Laser engraved in San Diego
Custom Pens with Your Logo
196 custom pens from Bettoni, Sheaffer, Cross, and more, laser engraved with your logo in our San Diego shop. Custom pens, promotional pens, and personalized pens for business, mostly brass and metal finishes, plus matched journal and pen gift sets. Engraving happens in-house, so the deadline is ours to hit, not a third-party decorator's.
- Logo decoration: $3 per pen
- Logo artwork setup: $75 one-time per design
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Open any pen below and use Create Virtual to see your art laser-engraved before you quote.
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Buying guide
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Promotional pens and custom pens for business
Promotional pens and personalized pens for business work when the barrel is metal, the mark is lasered in-house, and the minimum is honest on the product page. Bettoni covers everyday handouts, Sheaffer covers executive gifts, and Cross is the name people recognize on a Classic Century or Townsend. Start with the best custom pens for business picks if you want a short list.
Bulk custom pens: minimums and volume pricing
Most pens here start between 24 and 100 pieces. A few gift sets start lower for leadership lists. Each card shows its real minimum and volume tiers, so bulk custom pens drop in unit cost as quantity climbs. Logo decoration is $3 per pen. Artwork setup is $75 one-time per design.
Laser engraved pens vs printed pens
Laser engraving cuts into metal so the mark lasts with pocket wear. Printed ink sits on the surface and rubs where fingers hold the barrel. For metal promotional pens, laser is the durable choice. Full comparison: engraved vs printed pens.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on engraving, pricing, minimums, and proofs.
How does laser engraving work?
The laser removes a thin layer of metal so your logo becomes part of the pen, not a print sitting on top. It does not flake or rub off with pocket wear. Most barrels take a clean wordmark or simple icon best, often around 1 1/2" wide by 1/4" tall. Fine gradients and tiny text usually do not hold up, so we keep the art simple.
Is laser engraving better than printing on a metal pen?
For metal pens, yes. Printed ink sits on the surface and wears where fingers hold the barrel. Laser engraving cuts into the metal, so the mark lasts as long as the pen. The finish is tone-on-tone rather than a color print, which reads more like a gift than a giveaway.
What should I engrave on a business pen?
Your logo. Keep it simple: a wordmark or clean icon beats a detailed crest. Skip phone numbers and taglines. Nobody squints at a pen barrel to find a website. Use the free mockup on any product page to check fit before you quote.
How much do custom engraved pens cost?
Listed unit prices run from about $3 to about $100 depending on brand, model, and quantity. Everyday Bettoni metal pens often sit in the single digits. Sheaffer executive lines cost more. Logo decoration is $3 per pen. Logo artwork setup is $75 one-time per design. Your quote confirms quantity, color, decoration, setup, shipping, and tax before anything runs.
What is the minimum order?
Each pen shows its own minimum on the product page. Most fall between 24 and 100 pieces. A few gift sets start lower when you only need a leadership or client list covered. We list the real minimum up front rather than hiding it in the fine print.
Can each pen have a different name?
Yes on most styles. We can laser a personal name in addition to your logo for about $0.98 per pen. Send a spreadsheet of names with the order and each person gets a pen that is theirs, not only the company's.
Can I order custom pens in bulk?
Yes, and bulk is where the pricing gets interesting. Most pens carry volume price tiers, so the unit cost drops as the quantity climbs. Each product page lists its own tiers along with an as-low-as price. For a few hundred pieces or more, request a quote and we confirm stock and timing before anything runs.
Which pen brands do you stock and engrave?
Bettoni, Sheaffer, and Cross, all laser engraved in-house. Bettoni covers everyday metal pens that stay in the single digits, Sheaffer is the executive tier, and Cross brings the names people recognize: Classic Century, Townsend, Calais, ATX, and Bailey.
Can I see my logo on the pen before I order?
Yes. Every product page has a free Create Virtual mockup. Upload your logo, place it on the pen, and download a PDF proof. No login required. Then request a quote and a person confirms the details.
Where are the pens engraved?
In our San Diego shop. We stock Bettoni, Sheaffer, and Cross metal pens and laser them in-house, so we control the cut depth and the deadline instead of shipping blanks to a third-party decorator.