Paper Mate

Common writing instrument

Paper Mate is a brand of writing instruments, particularly known for affordable ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils.

The name has become nearly generic for basic office pens: There's a cup of Paper Mates on every desk.

The brand is associated with reliable, everyday writing tools rather than premium stationery.

Related

fine point · writing · jot down · pencil · eraser · school · notebook · office · office supplies · supplies · click · click pen · cap · pen cap · blue · black · smooth · homework

Categories
Opposites
market positioning/luxury

Paper MateMontblanc

Alps' highest point

Aurora · Cartier · Parker · fountain pens

writing permanence/formality

Paper Matefountain pen

Ink-reservoir writing instrument

calligraphy pen · quill · dip pen

writing medium

Paper MateApple Pencil

Tablet input device

touchscreen · keyboard · typewriter · chisel

Family

paper, mate, papers, papered, papering, papery, mates, mated, mating

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G