Fast Pens

Fast Pens: custom pens and writing instruments for businesses

Fast Pens presents itself as a specialist in the online sale of printed and engraved pens, pencils, notebooks and other promotional items. The company operates from the United Kingdom and targets organisations looking to incorporate their logo or design onto writing instruments. Its catalogue is organised into categories such as plastic pens, metal pens, executive pens, eco-friendly products, pencils, notebooks, highlighters and rulers.

Commercial terms and service

Fast Pens' proposition is based on terms such as no minimum order, no setup or artwork charges, and free FedEx delivery on UK orders. The company states that orders are despatched in three working days, with same-day or two-working-day despatch options for quantities between 1 and 1000 pens. It also offers an online tool to design products and obtain instant quotes.

Plastic pen catalogue

The plastic pen range includes several models with unit prices that vary by product. These include the FPP100, a push-button pen with a rubberised grip and white barrel, described as the bestseller, priced from £0.27; the FPP105, with flattened sides for a larger print area, from £0.35; the FPP110, retractable with a coloured translucent barrel, from £0.27; the FPP120, with a satin silver barrel, from £0.27; the FPP200, twist-action, from £0.42; the FPP300, with a coloured clip, from £0.28; the FPP310, with a soft-touch rubberised barrel, from £0.28; and the FPP400, with a frosted translucent barrel, from £0.33. Also included are the FPS100, a pen with a touchscreen stylus, from £0.36, and the FPA100, made with biofree® additive that provides continuous antibacterial and antifungal protection, from £0.32.

Metal and executive pens

In the metal pen category, Fast Pens sells the FPM100, made of aluminium with an anodised finish and chrome clip, from £0.82; the FPM200, aluminium with a soft-touch coating, from £0.67; the FPM300, anodised aluminium with gunmetal details, from £0.82; the FPM400, with a soft-touch rubberised barrel and gunmetal details, available in printed version from £0.67 and engraved from £0.75; the FPM500, anodised aluminium with a modern design, from £0.79; and the FPE300, made from recycled aluminium cans and recycled plastic bottles, from £2.01. Within the executive line, the Parker Jotter is offered, a push-button pen with a recycled plastic barrel and recycled stainless steel cap, from £5.43, supplied with a Parker gift box.

Eco-friendly products

The company has a specific section for eco-friendly products, aimed at businesses wishing to promote their environmental credentials. This range includes the FPE100, a sustainable bamboo pen with chrome details, available in printed and engraved versions from £1.09; the FPE200, made from recycled paper with plastic details in various colours, from £0.24 in both versions; the FPE300, already mentioned, made from recycled materials; the PCE100 eco-friendly pencil, made of wood with a silver ferrule and pink eraser, from £0.28, with the option of full-colour printing or laser engraving with a burned effect; the NBE100 Kraft notebook, with 72 sheets of cream-coloured recycled paper, bookmark ribbon and elastic closure, from £3.53; and the NBE200 cork notebook, with 80 lined sheets and elastic closure, also from £3.53, available printed or engraved.

Pencils, notebooks and other items

In addition to pens, the catalogue includes wooden pencils such as the PCL100, with a silver ferrule and pink eraser, from £0.25, and the PCL200 mechanical pencil, made of plastic with a white barrel and coloured clip, from £0.33. Notebooks include the NBK100 and NBK110, the latter with an integrated pen. The company also sells highlighters, such as the HYL100, and 30 cm solid plastic rulers, available in white or clear (transparent), with centimetres and millimetres marked on the top and inches on the bottom, and a large full-colour digital print area.

Customisation and ordering process

Fast Pens allows products to be designed online quickly, selecting the model, adding the logo or design and placing the order. The company states that it does not apply setup or artwork charges, and offers instant quotes without having to wait for an email. Orders are despatched in three working days, with free FedEx delivery in the UK, and same-day or two-working-day despatch options are available for orders of between 1 and 1000 pens.