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
4
Good Pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Amanda
from Marietta
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use pens a lot as part of my job working in the hospital. My go-to pens are Zebra brand. These Staples pens seem to be Staples’ version of the Pilot G-2. I compared a .7 blue G-2 with a .7 blue Staples ProGel pen. I would say they’re very similar! The ink is a bit more sluggish in the Staples pen but not overly so. The dry time is also similar and good for a gel pen. I would say that this pen would be good for left-handed people because the dry time is quick. The Staples pen has a bit of an advantage over the G-2 with the grip which is a little more triangular than the perfectly round G-2 which I prefer. The Staples pen is also more affordably priced than the G-2 which is why I would personally recommend it as a good alternative.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth and dark ProGel Pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Tish
from Erie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I do a lot of writing at my job in the records and registration department of a big high school so I am a pen snob and mainly write with retractable gel pens. This 0.7mm fine point gel pen is my new absolute favorite! It writes so smooth and precise and the ink is a rich dark black that dries right away. The "deepness" of the ink is what makes it better than the rest. I used to switch to a permanent marker to write on colored file folders but can now use this gel pen all day long (see photo). The bottom folder is written with this ProGel pen the middle folder is with a permanent marker and the top folder is written with the gel pen I used before. This pen has a ribbed contour cushion grip that is a mm thicker and placed several mm higher than I'm used to but I easily adjusted. The ink doesn't leak or bleed through paper and rarely smudges. The only time it smears is when used on top of correction tape and then you touch it with your hand or try to use a highlighter on top of it but this is normal of all gel pens I've used. I just know to give it some time to dry before going over the writing with a highlighter. I haven't ben using it that long so I can't speak to it's longevity yet but I usually use a pen a month. I covet the ProGel pens I have! I've even put my intials on them in case I leave it at someone else's desk LOL.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
One of my favorite pens
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: K.M.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love these gel pens! I've tried a few other brands but nothing will compare to the quality of the staples gel pens. It does not bleed through paper and the ink dries really fast such I appreciate. You can write for a long time without your fingers being uncomfortable the grip on these pens are really good.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Amazingly smooth
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: A.M.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I received my Staples Gel Pro pen my first thought was it is going to be like all the other ones on the market. That first thought was wrong. I absolutely love this pen. It writes so smoothly and drying time is instantly it does not run or smudge when you write with it. I literally carry this pen with me in my pocket every day at work and put a pink sticker on it so I know it’s mine. I refuse to share this pen with anyone.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Dry Smooth and Long Lasting indeed
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Molly
from Zelienople
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to The Stellar Product Testing Panel for the provision of these gel pens for me to test and review! My overall impression of the Staples ProGelPen is that this is an awesome product for those who love to write in ink! I was thoroughly impressed by how quickly the ink dried! No smudges or ink stains on my hands after using this pen is a huge plus in my book! Other gel pens I’ve used in the past have always left stains or smudges on my hands or papers so this pen is definitely a cut above the others I have tried. Perhaps it’s due to the fine pen point or maybe the secret is in the pen’s solution either way I’m a happy customer. As a huge fan of stationary pens and all things school supplies I’d definitely purchase these pens again. Writing with the Staples ProGel Pen is very comfortable and smooth. I like that it includes a little gripper. However what I enjoyed most about this pen though remains the quick-dry time which is hard to come by in the gel pen variety.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Very smooth pen with quick dry time
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Lizzie
from Madera
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really enjoy using this Staples ProGel Pen! I work from home and have to write a lot of notes to keep track of my tasks and this pen was perfect for the job. I prefer gel pens over ballpoint because I like how smooth they are and the writing is always very clear with no "skipping" ink. This ProGel pen was no different and is definitely my new go-to pen for work and to keep around the house. I was very impressed by the smoothness and the dry time. I tried swiping my finger over a line as soon as I wrote it and there was absolutely no smudging. The feel of the pen is very similar to other gel pens so it was comfortable to hold and write with but not any different than most others. I did notice that if you write VERY slowly the gel will bleed a bit more and make the print thicker but I think that happens with most gel pens. But even with a thicker line it still passed the smudge test! Overall this is a great pen if you prefer gel over ballpoint.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Staples ProGel Pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Allie
from Bartlett
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Staples ProGel Pen is a great option for a gel pen. I love how smoothly it writes. The ink dries quickly especially for a gel pen. I have the blue color and the color really stands out especially on white paper. The grip is comfortable and the pen is easy to use. I have some at work and some at home for personal use. This is a great pen for everyday use!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
My new favorite pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: J.K.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m very impressed with the Staples gel pens. I work in an office full-time and gel pens are the most commonly used instrument for me. I also use highlighters a lot so it’s important to me that the gel pen dries quickly so that when I highlight the ink does not smear. These pens really impress me with their drying time and nice crisp lines. They write super smoothly and they are very comfortable to write with. These pounds will become a new staple in my office. I also told my coworkers about these and they love them as well.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples