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Penflex gives you the inspiration to have an awesome day, which rolls on to having an awesome life.
We love local, we love family time. We love being South African, and that gives us the edge. Because only South Africans know how to be professional and friendly, driven and fun.
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Discover the new Penflex Glassboard Marker, featuring a versatile bullet tip and chisel tip. Ideal for clear, precise writing on glass surfaces.
The Blade Highlighter has a blade-style tip with three different line widths. Thus, allowing for precise, medium, or wide highlighting. It is available in an assortment of fluorescent colours. Also available in boxes of 10 and various pouch and card sizes.
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High quality, quick drying, water resistant permanent markers. All parts are non-toxic and conform to EN71, EN62115 standards.
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FEED HIGHLIGHTS
We`ve been working on something very special, and we`re so excited to finally share it with you… 🐉
Introducing the Penflex Smudge Plush, your new favourite desk companion! Soft, squeezable, and always ready to help you colour inside the lines. Whether you`re at school, in the office, or just need a little creative support, Smudge has got you covered. 🖍️
…April Fools! 😄 Smudge stays where he belongs. But honestly, tell us in the comments, would you have bought one?
#AprilFools #PenflexStationery #LocalLead #MadeInSA #Smudge
The bar? Lifted✏️😮💨
Penflex will begin manufacturing wood-free pencils – perfect for celebrating #WorldPencilDay!
This addition to our range puts local sustainability at the forefront ♻️
(P.S. Smudge can’t wait to see your brightest ideas 🐲)
Are you a Writer, Artist or a Doodler? Emoji answers only👇
#PenflexStationery #MadeInSA #LocalLead #PenflexSmudge
Who doesn’t love a classic coming-of-age story? 🦆
The Ugly Duckling reminds us that growth takes time; that even if others doubt you, you can persevere and flourish in your own way.
At Penflex, we encourage you to believe in your passion and potential 🌱
Have a fantastic school holiday! ☀️
#LateBloomers #UglyDuckling #BelieveInYourself #Penflex #SchoolHolidays #GrowthJourney
Remembering the past.
Protecting the present.
Empowering the future. 🌱
This Human Rights Day, we celebrate human rights and the promise of a world where all children can grow and thrive.
#HumanRightsDay #SouthAfrica #KnowYourRights #FutureGenerations #penflexcreatives
Stop scrolling! ✋
Which Smudge are you? 🖊️
Pause the reel and find out!
💬 Don’t forget to comment your Smudge below!
🎧: @dalkom.sounds
#WhichSmudgeAreYou #PenflexMascot #SmudgeTheMascot #FunStationery #PauseToPlay #PenflexFun #Penflex
Local Dragon Spotted 🐲
Meet Smudge, our bashful Penflex dragon! Don’t be fooled by those scales – this creature has a heart of gold 💛
The Penflex dragon’s adding his creative fire to our team. (Hopefully, that pot of ink isn’t permanent…)
Big thank you to Stephan from the @makers_co for bringing Smudge to life!
Say hello to Smudge below! He might be brave enough to respond 👇
#PenflexSmudge #StationeryAddict #ArtisticProcess #LocalIsLekker
Some flowers bloom late…
and some women bloom late in their careers 🌷
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate trailblazing women who followed their own timing:
- Junko Tabei—first woman to summit Everest at 35 🏔️
- Wangari Maathai – founded Green Belt Movement at 37 🌱
- Toni Morrison—debut novel at 39 📖
- Esther Mhlangu—recognized for her art at 54 🎨
- Dame Judi Dench – acting acclaim at 60 🎭
Their patience, courage, and perseverance remind us that it’s never too late to shine 🌸
💬 What are your favourite late-blooming flowers?
#InternationalWomensDay #LateBloomers #BloomInYourTime #QuietStrength #WomenWhoInspire #PenflexCreatives
Summer may be fading, but some of the most beautiful blooms appear just before the season changes 🌼
This month’s theme: Late Bloomers.
A reminder that growth doesn’t follow a schedule — it follows readiness.
Like our pastel highlighters — soft in tone, bold in impact — sometimes the quietest presence leaves the brightest mark.
Bloom when you’re ready 🌸
#LateBloomers #PastelHighlighters #SoftButStrong #BloomAnyway
