Engraved fountain pens and rollerballs for business: what they cost and which to choose for each use
A rollerball or fountain pen with your logo costs from NOK 5.90 per unit, including branding. An everyday rollerball, a fountain pen for recognition and a branded gift for senior management do not ask for the same writing feel, presence or branding method. Here you can see today’s prices, what suits each case best and the details worth checking before you order.
How much does an engraved fountain pen or personalised rollerball pen cost?
Unit price with your logo in one colour in the standard print area, excluding VAT and delivery. The unit price falls as quantities rise because the branding setup is spread across more units.
| Model | Technique | 50 units | 100 units | 250 units | 500 units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller Kasty | Pad Printing | NOK 21 | NOK 11.70 | NOK 5.90 | NOK 4.30 |
| Lucetta Recycled Aluminium Fountain Pen (Black Ink) | Laser engraving | NOK 88 | NOK 77 | NOK 68 | NOK 64 |
| Rollerball Doré (black ink) | Pad Printing | NOK 193 | NOK 168 | NOK 149 | NOK 142 |
| Parker rollerball Vector (black ink) | Laser engraving | NOK 240 | NOK 211 | NOK 189 | NOK 180 |
| Waterman rollerball Graduate (black ink) | Laser engraving | NOK 268 | NOK 242 | NOK 221 | NOK 211 |
| Parker rollerball premium IM (black ink) | Pad Printing | NOK 543 | NOK 480 | NOK 431 | NOK 409 |
- 50 units
- NOK 21
- 100 units
- NOK 11.70
- 250 units
- NOK 5.90
- 500 units
- NOK 4.30
- 50 units
- NOK 88
- 100 units
- NOK 77
- 250 units
- NOK 68
- 500 units
- NOK 64
- 50 units
- NOK 193
- 100 units
- NOK 168
- 250 units
- NOK 149
- 500 units
- NOK 142
- 50 units
- NOK 240
- 100 units
- NOK 211
- 250 units
- NOK 189
- 500 units
- NOK 180
- 50 units
- NOK 268
- 100 units
- NOK 242
- 250 units
- NOK 221
- 500 units
- NOK 211
- 50 units
- NOK 543
- 100 units
- NOK 480
- 250 units
- NOK 431
- 500 units
- NOK 409
The minimum order is NOK 1,056 excluding VAT per quote, adding together everything you order.
For example, with today's prices:
- Roller Kasty: 100 units × NOK 11.70 = NOK 1,170
For a corporate gift with a careful budget
When you want a proper gift without moving into a high-end writing brand, a simple rollerball or a clean-lined aluminium fountain pen works well. They usually allow laser engraving or pad printing, and the logo stays visible without taking attention away from the instrument itself.
Do not force a large logo or too many colours: with gift writing instruments, small and discreet works better. If you are unsure whether the recipient uses a fountain pen, a rollerball is usually the safer choice; keep the fountain pen for someone who already writes that way or will genuinely value it.
For clients, senior management and important signings
If the gift is for an important client, senior management or a significant signing, the brand of the instrument, the feel in the hand and the finish matter more. Premium metal models with laser engraving do this job well: the logo looks understated and sits alongside the maker’s branding without competing with it.
The usual mistake is covering the maker’s brand or asking for branding that is too showy. On these pieces, a small one-colour logo on the barrel works best. If it comes with a personalised notebook, better to choose good-weight paper so the ink looks as it should.
When you are unsure whether to choose a rollerball or a fountain pen
If you still are not sure which instrument to give, this is where it helps to compare the two. The rollerball writes smoothly from first use and is usually the safe bet; the fountain pen has more character and makes more sense when it goes to someone who enjoys writing by hand.
Think too about who will use it. On thin paper, or if the person is left-handed, liquid ink can take a little time to dry and may smudge. If you want something more practical for a wider group, personalised pens will suit you better.
Lead time: when you will have them
It depends on the technique, the quantity and where they are being delivered. The table shows working days from order to delivery, including the time to approve the mock-up and transport.
| Technique | 50–500 pcs. | 1,000 pcs. | 2,500 pcs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pad Printing | 7-12 days * | 8-12 days * | 9-13 days * |
| Laser engraving | 7-11 daysExpress: 5 days | 8-12 days | 11-15 days |
Pad Printing
- 50–500 pcs.
- 7-12 days *
- 1,000 pcs.
- 8-12 days *
- 2,500 pcs.
- 9-13 days *
Laser engraving
- 50–500 pcs.
- 7-11 daysExpress: 5 days
- 1,000 pcs.
- 8-12 days
- 2,500 pcs.
- 11-15 days
Working days from order to delivery in Norway, including the time to approve the mock-up.
Express: the supplier's rush service, depending on the quantity and the number of ink colours. Ask for it in your quote.
* Estimated from similar orders. We'll confirm the exact date with your quote.
How each material is branded
| Material or type | Technique | How the logo looks |
|---|---|---|
| Lacquered and metal barrels | Laser engraving | One colour: the metal beneath the lacquer shows through, with an understated finish |
| Smooth barrels | Pad printing | In one or more solid colours; useful when your brand colour matters most |
| Smooth, light-coloured barrels | UV digital printing | Full colour and gradients, for complex logos |
| Round models | Circular screen printing | The logo has more presence as it wraps around part of the barrel |
Minimum order and design
The minimum order is NOK 1,056 excluding VAT per quote, and you can mix models to reach it: a rollerball for signing and a fountain pen for recognition can go in the same order. The prices on this page are per unit, with your logo in one colour in the standard print area, excluding VAT and delivery; other branding options are adjusted in the quote.
Add your logo on the product page and see the price straight away, or ask us for a free full-scale mock-up: you pay only when you approve it. The lead time is shown on each product page. If it is an important gift, you can order samples to check the weight, the writing line and the engraving before you decide.