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
Posted by: Nanas 2
Verified Purchase:Yes
Best you can get
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Posted by: A loyal customer
Verified Purchase:Yes
Writing is so smooth just like if not smoother than a name brand.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
1
Unreliable
on July 7, 2026
Posted by: Osin
The ink flow dries up in the middle of use ALL the time. Even when it is still full of ink. When it does flow, it can be quite heavy. I store them upright and I've had to throw some away because I couldn't get the flow back.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Posted by: Ellajay
Verified Purchase:Yes
Alas, these gel pens are not reliable. The ink doesn’t flow well, or it skips. One of the pens actually squeaked as I wrote. I thought I was saving money but it was a waste.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Posted by: MMason
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good pens. I bought them because I read somewhere that it's harder for people to erase gel ink on checks, which I still use. Smooth writing and feels good in the hand
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
1
Pens are not good. They are not as good as BIC.
on June 11, 2026
Posted by: Charles
Verified Purchase:Yes
Pens look like the BIC, but they are not the same. It is hard to write with. This is like fooling the customer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from StaplesBy Staples, Social Media, June 12, 2026
Hi Charles, Thanks for reaching out to us about this. I'm sorry to hear you're dissatisfied with your Staples ProGel™ Retractable Gel Pens. I've received your feedback and have forwarded your comments as a suggestion for future improvement. ^LH
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Posted by: Ani
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great product
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Posted by: Wayne K
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought these because store shelf was empty of Pilot brand gel pens.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples