Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - ProGel Retractable Gel Pen, Bold Point, 1.0mm, 36 Pack - Blue Ink
Average customer rating
4.5
(483 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 483 reviews
5 Stars
347
4 Stars
78
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, Bold Point, 1.0mm, 36 Pack - Blue Ink
Customer Rating
5
Staples ProGel Gel Pens 5 pack Black
on June 12, 2025
Posted by: Klinds521
from Whitehouse
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really enjoy using these pens! The ergonomic grip is great. It doesn't hurt my fingers to write with these pens like with some other pens and pencils. The bold font is nice and I like how smooth these pens write. I use these pens most on my undated calendars and monthly budget sheets to help keep track of bills and taking notes in a meeting. If I need to write in a smaller or slimmer font though I don't use these pens because then my handwriting isn't always legible. Overall I really like these pens based on how they feel in my hands and how they write. I hope they come out in a rainbow of colors because they would be perfect for my planner!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great Red Pen
on June 12, 2025
Posted by: A.W.
from Ypsilanti
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens are great exactly as you would expect. I have terrible handwriting so having a pen that flows well matters a lot. I love the way the pen glides not only is the color bold but the way it writes helps my handwriting flow better and look less like chicken scratch. The grip is comfortable and I can use them often and don't get an indent from griping too tightly. Highly recommend.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Favorite pens
on June 12, 2025
Posted by: A.J.
from Sneedville
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the Staples ProGel pens for the last few weeks. I am very impressed with the quality of these pens. I use them daily at work and at home. They are always a reliable! I love the smoothness of the gel. 10/10 would recommend these pens! Thanks so much to the stellar product testing panel for allowing me the opportunity to try out the Staples ProGel pens.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth and functional
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: L.C.
from Washington
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently tried the Staples ProGel pens with a 0.7mm point and was very pleased with their overall performance! The pen is very lightweight and comfortable to hold. It also has an ergonomic grip that is soft but still functional which helps reduce strain during longer periods of writing. I have the red ink pen and the ink is bold but still consistent; there is no skipping and no bleeding and dries immediately. I'll be purchasing the black ink version as well soon. It feels very smooth to write with and the ink feels like it is gliding similar to what a roller pen feels like. I personally feel that the 0.7 mm point is perfect for everyday use and is bold but not overwhelming like 1.0 mm points can be at times. I’ve tested it several times and the ink will not smear even when I try to make it smear which is rare for a bold ink pen. I tend to scribble in my notebooks and the ink doesn't bleed through which is a bonus. I do want to mention that I consider myself somewhat of a pen connoisseur and really appreciate a good pen. I have a few different pens that I keep on constant rotation depending on the task and a pen really has to meet the mark to get included into the rotation. That being said the Staples ProGel 0.7 mm did just that and I intend on adding the black ink version to my everyday rotation. Overall I was very impressed with these pens and find them ideal for every day use but can also see them being used for more time consuming tasks requiring extended periods of writing due to their comfort and functionality.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Perfect and does the job
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: K.D.
from Belmont
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pen glides perfectly and smoothly making my handwriting look good and making it fun to write. Nothing negative to say about this pen. Does the job! Grip is great too.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great Pen and Great Value
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: K.S.
from Rancho Santa Margarita
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First impressions are everything and this value pen does not disappoint. Right away it fits ergonomically in your hand highlighted by the modestly angled rubber grip. It's not your typical circular grip and the hold is fantastic. I will say it's slightly... and I mean only slightly... larger than I would desire but my hand is on the average size for a male. The Red Ink is perfect for mark-ups and note taking and it stands out boldly. The 0.7mm tip is perfect for everyday writing although the ink (like all pens) takes a handful of seconds to dry. The pen glides on all surfaces and would recommend to anyone.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth and Easy
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: MNmama
from Plymouth
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens were easy to use with the ink flowing freely enough to make writing a breeze but not too juicy to leave splotches on my paper. Nice feeling in the hand with the rubber grip and pretty color.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
My New Fav Pen
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: L.F.
from Celina
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Staples brand gel pens have become my new favorite. They write very smoothly and the grip makes it very comfortable to hold for extended periods. It's a great simple design and I love the look of my writing with the bold tip.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples