Teacher gifts: How to choose a personalised pen

As the academic year draws to a close, it’s the perfect opportunity for pupils and students to show their appreciation of teachers. While traditional gifts like chocolates, cut flowers, and bottles of wine are popular, a personalised pen is a thoughtful option worth considering.

Join us as we delve into why a personalised teacher pen makes an exceptional gift. We’ll highlight the top choices for these special pens and provide some inspiration for engravable messages that will make your gift memorable.

Why personalised pens make a great teacher gift

There are several reasons why personalised pens stand out as exceptional gifts for teachers:

1. Longevity and durability: Unlike chocolates or flowers, a personalised pen doesn’t get consumed or wilt away. It’s a gift that can be used daily and cherished for years.
2. Sentimental value: An engraved pen carries a personal touch that standard gifts lack. Each time the teacher uses the pen, they’re reminded of the student’s gratitude and appreciation, which can be uplifting on challenging days.
3. Uniqueness: A personalised pen is a one-of-a-kind gift. The engraving adds a unique touch that ensures no two pens are identical, making it a special keepsake.
4. Practicality: Teachers are constantly writing, marking papers, jotting notes, or preparing lessons. A high-quality personalised pen is thoughtful and practical for their profession.
5. Inspirational: The thoughtful engraving can serve as a source of inspiration and motivation. A meaningful message will remind the teacher of their positive influence and the difference they make in their students’ lives.

The best personalised pens for teachers

You have plenty of options with over 1,000 engravable products in our collection, including ballpoint, fountain, and rollerball pens. To make your decision easier, we’ve curated a selection of high-quality pens priced under £35 that make perfect gifts for teachers.

Once you’ve selected your pen, you can customise it further by choosing the engraving location, font, and wording.

Parker Jotter ballpoint pen

A boxed Parker Jotter ballpoint pen in Victoria Violet

If the teacher you’re buying for loves vibrant colours, the Parker Jotter ballpoint pen range is an excellent choice.

You can select from various hues, including Victoria Violet (pictured), Kensington Red, Royal Blue, Waterloo Blue, Chelsea Orange, Stainless Steel, and Stainless Steel with Gold.

Expertly crafted from metal and featuring the iconic arrowhead clip, this pen can fit a personalised message of up to 25 characters on its cap, making it a unique and thoughtful gift.

Supplied in an elegant Parker gift box, this pen is ready for gifting. Place it in a gift bag or wrap it before presenting it to the lucky recipient.

Lamy Econ ballpoint pen

The Lamy Econ ballpoint pen in Satin Stainless Steel

The sleek Lamy Econ ballpoint pen in Satin Stainless Steel with chrome-plated trim offers a smooth and uncluttered barrel, perfect for engraving with up to 50 characters of gratitude. It’s pure, clean lines provide a contemporary and uncomplicated design, ideal for amplifying a kind message for a favourite teacher.

Choose between Times, Arial, and England fonts and add a special message to this pen to create an unforgettable gift for a favourite teacher.

Sheaffer VFM rollerball pen

The Sheaffer VFM rollerball pen in Excessive Red

There are multiple engraving opportunities with the Sheaffer VFM rollerball pen. The cap is perfect for a short dedication of 25 characters or less, while the clip can accommodate up to 20.

Decide between classic colours like Matte Black and Strobe Silver, or make a bold statement with Excessive Red (pictured) or Neon Blue. Each pen has an all-metal construction, nickel-plated trim, and a highly durable lacquer finish.

This Sheaffer pen comes with a branded box, perfect for easy gifting.

Parker IM Essential fountain pen

The Parker IM Essential fountain pen in Matte Black

Consider the modern, tapered Parker IM Essential fountain pen for a brief message. This sophisticated writing tool’s cap is engravable with up to 25 characters.

The pen features a metal and lacquer barrel in a timeless design and is presented in a gift box with a long ink cartridge.

Choose from Stainless Steel or Matte Black (pictured) finishes, allowing for a subtle or standout engraving.

Personalisation ideas for teacher pens

Finding the right words to express how wonderful a teacher has been can be challenging, especially with limited space. To help you create a meaningful engraving, we’ve compiled a list of ideas to consider:

• [Name]
• [Name]’s pen
• [Name] is the best
• Best teacher [year]
• Best TA [year]
• Best teacher in the world!
• Greatest teacher ever
• The world’s best [subject] teacher
• Thank you, [name]
• Class of [year]
• [Name]: Greatest teacher
• [Name]: A class act
• [Name]: Top teacher
• [Name]’s planning pen
• [Name] is my favourite
• [Name]’s marking pen
• #1 teacher
• [Name] makes learning fun!
• [Name] deserves an A*!
• [Name], ty 4 evrytng!

If the teacher has a catchphrase, engraving it on the pen can be a brilliant and memorable touch. For language teachers, consider personalising the pen with a meaningful word or phrase in the language they teach.