Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - ProGel Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, 36/Pack - Blue Ink
Average customer rating
4.5
(474 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 474 reviews
5 Stars
341
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
14
1 Star
15
76%of customers recommend this product.
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19 out of
25)
Customer Reviews for Staples - ProGel Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, 36/Pack - Blue Ink
Customer Rating
5
Gel pen honest review
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: R.M.
from Orange City
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] At first when I received this pen I wasn’t sure I was going to like it as the ink seems to come out very fast and because of that my writing would go from thinner to thicker. But after using for a day I really started to like it. It drys super fast and doesn’t get ink on your hand when you write or smudge like other gel pens do. It only took a day and now this is my go to pen only one I have been using. My writing is better now that I’m used to how to comes out of the pen. It’s comfy to hold not to bulky I would definitely get these pens again !
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great Smooth Writing Gel Pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: J.L.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Staples ProGel Pen in Blue has an ultra-smooth gel ink with quick dry technology that prevents smudging. It has an ergonomic grip for comfort while writing and a fine point tip that is great for our everyday lives while the ink is long lasting and drys quickly. The ProGel Pen writes smoothly with little pressure it is easy to use and the ergonomic grip helps prevent hand strain or cramping. The quick drying ink is great for left handed people. There is no skipping or smudging of the ink or bleeding through the paper. It has very impressive smooth ink flow with perfect results. This pen is retractable and comes with a pocket clip. I am shocked at the quality of these pens and how nice they feel in your hands. These are definitely my top choice over other brands.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Smooth operator
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: T.V.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pen is great for daily writing. It had super fast drying time and had a very smooth ink flow. I loved the gripper padding that made extended writing very comfortable. It did have a medium point and you must be careful not to get the ink wet to prevent smearing. Overall very good quality pen.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Staple ProGel pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: R.L.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the pleasure of being a product reviewer tester for stellar product reviews and was able to test out these gel pens from staples. These pens are fabulous! They have a nice fine point easily glide across the page without big ink blots and dry quicky! I also took the red stopper off the end of every pen in the package and wrote with them to make sure that EVERY pen wore the same way. I was recently at a conference where the speakers spoke fast. Covering material quickly and then moving on. I prefer to write in pen when note taking and was happy using these pens. Smooth letters and drawings no smudging or ink on my hands and super important they didn’t stop working randomly. I have had pens before that you have to stop and shake mid sentence to get the ink to come out again… not with these. The grip is good too comfortable to use for the 4 plus hours I used it for!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Comfortable and Efficient Writing Utensil
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Andrea
from Edison
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I enjoyed the ergonomics and smooth writing efficiency that I was able to achieve with this pen product. The pen glides easily through the paper while writing and the ink drying time was plenty quick. I would go as far to say that the pen might be superior in reference to similar styled pens. I thought holding this pen was pretty comfortable because the grip feature was present and allowed me to rest my fingers without putting too much pressure on it. Although it was comfortable writing with this pen I thought the gel ink could be a bit darker in form because it did bleed a bit through the paper. My overall impression of this gel pen is positive because it seems to be a great value for the type of pen it is and there's ample amount of ink to write for quite a while. I feel that this gel ink pen might be better than other gel pens because of its aesthetics and ergonomic grip. For these reasons and insights I have no qualms about recommending others in getting this pen product.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Pen feels good in hands
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: StormChaser000
from Deerfield
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Historically I haven't been particular about the pens I use since I primarily rely on computers. However in my current role note-taking is frequent. While I've tried gel pens before I find the drying time of the ProGel far superior to others especially considering how I grip my pens when taking notes at a high rate of speed in meetings. Typically I don't hold a pen in the conventional manner; my hand stays closer to the paper. Consequently quick writing or excessive pressure often leads to ink smudges. Yet with the ProGel's almost instantaneous drying I haven't encountered any smudging in the several weeks since I switched to it. Moreover it's remarkably comfortable to hold. Although I don't usually pay much attention to it the grip area feels sturdy and has a pleasant non-slip texture. This makes the ProGel exceptionally comfortable to use. I also have been using it non stop and it seems like the ink (which you can see inside) has not gone down much.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Works Great
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: TDad2980
from New Braunfels
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The pens work well. They do not smear or smudge when writing. They do not have a funny smell. They glide well over the paper leaving clear image. I use this mainly for work and since it is sensitive information I can not show you all of the writing but have made some sample writing to show the quality of these pens! I am surprised at how long they last. Normally with gell type pens the ink will run out fast but this pen lasts for a long time. I would definitely recommend these pens for anyone that works with regular paper. If you use a product like "Rite in the Rain" all weather paper it will smear very badly. Make sure to only use these pens on regular paper.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
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