What is a recycled gel pen and who orders them?

A recycled gel pen is a writing pen whose barrel is molded from reclaimed plastic instead of new plastic. Schools, nonprofits, banks, real estate teams and green minded companies order them for giveaways. The Poppy rABS Semi-Gel Pen is one example in that group.

How does the Poppy semi-gel pen compare with a standard ballpoint pen?

The Poppy semi-gel pen writes with a smoother ink flow than a basic ballpoint and still dries fast. Its recycled barrel also gives a stronger sustainability message than a standard plastic stick pen. The two cost about the same to hand out, so the difference is in the writing feel.

What imprint methods are available for a custom recycled gel pen?

A custom recycled gel pen like the Poppy can be decorated by silkscreen or digital full color process. Silkscreen covers an area of 1 1/2 inches wide by 3/8 inch high, and full color covers 1 1/2 inches wide by 1/4 inch high. Full color suits logos with gradients, while silkscreen suits simple one or two color marks.

What is the minimum order for custom recycled gel pens?

The minimum order for the Poppy recycled gel pen is 250 pieces. Quantity breaks follow at 500, 1000, 2500 and 5000, so larger orders bring the cost of each pen down. Mixed colors can be ordered, but they must be split in groups of 50.

Can I mix colors in one order of Poppy pens?

Yes, you can mix colors in one order of Poppy recycled gel pens, as long as each color is ordered in groups of 50. The pen comes in eleven colors, including black, navy, red, lime green and fuchsia. A mixed order works well for events with a range of guests.

What affects the price of custom printed gel pens?

The price of custom printed gel pens depends on the quantity tier, the decoration method, the setup and the number of imprint colors. Full color and added silkscreen colors raise the total compared with a single color. Send us your quantity and artwork and we will quote the full order.

How are Poppy pens packed and shipped for distribution?

Poppy recycled gel pens ship in bulk, loose in cartons, so they are ready to hand out or to stuff into mailers. Carton sizes include 250 pens at 5 pounds, which is easy to move around an event. We send a free digital proof before production starts.

Can I refill the Poppy semi-gel pen when the ink runs out?

Yes, the Poppy semi-gel pen takes a black semi-gel refill with a medium point. Swapping the refill extends the life of the barrel, which fits the recycled theme. This helps the pen stay on a desk longer with your logo showing.

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Semi Gel Pen in rABS Plastic with Rubberized Finish

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Address: 9835 Pineville-Matthews Rd. #1000, Pineville, NC, 28134, US
Telephone: 1-888-212-5501

SKU 1256377

ColorBlack

Included: One-color imprint, one location
Area: 1 1/2" W x 3/8" H
Production: 7 business days

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Key Features

Recycled ABS construction — made from melted-down post-consumer plastic for a lower-waste writing tool
Plunger action — click the top to extend and retract the tip with one hand
Smooth rubberized finish — gives a comfortable, non-slip grip during writing
Semi-gel ink — combines vibrant gel color with fast-drying, smudge-resistant ballpoint performance
5 3/4 inch overall length — sized to fit standard pen cups and desk trays
Silk-screen imprint area of 1 1/2 inch by 3/8 inch — enough room for a logo or short wordmark

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Digibrite imprint area of 1 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch — supports full-color process decoration
Eleven barrel color options — lets buyers match the pen to a brand palette
Black medium-point refill — ready to write out of the box and simple to replace
Bulk packaging — ships loose for easy handling during distribution
250 pens per carton at 5 pounds — manageable case weight for storage and shipping
Assorted colors ship in 50-unit increments — supports mixed-color orders without odd lot sizes

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Description

Poppy rABS Semi-Gel Pen writes with fast-drying, smudge-resistant semi-gel ink, a fit for an eco-conscious client gift or a classroom prize. The plunger-action barrel is molded from rABS, recycled ABS plastic remelted from post-consumer material, with a smooth rubberized finish.

It stands 5 3/4 inches tall and comes in black, fuchsia, gray, light blue, lime green, navy, orange, red, royal blue, white, or yellow, ordered in increments of 50 when colors are assorted. Standard silk-screen imprinting covers a 1 1/2 inch by 3/8 inch area in one color, or upgrade to Digibrite process for a 1 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch full-color imprint. A custom pen tube adds a one-color imprint on the tube and the insertion card at a 250-piece minimum. Poppy rABS Semi-Gel Pen refills with black semi-gel ink in medium point and ships in bulk from China.

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