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Smooth Writing
Customers generally praise the smooth writing experience offered by these Amazon Basics Retractable Gel Pens, but some report inconsistencies and issues with ink flow and reliability.
Long-Lasting Ink
Customers have reported mixed experiences with the long-lasting nature of the ink in these retractable gel pens. While some are pleased with the variety of colors and appreciate that the ink lasts long enough for their writing needs, others have encountered issues with inconsistent ink flow and drying out, causing frustration and messes.
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Quality
The pens themselves feel sturdy and well-made, with a comfortable grip.
Great pens write smoothly dries fast and liked the finger grip.
All pens are really goed except the brown; doesnt really seem like a gel pen.
The ink is more of a ballpoint pen typelet's see how long they'll last!
Price
These amazon basics gel pens are of fantastic value.
After getting over the sticker shock of the price of pens at the office store around the start of school, i once again turned t... Read More
I do love a gel pen, but cannot fathom paying store prices.
Packaging/appearance
Arrived on time and in great shape
Competitiveness
✔ affordable and high quality – for the price, you’re getting a solid set of gel pens that are just as good, if not better, tha... Read More
Better value than “name brands” and write just as well if not better.
I they are bigger around then the bic, but other than that, they are the same.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
smooth, fine, great, black and good. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 1,865 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 4 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If someone takes one i dont care
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They’ll make writing feel a lot more enjoyable
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Just got them and tested them out on paper
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
All pens are really goed except the brown doesnt really seem like a gel pen
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive gone through a lot of pens this year
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But this pen has lasted me by far the longest
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its smooth doesnt smear
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
After getting over the sticker shock of the price of pens at the office store around the start of school i once again turned to my trusty amazon friend to help a family out
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