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Sustainable Engraved Pen Sets

Gift-boxed pen and pencil sets in recycled stainless steel, aluminium and bamboo, laser engraved or printed with your logo for corporate gifts.

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Volkswagen
Softcat
PIMCO
NFU Mutual
Clifford Chance
Pfizer
EDF Energy
Compass Group
PwC
The FA
  1. 1Request a quoteNo commitment
  2. 2We confirm pricesAnd check your artwork
  3. 3Approve your proofBefore anything is made
  4. 4We deliverTypically 2-3 weeks
14 products

Case study

Event merch that became a brand moment for Legl

Legl wanted giveaways that drew people to their stand and had a story behind them. So they swapped high volumes of standard freebies for a smaller range of premium merch: bamboo notebooks, branded artisan chocolate and power banks built to last.

The merch acted as a real conversation starter. People were drawn to the stand and curious to hear the story behind the products. We noticed higher footfall, more meaningful conversations and a greater number of follow-ups post-event compared to previous years.
Francesca Gerrett, Demand Generation ManagerLegl
Higher footfall

at the stand than in previous years

More follow-ups

after each event, from more meaningful conversations

LinkedIn buzz

as attendees posted photos of the chocolate and power banks

Sustainability rating

Every product graded, and we show our working

Most suppliers put an eco label on part of their range without saying what earns it. We check every product against five criteria, and the number it meets sets its grade. This marketplace lists the products that meet at least two.

  • Eco-Friendly Materials Plus
  • Eco-Friendly Materials
  • Upcycling
  • Responsible Manufacturing
  • Positive Supply Chain Impact
  • AA4 or 5 criteria metMeets almost everything we look for
  • A3 criteria metStrong on materials and on how it was made
  • B2 criteria metClears our bar on two independent counts
  • C1 criterion metOne point in its favour, and no more. We only sell this if no viable alternatives are available.
  • D0 criteria metNothing we can evidence. We don't sell this.

Questions? We've got you covered

Our sets use durable, lower-impact materials, mainly recycled stainless steel and aluminium, with bamboo styles and FSC-certified gift boxes. Some use recycled plastic (rPET) or cork accents. We describe the exact material on each product rather than using vague eco labels.

Engraving is laser-etched into the metal or bamboo, so it never wears off and gives a permanent, understated finish, which is why it suits executive and recognition gifts. Printing is the better choice when you need a full-colour logo. We will recommend the right method for your set at quote.

Yes. Laser engraving and CO2 engraving give a clean, permanent mark on metal pens, which suits a premium gift. Pad printing and screen printing are available for full-colour logos, and the gift box can usually be printed too.

The range includes ballpoint and rollerball combinations, pen and pencil sets, and pen-plus-stylus duos. Most come gift-boxed and ready to give, which makes them well suited to higher-value gifts rather than everyday giveaways.

Many of the sets are refillable, so they keep writing well beyond a single cartridge. Refill details are shown on each product, and a refillable metal pen is a more lasting gift than a disposable plastic one.

Most do. Sets are typically presented in a gift box, which is what makes them a step up from a single promotional pen for client thank-yous, awards and welcome packs. Many of the boxes are FSC-certified.

Minimum order quantities and lead times vary by product and decoration method, and are shown on each product page and confirmed at quote. Engraved and printed orders typically need a little longer than plain stock, and our team can advise on timings for your deadline.

Yes. Gift-boxed, engraved pen sets work well for client thank-yous, onboarding welcome packs, awards and long-service recognition, where presentation matters as much as the logo. We can help match a set to your budget and occasion.

Send us your brief

Ready to ditch the disposable?

Tell us what you need and when you need it. We'll come back with a proposal: products, prices and the impact of each one.
info@socialsupermarket.orgWe reply within 12 hours.

Branded pen sets for corporate gifts

A gift-boxed pen set is a step up from a single promotional pen, the kind of writing gift that lands well for client thank-yous, onboarding welcome packs, awards and long-service recognition. Our range covers ballpoint and rollerball combinations, pen and pencil sets and pen-plus-stylus duos, most presented in a ready-to-give gift box. They suit smaller, higher-value runs where the presentation matters as much as the logo.

Materials and engraving

The sets lean on durable, lower-impact materials. Recycled stainless steel and aluminium feature across much of the range, alongside bamboo and FSC-certified gift boxes, with several styles using recycled plastic (rPET) or cork accents. Many pens are refillable, so they keep writing well beyond a single cartridge. For decoration, laser and CO2 engraving lead the way on metal and bamboo barrels, etched into the surface for a permanent, premium finish that suits an executive gift. Pad and screen printing are available where you need a full-colour logo, and engraving on the pen with a printed gift box is a popular combination.

Why buy from Social Supermarket

Every set is curated by Social Supermarket, a certified B Corp, and chosen for recycled or renewable materials with supplier credentials we check rather than take on trust. We describe each material honestly, so a recycled steel set is exactly that. Minimum order quantities and lead times are shown on each product and confirmed at quote, and our team can help match a set to your budget and occasion.

Explore the wider Pens & Writing collection, or browse single ballpoint pens, rollerball and gel pens and pencils.