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# 3 stationery brands you’ll ditch your iPad for

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 We may live in a world of cloud storage, shared docs and seventeen open tabs, but have you noticed? You’ve still got a favourite notebook. 

There's just something about a good pen or notebook that has survived the digital revolution.

- The **nostalgia** of writing the date at the top of the page.
- The **satisfaction** of finishing a book (could never be me).
- The **excitement** of finding the perfect jotter for the project/to-do list/hobby that you can’t wait to begin.

Tapping a screen just doesn’t have the same appeal.

Whatever it is, stationery is one of the best-loved categories in branded merchandise: a staple of desks, meeting rooms and conference goodie bags everywhere.

Which is exactly why co-branding with the right stationery names could be so good for your merch strategy - and we’re here to tell you about our three favourites.

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## In short…

- Stationery remains one of the **most-loved (and most-used)** categories in branded merch.
- Co-branding with the right names **borrows credibility instantly** - Karst for sustainability, Prodir for Swiss precision, Waterman for Parisian prestige.
- Each brand suits a different moment: conference kits, everyday desk essentials, or VIP client gifts.
- **The result:**a tactile but subtle signal you mean business (no digital squiggle required).

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## Why co-branding works for stationery

What do you look for when ordering stationery?

Whether it be longevity, quality, or look of the piece, we understand better than most that a pen can’t just be *any* pen.

It has to be one that’ll stand up to the last-minute notes, the impromptu meeting requests, the “Have you got a pen?” requests.

And that’s why co-branding with stationery brands is a shortcut to credibility.

From sustainability to engineering (and even Parisian heritage) - their brand story becomes yours, too.

And you’ll know that pens always, ALWAYS get used.

For repeated brand exposure you’ll want to write home about.

![branded promotional co-branding stationery pen](https://insights.fluidbranding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/branded%20pens.jpg?width=700&height=400&name=branded%20pens.jpg)

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## 1. Karst

Sustainability guides everything that Karst does. From their beautiful, high-quality, recycled stone paper notebooks and journals to their woodless pencils, creativity and conscious choices sit side by side at Karst.

### Karst's story

- Karst asked: **Does a notebook need to be made from paper?**
- Instead, they looked at creating notebooks from **recycled stone** rather than wood pulp.
- Meaning no bleaches, no acids, no trees felled in the process.

### Karst's mission

- Karst **loves challenging an assumption**, and then building something better.
- Sustainability guides everything they do.

### Why you'll love Karst

- Their paper is **waterproof, tear-resistant and smooth to write on**
- They're B Corp certified
- They’re carbon neutral
- They plant a tree with every website order ([just like us!](https://www.fluidbranding.com/treeplanting?utm_campaign=%23ATreeWithEveryOrder&utm_source=website&utm_medium=navigation_bar&utm_term=navigation_bar_callout&utm_content=ATreeWithEveryOrder))

#### Co-branding with Karst

- **Ideal for:** brands with sustainability at the heart of their story.
- **Great for:** conference goodie bags, onboarding kits and client gifting.

 [![branded promotional co-branding stationery - notebook](https://www.fluidbranding.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5d8e184087b91b8c6788f82b1ec6b2b1/k/a/karst-a5-softcover-notebook-lined-beige-image-main_1.jpg)](https://www.fluidbranding.com/karst-a5-softcover-notebook-lined-14002932.html) [![branded promotional co-branding stationery - notebook](https://www.fluidbranding.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5d8e184087b91b8c6788f82b1ec6b2b1/k/a/karst-a5-stone-paper-journal-twin-pack-slate-grey-image-main.jpg)](https://www.fluidbranding.com/karst-a5-stone-paper-journal-twin-pack-14000253.html) [![branded promotional co-branding stationery - pencils](https://www.fluidbranding.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5d8e184087b91b8c6788f82b1ec6b2b1/k/a/karst-5pack-2b-woodless-graphite-pencils-grey-image-main.jpg)](https://www.fluidbranding.com/karst-5-pack-2b-woodless-graphite-pencils-14000254.html) 

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## 2. Prodir

Timeless, functional, sustainable. Known for its innovative design and Swiss craftsmanship, Prodir produces writing instruments you won't want to lose.

### Prodir's story

- Prodir was originally founded in 1961 as Premec.
- The Prodir brand itself was created in the 1980s.
- They have continued to craft **high-quality Swiss pens.**

### Prodir's mission

- Taking **precision pen engineering** and applying it to the promotional pen market.
- Sustainability: In 2013, they became the first manufacturer to offer **only refillable ballpoint pens**.

### Why you'll love Prodir

- High-quality design: every pen is manufactured, moulded, and finished in Switzerland.
- Their ranges include pens made from recycled and regenerated ABS plastics, and plastic-free biopolymer pens.

### Co-branding with Prodir

- **Ideal for:**audiences who love subtle call-outs rather than big branding.
- **Great for:** premium onboarding kits, client thank-yous, and everyday desk essentials

 [![branded promotional co-branding stationery - pens](https://www.fluidbranding.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5d8e184087b91b8c6788f82b1ec6b2b1/2/0/20-10568a.jpg)](https://www.fluidbranding.com/prodir-qs03-soft-push-button-pen-1287821475.html)[![branded promotional co-branding stationery - pens](https://www.fluidbranding.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5d8e184087b91b8c6788f82b1ec6b2b1/D/S/DS8METALR28TOP.jpg)](https://www.fluidbranding.com/prodir-ds8-soft-mechanical-pencil-with-metal-clip-button-1287821479.html)  [![branded promotional co-branding stationery - pens](https://www.fluidbranding.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5d8e184087b91b8c6788f82b1ec6b2b1/1/5/15-9350.jpg)](https://www.fluidbranding.com/prodir-ds3-biotic-ball-pen-1287810151.html) 

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## 3. Waterman

Inspired by Paris, chosen by you, Waterman is world-renowned for its precision pen craftsmanship. Discover timeless elegance in the palm of your hand with its beautifully designed collection.

### Waterman's story

- In 1883, insurance salesman Lewis Waterman lost a contract to a leaking pen.
- Rather than sulk about it, he went off and invented a solution.
- The brand is based in Paris (and has been since the 1920s).
- And so French heritage runs through every pen it makes.

### Waterman's mission

- **Masterful craftsmanship** with defining elegance, pen after pen.
- Every Waterman is hand-assembled and hand-tested in France.

### Why you'll love Waterman

- Instant sophistication
- From [Albert Einstein to Stephen King](https://www.purepens.co.uk/blogs/news/famous-people-and-their-fountain-pens), Waterman pens have turned up in the pockets of those who know pens.

### Co-branding with Waterman

- **Ideal for:** luxurious and premium brands.
- **Great for:**VIP client gifts, executive leaving presents, and award ceremonies.  
   [![branded promotional co-branding stationery - pens](https://www.fluidbranding.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5d8e184087b91b8c6788f82b1ec6b2b1/w/a/waterman-hemisphere-rollerball-pen-black-ink-black-image-main.jpg)](https://www.fluidbranding.com/waterman-hemisphere-rollerball-pen-1287843330.html) [![branded promotional co-branding stationery - pens](https://www.fluidbranding.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5d8e184087b91b8c6788f82b1ec6b2b1/w/a/waterman-graduate-fountain-pen-blue-ink-chrome-image-main.jpg)](https://www.fluidbranding.com/waterman-graduate-fountain-pen-1287811594.html) [![branded promotional co-branding stationery - pens](https://www.fluidbranding.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5d8e184087b91b8c6788f82b1ec6b2b1/w/a/waterman-expert-rollerball-pen-black-ink-black-silver-image-main.jpg)](https://www.fluidbranding.com/waterman-expert-rollerball-pen-1287843326.html)

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## Ready to sign?

Everything may be digital now, but that makes using classic, high-quality stationery even more prestigious.

And a pen you’d hate to lose? That’s something special.

That's why co-branding with exclusive stationery brands can be a subtle tell to your clients that you mean business (more so than a digital squiggle on an iPad).

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Natasha is fascinated by stories. Brand stories, to be precise. The stories you want to be remembered for. The tales behind your logos, colours and promotional merchandise - that’s why she’s our Content Strategist! She’s a book-hoarding rat enthusiast with a love for exploring the Cornish countryside.

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