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
4
Eventually great
on May 9, 2025
Posted by: K.B.
from Nine Mile Falls
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you’re looking for a nice gel feel these will eventually get you there. However it can take some time before the gel flows smoothly. I had to write several notes before they started to behave like gel pins. At first they were very scratchy and the ink was faint. There is lots of ink though so there will be ample opportunity for smooth gel writing which is very bright and bold if you can handle some breaking in time.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Great grip
on May 8, 2025
Posted by: L.P.
from Atlanta
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this pen for note-taking at work for several days. I like the grip and the color even though it's a lighter shade of blue. It feels a bit scratchy when writing and not as smooth as other pens. It doesn't smear or lead to messy handwriting so overall I like using it.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Smooth and Dry
on May 8, 2025
Posted by: A.B.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The ProGel pen writes super smoothly and the ink dries almost instantly—no smudges at all even for lefties. The triangle-shaped grip is comfy and makes it easy to hold for long writing sessions. Definitely a solid pick if you like clean easy writing.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Fine and smudge free
on May 8, 2025
Posted by: C.M.
from Riverside
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These gel pens work really well. The blue color comes out strong and they don’t seem to smear or smudge as I’m writing. I’ve used them to write notes and in my calendar and they don’t bleed through which is very appreciated. There were a few pens in the box that didn’t come out as bold as others when first using but overall very satisfied with these gel pens due to the bold color and fine tip. Great for writing in small spaces. Definitely recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Smooth Writing But Varying Quality
on May 8, 2025
Posted by: L.H.
from Johnson City
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The retractable gel pens are a great pen for everyday use. In general the color was vibrant without being overly bright. The extra-fine point allows for clean crisp writing and allows one to be very precise. As a teacher I used these pens for everyday use in my classroom from writing notes to parents to signing documents they were a wonderful addition to my ink-based rotation. They retract nicely and smoothly as well. However they were inconsistent with quality. One pen would have a thick and vibrant ink trail and another's would be dull and wispy. Also one pen leaked quite a bit within a few days of taking off the wax ball. Overall though I would definitely replace these with the same pens when they run out of ink. They write cleanly and beautifully.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth writing
on May 8, 2025
Posted by: J.D.
from Venice
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love how smooth these write. I am kind of a pen snob. So I need one that writes smooth and doesn’t smear. These fit the bill perfectly. I love the black ink as I prefer black ink. I would definitely buy these pens for work and for home use.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Good value
on May 7, 2025
Posted by: S.L.
from San Jose
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These Staples gel pens are very good value for a box of 12. They are smooth to write and great for work or study. The grip is well designed and very comfortable to hold. The ink is steady and none leaking. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for pens with good quality and price.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
1
Faint lines and inconsistent flow
on May 7, 2025
Posted by: S.W.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] You know that feeling as a pen runs out of ink just before you toss it when the letters are showing up but they’re faint and inconsistent? That’s what it’s like writing with these pens. The tip itself is good but the ink doesn’t want to come out of it smoothly. I handwrite at least a full page at work each day and struggled to stick with these pens for a full shift because I was constantly preparing to find a new pen.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples