# Custom Pad Printed Writing

> Pad printing transfers ink from an etched plate onto curved or uneven surfaces using a soft silicone pad. It is fast and cost-effective for spot-colour logos, making it the most common way to brand pens, keyrings and small promotional items in bulk.

- URL: https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/writing

- Best for: Plastic promotional pens
- Best for: Curved and small surfaces
- Best for: One or two spot-colour logos
- Best for: High-volume giveaways on a budget

## Products

- [Rubberised Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-ballpoint-pen-z237.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Transparent Ballpoint Pen with Rubberised Grip](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-transparent-ballpoint-pen-z238.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Cara White Retractable Ballpoint Pen with Rubberised Grip](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-white-ballpoint-pen-z274.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Matt Plastic Retractable Ballpoint Pen with Chrome Trim](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-ballpoint-frost-3590.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Matt Black Retractable Ballpoint Pen with Black Trim](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-matt-black-ballpoint-black-trim.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Cara Matt Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-ballpoint-matt-gt.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Cara Rubberised Grip Ballpoint Stylus Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-stylus-silver-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · Stylus Pens
- [Rubberised Grip Ballpoint Stylus Pen White](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-stylus-white-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · Stylus Pens
- [Cara Silver Ballpoint Pen with Silicone Grip](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-silicone-grip-silver-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [EU Cara Transparent Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/plastic-pen-ballpoint-transparent-eu-cara.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Frosted Plastic Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-ballpoint-frost.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Frosted Barrel Retractable Ballpoint Pen Blue Ink](https://wek.com.au/product/plastic-pen-ballpoint-frost-cara-blue-ink.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · Blue Ink Pens
- [Retractable Ballpoint Pen with Solid Colour Barrel](https://wek.com.au/product/plastic-pen-ballpoint-solid-colours-cara-eu-blue-ink.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · Blue Ink Pens
- [Cara Gel Retractable Plastic Pen Solid Colours](https://wek.com.au/product/plastic-pen-cara-gel.md) — from $0.59 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Cara Retractable Ballpoint Pen in Solid Colours](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-colours-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.46 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Cara Wheat Straw Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/cara-wheat-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.59 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Bamboo Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/eco-pen-ballpoint-bamboo-cara.md) — from $1.33 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Cara Retractable Ballpoint Pen Broad 1.6mm Nib](https://wek.com.au/product/plastic-pen-ballpoint-broad-nib-cara-1-6mm.md) — from $0.61 ex GST · All Cara Models
- [Julia Retractable Ballpoint Pen with German Ink Refill](https://wek.com.au/product/julia-plastic-ballpoint-pen-z251.md) — from $0.42 ex GST · All Julia Models
- [Julia Rubber Grip Metal Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/julia-rubber-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.67 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Julia Metal Ballpoint Pen with German Ink Refill](https://wek.com.au/product/julia-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.83 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Julia Matte Metal Ballpoint Pen with Click Action](https://wek.com.au/product/julia-matte-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $1.03 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Rose Gold Trim Metal Ballpoint Pen 18g Barrel](https://wek.com.au/product/julia-gold-trim-metal-ballpoint-pen-new-3448.md) — from $1.36 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Bamboo and Chrome Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/julia-bamboo-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $1.38 ex GST · All Julia Models
- [Wheat Straw Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/julia-wheat-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.74 ex GST · All Julia Models
- [Julia EU Aluminium Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/julia-eu-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.78 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Julia Metal Ballpoint Pen with Black Trim](https://wek.com.au/product/metal-pen-ballpoint-executive-eu-black-trim-julia.md) — from $0.78 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Julia Gold Trim Metal Ballpoint Pen with Matte Finish](https://wek.com.au/product/julia-gold-trim-metal-ballpoint-pen-new-3449.md) — from $1.16 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Julia Metal Retractable Gel Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/julia-metal-gel-pen.md) — from $1.15 ex GST · All Julia Models
- [Julia EU Metal Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/metal-pen-ballpoint-executive-eu-julia-blue-ink.md) — from $0.83 ex GST · Blue Ink Pens
- [Julia All Gold Metal Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/executive-metal-pen-ballpoint-all-gold-julia.md) — from $1.39 ex GST · All Julia Models
- [Julia Ombre Aluminium Executive Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/metal-pen-ballpoint-executive-ombre-julia.md) — from $1.03 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Julia EU Matt Aluminium Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/metal-pen-ballpoint-executive-julia-eu-matt-ct.md) — from $0.90 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Karl Twist Action Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/karl-ballpoint-pen-z245.md) — from $0.29 ex GST · Conference Pens
- [Leonardo Retractable Ballpoint Pen in Plastic](https://wek.com.au/product/leonardo-ballpoint-pen-z246.md) — from $0.41 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Blaze Matte Ballpoint Stylus Pen with Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/blaze-touch-ballpoint-pen-z410.md) — from $0.62 ex GST · Stylus Pens
- [Michaela Solid Colour Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/michaela-plastic-solid-colours-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.26 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Peter Matte Ballpoint Pen with Parker-Style Refill](https://wek.com.au/product/peter-matte-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.38 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Retractable Ballpoint Pen with German Ink Refill](https://wek.com.au/product/tash-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.19 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Baker Ballpoint Plastic Pen with Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/baker-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.67 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Matte Ballpoint Pen with Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/marco-matte-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.35 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Marco Twist Action Ballpoint Pen with Stylus Tip](https://wek.com.au/product/marco-stylus-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.44 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Matte Triangular Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/phoenix-matte-triangular-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.35 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [White Retractable Ballpoint Pen in Plastic](https://wek.com.au/product/plastic-pen-ballpoint-white-romana.md) — from $0.35 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Retractable Ballpoint Plastic Pen in Solid Colours](https://wek.com.au/product/plastic-pen-ballpoint-solid-colours-romana.md) — from $0.35 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Juliette Smooth Gel Ink Pen with Black Ink](https://wek.com.au/product/juliette-cap-gel-pen.md) — from $0.81 ex GST · Gel Ink Pens
- [Lorenzo Plastic Ballpoint Pen with Dimpled Grip](https://wek.com.au/product/plastic-pen-lorenzo-ballpoint.md) — from $0.38 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Anthony Transparent Barrel Ballpoint Pen with Rubber Grip](https://wek.com.au/product/plastic-pen-anthony-transparent-silk-ink-ballpoint.md) — from $0.61 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Anthony White Barrel Ballpoint Pen with Rubber Grip](https://wek.com.au/product/plastic-pen-anthony-white-barrel-silk-ink-ballpoint.md) — from $0.61 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Slim Twist Action Ballpoint Pen in Blue Black or White](https://wek.com.au/product/aubrey-ballpoint-pen-z507.md) — from $0.26 ex GST · Conference Pens
- [Alida Retractable Ballpoint Pen with German Ink Refill](https://wek.com.au/product/alida-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.20 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Slim Twist Action Ballpoint Stylus Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/yasmin-touch-plastic-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.32 ex GST · Stylus Pens
- [Anna Rubber Finish Ballpoint Pen with Silk Ink](https://wek.com.au/product/plastic-pen-anna-silk-ink-ballpoint.md) — from $0.49 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Plastic Ballpoint Pen with Maze Game](https://wek.com.au/product/lenny-ballpoint-pen-z848.md) — from $0.41 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Odette 4 Colour Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/odette-ballpoint-pen-z855.md) — from $0.41 ex GST · Conference Pens
- [Transparent Plastic Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/tia-transparent-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.29 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Frosted Retractable Ballpoint Pen with Black Ink](https://wek.com.au/product/tia-frost-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.29 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Matte Plastic Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/tia-matte-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.29 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Gloss Black Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/tia-gloss-black-clip-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.29 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Gloss White Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/tia-gloss-white-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.29 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Retractable Ballpoint Pen with Gloss Finish](https://wek.com.au/product/tia-colours-gloss-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.29 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Frosted Plastic Ballpoint Pen with Rubber Grip](https://wek.com.au/product/oscar-ballpoint-pen-z916.md) — from $0.15 ex GST · Plastic Promotional Pens
- [Metal 2 in 1 Ballpoint Pen with Stylus](https://wek.com.au/product/2-in-1-metal-touch-ballpoint-pen-p321.md) — from $3.00 ex GST · Stylus Pens
- [Valentino Matte Metal Ballpoint Pen with Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/valentino-metal-ballpoint-pen-z561.md) — from $1.02 ex GST · Conference Pens
- [Natural Wood Sharpened Pencil with Eraser](https://wek.com.au/product/sharpened-pencil-w-eraser-z864.md) — from $0.26 ex GST · Stationery & Rulers
- [Clear Pen Display Case with Coloured Insert](https://wek.com.au/product/clear-pen-display-case-w-coloured-insert-p20b.md) — from $0.99 ex GST · Gift Boxes
- [Silver Metal Pen and Keyring Gift Box Set](https://wek.com.au/product/pen-and-keyring-giftset-box-p20s.md) — from $3.00 ex GST · Gift Boxes
- [Premium Single Pen Gift Box](https://wek.com.au/product/premium-pen-gift-box.md) — from $4.97 ex GST · Gift Boxes
- [Black Pen Gift Box for One or Two Pens](https://wek.com.au/product/felix-pen-gift-box-z600.md) — from $3.77 ex GST · Gift Boxes
- [Luzio Black Pen Gift Box with Lift Lid](https://wek.com.au/product/luzio-pen-gift-box-z602.md) — from $1.84 ex GST · Gift Boxes
- [Mateo Metal Twist Action Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/executive-metal-pen-ballpoint-mateo.md) — from $4.06 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Classical Metal Ballpoint Pen with Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/classical-metal-ballpoint-pen-p15.md) — from $4.97 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Catalina Aluminium Ballpoint Pen with Chrome Trim](https://wek.com.au/product/catalina-metal-ballpoint-pen-p303.md) — from $1.39 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Katherine Metal Ballpoint Pen with Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/katherine-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $4.64 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Marc Metal Triangular Ballpoint Pen with Rubber Grip](https://wek.com.au/product/marc-metal-ballpoint-pen-z520.md) — from $2.61 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Sabine Metal Ballpoint Pen with Wave Clip](https://wek.com.au/product/sabine-metal-ballpoint-pen-z521.md) — from $1.71 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Richman Metal Ballpoint Pen with Chrome Trim](https://wek.com.au/product/richman-metal-ballpoint-pen-z529d.md) — from $1.55 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Andre Carbon Fibre Metal Ballpoint Pen with Chrome Trim](https://wek.com.au/product/andre-metal-carbon-fibre-ballpoint-pen-z532.md) — from $7.54 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Slim Metal Ballpoint Stylus Pen with Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/yasmin-touch-metal-ballpoint-pen-z704.md) — from $0.75 ex GST · Stylus Pens
- [Matte Black Aluminium Ballpoint Pen with Chrome Trim](https://wek.com.au/product/jack-matte-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $1.65 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Alexander Matte Metal Ballpoint Pen with Chrome Trim](https://wek.com.au/product/alexander-matte-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.99 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Gabriella Matte Metal Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/gabriella-matte-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.99 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Gregory Matte Metal Ballpoint Pen with Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/gregory-matte-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $2.16 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Retractable Metal Ballpoint Pen with German Ink Refill](https://wek.com.au/product/bobby-colours-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $1.25 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Hubert Chrome Trim Metal Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/hubert-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $4.06 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Hubert Gold Trim Metal Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/hubert-gold-trim-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $4.35 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Matte Ivy Aluminium Retractable Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/ivy-metal-matte-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.62 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Aluminium Retractable Ballpoint Pen with German Ink Refill](https://wek.com.au/product/ropo-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $0.62 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Indiana Hexagonal Metal Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/indiana-metal-hexagonal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $3.39 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Mosman Matte Metal Ballpoint Pen With Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/mosman-matte-metal-ballpoint-pen.md) — from $3.48 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Aluminium Executive Ballpoint Pen with Stylus](https://wek.com.au/product/metal-pen-ballpoint-executive-olivia-stylus.md) — from $1.16 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Cooper Metal Ballpoint Pen with Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/metal-pen-ballpoint-prestige-cooper.md) — from $3.89 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Liam Matte Metal Ballpoint Pen with Parker Refill](https://wek.com.au/product/metal-pen-ballpoint-prestige-liam-4764.md) — from $3.89 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Prestige Metal Ballpoint Pen with Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/metal-pen-ballpoint-prestige-cody.md) — from $2.18 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Bradley Metal Ballpoint Pen with Twist Action](https://wek.com.au/product/metal-pen-ballpoint-prestige-bradley.md) — from $3.64 ex GST · Metal Pens - Prestige
- [Avalon Matt Black Metal Roller Ball Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/avalon-matt-black-roller-ball-black.md) — from $4.35 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Aluminium Metal Ballpoint Pen with Click Action](https://wek.com.au/product/metal-pen-ballpoint-executive-emma.md) — from $1.03 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Aluminium Twist Action Ballpoint Pen](https://wek.com.au/product/metal-pen-ballpoint-executive-jeremy.md) — from $1.03 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Executive Aluminium Ballpoint Pen with Stylus](https://wek.com.au/product/executive-metal-pen-ballpoint-stylus-nicholas.md) — from $1.39 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)
- [Aluminium Executive Ballpoint Pen with Click Action](https://wek.com.au/product/executive-metal-pen-ballpoint-joy.md) — from $0.94 ex GST · Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)

## FAQ

### How many colours can be pad printed?

Pad printing is a spot-colour process — each colour in your logo is printed separately. One-colour prints are the most economical; extra colours add a small per-unit and setup cost.

### Can you match my brand's PMS colour?

Yes. Pad print inks are mixed to Pantone (PMS) references, so supply your PMS codes with your artwork and we'll match them as closely as the product surface allows.

### Do you ship Australia-wide?

Yes. Shipping is free throughout Australia and New Zealand, dispatched from our Sydney warehouse. Orders received by 2pm are processed the same business day.

### Will I see my logo before it's printed?

Always. Every order includes a free digital artwork proof, and nothing goes into production until you approve it.

### How does bulk pricing work?

Each product has price breaks — the per-unit price drops as your quantity increases. Prices are shown ex GST, and you can request a formal quote from any product page.

## Related

- [Pad Printed Pens](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/pens.md)
- [Pad Printed Brand Name Products](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/brand-name-products.md)
- [Pad Printed Parker Pens](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/parker-pens.md)
- [Pad Printed Metal Pens - Executive (Aluminium)](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/metal-pens-executive-aluminium.md)
- [Pad Printed Stationery & Rulers](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/stationery-and-rulers.md)
- [Pad Printed Plastic Promotional Pens](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/plastic-promotional-pens.md)
- [Pad Printed Metal Pens - Prestige](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/metal-pens-prestige.md)
- [Pad Printed Waterman Pens](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/waterman-pens.md)
- [Pad Printed Drinkware](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/drinkware.md)
- [Pad Printed Cup2go Coffee Cups](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/cup2go-coffee-cups.md)
- [Pad Printed Derofe Fine Writing Instruments](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/derofe-fine-writing-instruments.md)
- [Pad Printed Penlineswiss Metal Pens](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/penlineswiss-metal-pens.md)
- [Pad Printed Stylus Pens](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/stylus-pens.md)
- [Pad Printed Tools](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/tools.md)
- [Pad Printed Bottles](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/bottles.md)
- [Pad Printed Gift Boxes](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/gift-boxes.md)
- [Pad Printed Cheese & Serving Boards](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/cheese-and-serving-boards.md)
- [Pad Printed Glass Bottles](https://wek.com.au/branding/pad-printed/glass-bottles.md)

## Ordering

- Prices are in AUD, per unit, excluding GST (10% GST is added at checkout).
- Every order includes a free digital artwork proof; production starts only after approval.
- Free shipping across Australia and New Zealand, dispatched from Sydney.
- Orders received by 2pm are processed the same business day; production typically takes 1–10 business days, transit 3–10 business days. Rush service is available on selected items.
- Custom-branded goods are made to order and are not returnable unless faulty.