Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - ProGel Retractable Gel Pen, Bold Point, 1.0mm, Dozen - Blue Ink
Average customer rating
4.5
(477 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 477 reviews
5 Stars
344
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
14
1 Star
15
78%of customers recommend this product.
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21 out of
27)
Customer Reviews for Staples - ProGel Retractable Gel Pen, Bold Point, 1.0mm, Dozen - Blue Ink
Customer Rating
5
Smooth and Easy
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: MNmama
from Plymouth
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens were easy to use with the ink flowing freely enough to make writing a breeze but not too juicy to leave splotches on my paper. Nice feeling in the hand with the rubber grip and pretty color.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth glide
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: KimP
from Durham
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the pen that proves not all pens function the same. I generally believe that a pen is a pen but I was surprised at how noticable the difference is between this and my go-to basic pen. Smooth writing ergonomic and consistent flow. I'm now convinced I need to upgrade all my pens!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Theyre great til theyre not
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: A.B.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First impression it’s your average gel pen; writes really well. Provided very smooth glides with plenty of ink. Then I thought I love this pen! I’m going to use it in the Father’s Day arts and crafts with my kids… it started to get patchy ink spots halfway I gasped! I had to give it good shake tried again didn’t work! I even licked the pen tip and still nothing! I had to find a fine lined pen in a jiffy to finish my project I was very sad about it. I loved the bold point I prefer a thicker bolder font as it is easier to read too! The bold point was my favorite part. The ergonomic grip is a great touch for those of us who prefer taking notes ’long hand’.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Super smooth
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: L.D.
from Martinez
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens are incredibly smooth to write with. The .7 mm size is perfect for marking up documents or writing lists. The ink color is vibrant without being too bright a classic red. The pens appear to have a lot of ink so I expect they will last a long time. They’re easy to click on and off and the grip is comfortable. I’m a lefty and the ink really doesn’t smear either which is a huge bonus for me.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth and functional
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: L.C.
from Washington
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently tried the Staples ProGel pens with a 0.7mm point and was very pleased with their overall performance! The pen is very lightweight and comfortable to hold. It also has an ergonomic grip that is soft but still functional which helps reduce strain during longer periods of writing. I have the red ink pen and the ink is bold but still consistent; there is no skipping and no bleeding and dries immediately. I'll be purchasing the black ink version as well soon. It feels very smooth to write with and the ink feels like it is gliding similar to what a roller pen feels like. I personally feel that the 0.7 mm point is perfect for everyday use and is bold but not overwhelming like 1.0 mm points can be at times. I’ve tested it several times and the ink will not smear even when I try to make it smear which is rare for a bold ink pen. I tend to scribble in my notebooks and the ink doesn't bleed through which is a bonus. I do want to mention that I consider myself somewhat of a pen connoisseur and really appreciate a good pen. I have a few different pens that I keep on constant rotation depending on the task and a pen really has to meet the mark to get included into the rotation. That being said the Staples ProGel 0.7 mm did just that and I intend on adding the black ink version to my everyday rotation. Overall I was very impressed with these pens and find them ideal for every day use but can also see them being used for more time consuming tasks requiring extended periods of writing due to their comfort and functionality.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Writes SO Smooth
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: M.W.
from Freeport
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens are great! I love how smoothly they write without any misses or ink blotching happening. They glide beautifully over the paper. The red color is bold and clear. The pens are lightweight and feature an easy to grip design. A click on and off ensures there are no caps to be lost. Overall fantastic set of pens.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Picky about pens
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: S.A.
from Philadelphia
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I find that my handwriting changes depending on the pen and I like the way my handwriting looks when I use this one. There’s something about the way the ink flows and the tip glides across the page. In terms of comfort the ergonomic grip is nice and I prefer the finer point. I’m not sure why capped pens exist so it goes without saying I prefer a retractable tip. If you’re picky about pens (like I am) these are absolutely worth a try.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
My New Fav Pen
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: L.F.
from Celina
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Staples brand gel pens have become my new favorite. They write very smoothly and the grip makes it very comfortable to hold for extended periods. It's a great simple design and I love the look of my writing with the bold tip.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples