The latest releases double as toys, compasses and knives. Some can be used for self-defense and as styluses for different personal devices. Most accommodate custom logos and suit advertising purposes.

Promotional banner pen

Baoding Huaxiang Industry Co. Ltd
Designed for promotions and advertisements, Boading Huaxiang's model HXYJ-7506 banner pen boasts a flag that accommodates custom full-color printed logos on both sides. It comes with a transparent ABS barrel and a soft grip. The retractable pen is also suitable as a gift item.

For self-defense

Guangzhou Jingyuan Optoelectronic Co. Ltd
Guangzhou Jingyuan's model TP6-25 tactical pen adopts military-grade 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum with superhard pressure tip that doubles as an emergency hammer and can easily breaks glass. The 15cm-long product comes in a twist structure, weighs 68g, and suits Parker and Fisher refills. Its barrel is available in custom colors. Price is $1 to $5 for an MOQ of 100 pieces. The pen carries the in-house Tomase brand.

Doubles as Rubik's cube

Ningbo Interwell Import & Export Co. Ltd
The model BP8128 Rubik's cube pen from Ningbo Interwell features 12 sections that accommodate custom designs. The logos come in sticker form but silk-screened and heat-transfer prints can also be adopted. The product measures 13x1.1 to 1.8cm and weighs 15g. The barrel is made of virgin plastic. The pen also suits promotional purposes. The minimum order is 5,000 pieces.

With compass, neck cord

Shanghai Atlantis Industry Co. Ltd
Shanghai Atlantis' model A31012E ballpoint pen comes with a compass and a neck cord. The plastic housing can have custom logos and is available in a range of colors. MOQ is 20,000 pieces.

High-sensitivity silicone point

Shenzhen Ksentry Electronics Co. Ltd
The KS-P018-1-1-1-1-1 model from Shenzhen Ksentry functions as a touch pen and a ballpoint pen. The RoHS-compliant product features a high-sensitivity silicone point that suits devices with capacitive touchscreens, including iPhones and iPads. The barrel is made of aluminum and comes with an oxidized or baked finish. The pen measures 13.5x0.7cm and weighs 10g. OEM orders are accepted.

Multitool pen

Shenzhen Mega Ways Toys & Gifts Ltd
Shenzhen Mega Ways offers the model SP2866M multitool pen that comes with a utility knife and scissor. Its plastic housing can bear custom logos, making the product suitable for promotions and advertisements. Price is $0.59 to $0.63 per order of 3,000 pieces.