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
Does NOT smear
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Sher
from Rincon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this pen and highly recommend it to anyone who writes a lot or anyone who is tired of having gel pens smear! I have used so many gel pens as these are my favorite but it annoys me when you pay so much money and then it bleeds or smears. Staples ProGel dries quickly and also comfortable to hold and write with as the pens have a cushioned grip. The ink is also brighter than other brands. The 0.7 tip is great for medium thickness it's not to skinny and not to thick making it a great every day office pen. My sophomore loves the pens as well!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth but Smearing
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Msaenz
from Yorba Linda
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved this Staples ProGel pen! I am a very picky pen person normally I gravitate toward Korean or Japanese branded gel pens. This pen was a very smooth writing experience.The pen tip is not super fine but also doesn't come out too bold and think. While I loved the overall experience of writing with this pen I found that the ink tended to smear on my pages. I am not sure if that was due to the quality of the paper I was using or my hands been sweaty and dragging across the page. I know this is minor but I like that this is a quality retractable pen. I am not a fan of capped pens so that could be my preference. The click and slide of the pen is great. I would buy these again.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Fast drying and No smearing
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: C.S.
from Henderson
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I write all day for work and what I loved most is this pen is always ready to write! No skipping no drying out it never smeared and the ink never ran or bled through papers. The grip is very comfortable to write with and the ink is so smooth regardless of the angle you hold the pen for printing and/or cursive lettering. I completely recommend this pen for your professional and personal needs
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Almost 5 Stars
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Homeschool Mom
from Forsyth
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Staples ProGel Pen is a very good pen. It is very comparable to my usual gel pen in functionality and design especially. Since I'm left-handed finding a pen that writes consistently without smudging is challenging and the Staples ProGel Pen met that challenge. The ink dry time was great and I did not notice any smudging while using the pen. The triangular grip on this pen made it easy and comfortable to hold. Its rich blue color was also very pleasing. The things that I liked most about the pen were that it wrote consistently fluidly and did not smudge. The only reason that kept it from getting 5 stars was that I would have preferred an ever-so-slightly bolder line.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Office Basics Done Well
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Matt
from Cypress
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Big fan of these pens. Attention to detail is obvious as soon as you take it out of the package with the tip covers to ensure it writes the first time it touches paper. The ink itself is the same shade and tone as any other major brand and the tip width is nice. The tail end of pen strokes is finer and avoids sloppy blotches at the end of words. My favorite thing about the pen is the triangular-shaped grip with a nice texture. I find the broader surface more comfortable for longer writing sessions over a circular grip.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
So good
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Joinerfam
from Sharpsburg
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pen is very comfortable to hold. It has a rubber grip around the base. It’s not a super soft rubber but there’s enough cushion to it for it to be comfortable. This pen also writes like a dream. There are other more expensive brands out there and this one achieves the same outcome if not better. The gel writes very nicely without any breaks in the writing and dries very quickly! I appreciate it being retractable as well since I’m typically throwing it in my car or a bag and don’t want pen marks everywhere. Also one less peice to keep up with!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Solid Pen Choice
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: K.M.
from Somerville
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have stuck to the same type of pen for almost 10 years now but its almost impossible to find in store and expensive to buy online. This Staples ProGel pen is a solid substitute and a good choice for anyone who is as peculiar about pens as I am. It feels like a luxury pen because it writes so smoothly and the grip is comfortable. The all black design is my favorite part because it makes it feel very sleek and professional when I use it at work. The ink did not dry instantly but it was very quick and much faster than most other gel pens I've tried. I'm a lefty and I didn't have any problem with smudging from my hand so this is a good pen for people who are left handed and don't want to turn their notebook upside down when they write with it. The Staples ProGel pen will definitely be living on my desk from now on.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Smooth feel and bold writing
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: ac1090
from St. Charles
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the feel of this Staples ProGel Pen in my hand as it glides across the page. I’m a nurse so I handwrite chart notes all day. I need a utensil that’s bold dries quickly and doesn’t smear. I write pretty rapidly and this pen dries extremely fast! The retraction mechanism is smooth with a satisfying “click.” The finger grip is comfortable and allows for sturdiness while holding. I prefer 0.5mm fine point for my writing but I still found this pen very pleasant to use compared to others. I deducted one star as the ink almost loses its flow and sometimes does not produce a solid mark with fast writing.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples