Pen Gift Boxes for Small Pen Brands: Which Box Fits Your Pen?
A pen gift box for a small pen brand starts at 100 boxes per colour or slot option, and the right one depends on whether you sell ballpoint or fountain pens, how thick the pen is and how you want it to sit in the box. Of our five ready-stock pen boxes, only the book-style magnetic box has a sized slot: standard for pens up to 1.2 cm in diameter, large for thicker pens. The other four hold the pen with a ribbon holder or a sponge lining.
Here is how to pick one, what the 100-box minimum means for a first order, and how to put your logo on the lid.
Which pen gift box fits your pen?
Measure the pen with the cap on: the full length, the widest point of the barrel and the clip. Then compare it with the boxes below. All sizes are outside measurements.
| Box | Outside size | Holds the pen with | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Pen Gift Box | 17.8 × 4.5 × 2.4 cm (7.0 × 1.8 × 0.9 in) | Ribbon pen holder | Black |
| Book-Style Magnetic Pen Gift Box | 17.5 × 4.8 × 3 cm (6.9 × 1.9 × 1.2 in) | Slot insert | Black; standard slot up to 1.2 cm diameter, large slot over 1.2 cm |
| Lid & Base Pen Gift Box | 16.8 × 5 × 2.5 cm (6.6 × 2.0 × 1.0 in) | Ribbon pen holder | Black |
| Lid & Base Pen Box with Sponge Lining | 16.8 × 5 × 2.5 cm (6.6 × 2.0 × 1.0 in) | Sponge lining | Black, navy blue, wine red |
| Large Lid & Base Pen Gift Box | 18 × 7.5 × 2.5 cm (7.1 × 3.0 × 1.0 in) | Sponge lining | Black |
The usable space inside the holder is smaller than the outside size and isn't published. If your pen is close to the limit, send us the length, widest diameter and clip shape, and we check the fit before you order.
Slot, ribbon or sponge: which holder suits your pen?
- Slot insert (book-style box): the pen sits in a cut slot, so it stays straight and every box looks the same when opened. Pick the slot by barrel diameter.
- Ribbon holder (magnetic box and lid & base box): a ribbon loop holds the pen. It is less tied to one barrel size than a slot, so check that a slim pen doesn't slide.
- Sponge lining (sponge-lined box and large box): the lining holds the pen in place. The large box is the one to look at for thick or long pens.
Ballpoint pen or fountain pen: which gift box?
A ballpoint pen gift box and a fountain pen gift box differ mainly in how much room the barrel needs. Slim ballpoint and rollerball pens usually fit the standard slot of the book-style box or a ribbon holder. Fountain pens are often thicker than 1.2 cm, so start with the large slot of the book-style box or the large lid & base box with sponge lining. Measure your own pen either way, because diameters vary from model to model.
If you sell one main pen model, the book-style box with the right slot gives the neatest result. If you sell several pen sizes, a sponge-lined or ribbon-holder box is easier to use across the range. All five are on the pen gift boxes page.
What does the 100-box minimum mean for a first order?
The minimum is 100 boxes per colour or slot option, and options don't combine. 100 standard-slot boxes plus 100 large-slot boxes works; 50 of each does not. The same applies to the three colours of the sponge-lined box.
If you are launching a new pen, start with 100 boxes in one colour and one slot, then add a second colour when you reorder. Plain boxes leave our warehouse in 1–3 business days, so a reorder doesn't have to wait for a new proof.
How do you add your logo to a pen gift box?
Every ready-stock pen box can carry your logo in gold or silver foil on the top lid. You add it on the product page:
- Choose the colour or slot and enter the number of boxes (100 or more).
- Select Add custom logo, then gold or silver foil.
- Upload your artwork. A vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) gives the cleanest foil edge.
- Add to cart. The printing fee for your quantity appears as its own line.
We send a digital proof before printing, and nothing is printed until you approve it. The logo fee is one flat amount up to 600 boxes, stepping up at 151, 201 and 301 boxes, and a fee per box from 601 boxes. The product page shows it in your currency before you add to cart.
On black, navy and wine red boxes, gold foil gives the warmer, more classic look and silver the cooler one. The proof shows how your logo sits on the lid before anything is printed.
How long do pen boxes take to arrive?
| Step | Plain pen boxes | Pen boxes with your logo |
|---|---|---|
| Proof | Not needed | Sent to you before printing |
| Leaves our warehouse | 1–3 business days | 2–5 business days after proof approval |
Delivery options, transit time and any duties for your country are shown at checkout before you pay; see the shipping policy for details.
Pen gift box FAQ
Is the pen included?
No. The boxes are sold empty.
Can I mix colours to reach 100 boxes?
No. The 100-box minimum applies to each colour and each slot option.
Can you print inside the lid or on the sides?
Not on ready-stock pen boxes. The logo goes on the top lid only, in gold or silver foil. For other print positions or a custom insert, look at custom pen packaging and request a quote.
What if I'm not sure my pen fits?
Send us the pen length, widest diameter and clip shape before you order. We check it against the holder and suggest the box that fits.
Next step
Start with the Book-Style Magnetic Pen Gift Box if you want a slot, or the Lid & Base Pen Box with Sponge Lining if you want a choice of three colours. Not sure about the fit? Request a quote with your pen size and quantity.
Related reading: ordering custom logo boxes: minimums, proofs and timeline and small business packaging budget.
