Choose laser engraving for crisp, understated text cut into a compatible barrel. Choose hot gold foil for a warmer, reflective decorative mark applied with heat and pressure.
| Method | Look | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Laser engraving | Crisp, understated text cut into the barrel | The default on products that offer both. Works for one pen or a batch, with no separate tooling step |
| Hot gold foil | Warm, reflective gold-tone mark | Sits on the surface, so it looks and handles differently from engraving |
The barrel is narrow and curved. Use one line of up to 20 characters including spaces and punctuation. See text-only vs logo branding.
Engraving is cut into the barrel, while foil sits on the surface. Choose engraving if durability of the mark matters most.