COSMO Soft Rubber metal pens

COSMO Soft Rubber - a familiar shape, a different finish

The COSMO is the pen customers choose most often. The Soft Rubber version keeps its familiar shape but adds a rubberised barrel finish. Instead of a smooth surface you get a body that holds better between the fingers. The difference is noticeable straight away while writing - especially when taking notes quickly, or with cold or slightly damp hands.

The model comes in five colours: black, red, blue, orange and dark green. That is fewer than the classic COSMO, which offers a considerably wider palette. If a particular, less common shade matters most, the standard COSMO gives more choice. On the Soft Rubber the point is the rubberised finish and the more comfortable grip.

Dimensions and engraving field

The COSMO Soft Rubber is 135 mm long and 10 mm across - exactly the same dimensions as the classic COSMO. The difference is the marking surface. On the Soft Rubber version the engraving field is 40.0×3.5 mm, against 65.0×6.0 mm on the classic COSMO.

That is a real constraint worth planning for. A logo with a short company name will fit; a longer name with a web address on the same side will not. If you need more room, take the classic COSMO or another model with a larger field - or split the content across two sides.

Where the COSMO Soft Rubber works

• Everyday writing - the grip tells most for people who write a lot by hand.
• Conferences and training - handed out with the materials and usually kept afterwards.
• Reception and service desks - a branded pen that is comfortable to sign with.
• Field staff - a firmer grip helps when notes are taken standing up or in the cold.
• Simple marks - a logo or short name, where a large marking field is not needed.

Laser engraving

The laser removes the top layer of the surface and exposes the lighter material beneath. Nothing is applied on top, so there is no ink to peel or rub away - the mark is part of the barrel and lasts as long as the pen.

Engraving is single-colour: the laser exposes the material rather than printing colour, so a multi-colour logo appears in one tone. On darker barrels the contrast is stronger.

One side or two

In the calculator, under "Marking", choose "One-sided engraving" or "Two-sided engraving". With a 40.0×3.5 mm field, two sides are worth considering sooner than on other models: instead of squeezing a logo and contact details into one small area, each gets its own. The two-sided version costs more; the difference shows in the calculator.

The engraving file and free design work

Send finished artwork as a vector PDF in black only, with text converted to curves. Everything black will be engraved. Avoid photographs and greyscale - engraving does not reproduce halftones.

With a field this size, simplicity matters more than usual. Fine lines and small type lose legibility quickly once scaled down; a plain mark and a legible name work better than trying to keep every detail.

No artwork ready? With an order placed with us we prepare it free of charge. E-mail your logo and the text for the pen; our designer will send a proof for approval, and production starts once you accept it.

COSMO Soft Rubber technical data

• Material - metal barrel with a rubberised finish.
• Dimensions - 135 mm long, 10 mm across.
• Colours - black, red, blue, orange, dark green.
• Marking area - 40.0×3.5 mm.
• Marking method - laser engraving, one or two sides.
• Refill - replaceable, standard size, blue as standard.

Quantity and ordering

The minimum order is 100 pieces, produced in multiples of 50. The price steps in the calculator are 100, 200, 300, 500, 1000 and 2000 pieces, and the unit price falls as the quantity grows.

The lead time appears in the calculator once you choose a configuration, counted from your approval of the proof. The first version of the design usually comes within 1-2 working days; each further round of changes adds one working day.