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Retractable Pens

Pilot FriXion Clicker Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Color Inks, 8/Pack (FXCC8002F-P)~#|#~sp78156240_sc7
Item: 24411018
Model: 13285
Price is $19.99
Unit of measure 8/Pack Price per unit $2.50/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Pentel EnerGel Alloy Retractable Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink (BL407BP)~#|#~sp41831475_sc7
Item: 730884
Model: BL407BP
Price is $11.49
Price per unit $11.49/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Pilot G2 Edge White Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 36 Pack (1411)~#|#~2085B9F5-0D6F-4F5C-B384E270CA55F667_sc7Pilot G2 Edge White Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 36 Pack (1411)~#|#~D054EAF9-EC3D-4D74-A220499BA863F958_sc7
Item: 24647016
Model: 20866
Price is $49.99
Price per unit $49.99/Pen
Free Next-Day eligible by Mon, Jul 20
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Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Bold Point, Assorted Ink, 4/Pack (2116198)~#|#~A52BDF78-92A0-4C34-B4612AF7D4B9C67E_sc7Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Bold Point, Assorted Ink, 4/Pack (2116198)~#|#~17370BE6-85E0-4CE2-AE4EC10C73F59CBC_sc7
25% off of Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Bold Point, Assorted Ink, 4/Pack (2116198)
Item: 24424396
Model: 2116198
Price is $5.99, Regular price was $7.99, You save 25%
Unit of measure 4/Pack Price per unit $1.50/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Pilot Dr. Grip Ltd. Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, Black Ink (36270)~#|#~sp134584155_sc7Pilot Dr. Grip Ltd. Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, Black Ink (36270)~#|#~sp134584154_sc7
Item: 456972
Model: 36270
Price is $9.99
Price per unit $9.99/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Parker Jotter Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Nib Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, (1953209)~#|#~sp70516816_sc7Parker Jotter Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Nib Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, (1953209)~#|#~sp70516815_sc7
Item: 2440490
Model: 1953209
Price is $19.59
Price per unit $19.59/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Ultra Fine Point, Red Ink, Dozen (31279)~#|#~sp130856225_sc7Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Ultra Fine Point, Red Ink, Dozen (31279)~#|#~sp130856224_sc7
Item: 685687
Model: 31279
Price is $19.99
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.67/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Pilot BP1-RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (BPR--BLUM)~#|#~17CE0D71-C168-4E40-A1A52EC8919F68DF_sc7Pilot BP1-RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (BPR--BLUM)~#|#~FF23073C-96CC-4731-9AE2267446CA79A4_sc7
Pilot BP1-RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (BPR--BLUM) is New at Staples
Item: 24686584
Model: BPR--BLUM
Price is $9.99
Unit of measure Dozen
Delivery by Tue, Jul 21
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Pentel WOW! Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue Ink, 12/Pack (BK440-C)~#|#~sp41816274_sc7Pentel WOW! Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue Ink, 12/Pack (BK440-C)~#|#~sp41816275_sc7
Item: 612919
Model: BK440-C
Price is $7.99
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $0.67/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Pilot Better Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink, Dozen (30000)~#|#~sp42804496_sc7Pilot Better Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink, Dozen (30000)~#|#~sp46940329_sc7
Item: 379117
Model: 30000
Price is $19.99
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.67/Pen
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Pentel EnerGel ICE Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Turquoise Ink, 12 Pens/Pack (BL77TL-S3)~#|#~16EE20F5-446F-4E54-BF836A6DBDD93FA0_sc7Pentel EnerGel ICE Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Turquoise Ink, 12 Pens/Pack (BL77TL-S3)~#|#~184E5D6D-2BE4-4E39-9451940F71D86A36_sc7
Pentel EnerGel ICE Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Turquoise Ink, 12 Pens/Pack (BL77TL-S3) is In-store only
Item: 24626062
Model: BL77TL-S3
Price is $3.29
Pilot FriXion Ball Clicker Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (31451)~#|#~sp134165656_sc7Pilot FriXion Ball Clicker Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (31451)~#|#~sp134165655_sc7
20% off of Pilot FriXion Ball Clicker Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (31451)
Item: 938543
Model: 31451
Price is $19.99, Regular price was $24.99, You save 20%
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.67/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Staples ProGel™ Retractable Gel Pen, Extra Fine Point, 0.5mm, Blue Ink, 5/Pack (ST63010M)~#|#~3CE57F62-DC22-4E38-850B4E6425F93133_sc7Staples ProGel™ Retractable Gel Pen, Extra Fine Point, 0.5mm, Blue Ink, 5/Pack (ST63010M)~#|#~89A7FA3B-2042-407A-884F7F24835318F4_sc7
Staples ProGel™ Retractable Gel Pen, Extra Fine Point, 0.5mm, Blue Ink, 5/Pack (ST63010M) is In-store only
18% off of Staples ProGel™ Retractable Gel Pen, Extra Fine Point, 0.5mm, Blue Ink, 5/Pack (ST63010M)
Item: 24621229
Model: ST63010M-CC
Price is $4.49, Regular price was $5.49, You save 18%
Unit of measure 5/Pack
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30-min pickup
Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.5mm, Red Ink, Dozen (46730)~#|#~sp151517598_sc7Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.5mm, Red Ink, Dozen (46730)~#|#~sp89277832_sc7
Item: 807878
Model: 46730
Price is $19.99
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.67/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, 36/Pack (2208552)~#|#~955FE128-BB20-477B-B77C7977EC31C6D9_sc7Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, 36/Pack (2208552)~#|#~8DA87013-F11E-438D-9295AD53ED557785_sc7
Item: 24612503
Model: 2208552
Price is $39.99
Unit of measure 36/Pack Price per unit $1.11/Pen
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Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, Dozen (22210)~#|#~sp151517588_sc7Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, Dozen (22210)~#|#~sp41816304_sc7
Item: 563226
Model: 22210
Price is $9.99
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $0.83/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Pilot FriXion Ball Clicker Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, 3/Pack (31468)~#|#~sp134165566_sc7Pilot FriXion Ball Clicker Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, 3/Pack (31468)~#|#~sp134165565_sc7
Item: 2519895
Model: 31468
Price is $9.99
Unit of measure 3/Pack Price per unit $3.33/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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U Brands Monterey Retractable Pens Pen, Bold Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 3/Pack (5012U04-24)~#|#~F27E48BB-FDC9-4348-9ADD136F2205F97C_sc7U Brands Monterey Retractable Pens Pen, Bold Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 3/Pack (5012U04-24)~#|#~5E9FA32F-EF5E-4836-B1FB6E10F26608F4_sc7
Item: 24683897
Model: 5012U04-24
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Price is $10.99
Unit of measure 3/Pack
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BIC Gel-ocity Original Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, Dozen (31563)~#|#~8CB9D6A4-A446-48CB-937F33A7542CA268_sc7BIC Gel-ocity Original Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, Dozen (31563)~#|#~2DCC4E56-3789-4961-9DCA5A01A8AC5ABB_sc7
Item: 495367
Model: RLC11-BLK
Price is $13.99
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.17/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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TRU RED Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point 0.5mm, Assorted Ink Colors, 5 Pack – TRU RED Quick‑Dry Pens for Precise Writing~#|#~A1FA8E31-7322-45EA-BC8287120282FB26_sc7TRU RED Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point 0.5mm, Assorted Ink Colors, 5 Pack – TRU RED Quick‑Dry Pens for Precise Writing~#|#~7620B80F-2CC5-4775-BC176C250ED3B60C_sc7
Item: 24377041
Model: TR54488M-CC
Price is $4.99
Unit of measure 5/Pack Price per unit $1.00/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Paper Mate InkJoy Quatro Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 3/Pack (1832419)~#|#~m004834260_sc7Paper Mate InkJoy Quatro Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 3/Pack (1832419)~#|#~s1201225_sc7
Item: 184781
Model: 1832419/1945905
Price is $8.99
Unit of measure 3/Pack Price per unit $3.00/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Staples Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point 0.5mm, Blue Ink, 12 Pack – Aura Precision Pens for Notes & Office Writing~#|#~07F762B9-6E4A-4E07-84505A12ED06221A_sc7Staples Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point 0.5mm, Blue Ink, 12 Pack – Aura Precision Pens for Notes & Office Writing~#|#~B2D73A66-0219-4BE2-A81C281CE8DEB6FF_sc7
Item: 2321360
Model: 50365-CC
Price is $9.99
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $0.83/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Bold Point, Assorted Ink, 4/Pack (31255)~#|#~s0818896_sc7Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Bold Point, Assorted Ink, 4/Pack (31255)~#|#~s0818897_sc7
Item: 662640
Model: 31255
Price is $7.99
Unit of measure 4/Pack Price per unit $2.00/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Parker Jotter Kensington Red CT Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Blue Ink (1953241)~#|#~sp58028565_sc7Parker Jotter Kensington Red CT Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Blue Ink (1953241)~#|#~sp58028564_sc7
Item: 24337467
Model: 1953241
Price is $20.79
Price per unit $20.79/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Blue Sky Bespoke Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Bold Point, Black Ink, 3/Pack (155572)~#|#~C8951926-C916-4ED0-AF500691B402B1F6_sc7Blue Sky Bespoke Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Bold Point, Black Ink, 3/Pack (155572)~#|#~A92646C1-0CB2-48A1-92B5CB13D7040003_sc7
Item: 24658463
Model: 155572
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Price is $10.29
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Pentel EnerGel Pearl Deluxe RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen, Fine Point, Black Ink, 2/Pack (BLN75WBP2PA)~#|#~s0640851_sc7Pentel EnerGel Pearl Deluxe RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen, Fine Point, Black Ink, 2/Pack (BLN75WBP2PA)~#|#~s0640852_sc7
Item: 163812
Model: BLN75WBP2PA
Price is $7.99
Unit of measure 2/Pack Price per unit $4.00/Pen
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Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Bold Point, Assorted Ink, Dozen (1788863)~#|#~0F1E0E96-8F5B-42D4-B2163458FF125715_sc7Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Bold Point, Assorted Ink, Dozen (1788863)~#|#~2EA11784-0684-4981-A44C63B8635431D6_sc7
Item: 924808
Model: 1788863/1819568
Price is $14.49
Unit of measure 12/Pack Price per unit $1.21/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Staples ProGel™ Retractable Gel Pen, Bold Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 5/Pack (ST63011)~#|#~16F18A4B-B5A8-4AE2-B5D9EB5D3EBEC98E_sc7Staples ProGel™ Retractable Gel Pen, Bold Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 5/Pack (ST63011)~#|#~8B82386A-E604-42D3-A26268D2933FF5E9_sc7
39% off of Staples ProGel™ Retractable Gel Pen, Bold Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 5/Pack (ST63011)
Item: 24621233
Model: ST63011M-CC
Price is $4.49, Regular price was $7.39, You save 39%
Unit of measure 5/Pack Price per unit $0.90/Pen
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BIC Soft Feel Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, Dozen (SCSM11BLK)~#|#~89F42070-BEDC-42F2-92F61BF364C08AF0_sc7BIC Soft Feel Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, Dozen (SCSM11BLK)~#|#~DC0D5C64-297D-472D-8B301779D1E2EB0C_sc7
Item: 463828
Model: SCSM11-BLK
Price is $9.99
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $0.83/Pen
Next-Day Delivery by Mon, Jul 20
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Pentel EnerGel Alloy RollerBall Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, Purple Ink (BL407V-V)~#|#~s0924833_sc7Pentel EnerGel Alloy RollerBall Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, Purple Ink (BL407V-V)~#|#~s1027652_sc7
Item: 2625775
Model: BL407V-V
Price is $12.89
Price per unit $12.89/Pen
Delivery by Tue, Jul 21
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Pentel GlideWrite Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 3/Pack (BX970ABP3)~#|#~3324BB30-8B20-4C6F-86C4D53346D18733_sc7Pentel GlideWrite Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 3/Pack (BX970ABP3)~#|#~6DFC9401-DB49-4A60-88A22A21EB92048D_sc7
Item: 24638086
Model: BX970ABP3A
No reviews yet
Price is $21.99
Unit of measure 3/Pack Price per unit $7.33/Pen
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Pilot G2 Boost Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 36/Pack (G2736001-TBST)~#|#~5A0A6D29-1328-49C6-BE835CD206AE1330_sc7
Pilot G2 Boost Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 36/Pack (G2736001-TBST) is Out of stock
Item: 24686588
Model: G2736001-TBST
No reviews yet
Price is $48.99
Unit of measure 36/Pack

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Retractable pens are a staple in almost every office, home office, school, craft room, and anywhere else people need to write. Because they are made with spring-loaded cartridges, the tips can quickly and easily retract into the pen’s body. That means the tips of retractable pens are covered without having to use a cap, so they won’t accidentally mark or stain clothing or other surfaces.

Retractable pens are available in just about every color.
When retractable pens were first invented, they almost always came in either blue, black, or red. Today, you can find retractable pens in virtually any color imaginable. Why does that matter? Some people like to use different colors for different projects. Other people use multiple colors depending on document versions. In some circumstances, you might want each person in an office or other setting to use their own color, so it’s easy to know who’s comments are who’s.

Not just ballpoint.
Retractable pens aren’t just available in ballpoint versions. We have retractable pens in gel-tip, felt-tip, ballpoint, and rollerball options. So, no matter what kind of tip or ink your project calls for, there’s a retractable pen to match. Love the smooth-writing style of gel? Done. Prefer the more traditional feel of ballpoints and rollerballs? No problem. There’s a retractable pen option for that as well. In fact, there’s probably a retractable pen option for any pen you already love.

Don’t forget the satisfying click.
Whether you like the sound or want an audible cue when your pen opens and closes, retractable pens all feature that satisfying click every time they’re pressed. You can even try different pens to find just the right amount of click for you!

FAQ

What is a retractable pen?

A retractable pen is a type of pen with a tip that can move in and out of the body. You can expose the tip to write by clicking a button or twisting the body of the pen. This means there's no cap to lose, and you can easily carry the pen in your pocket without the risk of ink stains.

How do retractable pens work?

Retractable pens work using a spring mechanism. When you click the button on the top of the pen, the spring gets compressed and then releases to either push the tip out so you can write or retract it back into the body to keep it from drying out or marking other surfaces.

Do retractable pens dry out?

Retractable pens can dry out if left exposed with the tip out for too long. However, their design helps prevent this from happening. Always making sure to click the pen back into a retracted position after use will help keep the ink from drying out and extend the pen's life.

How long does a pen usually last?

A pen's life depends on how much it's used and the type of pen. Generally, a pen can last for several months to even a year if used for everyday writing. Retractable pens can last longer since their design protects the tip when not in use.

What should I consider when choosing a pen for office or home use?

When picking a pen for office or home use, consider how it feels in your hand, the type of ink it uses, whether you prefer retractable or capped, and the pen's durability. It's also good to think about ink color for different tasks, the pen's line thickness, and if you need any special features like a stylus or waterproof ink.