Customer Reviews for Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 6/Pack (2221486)
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 6/Pack (2221486) is New at Staples
Item # : 24667445
Model # : 2221486
Spread joy (not smears) with Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens. With vivid gel ink that dries 3X faster* for reduced smearing, it’s like a party on the page where smudges aren’t invited. Lustrous black ink ensures your writing will be smooth and filled with fun. Now available in exciting fashion barrels, they add an extra pop of style to your pen collection. Fully wrapped with a comfort grip, Paper Mate InkJoy pens have a smooth style that keeps the joy flowing as fast as your thoughts. *vs. Pilot G2 based on average dry times of black, blue, red, and green. Individual dry times may vary by color.
- Dries 3X faster* for reduced smearing
- Smooth gel ink keeps the fun flowing, so writing is never a drag
Price is $15.99
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41 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Mar 10, 2026
Love!
I love these pens so much! They have become the ones I reach for the most!! The ink come out smooth and the flow is great! I love the spring color wraps as well! I just wish they were colored ink, not just black.
ElizabethW
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Posted Mar 13, 2026
Stylish pens
These pens write well, are comfortable, and super stylish. Black ink that doesn’t smudge. I didn’t give it five stars only because they are not my favorite. Good value!
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MichelleE
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Posted Mar 13, 2026
Doesn’t smudge!
I like the smooth writable consistency of the gel ink. It doesn't smudge, which is soo important for a lefty! The weight is nice, not too heavy or light. The aesthetic is cute with the colors, but one thing I would've really liked is a comfort grip.
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KambriL
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Posted Mar 10, 2026
Love!
I love these pens so much! They have become the ones I reach for the most!! The ink come out smooth and the flow is great! I love the spring color wraps as well! I just wish they were colored ink, not just black.
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TiaT
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Posted Mar 9, 2026
Flawless design
The design on these are gorgeous and I love the colors. Pros to these are they are 0.7mm tip which is my go to, the grip is phenomenal. The pens are very durable and the perfect weight and size for all hands. Now that being said there's one con I've found and it's although the ink flow is good and smooth it does tend to skip only down side. However I still recommend
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AmyH
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Posted Mar 9, 2026
Smooth pen
I’m a little obsessed with these InkJoy pens! Not only are they super cute with the fun fashion wraps, but they write incredibly smooth! The ink just glides on the paper and makes writing feel effortless. I love that they are smudge proof. Makes it the perfect pen for writing fast or taking notes. They are also easy to hold. Cute, smooth, and practical! Definitely a fav...
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JacquelineG
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Posted Mar 5, 2026
I love it!
I really liked these pens. They don’t smudge, or stain the back page. They are quick drying, and they aren’t thin. I love how it writes and how fancy they look. Very reliable sine they aren’t too big. The grip is very sturdy. .
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RahshinaK
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Posted Mar 4, 2026
Love them!
Love these pens! They work awesome and the ink flow is great too. They are lightweight and I think that the value of the pens are great as well. I have absolutely no complaints. Even the clicker doesn’t get on my nerves.
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ShaneekeD
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Posted Mar 3, 2026
Amazing for jernaling
I'm loving my paper mate gel ink pen ! The gel ink flows smoothly and dries quickly, making it perfect for my every day writing. The pen is comfortable to hold and the tip is fine enough for detailed work.the colors are so pretty and doesn't fade much after using over time. It's very good for school, work or just jotting down notes.
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MichelleE
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Posted Mar 2, 2026
Gel pens
These pens are very comfortable to handle, the are vibrant colors and cool styles. There isn’t any discomfort using them. You don’t need a lot of pressure to write.
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MichelleA
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Posted Mar 2, 2026
Meh drys out fast but overall I’d say ok
These are some nice and cute pens that I have been taking to the hospital to write my notes with and let me first say that though they are cute and have a nice tip and point they do sort of dry a bit to fast and they do not smudge. I feel as though by mid day I am shaking the pen to see if it loosens or helps with the ink flow but overall for me I think it’s and ok pen.
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KrystalK
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Posted Feb 27, 2026
Cute design, but dries out quickly
I normally love Paper Mate products and these pens are super cute! I love the swirl design and the colors, even though they’re all black ink. They’re a pretty basic pen though with no grip and simple design. While they worked really well at first, writing smoothly with little pressure, they started to give me issues. I use pens often at work, and having the ink dry mid-...
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Response from Staples :
Hello Krystal,
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback on our InkJoy Gel Pens. We are so glad to hear that you love the swirl design and colors, and that the pens wrote smoothly with little pressure at first.
We are sorry to learn that you experienced issues with the ink drying out, especially during longer writing sessions. We understand how frustrating that can be when you rely on your pens for work, note-taking, and grading.
Your comments regarding performance during extended use are truly appreciated and will be shared with our product team for review. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving our products. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
If you require assistance, please reach out to us via our official "Contact Us" website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm Eastern Time.
Thank you!
PaperMate Consumer Care.
March 4, 2026
TracyG
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Posted Feb 27, 2026
Great feel
The pens look nice and have a neat decoration on them. They are a bit heavier than a normal pen that you would buy in a 12 pack at a grocery store for school. The writing is a bit difficult but I just open them. There was some skipping on the line that I was drawing and it had some trouble with adding gel ink to the ball bearing when turning at times. I will give the pe...
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MAHEENY
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Posted Feb 26, 2026
Fluent smooth ink
Thx paper mate and influentser for the gift it’s pretty cool I love the colours of the pen the comfort is a miss it needs a cushioning of some sort which effects the functionality .
The writing is smooth and ink is fluent
The writing is smooth and ink is fluent
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RocioG
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Posted Feb 26, 2026
Not too comfortable to write with
Paper mate ink joy gel pens came in a pack of 6 colorful pens. These pens are a bit too thick and are not comfortable when writing. It would be nice if they had some type of comfortable material where you grip the pen. The ink flow is good. The pens look pretty plain, one color from top to bottom with a squiggly design on each pen. They come in black gel ink and functio...
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Response from Staples :
Hi! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the InkJoy Gel RT Fashion Wraps. We're sorry to hear that the thickness of the pens and the lack of a comfortable grip didn't meet your expectations. It's great to know that you found the ink flow to be good and appreciated the simple push-button functionality. Your feedback on the design and comfort will be passed along to our product development team for future improvements.
If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us directly via Contact Us form on our website.
Thank you!
February 27, 2026
AaliyahM
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Posted Feb 23, 2026
Lasts a long time!
These pens last so long!! They glide very easily on paper and make it look so nice. I use these at my job all the time. I also use them in my classes as well when I’m taking notes.
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JessicaB
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Posted Feb 22, 2026
Pretty pens with black ink
These pens write with black ink. The writing is smooth and flows easy. I love that. It makes for nice handwriting. The pens are pretty colors on the outside and will be my go to for Spring.
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AlissaO
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Posted Feb 21, 2026
Cute and smooth pens !!
These pens are soft and smooth while holding and writing !! ✍️ Definitely comfortable in the hand !! You push the top down to write and easily release to click and write! Very smooth ink release no smearing !! And smooth writing !! Such fun colors bright and bold the pens are decorated cute ! The ink is all black though so definitely professional colors for offic...
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TiffanyT
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Posted Feb 20, 2026
Black ink
These shocked me because they’re all black ink. I definitely expected the same color in each of them as the outside wrap. That’s okay though- they write smoothly, click easily, and are comfortable to hold. They glide on paper and they’re durable (I’m rough with pens). I would purchase more of these when these run out of ink.
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AriellaO
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Posted Feb 20, 2026
Smooth pens
I love the designs on these pens. The colors are very vibrant and bright! (Easily to find if a co-worker tries to steal it!) I love using the InkJoy pens and these did not disappoint. The pens wrote very smooth and the ink did not skip. Overall, great pens and would recommend to any and everyone.
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alejandraR
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Posted Feb 19, 2026
like
I like this gel pens the have a good and easy grip comfortable i write a lot and used so many pens and always loose or stop working the pens but this is so colorful so easy to don’t loose.
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Response from Staples :
Hi! Thank you for your feedback on the InkJoy Gel RT Fashion Wraps! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy the comfortable grip and vibrant colors. It's great to know that these pens are helping you keep track of them and providing a reliable writing experience.
If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us directly via Contact Us form on our website.
Thank you!
February 27, 2026