Royal Blue Top vs Purple Top Pen: Which Funny Office Pen?

Quick answer

Choose the Royal Blue Top if you want a bold, self-deprecating exit line and don’t mind paying a little more. Pick the Purple Top if you want a softer, relatable “no idea” joke at the lower price.

The slogan does most of the choosing

Both pens are built on the same BIC Clic body, so the real difference is the line printed on the barrel. The Royal Blue Top reads “I came. I saw. I left early.” — a confident, slightly cheeky statement that works best when the recipient enjoys dry humor about meetings or workdays. The Purple Top says “No Idea,” which is more self-effacing and easier to laugh off in a group setting.

If you’re buying for yourself, pick the line you’d actually say out loud. If you’re buying for a coworker, think about how they joke: do they roast the situation (Royal Blue) or themselves (Purple)?

Price is a tiebreaker, not the whole story

The Purple Top is listed at USD 2.64 (compared with a USD 4.00 comparison price), while the Royal Blue Top is USD 3.00 (also compared with USD 4.00). That’s a small gap, but it matters if you’re buying several pens for a team. The Purple Top lets you cover more people for less, while the Royal Blue Top costs a little more for a stronger, more specific joke.

Neither pen includes a gift box or extra features in the catalog facts, so don’t expect presentation extras. The value is in the printed line and the familiar retractable design.

When the medium point and black ink matter

Both pens use a medium point and black ink, which is standard for everyday office writing. That makes either one a safe choice for signing forms, jotting notes, or lending to someone who doesn’t want to think about ink color. If you need a fine point or a different ink color, neither pen fits — look for a different model instead of assuming these will work.

Decision rules for picking your pen

• If the recipient jokes about leaving early: Choose the Royal Blue Top. The “I came. I saw. I left early.” line matches that humor and gives them a pen they’ll actually show off.
• If the recipient prefers self-deprecating humor: Choose the Purple Top. “No Idea” is a gentler joke that works in more formal offices and with people you don’t know well.
• If you’re buying for a group: Price the Purple Top first. At USD 2.64 versus USD 3.00 for the Royal Blue Top, the Purple Top stretches a team budget further without changing the pen body or ink. Check the total quantity you need before deciding; the per-pen difference adds up.

Product facts

• Royal Blue Top - I came. I saw. I left early. Pen: Royal Blue Top with the line “I came. I saw. I left early.” on a BIC Clic body. The bold exit joke suits someone who likes to poke fun at long meetings or early departures.

  

• Purple Top - No Idea Pen: Purple Top with the line “No Idea” on a BIC Clic body. The softer, self-deprecating line is easier to hand to a coworker without worrying it will land wrong.

  

Who should buy which

Best for

• Coworkers who enjoy dry, confident humor about meetings or work hours
• Small gifts or desk drops where you want a pen that starts a conversation

Not for

• Anyone who needs a fine-point or non-black ink pen for detailed work
• Formal client gifts where a novelty slogan could feel out of place