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
My new favorite pens!
on February 6, 2026
Posted by: Patience G
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Smooth, bold, and zero smudging. The Sharpie S-Gel Ocean Fog pens write like a dream - inky black lines that dry fast and don’t smear, even on glossy paper. The 0.7mm tip is the perfect size - crisp but still fluid. Love the soft touch grip and cool ocean inspired barrel. They feel elevated for everyday notes, lists, and planners. A solid choice if you’re picky about pens.
Written by a customer while visiting Sharpie
Customer Rating
5
Love Them!
on February 6, 2026
Posted by: Sara R
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm a little bit of a pen collector if you will! I have way more than I can technically use up but there's no such thing as too many either! I love smooth writing pens with deep color! That's exactly what these are! Being gel, the color is dark and consistent as long as you don't write too quickly!
Also being gel, they do take a smidge to dry. However, they dry much faster than many other gel brands. I would be careful about getting the ink on clothes as I'm not entirely sure if it would wash out or not and don't want to test it in fear of ruining a shirt.
Overall, these write great and feel awesome in your hand with their nice rubber grip too! The barrel is nice and durable too! No squeaking when you write! I'd love to have them in more colors too! Hope they make those!!
Written by a customer while visiting Sharpie
Customer Rating
4
0.7 pen
on February 5, 2026
Posted by: Connie L
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 0.7 tip, with a rubber grip. Dries fairly quickly for the amount of ink. Doesn’t bleed all the way through, but it can be lightly seen on the back side.
Written by a customer while visiting Sharpie
Customer Rating
3
Fine, sure.
on February 5, 2026
Posted by: Jessica G
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I firmly believe in pens > pencils and was excited to try these gel pens with 0.7 mm points. The small point is nice but I found the pen to not always apply ink cleanly (as you can see with “pumpkin” in the photo). I also found that the little plastic(?) thing that protects the tip did not remove easily and broke instead of cleanly sliding off. These pens are very cute and it’s nice they come in a 4 pack but I just wasn’t blown away.
Response from SharpieBy Sharpie, February 19, 2026
Hello Jessica!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Sharpie S‑Gel Fashion Barrel, 0.7mm pens. I can understand why you were excited to try them — the slimmer point and the stylish barrel design really do make them appealing. I’m sorry to hear the ink didn’t apply as cleanly as you expected and that the protective tip cover didn’t come off smoothly. That can definitely take away from the overall experience.
Gel pens can sometimes hesitate or skip, especially when they’re brand‑new, so here are a few gentle tips that might help if you still have them:
1. Give the tip a few quick scribbles on scrap paper to help the gel start moving evenly.
2. Warm the pen slightly in your hand — gel ink can thicken a bit if stored in a cool place.
3. Store pens horizontally to keep the ink balanced inside the barrel.
4. Check the tip closely to make sure any remaining protective material is fully removed.
These pens are definitely cute, and it’s great that they come in a 4‑pack, but your feedback is completely valid — you should feel impressed, not underwhelmed.
If you ever need help finding a smoother gel pen or want recommendations based on your writing style, please don't hesitate to reach out!
https://www.sharpie.com/support/contact-us
Have a nice day!
Sharpie Consumer Care Team
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Sharpie S‑Gel Fashion Barrel, 0.7mm pens. I can understand why you were excited to try them — the slimmer point and the stylish barrel design really do make them appealing. I’m sorry to hear the ink didn’t apply as cleanly as you expected and that the protective tip cover didn’t come off smoothly. That can definitely take away from the overall experience.
Gel pens can sometimes hesitate or skip, especially when they’re brand‑new, so here are a few gentle tips that might help if you still have them:
1. Give the tip a few quick scribbles on scrap paper to help the gel start moving evenly.
2. Warm the pen slightly in your hand — gel ink can thicken a bit if stored in a cool place.
3. Store pens horizontally to keep the ink balanced inside the barrel.
4. Check the tip closely to make sure any remaining protective material is fully removed.
These pens are definitely cute, and it’s great that they come in a 4‑pack, but your feedback is completely valid — you should feel impressed, not underwhelmed.
If you ever need help finding a smoother gel pen or want recommendations based on your writing style, please don't hesitate to reach out!
https://www.sharpie.com/support/contact-us
Have a nice day!
Sharpie Consumer Care Team
Written by a customer while visiting Sharpie
Customer Rating
5
Smudge free, quick drying ink
on February 5, 2026
Posted by: Timira S
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Sharpie S-Gel pens are perfect mix of style and performance. The design looks pretty and the black gel ink dries up pretty quickly. The grip feels sturdy yet lightweight. It is a nice everyday pen that is both functional and aesthetically nice looking.
Written by a customer while visiting Sharpie
Customer Rating
5
These pens are Tlife!!!
on February 5, 2026
Posted by: Alexandra L
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I looove these pens they never bleed through my paper, but are nice smooth and pigmented. Hands-down, my favorite pen and I love that it comes in that mint color. I carry the white with me all the time I love how comfortable it is.
Written by a customer while visiting Sharpie
Customer Rating
5
These Sharpie S-Gel Ocean Fog pens are a joy to wr
on February 5, 2026
Posted by: Kristen M
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The .7mm black ink glides smoothly across the page and creates clean, bold lines without smudging or skipping. I use them daily for planning, Bible notes, journaling, and quick lists, and they stay comfortable in hand even during longer writing sessions.
The ink dries quickly, which is a huge plus when flipping pages or writing fast, and the grip feels sturdy without being bulky. The Ocean Fog design is a nice bonus, simple, modern, and easy to spot in a pen cup!
The ink dries quickly, which is a huge plus when flipping pages or writing fast, and the grip feels sturdy without being bulky. The Ocean Fog design is a nice bonus, simple, modern, and easy to spot in a pen cup!
Written by a customer while visiting Sharpie
Customer Rating
4
Smooth writer
on February 4, 2026
Posted by: Kimberly G
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The pen is nice looking and simple but sleek. The color is saturated and not streaky. The ink dries quickly and didn’t smudge. The pen writes smoothly and glides easily across the paper.
Written by a customer while visiting Sharpie