Key Facts
- Ridged rubber grip — textured surface keeps the pen steady through longer writing sessions
- Banner extends from the barrel — a moving element that sets the pen apart from a standard stick pen
- Plunger-action mechanism — retracts the 1mm medium ballpoint with a press
- Tungsten carbide ball — a hard ball tip that lays down black or blue ink
- Made in China — origin stated on the product record
Description
The Universal Source® Grip Banner Pen is a 5.75-inch ballpoint built on an AS plastic barrel with a ridged rubber grip. The grip gives the hand a textured hold, which keeps the pen steady through longer writing sessions, and the banner that extends from the barrel adds a moving element to an otherwise everyday tool.
Writing comes from a plunger-action mechanism and a 1mm medium ballpoint with a tungsten carbide ball, in black or blue ink. Black ink is provided unless otherwise specified. The barrel is the surface for your mark, decorated by pad print or full color.
Specifications
| Brand | Universal Source |
|---|---|
| Material | AS Plastic |
| Length | 5.75 Inches |
| Mechanism | Plunger-Action |
| Tip | 1mm Medium Ballpoint, Tungsten Carbide Ball |
| Origin | Imported, decorated in USA |
Decoration & Imprint
2 methods
Your mark is pad printed on the barrel of the pen, where the thin ink layer conforms to the curved surface and holds fine lines and small text with crisp edges. Full color is also available for artwork with photographs, gradients, or many colors; route detailed line art and small text to pad print, and photographic or gradient artwork to full color.
Pad PrintPMSno setup charge · Up to 4 colors
Pad printing (tampography) transfers ink from a silicone pad onto the item, flexing into curves, angles, and recessed areas flat application can't follow. The result is a thin, nearly flush ink layer with well-defined edges — each color prints as an opaque spot-ink solid, holding evenly on contoured or darker surfaces; cured ink resists everyday wear.
Full ColorPMSFull-color imprint · 1 location included · no setup charge
The supplier lists this decoration only as full color, so the one thing it establishes is coloration: the artwork carries as many colors as it needs — photographs, gradients, blends, and dense multi-color detail — rather than a counted set of solid inks, and there is no color count to choose. How the color reaches the item (direct print, transfer, decal, or sublimation) is the supplier's choice for this product and is not stated in their data, so surface feel, finish, and durability follow that process rather than this label.
Production & Delivery
30 business days production
- Free digital proof — within 24 hours. After we receive your artwork, we will e-mail you the proof. Production time begins after your approval. We allow up to two proof edits at no additional charge.
- Production: 30 business days after proof approval. Production time is for the default full-color imprint in one location. It may increase for multiple imprint locations and large product quantities. Add 24 hours for your free digital proof.
- FedEx Shipping: Transit time depends on the shipping option and destination. Enter your ZIP code below for estimated arrival dates and shipping prices.
Arrival dates are shown at checkout.
Questions & Answers
Ask about sizing, imprinting or turnaround
- What is the minimum order quantity?
- The minimum order is 500 pieces with Full Color.
- How much does it cost per unit?
- Pricing falls with quantity: 500–999 pieces $1.77 each, 1,000–2,499 pieces $1.71 each, 2,500–4,999 pieces $1.65 each, 5,000–9,999 pieces $1.57 each, 10,000–20,000 pieces $1.50 each. Prices are per unit, imprint included.
- Is there a setup charge?
- No setup charge.
- How long does production take?
- Production takes 30 business days after proof approval; a free digital proof is e-mailed within 24 hours of receiving artwork.
- What decoration methods are available?
- Pad Print (no setup charge · Up to 4 colors); Full Color (Full-color imprint · 1 location included · no setup charge).
- Can I get a sample first?
- Yes — request a free sample at https://www.promotionpros.com/samplerequest/170647.
From our decoration and product guides
- What is pad printing and what does it look like?
- Pad printing (tampography) transfers ink from a silicone pad onto the item, so the pad flexes into curves, angles and recessed areas that a flat application cannot follow. The result is a thin, nearly flush ink layer with well-defined edges. Each color prints as an opaque spot-ink solid that holds evenly on contoured or darker surfaces, and the cured ink resists everyday wear. More about Pad Printed →
- When should I choose pad printing over screen printing?
- When the artwork has fine lines, small text or tight detail that must stay sharp on a contoured or uneven surface, such as a pen barrel or a curved drinkware wall. The conforming pad holds crisp edges where flat methods cannot reach. Pad printing suits fine detail better than flooding large areas, so for broad solid fills, photographs or gradients look at screen printing or a full-color process instead. More about Pad Printed →
- What is PMS color matching?
- Pantone Matching System (PMS) color matching means the printer mixes ink to your exact Pantone number instead of substituting the nearest stock color, so the merchandise in the field matches the logo in your brand guide. It is the difference between branded merchandise that looks like your brand and merch that almost does. More about PMS color matching →
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SKU: BCC0001613OUT OF STOCK
SKU: BCC0001613
Universal Source® Grip Banner Pen, Retractable Ballpoint
Starting At$1.50each, imprint included
A practical pick for giveaways, front-desk handouts, and mailers.
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