diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
index f3b19a0f536..6250daafdea 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
@@ -150,6 +150,7 @@
 	var/backstab_sound = 'sound/items/unsheath.ogg'
 	var/backstab_damage = 12
 	armour_penetration_flat = 20
+	throw_speed = 4
 
 /obj/item/pen/edagger/attack(mob/living/M, mob/living/user, def_zone)
 	var/extra_force_applied = FALSE