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
Excellent Everyday Pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Tank
from Petal
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pen is an excellent everyday pen that I keep two of in my jacket sleeve. I have been using them for about two weeks now with no real issues. My handwriting is a little messy so I need smooth pens that will glide across the paper easily without hanging up on the paper and this pen meets the mark. The ink dries quickly on regular paper and won't smudge. If you are writing on something a little shinier like an envelope give it a little more time to dry. I decided to try and smear the ink on an envelope right away and there was some minor smearing as shown in pic. The grip has three ribbed sides that keep the pen comfortably in your hand and steady while writing. I'm not sure how long the ink will last because I usually end up misplacing it well before they run out. Comparing this to the last pens I bought this one is smoother by a long shot.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great dupe for my favorite pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: J.P.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very particular about my pens and always grab the same brand because I know I like them. These pens are a great dupe. Being clickable and gel are a must for me. It writes very smooth! I will say my normal brand seems to glide better but still impressed with the smoothness of the writing. However my favorite part of this pen is how fast it dries! My biggest issue is always having ink on my pinky from writing. These pens dry quick enough that I don’t really have that issue! I think they are definitely worth giving a them a try!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Smooth but Thicc
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: School Nurse and Treadmill Runner
from Lomita
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pen is a pretty good option for those that like to use gel pens. It writes very smoothly. it has this great balance where although it feels smooth you still feel the paper under it and it has that "bite" instead of the tip feeling like it's slipping all over the place. I also really like the grip on this pen. It's contoured such that there are 3 flat and ribbed sides as opposed to typical grips that just wrap around the pen. The shape of this grip perfectly fits the way I hold the pen with my thumb index and middle fingers and makes for a very comfortable writing experience. The ink also seems to dry pretty quickly I didn't have any issues with smudging or anything like that. My only gripe about this pen is that it comes out pretty thick for a 0.7mm. I wish it came out a little bit thinner. However I typically use 0.5mm pens so this is more of a personal preference. Overall great pen!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Smooth writing
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: S.S.
from Rixeyville
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I first held this pen in my hand I was unsure about how I would like it. I’m used to pens that are round the whole way around the grip and these ones have flat sides to rest your finger on. At first it felt weird to use but as I used it more the grip began to feel comfortable. These pens write SO SMOOTH. As a teacher I go through a TON of pens. Gel pens are my favorite and these ones are so nice to write with. I have been making all of my answer keys with these pens and writing basically everything with them. These are nice pens!! I would buy these again once they run out.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Good option for retractable Gel Pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: B.C.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pen writes smoothly on multiple types of paper with minimal smudging. Does not pick up a lot of fiber from more textured papers. Ink flows smoothly with no splotches though it occassionally has a dot when first starting to write.The ink reservoir appears to be fairly large. The blue ink is not super dark / pigmented but is very legible. The pen has a comfortable grip and the retracting mechanism feels solid. The clip appears fairly robust for a disposable pen. It is comparable to some of the gel pens made in Japan. The one downside is the packaging. It was very difficult to remove one pen from the cardboard perforation in the 5 pack.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Smooth and Quick Dry Time
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: Jenw312
from Henderson
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am impressed with the Staples Pro-gel pen. This pen is great quality and writes so smooth. The ink flows nicely to compared to other gel pens I have used in the past. The ink glides on with ease and seems to even make my handwriting better. I am very happy with the ink dry time as well. Other gel pens take some time to dry and smear afterwards. I have not had any smearing with 2 weeks of using this pen. The pen has a comfort grip making the pen feel nice to hold. I like the way the pen feels when writing the most.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Smooth Writing
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: SephiraMynx
from Breaux Bridge
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Staples ProGel Pen is a formidable match for the name brand gel pens on the market. It's got a very comfortable grip that doesn't induce fatigue when using for extended periods. Writing with these gel pens is super smooth never skips and dries down very quickly. Overall the Staples ProGel Pen is great pen that is a great choice for any home or office needs!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Always love a good gel pen
on March 21, 2024
Posted by: M.J.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall I did like using these pens. They did feel a bit bulkier than others I've tried but I don't think they actually are bulkier so maybe I was actually feeling a sturdier product?! I do think they write smoothly although it seems like it may be thicker than 0.7mm on some surfaces (though I definitely did not get out a ruler to check so again this was subjective). The drying time did seem quicker than other gel pens I've used which would be the reason I'd use them again over other brands since drying time with gel is so key to not making a mess of whatever you're working on with them!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples