The #Bossin Pen: A Light-Hearted Desk Gift

Some colleagues have a particular way of saying they’re getting things done. The #Bossin pen suits somebody who enjoys a little self-mockery about being in charge.

Keep workplace humour friendly

A phrase like #Bossin is playful and short, which helps on a small pen barrel. It can work as an inside joke after a busy project or a small desk gift for someone who enjoys a confident caption. The recipient needs to be in on the joke; otherwise it can sound like a title they never asked for.

An everyday pen or a gift set

The exported catalogue includes a classic white plastic version and a premium white metal version in a clear case. A case may suit a leaving present or a personal thank-you. For an ordinary office drawer, the simple plastic ballpoint is often more practical. Name options appear in the variable listings.

Get the details right

• Avoid using office jokes to mock someone’s actual job title.
• Check whether they prefer personal or neutral stationery.
• Use the optional name only if it helps the joke land.

See the actual pens

You can see each pen here, rather than relying on a tiny picture in a gift guide.

• #Bossin Pen — classic white plastic ballpoint, supplied without a case.
• #Bossin – Metal Pen Gift Set — white metal ballpoint with a clear presentation case.

Could I give this pen to my manager?

Possibly, if your relationship is relaxed and they would genuinely enjoy the humour. A plain personalised name pen may be safer in a formal setting.

A small work gift should feel easy to accept, use and laugh at, not like a comment on the office hierarchy.

For more small gifts with a cheeky line, browse our Social Sass quote pens.

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