Embossing on pens (Cyprus)
Embossing on pens in Cyprus — 100-ton press on plastic and metal pens with raised relief. Runs from 100 units, 7–10 business day lead time from Limassol.
Why embossing on a metal pen is the right call for raised-relief premium corporate pens
A Nicosia law firm wanted 1000 branded metal pens for client-handover kits, each carrying a 30×5 mm raised-relief logo on the barrel. Embossing at 100-ton press with a male-female die raised the logo at 0.2 mm depth on the aluminium barrel, finished the run in 8 business days. Cost: €5.20 per pen on a Senator Challenger brushed aluminium pen.
Models and materials that work with embossing on a pen
Embossing works on aluminium and brass barrels (co-extruded with a soft inner layer for the press). The standard grade is Senator Challenger brushed aluminium pen. The premium tier is Senator brass pen at +€3.40 per pen. Plastic pens do not take embossing cleanly — choose tampo printing instead. Print placements: barrel (30×5 mm standard, max 40×6 mm), cap (25×5 mm).
Embossing specifics: 100-ton press, depth, and finish
Standard production: brass male-female die pair at €280 setup, 100-ton hydraulic press at 0.2 mm depth on aluminium barrel, 15-second press time per pen. The press recesses the aluminium and reveals a slightly raised-relief mark on the opposite side. The die pair is reusable for future re-orders at no extra cost.
Bundling and packaging
Pens ship individually in 160×40 mm pen sleeves (€0.20 per sleeve uplift). Bulk deliveries go in master cartons of 1000 pens each.
Runs, lead times, and budgets
MOQ is 100 units. 1000-unit runs unlock volume pricing (–€0.80 per unit). Lead time is 7–10 business days. EUR per unit at 1000-quantity on a Senator Challenger brushed aluminium pen with single-position barrel embossing: €5.20 (Senator Challenger) to €9.80 (Senator brass). Setup fee €280 per male-female die pair.
Cyprus context for embossed pens
Embossed pens in Cyprus are most often ordered by Nicosia law firms and accounting practices for client-handover kits (500–2000 units), Limassol banks for new-account welcome kits (1000–5000 units), and Limassol retail brands for premium product merch (500–2000 units). The peak season is September–November.
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest embossing size on a pen barrel?
The standard barrel placement is 30×5 mm; the maximum is 40×6 mm.
Can embossing reproduce a photographic image?
No — embossing is a single-depth process and is too small for photographic detail. Choose laser engraving or UV printing instead.
Can embossing include a coloured foil fill?
Limited — coloured foil fill is available at +€0.40 per pen but is fragile at pen scale.
How durable is embossing on a metal pen?
The embossed mark is permanent and survives 100+ years of daily pocket carry.
Can each pen carry a unique name?
Yes — variable-data embossing is included up to 50 unique names. Above 50 we charge €0.40 per unique name.
Can embossing print on a plastic pen?
No — plastic barrels do not emboss cleanly. Choose tampo printing for plastic pens.
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