstly, the cost comes into play but what is the real cost? Cost is not just a financial item but also the real cost considers, the cost to the environment in production as well as end of life. Metal Promotional Pens maybe at a higher price point initially than their plastic counterparts but they last longer, different, models are available with a refill option increasing the products usage for years to come in some cases. The use of a great Promotional Metal pen style, if the item becomes the receives favoured go to writing instrument, then your brand hand be in the hands of your customers, literally for years to come.
10./ Communication, or more to the point mass communication done to advertise your brands integrity. We offer a unique service to add value to your choice of pen, simply a great way at a relatively low cost way to create brand awareness. to your Promotional Metal pen by incorporating into your artwork on the reverse side of the product, Proudly Printed in Australia by your company name. This shows your support for getting the economy back on track, whilst adding value in the minds of the receiver. It also allows for clear definition of products finished in Australia.
11./ Corporate, relates to you and the image you are tyring to project with your metal pens. This simple term allows us to understand your target market and why you are creating a corporate gift in the first place. When you choose a quality corporate gift, your customers will appreciate this choice and is a clear reflection of your corporate values.Our range of Promotional Metal Pens have been carefully chosen to allow for quality, Australian Branding options and on trends design making sure the pens offered will be cherished by your customers for years to come.
Implementation of our 11 C’s can create a successful Marketing Activity is designed to create hype or brand awareness through the use of tangible corporate products and the choice of the simple branded printed pen is often the first point of contact your customers have with your organisation. By offering quality promotional pens, allowing literally into the hands of your customers for years to come, your brand will be at their fingertips and the cost of impression outlast