I have bought personalized pencils from this site for students for MANY years now. This year, I tried to order a different type - red round pencils. I received the usual orange, blue, and green hexa... See more
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I love the pencils I ordered for my class but I was disappointed that they didn't arrive in time to give before Christmas break. I ordered on Dec. 6 and was assured that my order would be received by... See more
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My shipment arrived on time and in great shape. I have been a customer for nearly a half century and used Atlas Pen & Pencil / For Teachers Only for student gifts throughout the years. The personalize... See more
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I love having customized pencils in the classroom. It's a nice way to welcome them to a new school year. During the holidays, I look forward to ordering the 3-pencil engraved set for each student.... See more
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About For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
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🚨STORE CLOSED 7/03/26
To our loyal customers, thank you for trusting us through every season. Your support, feedback, and commitment to inspiring students meant everything to us. It has always been our goal to serve you with care, and we are so grateful you let us be part of your journey.
Thank you for welcoming us into your classrooms year after year. It has been a true privilege to support those who shape the future—one student at a time.
With gratitude,
For Teachers Only
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1 Sharpie Way Building 3, 37162, Shelbyville, United States
- 1 (800) 642-8885
- ftoservice@atlaspen.com
- www.forteachersonly.com
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I placed an order for 60+ personalized…
I placed an order for 60+ personalized pens for my nurse students on 11/17. I thought this would be plenty of time to arrive before Christmas. I emailed for a guesstimate of shipping. No response. Today is December 11th and I’m still waiting, still no communication from the company, yet they promptly took my money. I’ve purchased before, but never again.
16 November 2025
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Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Hi Linda, thank you for sharing your feedback—we’re truly sorry for the frustration this delay has caused. We believe we located your order in our system, but we’d love to confirm the details so we can give you the most accurate update. When you have a moment, please call us at (800) 642-8885 so we can look into this together.
We weren’t able to find an email from you, but we want to reassure you that any orders placed on or before our holiday shipping deadline (Dec. 8th) are scheduled to arrive by Dec. 18th.
Thank you again for reaching out, and for your patience as we work through our busiest season of the year. We’re here to help make this right.
Personalized Pencils and Pens for your Pupils
I have used For Teachers Only many times. Usually to order personal pencils for students as Christmas gifts. I make sure I order early, and they arrive before Christmas.
19 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Thank you so much, Carol! Good call ordering ahead of the holiday rush. We hope your students continue to love them year after year.
I was charged for an order that did not go through on the website
I placed an order and was charged but the order did not complete on the company’s end. I did not get a confirmation email. When I spoke with an agent, he advised that there was an issue with the website. The agent walked me through placing a purchase order but I still did not get a confirmation email. I placed the order on 11-28-25, which means my order should have arrived today. I was told when I called in again that my order will 5 to 7 days later. I feel like my order was not placed until I called in for the second time.
The company needs to make customers aware of website issues. I was told by the first agent that I would have not known about my order not going through if I had not called in. People may get charged for ordered that they never receive. Also, please don’t change the shipping arrival date. I could have selected another company that would have shipped my order on time.
28 November 2025
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Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us— we’re truly sorry for the frustration and confusion this caused. We understand how disappointing it is when communication falls short and timelines shift.
Our website experienced technical difficulties during a brief period of time where order acknowledgement emails failed to send. However, this issue has been corrected and order acknowledgements are being sent per usual. Rest assured that any orders taken over the phone by one of our agents are processed immediately. We apologize if no order acknowledgement could be sent and for any delay impacting your original scheduled ship date. We would like to provide you an order acknowledgement and order number as soon as possible. In addition, we will upgrade your shipping method free of charge to help reduce the delivery time.
When you have a moment, could you please call 1 (800) 642-8885 or email us at FTOservice@atlaspen.com with your name and any order details you may have? Our team can provide you with an order confirmation, order number, and update the shipping method for free. Thank you for considering this so we can help expedite your order.
The shipping was quick!
The shipping was quick! I was surprised how fast it was. The pencils arrived with the correct names on them and in good quality. The mugs I purchased were packaged safely. All items were identical to listing photos.
25 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
This is great news, thanks for sharing your experience with us! We're happy to hear your order got there fast 🚚💨, intact, and ready to hand out in time for the holidays!
Larger prints needed
I have bought from this company for years and will continue to.
The personalized pencils and bookmarks were great.
With my most recent purchase however, the printed names on the pens were much smaller than before and affected the overall aesthetic.
17 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Hi Jenais, thank you for your honest feedback and for bringing this to our attention. We’re aware of this past quality issue, and it has since been fully addressed and corrected. We’ll be reaching out to you privately to make things right. Thank you!
Very quick service
17 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
That's fantastic!! Thank you for sharing.
Easy to navigate for custom pencils & shipped quickly
Easy to navigate site to order custom pencils. Quick shipping. My students love these pencils each year when I give them as a December holiday gift. Thank you!
17 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
We love to hear it! Thank you for sharing - we're so happy to continue to be a special part of your classroom traditions. Happy Holidays!
Great Shopping Experience
The prices are very reasonable. I was also able to use a discount for my items. I ordered sets of personalized pencils, and they were all printed correctly and delivered in plenty of time for the holiday break.
19 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Sheila. Your students will LOVE their Personalized Pencils - just in time for the holidays!
Took long time to ship products- longer…
Took long time to ship products- longer than order said.
17 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re sorry for the delay you experienced with your order. While our goal is always to ship orders within 5 business days, there are instances when we fall short — and we understand how frustrating that can be. Please know that your experience isn’t what we aim for, and your feedback has been shared with our production team so we can continue to improve. Thank you!
Everything looks good and I received…
Everything looks good and I received the pencils in a timely manner. Plus, valuing me as a returning customer and giving me a discount was wonderful. Thank you!
17 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
You are SO welcome! We hope your students enjoy their gifts! ✨
Fast shipping and great products
10 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Happy to hear it. We appreciate you! 🫶
Easy to use ordering and quick turn…
Easy to use ordering and quick turn around time!
17 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Wonderful news, thank you for the feedback!
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Easy peasy! Thank you for the review.
I have ordered from this company for…
I have ordered from this company for many years, and I have always had excellent service and quality products.
17 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
We appreciate your continued business! Thank you for the kind words.
On line order was very easy to do
On line order was very easy to do. My order came quickly as well.
17 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Love to hear it! Thank you for the feedback.
My order was accurate and came in…
My order was accurate and came in plenty of time. I’m glad you’re still doing the personalized pencils.Thank you!
7 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
We're so happy to hear this, thank you for the feedback. The Personalized Pencils are a timeless classic!
I order pencils with each student's…
I order pencils with each student's name on three pencils for Christmas. The pencils are always there favorite and they use them until the pencil can't be sharpened anymore.
3 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
We love to hear it! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Happy holidays!
Always pleased with the product!
7 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Wonderful to hear! We appreciate your feedback.
I've been using FTO/Atlas for years
I've been using FTO/Atlas for years. My students' faces light up when they realize that the pencils and pens have THEIR names on them :) Ordering has become super easy, and delivery is always prompt :)
7 November 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Thank you for sharing, Eileen! We appreciate your business and are so happy that we can continue to be a part of your classroom traditions year after year.
I was not sent the correct product
I was not sent the correct product. I ordered the pack of 144 pencil top erasers, and instead received a 12 pack of Erase Away your OOOPs erasers. Not enough for my students. I also emailed this to your company and have received no message in return.
31 October 2025
Reply from For Teachers Only by Atlas Pen & Pencil LLC.
Hi Tiffaney - we apologize for shipping you the wrong style erasers (e.g. OOOPs Away erasers). We will be shipping you the correct Wedge Cap erasers early next week and our customer care team will email you the new order confirmation, ship date, and tracking information shortly. Please feel free to keep the incorrect erasers you received as our apology, and we'll credit the line item of your original order also. When the new order ships, we will invoice you for the correct style erasers and cover the shipping charges to deliver it. Please feel free to contact us again if there's anything else we can do for you. - Doug M.
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