Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - ProGel Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, 36/Pack - Blue Ink
Average customer rating
4.5
(482 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 482 reviews
5 Stars
347
4 Stars
77
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
14
1 Star
16
77%of customers recommend this product.
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23 out of
30)
Customer Reviews for Staples - ProGel Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, 36/Pack - Blue Ink
Customer Rating
4
Nice and Smooth
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: M.M.
from Springfield
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been firmly committed to a specific type of erasable gel pen and use it for virtually everything these days because it’s clean erasable and just works fairly well. With that in mind I wasn’t sure about trying a new pen because well…if it isn’t broke don’t fix it! That being said this pen is great!! It writes SOO smoothly and dries pretty darn fast like if you write a short word the ink is going to be dry by the time you finish writing that word so you won’t smudge as you go from word to word or line to line! The pen is comfortable to hold it has a nice contoured and cushioned grip. I think overall my favorite part about this pen would have to be how smoothly it writes. I feel like there are a lot of gel pens that do not write smoothly at and that is definitely not this pen. It is not reminiscent of the gel pens of my youth (I’m sorry gel pens I don’t like saying it because your metallic colors and marble-y colors were great but many of your gliding abilities were less than stellar). If there was an erasable version of this pen I might be in heaven (I’ve been told I can be dramatic) but as it turns out sometimes you need a non-erasable pen and this pen is it. This pen is what you need!!
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
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
A pen thats a gem
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Y.B.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pen has significantly exceeded my expectations compared to other gel pens I've used in the past and I am pen obsessed and have tried many gel pens in my life.. The flow of the ink is remarkably smooth making writing a seamless and enjoyable experience. The ink is consistent and ensures a neat look. Although the ink dries relatively faster than most gel pens I did notice a slight tendency to smudge if not given a moment to set. This is a minor inconvenience considering the overall quality of the pen. The ergonomic grip reduces fatigue and provides a comfortable hold making it ideal for extended use. It feels natural in the hand allowing for a relaxed grip. What excites me most about this product line is the availability of three different tip sizes. Having used the 0.7mm tip which strikes a perfect balance between finesse and visibility I'm eagerly looking forward to trying out the other sizes for various writing needs.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Smooth and quick to dry but not for leftys
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: J.H.
from Kentwood
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall the Staples ProGel pens are a great bang for your buck buttery smooth at .7mm but are not fast enough drying for a southpaw. I use a mix of different brand gel pens and the Staples brand holds up quite well. I take a lot of meeting notes and it stayed extremely smooth over the past week of usage. I don’t highlight much but when I did it didn’t smear. The dry time was particularly good at close to 5 seconds. If you are fast and grabbing highlighters quick you might get more smearing than I did. If you are left handed though it is not fast enough depending on your hold. Grip was really good as well. Didn’t get fatigued through longer meetings. These will for sure be my back up pens going forward due to their great price and comfortability.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth and Comfortable
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: M.H.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pen glides very well when writing and feels so nice and easy. The ink flow is consistent and bold and dries quickly (in my opinion but I am right handed). It does not require much pressure to write and makes my handwriting look better. The grip is comfortable to hold and take notes write cards make a list - any writing task is much smoother than a regular ballpoint pen. I have only used it for a couple weeks or so so not sure how long it will last but so far so good!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
New Favorite Gel Pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: R.A.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using these pens for the last week or two and they are my new favorite gel pens. They write smoothly. I prefer a fine tip and these are perfect. Not too fine and not too wide. The ink dries quickly and I haven't had any issues with the ink blotting. I also have not had any issues with carrying these in my bag and having them leak on the bag or it's contents. The grip on the pen is comfortable and comparable to other pens I've used previously. Overall I've been extremely satisfied with this product.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great pens
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: J.A.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm a physical therapist so while most of my day is spent typing away I do find myself jotting notes and signing things throughout the day. These pens compared to the other ones at my desk dried so quickly! I never ended up with mysterious pen marks and smudges all over my hand by the end of the day. They write smoothly and easily on checks regular printer paper labels and even sticky notes. The 0.7 tip is small enough that the lines are fine and crisp but not so small that you accidentally cut through the paper you're trying to use. As you can see in the photo the ink dried almost instantly. There is a small smudge along the bottom of "after" which I dragged my finger across immediately following the word. You can also see how smoothly the pen glides with no catches or skips.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples