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Nifty Noses!

By Cheryl Jackson

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Posted: October 28, 2025

A good many years ago ‘in our industry’ adding a metal nosecone to the nib of a ballpen often had the word ‘Deluxe’ added to its name. One of the first I recall seeing was Prodir’s DS3 Deluxe – a true promotional classic – and it’s still available today! The addition of the shiny nose cone really elevates your branding and is a quick and easy way to get noticed.

Prodir DS3 Deluxe Pen

Senator Pens also added a metal nose to their popular Challenger ballpen – they called them Challenger XL – we truly believe these jumbo barrelled pens (coupled with their great print area) are not only an everyday essential, but also an everyday promotional winner!

Senator® Challenger XL Pen

BIC’s ‘opposite number’ with a metal nosecone is their Super Clip style, with the nosecone version going by the name Advance. These fabulous writers come with your choice of black or blue ink, plus there are several additional barrel versions including a Soft Feel and a stunning Glace option that are both guaranteed to grab you plenty of welcome attention.

BIC® Super Clip Advance Soft Feel Pen // BIC® Super Clip Advance Glace Pen

And what’s more, this month we’re also delighted to say that BIC have added ‘nifty noses’ to their best-selling style – the Media Clic. The Media Clic Advance comes in an absolutely superb range of colour combos. You can order a coloured barrel with a matching clip or opt for a black or white barrel with a choice of 14 clip colours. All options are available printed with your logo from 500 units.

BIC® Media Clic Advance Pen

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Products in this Article

Senator® Challenger XL Pen - Clear

Prodir DS3 Deluxe Pen - Matt

BIC® Super Clip Advance Soft Feel Pen

BIC® Super Clip Advance Pen - Transparent Clip

BIC® Media Clic Advance Pen - Colour Barrel

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