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BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK)~#|#~F14E33B0-6760-4445-931173C7A61A8896_sc7BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK)~#|#~AFD5FBB8-71A3-434C-989B74986834C3E5_sc7
19% off of BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK)
Item: 442901
Model: GSM609-BLK
Price is $6.99Regular price was $8.69, You save 19%
Unit of measure 60/Pack Price per unit $0.12/Pen
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Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221)~#|#~BD6DC8C7-D45E-45AA-8A12592436DFFBD4_sc7Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221)~#|#~693ED12E-7DBA-400D-AADEC3B2A2146FCC_sc7
20% off of Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221)
Item: 609710
Model: 12221
Price is $8.99, Regular price was $11.29, You save 20%
Unit of measure 24/Pack Price per unit $0.38/Pen
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TRU RED™ Ballpoint Gripped Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue, Dozen (52865)~#|#~s1197919_sc7TRU RED™ Ballpoint Gripped Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue, Dozen (52865)~#|#~s1197922_sc7
87% off of TRU RED™ Ballpoint Gripped Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue, Dozen (52865)
Item: 24328145
Model: TR52865-CC
Price is $0.99, Regular price was $8.19, You save 87%
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $0.08/Pen
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BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609BE)~#|#~FB4FBEE7-B42A-46F3-96AC9A4F7D95C304_sc7BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609BE)~#|#~8FF19026-7FC9-49C6-945FC921B193E318_sc7
19% off of BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609BE)
Item: 31307
Model: GSM609-BLU
Price is $6.99, Regular price was $8.69, You save 19%
Unit of measure 60/Pack Price per unit $0.12/Pen
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TRU RED™ Ballpoint Gripped Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black, Dozen (TR52864-CC)~#|#~s1195007_sc7TRU RED™ Ballpoint Gripped Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black, Dozen (TR52864-CC)~#|#~s1195009_sc7
83% off of TRU RED™ Ballpoint Gripped Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black, Dozen (TR52864-CC)
Item: 24328148
Model: TR52864-CC
Price is $0.99, Regular price was $5.99, You save 83%
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $0.08/Pen
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Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 8/Pack (2096139)~#|#~E47E4979-38A6-4B09-B9CF50D14089014A_sc7Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 8/Pack (2096139)~#|#~B613D3A9-9F20-4F25-B6F493344132022F_sc7
Item: 24424406
Model: 2096139
Price is $13.19
Price per unit $1.65/Pen
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Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, Dozen (31020)~#|#~sp40286009_sc7Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, Dozen (31020)~#|#~sp130855922_sc7
Item: 429174
Model: 31020
Price is $20.49
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.71/Pen
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Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink, 2/Pack (2096156)~#|#~sp174873154_sc7Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink, 2/Pack (2096156)~#|#~sp174873153_sc7
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Item: 24476914
Model: 2096156
Price is $1.99, Regular price was $2.99, You save 33%
Unit of measure 2/Pack Price per unit $1.00/Pen
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Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (31021)~#|#~sp41817060_sc7Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (31021)~#|#~sp138382946_sc7
Item: 424575
Model: 31021
Price is $20.49
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.71/Pen
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Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 24/Pack (ZEB12225)~#|#~sp151517614_sc7Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 24/Pack (ZEB12225)~#|#~s1155023_sc7
20% off of Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 24/Pack (ZEB12225)
Item: 2622610
Model: ZEB12225
Price is $8.99, Regular price was $11.29, You save 20%
Unit of measure 24/Pack Price per unit $0.38/Pen
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Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 36/Pack (84065)~#|#~sp130856291_sc7Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 36/Pack (84065)~#|#~sp130855895_sc7
8% off of Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 36/Pack (84065)
Item: 50552
Model: 84065
Price is $46.99, Regular price was $51.19, You save 8%
Unit of measure 36/Pack Price per unit $1.30/Pen
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BIC Gel-ocity Quick Dry Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 8/Pack (RGLCGAP81-AST)~#|#~CDEB8268-7C57-4475-B3DAA522B7CC9C44_sc7BIC Gel-ocity Quick Dry Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 8/Pack (RGLCGAP81-AST)~#|#~9F62F62B-78D3-4F79-8DB8038697CA867B_sc7
Item: 2625469
Model: RGLCGAP81-AST
Price is $15.19
Unit of measure 8/Pack Price per unit $1.90/Pen
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Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, Dozen (2129832)~#|#~CC77743E-E8A2-48DA-95BCE2B40DC23988_sc7
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Item: 24549771
Model: 2129832
Price is $15.99, Regular price was $18.39, You save 13%
Unit of measure 12/Pack Price per unit $1.33/Pen
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Staples ProGel™ Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, Dozen (ST62095)~#|#~9C45C508-D1F2-41A9-ABCD2E73DD4653CA_sc7Staples ProGel™ Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, Dozen (ST62095)~#|#~B5BE2F89-89FF-4E11-BFC103C7CD25556D_sc7
15% off of Staples ProGel™ Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, Dozen (ST62095)
Item: 24581664
Model: ST62095M-CC
Price is $12.99, Regular price was $15.39, You save 15%
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.08/Pen
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Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Bold Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, Dozen (31256)~#|#~sp130856216_sc7Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Bold Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, Dozen (31256)~#|#~sp130855867_sc7
Item: 648102
Model: 31256
Price is $20.49
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.71/Pen
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Paper Mate InkJoy 300RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Assorted Ink, 8/Pack (1781564/1945921)~#|#~4DCF990A-F928-435E-B17006694AB9A0DB_sc7Paper Mate InkJoy 300RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Assorted Ink, 8/Pack (1781564/1945921)~#|#~154891D3-668B-46FA-B5AA0A0C190E25B7_sc7
Item: 924587
Model: 1781564/1945921
Price is $6.89
Unit of measure 8/Pack Price per unit $0.86/Pen
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Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, 36/Pack (84066)~#|#~sp130856293_sc7Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, 36/Pack (84066)~#|#~sp130856269_sc7
8% off of Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, 36/Pack (84066)
Item: 50551
Model: 84066
Price is $46.99, Regular price was $51.19, You save 8%
Unit of measure 36/Pack Price per unit $1.30/Pen
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Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Red Ink, Dozen (31022)~#|#~sp130855924_sc7Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Red Ink, Dozen (31022)~#|#~sp130856306_sc7
Item: 424576
Model: 31022
Price is $20.49
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.71/Pen
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BIC Cristal Xtra-Bold Ballpoint Pens, Bold Point, 1.6mm, Blue Ink, 24/Pack (MSBP241-BLU)~#|#~6808040B-28D1-4DAD-82026E6D0F0F67F1_sc7BIC Cristal Xtra-Bold Ballpoint Pens, Bold Point, 1.6mm, Blue Ink, 24/Pack (MSBP241-BLU)~#|#~s1069526_sc7
Item: 897512
Model: MSBP241-BLU
Price is $8.19
Unit of measure 24/Pack Price per unit $0.34/Pen
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Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Bold Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (31257)~#|#~sp130856201_sc7Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Bold Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (31257)~#|#~sp130856217_sc7
Item: 648103
Model: 31257
Price is $20.49
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.71/Pen
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TRU RED Retractable Quick Dry Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black, Dozen (TR54498-CC)~#|#~61835130-AC0D-4C72-A72BE5BC79C72C02_sc7TRU RED Retractable Quick Dry Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black, Dozen (TR54498-CC)~#|#~1CB58FC9-591B-4364-BC203AB78CDFE6EA_sc7
Item: 24377026
Model: TR54498M-CC
Price is $12.29
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.02/Pen
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Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (2096152)~#|#~sp109677291_sc7Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (2096152)~#|#~sp78736055_sc7
13% off of Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Blue Ink, Dozen (2096152)
Item: 24428210
Model: 2096152
Price is $15.99, Regular price was $18.39, You save 13%
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.33/Pen
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uni-ball 207 Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, Dozen (33950)~#|#~F9C30EC0-6A42-44E9-B95996F69289B479_sc7uni-ball 207 Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, Dozen (33950)~#|#~52D6792E-9824-4CD5-B70CB64839D4BF4D_sc7
Item: 559215
Model: 33950
Price is $16.69
Unit of measure Dozen Price per unit $1.39/Pen
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Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 4/Pack (2195731)~#|#~C26765E6-18BE-47F0-97E0A5B04AC2A701_sc7Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 4/Pack (2195731)~#|#~A060A77C-0E85-4051-A9CE2E7E544D6211_sc7
18% off of Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 4/Pack (2195731)
Item: 24589049
Model: 2195731
Price is $6.49, Regular price was $7.99, You save 18%
Unit of measure 4/Pack Price per unit $1.62/Pen
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You wouldn't be surprised to hear that pens top are at the top of basically every school supply list out there, which is why at Staples, school pens come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors. But which one is right for you? Here's a quick guide to help you choose the perfect school pen.

Choosing the right pen

Ballpoint pens are great because they are known for clean writing and they are easy to use. Potential downsides to a traditional ballpoint pen for school is that the ink is more viscous making it ill suited for slick writing surfaces and can smudge. Additionally, there might not be as many color options for traditional ballpoint pens as other pen types. Gel pens offer a similar functionality with smooth writing and a wide variety of bright color option, but have the potential drawbacks of the potential to be messy and having a longer dry time. Rollerball pens are another great option for a low pressure, easy flowing ink pen, but you should be cautious about which paper you use with them as rollerball pens have a propensity to bleed through.

Alternative school pen types

You might also consider using felt pens when shopping for the new semester. Felt pens are a great choice for students who enjoy color coding because they typically offer bright colors with little to no smudging. On the other hand, felt pens can be more difficult to control and the ink can bleed through paper more than other options. Fountain pens are another great option for serious students looking to showcase their professionalism. Fountain pens offer smooth writing, and a classic look but can be difficult to use and are more prone to smudging.

Making a final selection

So, what's the best school pen for you? Ultimately, it depends on your personal preferences. If you're looking for bright colors and a smooth writing experience, gel pens are a great option. But if you prefer a clean look and easy use, ballpoint pens are the way to go. We've got a great selection of school pens, including gel pens, ballpoint pens, and more. Whether you're looking for a pen for school or just for writing at home, we've got the perfect school pen for you.

Personalized Pens for School

The Staples Promotional Products division offers an array of custom pens that you can personalize with your team or school logo in an array of colors and styles. With more than 100 pens to choose from, there’s a writing instrument that’s right for every occasion.