Key Facts
- Hand-crafted and assembled in France — French origin supports values and origin signaling
- Metal body — a solid metal barrel gives the pen a substantial feel in hand
- Medium ballpoint tip with black ink — standard black ink for everyday writing
- Presented in a luxury gift box — measures 7"L x 1.5"H x 2.75"W for presentation-ready gifting
Description
The Waterman Expert Ballpoint is a metal-bodied writing instrument with a medium ballpoint tip and black ink, hand-crafted and assembled in France. Its solid metal construction gives it a substantial feel, and the pen arrives in a luxury gift box measuring 7"L x 1.5"H x 2.75"W, ready for presentation.
For branding, your artwork can be pad printed in opaque spot-color ink that conforms to the barrel's curve, or laser etched into the metal for a permanent, recessed mark in the material's own tone. Both methods hold fine lines and small text crisply, so detailed logos stay sharp on the pen's surface.
Specifications
| Brand | Waterman |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Weight | 0.6 LB |
| Tip | Medium ballpoint |
| Origin | Made in France |
Decoration & Imprint
2 methods
Your imprint lands on the barrel of the pen. Pad Print applies a thin, flat layer of opaque spot-color ink that conforms to the barrel's curve, while Laser etches a permanent, recessed mark into the metal in the material's own tone. Choose Pad Print when your artwork depends on added color, or Laser when a single-tone, dimensional mark suits the design.
Pad Print1 color/location included · one-time setup $40.00 · 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.
Laserone-time setup $40.00
Laser engraving uses a focused beam to etch your design directly into the surface, leaving a permanent, recessed mark with clean, sharp edges that hold fine lines and small text. The result carries no separate ink: it reads in the substrate's own tone — a lighter shade on metal, a darker burn on wood — with a depth you can feel and a mark that resists fading, wear, and scratching.
Production & Delivery
approx. 5 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: approximately 5 business days after proof approval. Production time is for the default single-location, one-color imprint. It may increase for multiple imprint locations, additional colors, 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 15 pieces with Pad Print.
- How much does it cost per unit?
- Pricing falls with quantity: 15–29 pieces $144.73 each, 30–49 pieces $139.74 each, 50–99 pieces $135.08 each, 100–5,000 pieces $128.65 each. Prices are per unit, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately.
- Is there a setup charge?
- Yes — a one-time setup charge of $40.00 per order. The imprint itself is included in the unit price.
- How long does production take?
- Production typically takes approximately 5 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 (1 color/location included · one-time setup $40.00 · Up to 4 colors); Laser (one-time setup $40.00).
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 does laser engraving look like on a promotional product?
- Laser engraving uses a focused beam to etch the design directly into the surface, leaving a permanent, recessed mark with clean, sharp edges. There is no ink: the mark reads in the material's own tone, a lighter shade on metal and a darker burn on wood, with a depth you can feel. It resists fading, wear and scratching because nothing sits on top of the surface. More about Laser →
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SKU: GME0001655IN STOCK
SKU: GME0001655
Waterman Expert Ballpoint Pen, Metal Body, Made in France
Starting At$128.65each, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately
A fitting choice for giveaways, front-desk handouts, and mailers.
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