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
Good pen
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: K.C.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My overall impression of the pen.. it is a good pen. The quality is great very sturdy. I love the ergonomic feature it has. I suffer with carpal tunnel and I work in an office setting so having some relief with a pen I use daily throughout the day is so nice. However the ink boldness I did not like. It’s so light I wish it would have been darker. It’s hard to see what I write which is a bummer. I love the fine point to the pen. Had the ink boldness have been darker it would’ve been a solid go to. I did notice that the ink would splatter once I started writing something. I don’t know if it was a bad batch? I hope to try it again in the future and hope to see the flaws corrected.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great pens
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: P.H.
from West Bountiful
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love these pens. They write cleanly and boldly. I've been using them to take notes and they don't smear when I'm writing quickly and the ink dries quickly.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Good Quality Pens
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: T.H.
from Arvada
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This fine tipped gel pen is the best I've tried so far. They write smoothly and the ink color is very vivid and has a nice flow to it. The ink doesn't skip or blot and writes nicely on paper and cards. This will be my go to pen from now on.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Very nice pens
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: L.H.
from Rochester
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was very happy to receive the Staples ProGel Retractable Gel Pens Extra Fine Point 0.5mm dozen set in black. The ink writes smoothly and I enjoy using the pens. They are comfortable in my hand and the ink is nice quality. The point is a little bit scratchy but that’s probably because of how fine it is. These aren’t the very best pens I’ve ever used but I would happily purchase them in the future.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Nice weight and extra thin line
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: S.S.
from Rochester
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens are great. The weight is good and they write easily. The only thing I don’t care for is how thin they write. But if you’re looking for a fine stroke these will work!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Quality and consistency not great
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: A.K.
from Ellicott City
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love gel pens and specifically the 0.5 mm size. I use them all the time for work so I was excited to use these. Unfortunately the quality fell short. I had to throw away a few as the ink was not coming out or would come out light and choppy. For the ones where the ink did come out it was still very light esp in comparison to similar black gel 0.5mm I use on a daily basis. If they fix the quality would definitely consider using again.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Nice color but very thin
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: K.P.
from Damascus
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the opportunity to use and review the Staples Pro Gel Retractable 0.5 Pen in blue. My use of it started off great - it had a good amount of ink and easily glided over the page. As I continued to write the ink became a little light and difficult to write with. Overall it was a decent pen but I prefer at least a 0.7 tip.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Wanted to Love Them
on May 6, 2025
Posted by: M.G.
from Winchendon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I work in a dealership. We write a LOT. I really wanted to love these pens. And initially I did. The fine point is great for my accounting and noting on reports. I shared a few with the salesmen they liked them too. They have a great weight and thickness. The gel dries quickly so smudging isn't a concern. But.... the ink bleeds though. Not always an issue but some of the documents I personally work with are legal and double sided. Having my witting bleed through is not acceptable. I'd hoped it was user error (I write heavy) but even writing with less pressure the ink still shows through. I had really high hopes but unfortunately these cannot be a new favorite on my desk
Written by a customer while visiting Staples