COSMO metal pens

The COSMO measures 135×10 mm, with a barrel diameter of ø 10 mm. Those are the classic proportions of an office pen, so it sits well in the hand and feels neither too thin nor unnecessarily bulky. The barrel is metal - aluminium.

The marking area is 65.0×6.0 mm. A company name and a web address fit comfortably, and with a shorter name so does a simple logo alongside the text. You will see the exact layout on the proof we send for approval before production starts.

The key difference is barrel diameter: ø 10 mm on the COSMO against ø 7 mm on the SLIM. That translates directly into the height of the engraving field - 65.0×6.0 mm on the COSMO, 65.0×4.0 mm on the SLIM. The length is the same, but on the classic COSMO the letters can be larger and a second, smaller line of text is easier to fit.

Yes. In this group the largest field is on the MOOI at 75.0×6.0 mm - 10 mm more in length. The TIKO and TESS take a different approach: instead of one field they offer two separate areas, 50.0×6.0 mm and 20.0×6.0 mm, so you can put a logo lower on the barrel and a web address above it.

The COSMO has the widest choice of colours of all our pens. We do not list them here, because the palette changes and some shades are occasionally unavailable. The current colours are always shown in the calculator on this page.

Yes. The refill is replaceable and in a common size, so a new one is easy to buy in any stationery shop. When the ink runs out there is no need to throw the whole pen away - which makes sense with a metal barrel that can last a long time.

We fit blue refills as standard. Black or red can be ordered for an additional charge, but that option is not in the calculator directly. If you need a different colour, say so when placing the order; we will check availability and confirm any surcharge before production starts.

No. YAG laser engraving applies no ink to the pen. The laser removes the top layer of lacquer or anodising and exposes the lighter metal beneath, so the mark is always single-colour - even if your original logo uses several colours.

You will usually get the strongest contrast on darker barrels, where the light trace of exposed metal stands out clearly against the background. On light and silver barrels the engraving is quieter and more subtle. If you want the logo or text to be immediately visible, a darker colour is the safer choice.

No. The mark is not a print or an additional layer on the surface of the pen. The laser removes part of the coating and exposes the metal, so the engraving becomes part of the barrel itself. Water will not wash it off, and carrying the pen in a pocket or bag will not rub it away.

In the calculator, under "Marking", you will find "One-sided engraving" and "Two-sided engraving". In most cases one side is entirely enough for a logo, company name or web address. Two-sided engraving makes sense if you want to split the information - a logo on one side, an address, phone number or slogan on the other. The two-sided version costs more, and you will see the difference as soon as you change the option in the calculator.

Send a vector PDF prepared in black only. Everything black will be engraved. Convert text to curves so the typeface does not change when the file is opened. Do not use photographs or greyscale elements - single-colour engraving cannot reproduce halftones.

We will prepare it free of charge with an order placed with us. E-mail your logo, preferably in vector form, along with all the text that is to appear on the pen. Our designer will lay it out within the available marking area and send a proof for approval. Production starts only once it is accepted.

The minimum run is 100 pieces. The next steps in the calculator are 200, 300, 500, 1000 and 2000. Pens are ordered in multiples of 50, so entering 220 makes the calculator raise the quantity to the nearest full multiple - 250 pieces.

The lead time appears in the calculator once you choose the quantity and the type of marking. We count it from your approval of the proof, not from the day the order is placed. If the pens have to be ready for a particular date, order well in advance; with a very tight deadline, write to us beforehand to confirm it can be done.

Engraving needs vector artwork, so a logo available only as a JPG or PNG has to be redrawn first. We can do that, but it is a paid service quoted individually - the cost depends mainly on how complex the mark is. Afterwards you get the logo in vector formats, which can be scaled freely without loss of quality and used on other materials too. Laying out the logo and text on the pen itself remains free of charge. It is also worth looking at the detail: the engraving goes onto a strip a few millimetres high, so very fine lines, small type and tiny details can merge once scaled down. Simplifying a logo slightly often gives a much better result than trying to keep every detail.

With that arrangement it is worth checking legibility before ordering. The engraving field on a pen is long but only a few millimetres high. If the logo consists of a symbol, a company name and an additional line stacked one above another, every element becomes very small once scaled down - and small text suffers first. A horizontal logo makes far better use of the available shape. If your brand book has such a version, send that one. If not, our designer can build a horizontal arrangement from the same elements, or suggest what to leave out so the whole stays legible. You will get a proof for approval before production in any case, so you will see the result before engraving begins.