500,000,000 pens…That’s a Lot of Pens

San Diego, CA, September 10, 2008 --(PR.com)-- For the past 10 years National Pen Company has been manufacturing the Contour pen here in the United States. With over 500,000,000 pens sold, the Contour Pen is truly America’s favorite pen. National Pen is celebrating America’s love for this promotional pen with the "Contour Mania" design contest.

For the first time, National Pen is turning to the public for help creating the next design that will be featured on this best selling promotional pen. The winner will have their design produced on the Contour pen and receive a $1,000 prize.

"Contour Mania is our celebration of the success of this pen," stated Sean Clough, Executive Vice President of Marketing. "Our customers love this pen so we wanted to include them in the creation process."

Everyone interested in participating is invited to download the entry form at www.pens.com/pens/contour-mania-contest and to email the design and entry form to contest@pens.com. Images must be 3.18" x 1.6" to conform with standard Contour pen sizing. The winning design will win $1000 and be selected by a designated committee of National Pen employees.

National Pen is widely known for their ability to offer 4-color decorated promotional products at an unbelievable price. Many of the promotional products decorated are made right here in the United States. For more information about National Pen, please visit our website www.pens.com

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