Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - ProGel Retractable Gel Pen, Bold Point, 1.0mm, 36 Pack - Black Ink
Average customer rating
4.5
(482 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 482 reviews
5 Stars
347
4 Stars
77
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
14
1 Star
16
77%of customers recommend this product.
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23 out of
30)
Customer Reviews for Staples - ProGel Retractable Gel Pen, Bold Point, 1.0mm, 36 Pack - Black Ink
Customer Rating
5
Writes smooth
on June 21, 2025
Posted by: C.B.
from NEW ALBANY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very picky when it comes to pens. I want to make sure it’s comfortable to hold and writes smoothly. I will say these pens tick off both of those boxes. I had no issues with them stop working like cheaper pens. The grip felt good and I didn’t get finger cramps trying to write. I am hyper mobile in my hand so I have a hard time with my grip but these did help to keep it. The pens wrote boldly and I had no issues seeing what I wrote and it didn’t fade as I kept writing in my planner. I’d definitely purchase more of these pens.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
smooth
on June 19, 2025
Posted by: S.A.
from East amherst
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This has become my new favorite pen! I loved teh bold point it gave a very smooth feeling when I was writing. The grip was comfortable and non-slip so I was able to use it for a while without re-gripping. I'm very happy to have replaced all my other inferrior pens!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Easy to use with a nice grip
on June 18, 2025
Posted by: T.M.
from Point Pleasant
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I always appreciate a good black pen. These Staples ProGel Retractable black pens are easy to hold and write decently right out of the package. I would definitely consider buying these in the future!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Posted by: IRIS N.
Verified Purchase:Yes
I’ve just published a book and will be doing book signings— this pen is perfect for that!!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Great general use pen
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: S.S.
from Orlando
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After testing the Staples ProGel 1.0 pen I am pretty happy with it. When I first started to use the pen the ink would skip so it didn't write very smooth at first however that did eventually correct itself. So I recommend you break the pen in before using it for anything important. I also tested the ink for smudging and bleeding the ink does tend to smudge slightly immediately after being written. After about 5 seconds the ink is completely dry and won't smudge this is a slight issue when writing left handed. I did not have any issues with the ink bleeding through normal note book paper so flying colors there. Overall I am happy with them they're a great pen for just simple notes or whatnot.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Best Pen Ever
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: T.K.
from Leroy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What a great retractable gel pen! It glides over any paper you are writing on without the messy ink blobs you get from other brands. The ink dries almost instantly! The grip is so comfortable I could write for hours! I would recommend this bold retractable gel pen to everyone!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
No Smudge Ink
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: B.O.
from Saint Paul
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like these pens! They write smoothly and don't smudge which is a big plus for me because I hate having ink on my hands but love gel pens. The pens have comfortable grip and are easy to hold and use. The fine 0.7mm point makes writing precise and easy. I prefer a smaller point which can be hard to find but these were perfect. I had a few laying on my desk and my kids took a few and enjoyed using them as well. Overall they're very user-friendly and perfect for detailed work.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth Writing
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: K.S.
from Plover
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like that these gel retractable pens give you a nice smooth stroke. I found that they don’t bleed through or smear like other gel pens. These give a nice blue color. I found these to be one of the best gel pens I have used in a long time. And they are easy to have in the office and also in my purse. I also really appreciate the cushion so that my fingers can write in comfort.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples