Customer Reviews for Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221)
939 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Feb 2, 2024
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Works great
Works great after you peel off the protective tip.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jul 17, 2020
Just No - You Get What You Pay For
You get a LOT of pens. CHEAP. But these don't write very well. The ink stops and starts for no reason. Not out of ink, It just stops. For no reason.
STEPHANIE S.
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Posted Jun 10, 2025
Kids loved them to sign their books with
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KAREN E.
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Posted May 3, 2025
Nice pen
ink flow is good and easy to use.
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Cathy Y.
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Posted Apr 18, 2025
leaks and messes
These pens leak ink that ends up going everywhere -- staining desk, hands, papers and headsets! Do NOT purchase these.
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Response from Staples :
Hi, Thanks for reaching out to us about this. I'm sorry to hear you're dissatisfied with the Zebra Ballpoint Pens. I've received your feedback and have forwarded your comments as a suggestion for future improvement. ^MS
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DANIEL W.
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Posted Apr 15, 2025
Pens
Pens write without skipping
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Staples Customer
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Posted Apr 8, 2025
Dull colored ink
The medium point and grip are good. However, it's disappointing that the ink color is dull and less vibrant than expected. For this reason, I would not recommend, unless your preference is for a non-vibrant writing experience.
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LAURIE L.
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Posted Mar 25, 2025
Zebra Pens
Writes smoothly for a ballpoint pen.
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MICHELE F.
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Posted Mar 24, 2025
Good pens
I don't like gel pens, having to pull that bit of plastic off the point. These don't have that, and they last quite a while, too. Other pens I've used seem to run out of ink too quickly; of course, maybe I'm using them more than I think. Comfortable grip, too.
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JUDITH R.
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Posted Mar 22, 2025
Easy to grip
We only use these pens when we can find them as they’re easy to write with!
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JEANE C.
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Posted Mar 12, 2025
Disappointed, ink globby and at times smeary
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SUSAN H.
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Posted Mar 10, 2025
Zebra Pens
Work great preferred by most people here
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Staples Customer
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Posted Mar 7, 2025
Zebra Z-grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens
Very good product. Pen has a comfortable grip and the writing is very
smooth.
smooth.
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SORNAURA H.
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Posted Feb 19, 2025
Fancy Pen on a Budget
I bought this pen in lieu of spending the extra money on the Pilot G2 pen for our office. This pen was a winner amongst the staff. Same great look and feel, and there is no significant difference in the way the pen writes. It was definitely a winner for us, and I re-ordered more a few times already!
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GERALD W R.
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Posted Feb 15, 2025
Good pens
Good products at a decent price. Pens work good and feel good when writing.
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BARBARA H.
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Posted Jan 29, 2025
Daisy's Mom
Thought they would write a little darker.
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TRICIA C.
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Posted Dec 27, 2024
THE PENS ARE GOOD BUT THEY ARE THICK
THE PENS ARE THICK ALL AROUND AND HARD TO HOLD IN MY OPINION.
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AARON M.
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Posted Dec 12, 2024
It says it was deliveried yesterday but I don't have it
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KAREN R.
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Posted Nov 27, 2024
Great product!
Great basic product. Ink is smooth. No blotches like some others. Grip is comfortable enough.
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Staples Customer
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Posted Nov 22, 2024
Really like these pens
Writes nice and smooth. Not too dark. I didn’t want a gel pen. These are perfect! Would definitely recommend.
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GRACE K.
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Posted Nov 13, 2024
Great
Ordering was made very easy no problem thanks
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Staples Customer
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Posted Nov 8, 2024
Zebra Pens
excellent
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