How long does pen engraving take? Working out your delivery date
Engraving takes minutes; the post takes days. How to count back from a gift date, what our cut-off actually means, and how much time to leave...
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Choosing, engraving and giving fine pens — written by the team who make them.
Choosing a retirement pen: what to buy and what to engrave
Mark the person rather than the job, why weight matters more than price, and whether a fountain pen is the right call. What we have learned...
Can you return an engraved pen? What the rules actually are
Personalised pens cannot be returned for a change of mind, but faults, damage and engraving errors are always put right. What UK consumer law says, and...
Engraved pen gift ideas, by occasion
What to choose and what to engrave for retirements, graduations, weddings, promotions and thank yous — including the mistake most often made with retirement gifts.
Ballpoint, rollerball or fountain pen: which to buy as a gift
How the three types actually differ in daily use, and the honest answer to which one to buy when you do not know the recipient's habits.
Logo engraving: how to prepare artwork that actually works
Engraving cuts one line at one depth, so gradients, hairlines and drop shadows do not survive. What file to send, what we redraw, and why you...
Choosing an engraving font: which of the four suits your pen
Times New Roman, Arial, Dancing Script or Monotype Corsiva? How each font cuts into metal, which suits initials versus full names, and why script fonts need...
What to engrave on a pen: names, initials and messages that last
Names, initials, dates or a short message? What actually fits on a pen barrel, the three things people most often regret engraving, and what we would...
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