Customer reviews from Staples
Pilot - Better Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink, Dozen (30000)
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 Pilot - Better Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink, Dozen (30000)
Customer Rating
4
Pens
on June 15, 2025
Posted by: L.D.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved the Staples ProGel Retractable Gel Pens. Gel pens are my favorite type of pens. I was particularly impressed with grip on this pen. I find that most pen grips are not comfortable. Also the Fine Point 0.7mm was great because it did not smear the page. A lot of gel pens I find smear as I write however the Staples ProGel pen did not smear. I would definitely recommend this pen.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Go to Pen for Editing
on June 15, 2025
Posted by: Mamac2018
from Los Angeles
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Writes very smoothly. There is no interruption in ink flow so it’s become my go-to pen when editing documents. The ink glides easily on the paper and there isn’t any excess when starting or ending use. I typically prefer finer points but this pen writes so seamlessly I don’t mind the thicker point. The grip is comfortable and the clicking sound is so satisfying every time.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Great pen
on June 15, 2025
Posted by: Lynda M
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m very picky with my pens. I want them to feel a certain way when I write with them. This pen didn’t quite give me the feeling I wanted but it was close. I did enjoy the bold point I love when a pen has a thick stroke. The ergonomic strip was nice felt comfortable. Definitely a great pen!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Bold Pen for the win
on June 14, 2025
Posted by: J.R.
from Catoosa
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens did not disappoint! As a person that's super picky about having favorite pens- I have to say these really performed well even with daily frequent use. The bold gel worked seamlessly through full work days and honestly to my surprise no smudging! (I'm a lefty so smudges are usually inevitable for me). Overall I really like the fit of the grip in hand and the fact that the ink glides so smoothly on different types of paper: notebook and thicker print paper alike it handled various types without a hiccup. I highly recommend giving these Staples ProGel pens a try. It's a bonus that they're retractable and make them easier to keep up with!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Not quite worth the hype
on June 14, 2025
Posted by: S.B.
from Anna
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a teacher I’m very particular about my pens because I use them constantly throughout the day for grading planning and taking notes. Unfortunately I was not impressed with these pens. The ink did not flow smoothly and the fine point was too sharp for regular use. When writing at a normal speed on standard notebook paper the tip often caught on the page and sometimes even tore through it. This made the pens difficult to use in a fast-paced classroom environment. I did find the ergonomic grip comfortable and the pens were easy to hold for extended periods of time. However the overall writing experience was not enjoyable and the issues with ink flow and paper tearing outweighed the benefits. I would not recommend these pens for professional or high-volume use especially if you rely on smooth consistent writing throughout the day.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Good Pen
on June 14, 2025
Posted by: Aleigh416
from Tulsa
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really liked the pen overall. It writes smoothly and felt comfortable in my hand. The blue ink is rich and moves evenly through the pen without any bare patches. It isn’t necessary to scribble first to get the ink going you can just start writing.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Great comfortable pens
on June 14, 2025
Posted by: E.K.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am loving my Staples progel retractable gel pen! The bold point is perfect making my handwriting clear and neat. These pens are super comfortable to write with They have been great for note taking When I am writing for a whole class sometimes my hands can get sore but not with these pens! Although there are multiple things I like about these pens the bold point is definitely my favorite I love the way my handwriting looks when I write with these pens!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Love these pens
on June 14, 2025
Posted by: J.M.
from Lebanon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love these Staples pens! The color is bold the pens are light weight and the ink flows perfectly. I’m very much paper and pen person and these meet my standards perfectly. Highly reccomend.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples