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
Love this pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Chris
from Monument
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am VERY picky about my pens. Up until now I only used a very specific brand of gel pen and could not find one I liked as much. The Staples ProGel Pen has converted me. The grip is comfortable. Instead of a standard round grip it is a slight triangle shaped grip. This is comfortable on my hand. The triangle is not so pronounced that it digs in anywhere. The pen writes very smoothly and glides over paper nicely . The ink lines are not too thin and not too thick. The ink disperses evenly throughout use. Overall I am very happy with this pen. I do a lot of writing on a daily basis and am happy to use this pen long term The ink dries incredible quickly - I was unable to smear the ink even almost immediately after writing.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Glides as smoothly as Scott Hamilton on ice
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Tech Fleece Hoodie
from Los Angeles
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This ProGel pen is amongst the best. It glides smoothly across the paper with no kinks or skipped lines which is essential when prioritizing neatness and speed. You won't have to stop and go back over lines. It has a comfortable easy grip and does not leave indentations on your fingers. Unlike many other gel pens I did not experience any bleed through even when I purposely tried to flood the paper making it possible to write on both sides of the paper if that's your jam. The ProGel pen is quick dry but not instant so there is a very slight possibility for smearing. Be cautious lefties! The rich concentrated ink colors make it a dream for artistic use. My son has pilfered a few for his sketch book! I love this pen and will be making it my primary pen for note taking!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Very smooth pen with quick dry time
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Lizzie
from Madera
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really enjoy using this Staples ProGel Pen! I work from home and have to write a lot of notes to keep track of my tasks and this pen was perfect for the job. I prefer gel pens over ballpoint because I like how smooth they are and the writing is always very clear with no "skipping" ink. This ProGel pen was no different and is definitely my new go-to pen for work and to keep around the house. I was very impressed by the smoothness and the dry time. I tried swiping my finger over a line as soon as I wrote it and there was absolutely no smudging. The feel of the pen is very similar to other gel pens so it was comfortable to hold and write with but not any different than most others. I did notice that if you write VERY slowly the gel will bleed a bit more and make the print thicker but I think that happens with most gel pens. But even with a thicker line it still passed the smudge test! Overall this is a great pen if you prefer gel over ballpoint.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Surprisingly smooth and quality pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: NikkiG
from Ballwin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love gel pens particularly smooth-writing sets at 0.7 mm. These Staples ProGel Pens unexpectedly fit the bill and I was pleasantly surprised by their quality. While I wasn’t in love with the bulky grip I found they flowed smoothly and wrote comfortably and most importantly dried quickly (in less than 30 seconds). That meant my planner and notebooks were free from smudges and transfers — faster than some more expensive pens of a similar style. The ink is vibrant but doesn’t bleed through pages. I’d love to see these in more colors!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Progel Pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: E.S.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Having received the Staples ProGel Pen through the Stellar Product Testing Panel I was eager to put it to the test. My overall impression? It's a standout among gel ink pens offering a superior writing experience compared to others I've used. Thanks to the quick-drying ink writing with the ProGel Pen is a breeze minimizing smudging and ensuring clean precise lines. This feature makes it perfect for various writing tasks from quick notes to lengthy documents. What I liked most about the ProGel Pen is its reliability. The ink flows consistently without skipping or blobbing resulting in consistently crisp lines. Whether for everyday writing or detailed work this pen delivers dependable performance. Things that can be improved is the comfort of the pen but it isn't a deal breaker. In conclusion the Staples ProGel Pen exceeds expectations with its quick-drying ink comfort and reliability.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Very Impressive Quality Pens
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Kayla P
from Rushville
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These gel pens are amazing! I kind of have an addiction to pens and have only 2 styles that I will use for writing. If I use a pen to write something & I feel like my handwriting looks bad I will re-write it with a different pen so I’m very picky and selective with what pens I’ll use! I tried these pens out & was completely shocked at how smoothly they write. My handwriting looked better than I expected the ink dries so quickly so no smearing when moving your hand on the paper. The gripper on the pen made it SO comfortable to hold and the ridges on the gripper make the pen sit perfectly in between your fingers while writing. The ink makes the perfect sized writing not too thin not too thick. I’m obsessed with these pens now & am most definitely going to get me some more in black ink as well!!! I’m replacing the 2 only styles of pens that I’ve been using with these! Haven’t ever used a more comfortable pen that I actually liked my handwriting with before! If you’re a pen addict like me & always looking for the perfect pen for you to write with THESE ARE A MUST TRY! I promise you WILL NOT be disappointed! L
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Amazingly smooth
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: A.M.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I received my Staples Gel Pro pen my first thought was it is going to be like all the other ones on the market. That first thought was wrong. I absolutely love this pen. It writes so smoothly and drying time is instantly it does not run or smudge when you write with it. I literally carry this pen with me in my pocket every day at work and put a pink sticker on it so I know it’s mine. I refuse to share this pen with anyone.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Nice pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: M.W.
from New Boston
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like the Staples ProGel Pen. The blue color is bright and vibrant. The ink comes out smoothly and feels good. It feels great on the hand and when you're writing it's seamless. No stops and starts just perfectly formed letters. It dries quickly but if you immediately go back and wipe it will smudge. You have to give it at least a couple seconds to dry. It doesn't take a crazy amount of pressure to eject the pen from the barrel. At first there's a little red stopped ball on the end so you either write it off or pull it off. My husband writes a lot at work and has many pens and this is his favorite so that's really saying something. It's normally the only pen he takes now and he's scared to death someone will see it and steal it or use it and steal it. He likes to keep his own to prevent the spread of germs though. Since he's been bringing his own pen he hasn't been sick near as much. The grip feels nice in your hand and molds to you. The tip size is Fine point 0.7 mm. I would definitely recommend this pen. It's my favorite right now too.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples