What artwork do you need for laser engraving?

Vector artwork only — AI, EPS or a vector PDF with fonts outlined. The design must be a single-colour, 100% solid shape; the laser reads shapes, not colours.

What colour will the engraving be?

Engraving isn't a colour — the laser removes the surface coating to reveal the natural metal beneath, giving a permanent silver, grey or brown-grey tone depending on the barrel.

Can I engrave a photo or a gradient?

No. Gradients, shadows and photographic detail can't be reproduced. Convert your logo to a solid one-colour version first — we can advise if you're unsure.

How fine can the detail be?

Keep strokes above roughly 0.5pt and text above 5pt. On the narrower barrels, very fine serif type and thin outlines can close up or disappear.

Is the engraving permanent?

Yes — unlike printing, engraving is cut into the barrel so it won't scratch, fade or wash off.

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Wigan Stylus Ballpoint Pens

Name: Wigan Stylus Ballpoint Pens
Brand: Copia Print
SKU: SOL-PEN-WIGAN
Price: 355.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dual-function Wigan stylus and ballpoint pens with laser engraved branding — works on any touchscreen.

10-day production

£355.99ex VAT· £427.19 inc VAT

250 items · £1.42 each

Metal barrel with a soft stylus t…
Click-action ballpoint with blue …
Laser engraving area: 40 × 4mm on…
10-day production

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Quantity

Minimum print run: 250. Smaller orders are charged at the 250 price.

How will you supply your artwork?

No artwork ready? No problem. Order now and send it to us afterwards — production only starts after artwork approval.

You can email your artwork after checkout — we'll pause production until it's approved.

About Wigan Stylus Ballpoint Pens

Product specifications sourced from our UK print partners.

Vector artwork only — AI, EPS or vector PDF with all fonts converted to outlines
Pixel files (JPG, PNG) can't be pad printed; the plate is etched from vector paths
One or two solid spot colours; each colour must be 100% solid with no tints or gradients
Keep strokes above 0.5pt and type above 6pt so the pad transfers cleanly to a curved surface
Build the design to the exact print area for the item — it is confirmed on your digital proof
Supply Pantone references; ink is mixed to match, not built from CMYK

Metal barrel with a soft stylus tip
Click-action ballpoint with blue refill
Works on any capacitive touchscreen

Laser engraving area: 40 × 4mm on the barrel — the narrowest in the range, so keep logos simple and horizontal
Single natural metal tone

The Wigan is a solid, no-nonsense branded pen aimed at everyday business use — the kind kept in a drawer, a car, or a bag rather than a display case, and used accordingly.

Its straightforward design keeps a printed logo clear and legible, which matters more for recognition than any decorative detail on the barrel.

Full-colour or engraved
Low minimums
Everyday-use items

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