Pens and Markers in South Africa
Free quotes from stationery suppliers across South Africa. One request, no obligation.
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Pens are the item every office, school and government department runs out of first, and buying them one blister pack at a time costs far more than it should. StationerySupplies.co.za is a free quote service for pens and markers in bulk. You fill in one form listing the ball pens, gel pens, koki pens, highlighters or whiteboard markers you need, and independent local stationery suppliers quote you directly. We do not sell, stock or deliver anything ourselves, and there is no fee or obligation to accept a quote.
Types of pens and markers suppliers quote on
Most requisitions mix several writing instruments, and one supplier can usually price them all together:
- Ball pens: the everyday ballpoint in medium or fine tips, usually blue, black and red, sold in boxes of 50 or 60
- Gel pens and rollerballs: smoother ink for signing, admin and students who write a lot
- Koki pens and felt tips: packs of 12 to 24 colours for school lists and classrooms
- Highlighter pens: chisel tips in yellow, green, pink and orange
- Marker pens: permanent markers for cartons and labels, and whiteboard markers for boards and flip charts
- Pencils: HB and 2B, clutch pencils, erasers and sharpeners
Buying pens in bulk: boxes, cartons and colours
Bulk pens are normally quoted per box of 50, with cartons of several boxes for large offices, schools and resellers. Say how many of each colour you need, because a box of all blue is often cheaper than a mixed box. Tip size matters too: fine tips suit forms and registers, medium tips suit general writing. If you also buy paper and files, add them to the same request on our office stationery page so the order clears the supplier's free delivery minimum.
Whiteboard marker price and refill options
The whiteboard marker price you are quoted depends on the tip (bullet or chisel), whether the ink is low-odour, and whether the pens can be refilled. Refillable markers cost more upfront but cut waste in classrooms and boardrooms that go through dozens a term. Buy markers with the right erasers and cleaning spray, and see our whiteboards page if the boards themselves need replacing. Permanent markers should be kept away from whiteboards, which they stain.
Prices, VAT and branded promotional pens
Pen prices vary widely between economy ballpoints and premium gel pens, so compare quotes on the same specification. Check whether prices include 15% VAT, whether delivery is free above a minimum order, and whether you pay by EFT upfront or on a 30-day account. Schools should order before the January back-to-school rush, when stock of kokis and HB pencils runs low.
Branded promotional pens printed with a logo are a separate job with a longer lead time and a minimum run, often a few hundred units. Our printed business stationery page covers other branded items.
What to include in your request
- List each pen type with colour and tip size
- Give quantities in boxes or units
- Say whether you need refillable markers
- Mention your delivery address and date
- Add other stationery to reach delivery minimums
Pens and Markers for different buyers
- Offices and small businesses: boxes of blue and black ball pens, highlighters and markers for desks and boardrooms
- Schools: kokis, HB pencils and ball pens for school lists, plus whiteboard markers for teachers
- Universities and colleges: gel pens, highlighters and ball pens stocked for admin offices, bookshops and exam venues
- Government and municipalities: bulk black and blue ball pens for forms, registers and front counters in departments
- Shops and resellers: cartons of pens and koki packs bought as resale stock for shops and spazas
- Factories and warehouses: permanent markers and ball pens for dispatch, stock counts and marking cartons
- Weddings, conferences and events: branded pens for conference packs and ball pens for registration desks
Frequently asked questions
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Pens and Markers by province and city
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Centurion
- Midrand
- Sandton
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Krugersdorp
- Randfontein
- Germiston
- Boksburg
- Benoni
- Kempton Park
- Alberton
- Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging
- eMalahleni (Witbank)
- Middelburg
- Secunda
- Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Rustenburg
- Brits
- Klerksdorp
- Potchefstroom
- Mahikeng
- Polokwane
- Tzaneen
- Kimberley
- Upington
- Bloemfontein
- Welkom
- Sasolburg
- Durban
- Pinetown
- Pietermaritzburg
- Richards Bay
- Newcastle
- Ladysmith
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- East London
- Kariega (Uitenhage)
- Mthatha
- Cape Town
- Bellville
- Paarl
- Stellenbosch
- George
- Worcester
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