Customer Reviews for Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, Black Ink, 8/Pack (1968613)
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Most helpful positive review
Posted Apr 22, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A Spiritual Awakening in Ink Form”
Move over quills, typewriters, and blood-pacts, these Pens revolutionized the very act of writing. Let’s break it down:
•Retractable? Yes, because I live in fear of pen caps. Who needs that kind of commitment?
•Fine Point? Finer than my future, finer than my will to live, and definitely finer than my judgment on Friday nights.
•Assorted Colors? More emotional range than...
•Retractable? Yes, because I live in fear of pen caps. Who needs that kind of commitment?
•Fine Point? Finer than my future, finer than my will to live, and definitely finer than my judgment on Friday nights.
•Assorted Colors? More emotional range than...
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Sep 27, 2021
Pens kept running dry
The gel pens would write for a couple of minutes but then would stop writing as if they dried out. If I stopped using them for a while I could get another couple of minutes of use out of them before the same thing happened.
Bret84
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Posted May 14, 2021
Comfortable Pen
This pen is very comfortable in the hand and writes very good. The ink dries very quickly without leaving any smears or smudges on the paper. I’m very pleased with this product and will continue to use in the future.
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KellyC20
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Posted May 12, 2021
Writes well
These pens feel good in my hand and the ink glides across the papers smoothly. I like that they are retractable because I tend to lose the caps to pens that aren’t, and end up getting ink on my hands or clothes.
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Murph
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Posted May 12, 2021
Great pen
I love the gel ink style of pens, in general. This retractable style by Paper Mate are great. The ink is nice and smooth, which is what I love about gel pens. It is a nice, consistent, dark line when writing and I will use this style again.
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Posted May 10, 2021
The pen everyone will want to steal off your desk!
These ought to come with the chain to attach them to your desk like the ones at the bank. The one we had was fought over so much we had to order more to be sure all employees had their own. We love that they come in other colors, too. Perfect for crafting colorful hand-written thank you notes!
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Posted May 6, 2021
Paper Mate Ink Joy
I love the way it feels and how the ink flows I would make any pen work if that is all I had, but if I had a choice,The Paper Mate Ink Joy is my first pick. ya just have to experience it to understand
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Posted May 4, 2021
the 0.5 fine point
A bit disappointed, there is no difference between the 0.5 fine point pens compared to the 0.7 pens. Both tend to write the same. The thickness of the marks appears to be equivalent to that of a medium point ball point pen. I was therefore disappointed.
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Bdaum1993
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Posted May 2, 2021
Good product
I'm always searching for the perfect pen. It has to write smooth and look nice. I've tried so many different pens and either the ink smears to much or they just don't write smooth. So far I'm loving this pen. It writes so smooth and looks so nice on paper.
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Tonkz
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Posted Apr 30, 2021
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point
Only could find Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink while at the store today and grabbed a pen. The ink glides smoothly but I prefer a slightly bolder point than this very fine pointed pen. It's a nice gel ink pen though with a great grip.
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Ashalyn
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Posted Apr 30, 2021
Love Fine Point
Great pen and writes super smooth. No blotchiness which is an issue with some fine point pens. No skipping and ink is still going strong. Retractor had no issues at all and could open and close as needed. Overall great pen.
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JenGriff
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Posted Apr 30, 2021
Fantastic pens
Love these guys. The writing is consistently smooth and doesn't bleed through the paper. I tend to take a lot of notes in spiral notebooks and it drives me crazy when the ink is too "heavy" - not the case with these. This is a quality pen that lasts for ages...one of my favorites!
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BaileyR
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Posted Apr 30, 2021
My favorite
I am incredibly picky when it comes to pens. I am willing to spend a premium price on a pen. I have heard good things about the Paper Mate pens and I am thoroughly impressed. They write so smoothly and feel in my hand. I don't feel like I have to press too hard to write and the ink is smooth and dark. I highly recommend these pens. These are my new favorite pens and I h...
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Redd1309
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Posted Apr 30, 2021
Excellent
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink, Dozen works wonders and it doesnt not skip when trying to write or draw. The ink stay flowing, and it doesn't no smear every where or get on your hands at all.
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Jeni Purl
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Posted Apr 30, 2021
My Favorite Pen
I love the Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen. This is a great pen and writes effortlessly. It is the perfect amount of inkyness and dries quickly without smudges. It does bleed with a cardstock type paper but it is wonderful otherwise. It has a comfortable grip and is pleasant in the hand. I keep this pen in my purse and it has not leaked or stained my bag. This the...
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Joyceeb
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Posted Apr 28, 2021
My Favorite Pen!
I’m so excited to have found the PaperMate Inkjoy fine-point pen. It writes so smooth. The ink does not transfer when touched. It’s very affordable, so if you lose one it’s not a big deal. Definitely will continue buying and recommending these!
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jeremybearimy
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Posted Apr 27, 2021
Great, consistent pens!
These are my daily writers! They always lay down a clean, consistent line with no skipping, and are comfortable to hold over a long period of time. The ink dries fairly quickly once it's down, but the pen won't dry out instantly if you forget to retract it - a great balance!
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Yellowbone87
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Posted Apr 27, 2021
Love it
I am a big fan of gel pens. I have so many of them that I have lost count. But out of all my gel pens I have papermate brands are the best. I can write and don't have to worry about smearing. I just love them
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Posted Apr 26, 2021
Smoothe process
Have had them before -- reordered because I like them
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td44
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Posted Apr 26, 2021
Solid
Love this pen! It's not too heavy or not too light, and really fits well in your hand. I do a lot of small writing within grid paper for work, so this fine point works perfectly. It also doesn't drip ink so theres never any smudges or splatters to clean up!
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Jenny42
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Posted Apr 26, 2021
Amazing
I love gel pens! these are great! I love writing with them! Especially this brand paper mate! I would recommend these to everyone looking for some pens! They write very neatly and the grip is amazing!
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Aero2010
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Posted Apr 26, 2021
Very nice pen with a nice grip
This is a very nice pen that has a nice grip and clean application. There is a nice rubber wrapping to the pen that allows for a good, constant grip. The retractable nature of the pen is nice and solid. And the pen writes a solid, uninterrupted line.
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