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
Glides on Paper Easily
on November 20, 2024
Posted by: Molly
from Zelienople
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing these pens for me to review. I am loving these Staples ProGel Retractable Pens as the ink glides so smoothly on paper. The red color is fantastic for grading! I appreciate the comfort grip. The push button at the top removes the contention of losing a pen cap. Overall I would definitely purchase these pens or recommend them to someone else.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth Reliable and Perfect
on November 20, 2024
Posted by: H.K.
from Watchung
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Staples ProGel Retractable Gel Pen is an absolute game-changer for anyone who loves writing whether it’s jotting down notes or crafting a novel. First the sleek design is both modern and functional with a solid build that feels durable and professional. The vibrant blue ink adds a polished touch to every word on the page. The pen’s standout feature is its comfort. The grip is soft and ergonomic making extended writing sessions a breeze. It glides effortlessly across the page with no skips or interruptions—a must for anyone who needs reliability. And the ink? Perfection. It dries almost instantly ensuring there’s never a smudge in sight. What I love most about this pen is its consistency. It delivers smooth bold lines every time and the 1.0mm tip strikes the perfect balance between precision and expressiveness. Whether you’re brainstorming or drafting your next masterpiece this pen won’t let you down. Highly recommend it for anyone who values quality in their writing tools!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Love These Pens
on November 20, 2024
Posted by: M.T.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Staples ProGel Retractable Pens are my new favorites. They write smooth and don’t leave a smudge at all! They are easy to hold and grip to prevent any slipping. The ink is a bold black which is great for the type of work I do. I’ve replaced all of my pens with these and even brought a box to take to my office. I highly recommended!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Precision Pen
on November 20, 2024
Posted by: Hermione1355
from NOBLESVILLE
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was surprised at how well this "generic" pen ranked compared to the leading pens on the market. I was expecting a ho hum standard pen but what I got was a far superior pen. I typically by fine point pens as I usually need something that has some precision to it. But I was so impressed to see this "bold" pen. I was able to write tiny and legible. Each letter was clear without bleed and precise. The ink came out beautifully. There was no initial shake or doodles to get the ink flowing nor were there moments in the life of the pen when it suddenly "dried up." The ergonomic cushion is a little more than I'm used to but I really liked it and it seemed to fit my hand well. 10/10 would buy.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Above Average Writing Utensil for Daily Needs
on November 20, 2024
Posted by: Andrea
from Edison
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I felt that the overall look and design of this pen was on par with most writing utensils in this range. The clear body tube design was adequate and the rubber grip helped keep my fingers on the pen without much slippage. It was relatively easy and comfortable to hold for long periods of time and definitely didn't cramp my fingers or hands. I felt that the ergonomic look and design of this pen was adequate and accomplished its needs of being a good pen design. Again this pen was pretty comfortable to write with and after using various types of media to create letters checks and other it was absolutely a pleasant experience. I felt that the ink quality was fine and on par with most gel pens. The ink didn't smear or smudge while writing and that's one of my pet peeves with most pens. I think the quick drying technology of this pen allowed for a good writing experience and it definitely made me privy to using it more often than not. I also felt that the ink/gel was thick enough to make a good imprint on the paper but the ability to not create smudges or smearing factor made it pretty convenient to use at all times or moments. I liked the overall contoured shape of the pen and the quick ink drying technology. If there was one thing that I could change about this product it would be to include more ink with the product. I felt that the gel ink could be filled a bit more than what was currently available. And I understand that the product package included more pens but I felt that it would be better for the environment to include more ink/gel refills than to include more pens. Other than that I felt that I'll continue using this product more in the foreseeable future because it's a pleasant writing experience and I also believe that the ink drying technology is more than capable for my writing needs. I definitely recommend this product to my peers and all others who want a good writing experience with a capable writing utensil. Just don't expect it to make your breakfast lunch or dinner and you'll be fine. This product accomplishes its job more than enough times and I fully recommend it for all your writing needs.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
A Smooth Option
on November 19, 2024
Posted by: C.S.
from Las Vegas
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a solid pen with a comfortable grip hold and size. I have smaller hands and find some pens too be too bulky and big but this one fits my hand well and the grips are at the right positioning to make it easy to use. The ink is a thicker gel with a thicker point so writing is really smooth. My penmanship looks great which is how I usually judge my pens. The only negative is the gel can smudge a bit so you have to let it dry well and not touch it. Wouldn’t be great for a lefty. Overall it’s a really smooth writing comfortable easy to use pen!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Nice Pens Nice Flow and Grip
on November 19, 2024
Posted by: I.M.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are one of the best pens that I have ever wrote with because of it's nice flow and grip. It's overall appearance is very appealing and unique which makes it very fun to write with. I can write with these pens very comfortable while I am holding them in between my fingers. I like how they don't skip and the print is nice bold and smooth. They are high quality and performs it's best without drying out. Lastly what I like most about these pens is that they would last a long time.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth and Bold
on November 19, 2024
Posted by: S.S.
from Rixeyville
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I LOVE this pen! The writing is SO smooth it feels like butter when writing with it. I have started to prefer writing with a 0.5mm gel pen but this 1.0mm is perfect when I want to make something bold and easy for my students to read when writing notes. I have the 0.7mm version of this pen as well and I actually prefer the thicker ink. I’m glad this pen comes with so many in a pack because I think I’m going to go through these quickly. I have really enjoyed writing with these and would love to get them in more colors.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples