Staples® Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Assorted, 50/Pack
4.1
(based on 413 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(195)
4 Stars
(147)
3 Stars
(28)
2 Stars
(18)
1 Stars
(25)
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
Comfortable grip (370)
Glides smoothly (335)
Ink dries quickly (261)
Lightweight (257)
Long lasting ink (28)
Cons
Not refillable (36)
Skips (33)
Runs/dries out quickly (28)
Ink smears easily (16)
Uncomfortable grip (7)
Best Uses
Everyday use (359)
Taking notes (225)
Extended writing periods (134)
Professional documents (105)
Editing (77)
Reviewer Profile:
Budget shopper (214), Quality oriented (187)
Primary use:
Business (210), Personal (198)
Was this a gift?:
No (68)
Most Liked Positive Review
Writes Like Your Floating On A Cloud.
Hey, I found the pen, but boy oh boy I didn't know it was my lucky day. I am a pen-nista! I love a good,smooth,darn it I know what I was ...Read complete review
Hey, I found the pen, but boy oh boy I didn't know it was my lucky day. I am a pen-nista! I love a good,smooth,darn it I know what I was made for pen. They are hard to find. The junk on the pen market is mind boggling, but this baby was made with love. It doesn't waltz like the Fred Astaire of pens (the Parker) but it can Tango head to head. It caresses the paper and is sturdy and long lasting. It is the second best retractable affordable pen on the market along with the lovely "Z-GRIP."
Happy Writing!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
I've only used 2 of them.
The two pens I've used (1 - red & 1 - black) are terrible. The red one skips much worse than the black one. I wanted to use them for everyday use,...Read complete review
The two pens I've used (1 - red & 1 - black) are terrible. The red one skips much worse than the black one. I wanted to use them for everyday use, but the are not good for that type of writing.
Even using them for editing, I find myself wasting more time trying to get ink out of them than I spend on the actual edit. The problem is that these are the pens that my work has purchased for the office & the only way to get rid of them is to use them.
I hope my work realizes that with the extra time spent trying to write with these pens, they aren't saving any $$ at all.
Again, I've only used 2 pens. Hopefully the rest aren't as bad.
Comments about Staples® Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Assorted, 50/Pack:
These pens are just as good as the expecsive name brands only beter valued. Believe me I know. I have spent tons of money on expensive pens & rec'd the same or less quality than from the Staples pens.
Comments about Staples® Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Assorted, 50/Pack:
Hey, I found the pen, but boy oh boy I didn't know it was my lucky day. I am a pen-nista! I love a good,smooth,darn it I know what I was made for pen. They are hard to find. The junk on the pen market is mind boggling, but this baby was made with love. It doesn't waltz like the Fred Astaire of pens (the Parker) but it can Tango head to head. It caresses the paper and is sturdy and long lasting. It is the second best retractable affordable pen on the market along with the lovely "Z-GRIP."
Comments about Staples® Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Assorted, 50/Pack:
I always need a good pen for business documents and client signatures. I throw 5 or 6 in my purse and always have one ready. Clients love them and often don't give them back after signing. No problem, I buy 100 at a time. Ink dries fast and is permanent. It is comfortable to write with. It does not smear and does not run if it gets wet. No caps to lose. No mess in pockets or purse, since the writing tip retracts.