Personalised Pens
Name-Only Pen or Funny Quote: What Makes a Better Gift?
Feb
Some recipients love a running joke; others would rather have something with their own name. The mistake is assuming the funnier product is always the better present.
When a name is the stronger choice
The Your Name Personalised Pen is straightforward: the recipient’s name is the design. It suits someone whose sense of humour you don’t know well, or somebody who values practical stationery. It’s also less likely to become dated after a particular conversation has passed.
When a character or phrase fits better
A pink Dumpling pen works for a person who likes cute, pastel stationery. #Bossin or You OK Hun? needs a friend who genuinely shares that specific humour. All these products are working ballpoints; the printed design is a matter of taste. Choose the meaning before choosing the packaging.
A quick buying checklist
- Ask whether they would choose the design for themselves.
- Avoid sarcasm in unfamiliar workplace relationships.
- Use the name option where it adds something instead of overloading the design.
Pens mentioned in this guide
You can see each pen here, rather than relying on a tiny picture in a gift guide.
- Your Name Personalised Pen — classic white plastic ballpoint, supplied without a case.
- #Bossin Pen — classic white plastic ballpoint, supplied without a case.
- You OK Hun? Pen — classic white plastic ballpoint, supplied without a case.
- Pink Kawaii Dumpling Pen – Cute Personalised Ballpoint — classic white plastic ballpoint, supplied without a case.
Is a name-only pen boring?
Not for somebody who likes practical, uncomplicated gifts. The recipient’s name may be more relevant to them than an unfamiliar joke.
The personal part of a gift comes from knowing the recipient, not from the number of words printed on it.
For names rather than ready-made slogans, see our name-only personalised pens, or Social Sass quote pens.