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What Customers Are Saying
The pens are praised for their smooth and effortless writing performance, with the ink flowing evenly without skipping or blotching. Customers highlight the vibrant red color as a standout feature. The comfortable grip and ergonomic design reduce hand fatigue during extended use, and the retractable mechanism is seen as a convenient alternative to caps. Reviewers also comment on the pens' long-lasting ink supply and overall durability, making them a reliable choice for everyday use.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great looking pen - good color ink
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I must first say that I haven't not written with a 1.4 tip pen since maybe grade school. I love the look of these pens. It's a great blue shade and it writes nicely as well. My only problem on these is that the tip is so fat and mostly it's just because I'm not used to it. It was kind of awkward writing with it. But it's very smooth across the page and the ink is good so I would still recommend these pens - I just need to find a smaller ti...
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Smooth writer
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We use these pens in the office. With the new working from hme conditions, I wanted to get pens that I was used to working with. I got these in red, which helps with identifying different project completions. These pens aren’t as smooth as gel pens, but they write smoothly for ball point. There is no leaking, bleeding or smearing.
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Disappointed in the flow.
Would Not Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this pen in the mail and it sat for about two weeks in the package. When using this pen to write full paragraphs I noticed that the ink would slow off and on, or kind of catch and I would have to go back and rewrite small spots. It’s possible that it dried while sitting in the package.
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Perfect little red pen
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perfect little red penI receive my profile RTBP read 1.4 mm OS pen a few weeks ago. It is the perfect Red pen and writes so smooth and gentle. Easy glide no extra anxious mirror or anything like that. I highly suggest as paying to get the job done.
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Very smooth writing
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens glide on the paper. Extremely smooth writing. I haven't experienced any ink skipping either. The grip is very comfortable too. One unfortunate aspect though is that it does require a bit of time to dry. I have had a few too many ink smudges while writing with these, but not bad overall.
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Smooth!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] PAPER MATE PROFILE 36/CT BLACK are some of the smoothest writing pens I've ever used. Only problem I've had with this pen is everyone keeps stealing them from me, thankfully I had 36 of them. Now everyone in my office has one.
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Write great
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are great pens. Love them, They are very easy to use. Dont have to go through alot to get them to start to write since they are new. Received quite a bit in the box. I always have loved this brand and they never disappoint.
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Good grip
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens are great for marking different designs that I draw out for small building or pens. I can clearly put in corrections with them and know what the changes need to be done from my originals. This helps me not make wrong cuts.
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Great pens
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens write very well without the smear like gel pens. I do like how nearly gel pens write but dislike getting ink on my hands when I am writing alot. Very comfortable grip and writes nicely. I would recommend to anyone who writes alot and don't want ink on your hands.
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Love paper mate!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It writes so smoothly and glides well across paper, the ink is also very bold and exactly what I wanted. Paper mate never disappoints. I use these to write in my planner and cross off my to do list and so far every pen I’ve used is the same. All in all perfect quality pen that can be used for anything.
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Such a smooth writing experience
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Paper mate has always made nice products. This 1.4mm ball point pen is awesome. It has bright red ink, that is easy to see & writes very smoothly! It reminds me of writing with a gel style ink. It flows on lined paper, thicker puzzle book paper & computer printer paper with no issues & it has yet to smear too! The pen itself is plastic, it has a push button tip, clip & comfortable grip! This will be used mostly to grade my nieces homeschool wor...
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Smooth writing
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I do a lot of writing and these papermate retractable ball point pens are by far my favorite pen ever. They write so smooth and don't leave blotches of ink on my paper. The red color is so bold, i just love them!
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It just slides across paper effortlessly!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am constantly writing. Between my “to do” lists, my appointment book and my journal I have used numerous types/brands of pens. I must say with the 1.4mm point makes the red ink just pop off the page. You can write as long as you like with no hand cramps other pens give you, because it is easy to grip and fits perfectly in between your fingers.
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Great pen for everyday use
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Paper Mate pens are a great options, and the Profile pens are not the exception. These pens write very well, the ink is very dark and it writes smoothly with very minimal bleeding. The grip and the retractible point are a fantastic addition for extra comfort and convenience.
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Comfortable Grip!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Paper Mate Profile, Ball Point Pen has a great grip! Sometimes, after using a pen for a while I actually start getting sore; this grip will hopefully prevent that. It’s glides across the paper smoothly and the red ink is consistent.
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Writes very smoothly
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The red pen writes very smoothly. The pen is not too thick. It is easy to wrap hand around and the rubber helps to relieve tension while holding. The pen writes very easy and the ink is dark enough. You do not have to press hard to get a good ink flow.
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Absolutely love these pens.....!!!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love these pens. These are my absolute favorite pens. I do a lot of paper work on a daily basis and I am very picky with my pens. I used these throughout my college years and was able to use the colorful ones. They helped me organize my notes and such. These are easily affordable. They last a long time and they do not smear. They glide easily on paper and have a good thickness. I refuse to us
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Great
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this last week. I like the bold print. The grips are outstanding; making easier to hold on to with the arthritic fingers! I like to buy paper mate products; they work great! The end is sealed with wax for freshness.
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Great pen
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pen works great for me as a paramedic. I needed something reliable that I could use to write down vitals/patient information on my gloves during emergency runs. It hasn’t let me down yet, I’m definitely going to check out other colors.
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Smooth pen
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this pen!! It writes so smoothly, it doesn’t have that scratchy thing some pens have that I try to avoid. Very smooth, very reliable. The red color is bright enough and the grin is nice. Will buy again.
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Hi. Thanks for sharing your review with Paper Mate. Sorry to hear your Profile Pens are skipping. For optimum performance, we recommend storing the pe...