Paper Mate Pens

The pen has written its own page in history, from the early days of quill and ink to today's smooth, sleek writing instruments. The birth of the ballpoint added a new chapter, but with its poor record of leaking and smudging, the ballpoint pen's existence was nearly erased.

Then, in 1949, a quick-penetrating ink that dried instantly was developed by a man named Patrick Frawley — the founder of Paper Mate. To this day, Paper Mate pens remain a staple in offices and schools around the world.

Why Have Paper Mate Pens Left Such an Indelible Mark?

The revolutionary advancements Paper Mate has made over the years are impressive. They're comfortable to grip, flow as smoothly as your ideas, and the array of colors bring your words to life. The three main types of Paper Mate pens are:

Paper Mate ballpoint pens

A favorite due to its fluidity and reliability, the ballpoint pen dispenses ink in a controlled manner over a small metal rolling ball in the tip of the instrument. Ballpoint pens come in disposable and refillable models, as well as styles with retractable tips and even erasable ink.

Paper Mate Flair pens

These are popular for drawing and come in a variety of tip sizes and colors for versatility and smooth, free-flowing renderings. The colors in Paper Mate felt tip pens are highly saturated, so they're ideal for vibrant pie charts and graphics.

Paper Mate gel pens

A water-based gel creates a thick and opaque output that adheres well to dark or slick surfaces. This reliable consistency makes gel pens an excellent choice for both writing and illustration.

Features That Make Paper Mate Pens Worth Writing Home About

A pen isn't just a pen. It's a way of expressing your creativity. It needs to be comfortable, practical, reliable and versatile.

Get your point across

You'll find a wide assortment of pen tips — from the precision of fine, extra fine and micro point styles to medium and statement-making bold tips.

Color outside the lines

Remember when Paper Mate black pens used to be the standard go-to? Now you'll find everything from brilliant blues and radiant reds to pops of pink and purple. One color not enough? Staples also offers assorted packs and multicolor styles that feature four colors in one pen.

Give refillable pens a go

If your office goes through a lot of pens, ink refills are much more cost-effective than disposable pens (and they reduce waste, helping to protect the environment).

Discover the beauty of InkJoy

Let your creativity flow effortlessly with Paper Mate InkJoy pens featuring vivid, low-viscosity ink that offers a super-smooth writing experience.
Looking to make your mark on the world? In addition to an incredible selection of Paper Mate pens in bulk packs of up to 60, Staples offers a wide variety of other writing instruments, notebooks and notepads, plus all the office supplies your business needs.