Customer Reviews for Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221)
Item # : 609710
Model # : 12221
Smoothest Ballpoint Ever!
- Low viscosity ballpoint ink for a smooth, skip-less writing experience
- Latex-free rubber grip
Price is $11.99
Unit of measure 24/Pack Price per unit $0.50/Pen
30-min pickup
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1021 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Feb 22, 2026
SMOOTHNESS
I LOVE THE SMOOTHNESS OF THE WRITING NO SMEARS. I ALWAYS ORDER THESE
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Aug 28, 2025
The pens didn’t write. Not a good product but staff were really helpful.
MARSHA
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Staples Business
Posted Feb 22, 2026
SMOOTHNESS
I LOVE THE SMOOTHNESS OF THE WRITING NO SMEARS. I ALWAYS ORDER THESE
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Cary
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Posted Jan 20, 2026
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These pens write well and are easy to grip. The ink is smooth and does not smudge.
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Verified Buyer
Posted Dec 9, 2025
Love the ZGrips!
Very good pens!
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C.M.
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Staples Business
Posted Oct 1, 2025
Zebra Z grip pen
Great pen. Smooth writing.
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JAMES W.
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Posted Sep 24, 2025
Yes the pen is working out fine I would recommend this product The family says it’s good writing. It doesn’t dry out if you are writing constantly first Thank you
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RUSS A.
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Posted Sep 14, 2025
Not impressed with change of the ink formula.
New ink is too liquid tends to smear a little until it dries completely.
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JACQUELINE R.
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Posted Sep 11, 2025
Writes with good flow.
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L.D.
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Quill
Posted Sep 2, 2025
Very nice
I would buy again
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C.D.
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Posted Aug 28, 2025
The pens didn’t write. Not a good product but staff were really helpful.
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A.D.
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Posted Aug 24, 2025
Smooth clear writing.
Thry are fantastic!
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F.B.
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Posted Aug 13, 2025
Ball point pens
Excellent for writing
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ALICE R.
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Posted Aug 10, 2025
These pens really “write” great and seem to last a long time!
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ROBIN B.
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Posted Jul 22, 2025
The pens leak ruins clothing
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S.T.
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Posted Jul 20, 2025
Nice grip. Write well.
Minimal smearing. Good quality for budget price.
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SAINT ANDREWS E.
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Posted Jun 29, 2025
ZEBRA PENS
I LOVE THIS INEXPENSIVE PUSH BUTTON PENS.
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GRANT W.
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Staples Business
Posted Jun 24, 2025
perfect for warehouse
great comfortable pens for warehouse teams.
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STEPHANIE S.
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Posted Jun 9, 2025
Kids loved them to sign their books with
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KAREN E.
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Posted May 2, 2025
Nice pen
ink flow is good and easy to use.
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Cathy Y.
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Posted Apr 17, 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
April 21, 2025
DANIEL W.
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Posted Apr 14, 2025
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Pens write without skipping
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