Client gifts they'll actually use: the pen to send, and why
Written by the team at Everyman. We make these pens, so we'll tell you which client each one suits and where each one falls short.
The short answer
Most client gifts get one thank-you email and a spot in a drawer. A good pen gets used at the next signing, and the one after that. Our pick for most clients is the Original Grafton at $54. Buy five and 25% comes off at checkout, so each pen is $40.50.
- Clients who notice the details: the Super Matte Grafton, $64, or $48 each when you buy five.
- Your biggest account: the solid Brass Grafton Mini Twist, $84.
- A whole client list: mix models and colors. Every Grafton pen and pencil counts toward the 15%, 20% and 25%.
Every Grafton carries the same promise: if it ever fails, we fix it or replace it.
Our pick for most clients
The Original Grafton Pen
$54, or $40.50 each in fives
"The pen practically floats across the page." Grafton owner
Shop the Original Grafton See the Super MatteFour pens to send clients, side by side
A client gift has one job: to get used where the client works, and bring you to mind each time it does. So every pick here is a pen that rides in a jacket pocket or sits next to a laptop.
| Pen | Price | Each, buying five | Rating | Weight | Refills | Send it to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Grafton | $54 | $40.50 | 4.8 (922) | 0.9 oz | Pilot G2, Parker, Fisher Space Pen, Monteverde, our Metal Gels | Most clients, and anyone who signs a lot |
| Super Matte Grafton | $64 | $48 | 5.0 (12) | 0.9 oz | Same as the Original, Pilot G2 included | Clients who notice a finish |
| Brass Grafton Mini Twist | $84 | $63 | 4.88 (325) | 1.8 oz | Fisher Space Pen, Parker, our Metal Gels. No Pilot G2 | Your biggest account |
| Grafton Mini | $54 | $40.50 | 4.77 (222) | 0.8 oz | No Pilot G2 | Clients who carry a pen in jeans |
Prices, weights, refills and ratings from each product page on everyman.co. "Each, buying five" is the price with the automatic 25% off five Graftons, which runs through November 30. Swipe the table sideways on a phone.
The Original Grafton: the one most clients should get
Think about where your client's pen actually lives. In a jacket pocket at a closing. On a clipboard at a job site. Next to the laptop during a call. The gift that works is the one they reach for there, and keep reaching for.
The Original Grafton is machined from 6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum, 145 mm long, 11 mm across and 0.9 oz. The grip is a deep machined groove. The clip is bolted on with two hex screws, so it holds a shirt pocket or a notebook cover and stays there.
It ships with our 0.7 mm black Metal Gel and takes a Pilot G2, Parker, Fisher Space Pen or Monteverde refill. If your client already has an ink they like, it fits. Seven colors are in stock at the same $54, from Classic Black to Aegean Blue and Military.
Owners mention the weight and balance more than anything else. People feel it the first time they pick the pen up, and it gets noticed across a table.
"It's often a topic of conversation when my customers see it."Grafton owner
"The response was 'wow, this is so nice' when I gifted this pen."Grafton owner
"In 10 years you will still be loving it."Grafton owner
Where it falls short. At 0.9 oz it's a balanced pen, not a heavy one. If the client you most want to impress likes a pen with real heft, send the Brass below. And our Metal Gel ink is water-based: a pen left for months in a hot, dry car can dry out. For a client who drives all day or flies every week, add a 1.0 mm ballpoint refill to the order and tuck it in with the pen.
The Super Matte Grafton: for clients who notice a finish
Some clients judge everything by how it feels in the hand: the car door, the watch clasp, the pen you slide across the desk. Send them the Super Matte.
It's the same Grafton underneath: 6061-T6 aluminum, 145 mm, 0.9 oz, bolted clip, takes a Pilot G2. The difference is the finish. Super Matte is velvety and doesn't shine, and it comes in six colors made only this way: New Oxblood, OD Green, Black, Midnight, Amber and Military.
Black and Midnight are quiet. New Oxblood is a deep red. Buy five and each is $48.
"I love everything about these pens. The color is great, the quality of the instruments is great and the customer service is, you guessed it, great. I write with one of my 5 Graftons everyday." Tim H., Super Matte owner
Where it falls short. You pay $10 more than the Original for the finish alone. Size, clip and refills are identical. The Super Matte page has 12 reviews so far, all five stars, which is far less to go on than the Original's 922.
The Brass Grafton Mini Twist: for your biggest account
For the client who keeps the lights on, send something with weight. The Brass Grafton Mini Twist is 100% solid brushed brass, 130 mm long and 1.8 oz. That's twice the weight of an aluminum Grafton in a shorter body.
It opens with a twist instead of a click. No button to go off in a pocket, and no clicking during a meeting. It ships with our 0.7 mm black Metal Gel and takes Fisher Space Pen refills in fine, medium or bold, plus Parker refills.
"Fantastic weight and feel. It has heft which helps make writing a breeze. The look of the brass is classic." Jake B., Brass Grafton owner
Where it falls short. The Brass does not take a Pilot G2. At $84 it's the biggest spend per pen here, $63 each in fives. And brass is heavy: a client who wants a pen that disappears in a shirt pocket will prefer the aluminum Grafton.
Buying for a client list: how the savings work
The savings come off at checkout on their own. No code. Every Grafton pen and pencil counts, and you can mix models and colors in one cart.
- Two Graftons: 15% off. Two Super Matte pens are $108.80.
- Three Graftons: 20% off. Three Originals are $129.60, or $43.20 each.
- Five or more: 25% off. Five Originals are $202.50. Ten are $405.
The 20% and 25% run through November 30. The 15% has no end date. Orders of $75 or more ship free in the U.S., and orders placed before 2pm EST ship the same business day.
Sending to a team or a long client list, or want a name or logo on the barrel? Write to info@everyman.co before you order and tell us what you need.
How to choose a pen for a client
Match the pen to the work. Closings, contracts and job sites call for a full-size pen with a clip that holds: the Original or the Super Matte. A client who lives in jeans will carry the Grafton Mini.
Pick the color for the person. Black and Midnight suit the conservative client. Crimson, New Oxblood or Aegean Blue get noticed, and get remembered.
Think about their refills. If a client already buys Pilot G2 refills, the full-size Graftons are the only ones that take them.
Add a spare for the road warriors. For a client who flies often or works outdoors, put a 1.0 mm ballpoint refill in the box. It swaps in about ten seconds, no tools.
No expiry. No registration. No fine print. If your Grafton ever fails, tell us and we'll fix it or replace it, for as long as you own it.
"I'll never have to buy another pen, just the refills." Grafton owner
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for clients?
Something they will use where they work. A good pen gets used at every signing and on every call. Our pick is the Original Grafton at $54, machined from 6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum with a bolted clip. For your biggest account, the solid Brass Grafton Mini Twist is $84.
Is there a discount for buying several Grafton pens?
Yes. Two Grafton pens or pencils take 15% off at checkout, three take 20% and five or more take 25%, with no code. You can mix models and colors. The 20% and 25% run through November 30.
Can I get Grafton pens engraved with a name or logo?
Write to info@everyman.co before you order and tell us what you need, how many pens and which models.
Will a Grafton take the refills my client already uses?
The full-size Graftons, the Original and the Super Matte, take Pilot G2, Parker, Fisher Space Pen and Monteverde refills as well as our own Metal Gels. The Brass Grafton Mini Twist and the Grafton Mini do not take a Pilot G2.
How fast do Everyman orders ship?
Orders placed before 2pm EST ship the same business day. Orders placed after 2pm EST ship the next business day. U.S. orders of $75 or more ship free.
What if a Grafton pen breaks?
No expiry, no registration, no fine print. If a Grafton ever fails, tell us and we will fix it or replace it, for as long as you own it.
The client gift that gets used