Customer reviews from Sharpie
Sharpie - S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 4/Pack - Black Ink
Average customer rating
4.8
(934 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 934 reviews
5 Stars
791
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
10
1 Star
4
92%of customers recommend this product.
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84 out of
91)
Customer Reviews for Sharpie - S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 4/Pack - Black Ink
Customer Rating
5
Bold ink, beautiful design!
on February 17, 2026
Posted by: ShawnaG
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Sharpie S-Gel pens are not only functionally superior to other gel pens I’ve tried, they’re so beautifully designed! The Ocean Fog color is gorgeous and the silver accents pair with it perfectly. The contoured , ergonomic rubber grip makes extended writing sessions more comfortable. The black ink is bold and writes so smoothly. It dries quickly and doesn’t smear or bleed through the pages. These pens are sturdy and reliable and the ink always flows well.
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Customer Rating
5
Perfect inkflow from sharpie
on February 17, 2026
Posted by: JansonD
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens are some of the best I've ever used
I am a picky pen person, and I usually always go with gel die to the flow of the ink. These pens are just like gel pens without the smearing or bleeding.
I am a picky pen person, and I usually always go with gel die to the flow of the ink. These pens are just like gel pens without the smearing or bleeding.
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Customer Rating
4
Comfy and great writing
on February 16, 2026
Posted by: OrlandoM
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The grip is comfortable and they write smoothly. I especially love this brand because they don’t dry out fast, and feel perfect on all surfaces.
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Customer Rating
5
Visible pleasing
on February 16, 2026
Posted by: SherylR
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the way these write with no smearing. The feel of the pen is great. The egomaniacs helps with writing rather than utilizing another pen. There is not noticeable leakage.
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Customer Rating
5
Nice and great 🫶🏽
on February 16, 2026
Posted by: RoseMelidaJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are my favorite pens to write with! The ink is opaque and they write very smoothly. The green color of the pen is super cute and now I know my pens apart from others ( no more stealing of my pens !!
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Customer Rating
5
Love these pens!
on February 16, 2026
Posted by: AshleyR
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Amazing pens, these sharpie pens write smooth and do not smear. Overall great pens, the grip for your hand definitely is a plus when writing for a long period of time.
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Customer Rating
5
Made the “write” choice
on February 16, 2026
Posted by: AlexxC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love them for their markers, but I didn’t realize that Sharpie was also killing it in the pen game! I was pleasantly surprised by these. Their gel pens are very ergonomic, easy to write with, and they actually make me want to take notes more! My only concerns would be of them potentially drying out quickly or not containing a lot of product (I’ve experienced that before with other gel pens), but because I’ve always had great experiences with other Sharpie products, I think I’ll be a-ok! Highly recommend if you’re a note taker or someone who’s old school and likes to write letters!
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Customer Rating
3
Not impressed
on February 15, 2026
Posted by: NatashaC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens I was so excited to receive due to me thinking they were going to write smoothly, the grip is okay but I must say I was disappointed in the way they wrote. The way they wrote felt like I was writing on grits, I didn’t like the way these pens performed.
Response from SharpieBy Sharpie, February 19, 2026
Hello Natasha!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Sharpie S‑Gel Fashion Barrel, 0.7mm pens. I’m really sorry to hear that the writing feel wasn’t what you expected. When a pen feels scratchy or rough — especially when you’re hoping for a smooth, gliding gel experience — it can be really disappointing.
I’m glad the grip worked well for you, but I completely understand how the writing performance affected your overall impression. If you still have the pens, here are a few tips that may help improve the smoothness:
Tips to Improve Writing Smoothness
1. Try writing on smoother paper — gel pens can feel gritty on more textured pages.
2. Warm the pen in your hand for a moment to help the gel ink flow more evenly.
3. Scribble lightly on scrap paper to prime the tip and remove any dried ink.
4. Use lighter pressure — gel pens often perform better with a softer touch.
5. Store the pens horizontally to keep the ink balanced inside the barrel.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it helps highlight where the writing experience can be improved. If you ever need help finding a pen that offers a truly smooth glide, we’d be happy to point you toward some great options.
Please don't hesitate to reach out! We’re available Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM ET.
https://www.sharpie.com/support/contact-us
Have a nice day!
Sharpie Consumer Care Team
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Sharpie S‑Gel Fashion Barrel, 0.7mm pens. I’m really sorry to hear that the writing feel wasn’t what you expected. When a pen feels scratchy or rough — especially when you’re hoping for a smooth, gliding gel experience — it can be really disappointing.
I’m glad the grip worked well for you, but I completely understand how the writing performance affected your overall impression. If you still have the pens, here are a few tips that may help improve the smoothness:
Tips to Improve Writing Smoothness
1. Try writing on smoother paper — gel pens can feel gritty on more textured pages.
2. Warm the pen in your hand for a moment to help the gel ink flow more evenly.
3. Scribble lightly on scrap paper to prime the tip and remove any dried ink.
4. Use lighter pressure — gel pens often perform better with a softer touch.
5. Store the pens horizontally to keep the ink balanced inside the barrel.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it helps highlight where the writing experience can be improved. If you ever need help finding a pen that offers a truly smooth glide, we’d be happy to point you toward some great options.
Please don't hesitate to reach out! We’re available Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM ET.
https://www.sharpie.com/support/contact-us
Have a nice day!
Sharpie Consumer Care Team
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