I remember my dad worked for the federal government back in the 70s and early 80s. They had these incredibly crappy, cheap ballpoint pens (like a retractable Bic pen) that were black. Imprinted on each one was "PROPERTY OF UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE $200."  That was what the rank-and-file government workers used back in those days. Ah, found a picture of the fabulous government pen: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/52/ba/94/52ba94d70a0149eb848982e39bcade0a.jpg