Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - ProGel Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 36/Pack (ST62097)
Average customer rating
4.6
(439 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 439 reviews
5 Stars
321
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Staples - ProGel Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 36/Pack (ST62097)
Customer Rating
5
High quality and Quick drying
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: W.W.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am forever losing my favorite pens or they get stolen by friends or family members so I tend to not buy high quality pens since they don’t last. I was happy to share these with the family! The ink flowed smoothly and dried so quickly. My left-handed child commented they didn’t smear as he wrote. Would definitely buy these in the future!
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Customer Rating
5
My new favorite pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: F.C.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I want to thank the Stellar Product Testing Panel for giving me the chance to try the Staples ProGel Pen. As someone who loves writing in my journal finding a good pen is really important to me. I'm happy to share my thoughts on this pen. I've been using the Pilot G-2 07 for a long time and it's been my favorite pen. But after trying the Staples ProGel Pen I think I found something even better. It's got a nicer grip writes smoother and it's never skipped on me. This is definitely going to be my new favorite pen. The grip of the Staples ProGel Pen is really comfortable. It feels good in my hand so I can write for a long time without my hand hurting. And when I write with it the ink flows smoothly onto the page. It makes my writing look neat and clean every time. Plus it's really easy to see how much ink is left because of the see-through barrel. Compared to the Pilot G-2 07 the Staples ProGel Pen writes even smoother. It feels really nice to write with which makes journaling or writing notes more enjoyable. Overall I'm really happy with the Staples ProGel Pen. It's comfortable and cushy to hold writes smoothly and it's dries pretty fast. This pen is definitely my new favorite. If you're looking for a good pen I definitely recommend giving it a try.
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Posted by: IRIS N.
Verified Purchase:Yes
I’ve just published a book and will be doing book signings— this pen is perfect for that!!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
A good gel pen overall
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: BB Kicks
from HARRISONBURG
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This gel pen holds its own against other competitors. I like the retractable nib so I don't have to keep up with pen caps and the comfort grip lives up to its name. The pen writes well and clearly with vibrant ink on a variety of writing surfaces. It excels in the saturation of the pen ink while not bleeding through which is a problem I've encountered with other gel pens. It writes well on glossy surfaces which are often a challenge. The only reason I give it a 4 out of 5 star review is because I experienced some smudging on the glossier pages. Otherwise I found it to be very quick drying. Even on the glossy pages it dries pretty quickly but not so fast as to eliminate a few small smudges when writing at my normal speed. The picture of the smudged ink was from me immediately running my finger over it so that's not going to be typical but it does show the issue. You can also compare the vibrancy of the ink on my calendar page pictures.
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Customer Rating
4
Solid pen with a fantastic drying time
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: K.S.
from Greenfield
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is not my all time favorite pen but I think it's a solid option to have in my pen collection. I tend to write pretty small and this pen was too thick to write super small words - it seems to be even thicker than other .7mm pens I have. The writing is very very smooth though I appreciate that this pen doesn't randomly run out of ink for a moment and leave a blank spot like many other pens do. The thickness and vibrance of this pen did cause it to bleed through paper - on thicker paper it wasn't very noticeable but on thinner paper you can definitely see the pen on the opposite side of the page ( see photos ). My FAVORITE aspect of this pen is the drying time - the ink was dry within seconds which is amazing compared to many other pens I've used - I'll often have to leave a certain page of my planner or notebook open for 5 minutes minimum so the ink dries and doesn't smudge but I was able to write with this pen and immediately turn the page which has been much much appreciated especially during the work day. The color is great too - the tint/color and width of the line is always a consistent deep blue with no spaces from sudden lack of ink or inconsistent amount of ink. The grip is pretty comfortable - nothing super unique but the rubber is comfortable without being too thick. Overall I'd say I'd definitely recommend this pen especially if you prefer 0.7mm or thicker and/or if you're looking for quick drying time but I wouldn't put it in my top three pens of all time. I'm a graphic designer and do some illustration as well so I've tried out a lot of different pens over the years so I'm comparing this pen against a large number of other brands and styles of pens. This pen is better than many different options I've tried over the years it's just a bit too thick for my personal preference to be one of my top options.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
A good option pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: R.G.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] .Ok my first impressions: 1.I liked the package it has a striking image it has an easy opener to take out the pencils. 2. It has a red tip protector. That is interesting. 3. When writing he has good pigmentation. 4. It was written softly on the paper. That I did not like: 1. The ink smears a little you have to wait a little before you want to run your finger over your writing. thick 2.the writing is very thick and rough.
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Customer Rating
5
Good quality pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: JennyC
from Austin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Staples ProGel pens worked great. They had a smooth consistency and didn’t need any prepping before the ink started to flow. I’ve used one for about two weeks now and it still looks completely full of ink. The grip is comfortable and felt like a good weight in my hand (heavy pens can be hard for me to write with for a long time). I am a righty so I don’t struggle with pen smears but the ink seemed to dry quickly if that is a problem you usually have. Overall I’ll definitely buy them again.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
My New Favorite Pens
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: M.T.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens are my new favorite. They write nice and smooth and the ink dries pretty fast. There is no smudge at all! Compared to other pens these pens makes writing easy because the pen flows much easier. I highly recommend these pens!!
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