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Paper Mate, with its recognizable two hearts logo, has been providing progressive, performance-driven pens, pencils and correction products for more than 50 years.

Today, Paper Mate is introducing a wide range of new products that meet the demands of today’s consumers. From students to professionals, Paper Mate continues its love affair with the American public and the world.

Paper Mate Profile Ballpoint Pens

Make your writing stand out with Paper Mate Profile Ballpoint Pens. Featuring bold 1.4mm tips and bright, dependable ink for easy-to-read lines, Profile ballpoint pens offer the performance and reliability you demand for both personal and professional writing tasks. A contoured rubber grip keeps your hand comfortable while you write, while a variety of bright ink colors let you pick the hue that matches your style or mood.

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Reliable ballpoint pens great for personal and professional writing
1.4mm tip for bold strokes that stand out on the page
Soft rubberized grip for a comfortable writing experience
Bright, dependable ink is easy to see and read
Available in a rainbow of vivid colors

Dependable Everyday Performance

Whether at home, in school, or at the office, Paper Mate Profile Ballpoint Pens offer reliable use for writing tasks big and small. These ballpoint pens feature dependable ink that flows smoothly with every application, letting you keep your focus on your writing. Vividly hued ink makes your words jump off the page for ideal visibility.

Rubberized Grip for Comfortable Writing

Designed with soft cushioned grips, Paper Mate Profile Ballpoint Pens fit comfortably and securely in the hand for long periods of stress-free writing. A plastic clip lets you effortlessly fasten the pen to a notebook, binder, or pocket, while the translucent barrel lets you see how much ink is inside the pen.

Bold Pens in a Variety of Vibrant Colors

Paper Mate Profile Ballpoint Pens are available in a wide range of bright colors you can use to make your notes stand out. The color-tinted body and rubberized grip match the shade of ink inside. These pens feature bold 1.4mm tips for clear and easily legible strokes designed to stand out.

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Manufacturer	‎Sanford
Brand	‎Paper Mate
Item Weight	‎4.5 ounces
Product Dimensions	‎0.75 x 7.75 x 7.75 inches
Item model number	‎1788863
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	‎No
Color	‎Assorted
Closure	‎Retractable
Grip Type	‎rubber
Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness)	‎HB
Material Type	‎Plastic, Rubber
Number of Items	‎1
Size	‎12 Count (Pack of 1)
Point Type	‎Bold
Line Size	‎1.4 Millimeters
Ink Color	‎Assorted
Manufacturer Part Number	‎1788863

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ASIN	B005DEW3J4
Customer Reviews	33,917 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank	#134 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #3 in Ballpoint Pens
Date First Available	June 1, 2011

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Give your writing the attention it deserves with our boldest ballpoint pen: Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens. A bold 1.4mm tip and comfortably cushioned grip come together to help you convey your message in a powerful yet practical way. Meanwhile, dependable and vivid ink ensures your words are never lost on the page. Paper Mate pens- the reliable everyday writing companion you can count on.

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Customers find these pens to be of high quality, writing smoothly and being comfortable to hold during extended sessions. They appreciate the color variety, particularly for color-coding planners, and consider them good value for money. However, durability receives mixed feedback - while some find them reasonably long-lasting, others report that 80% of their pens fell apart irreparably. Additionally, ink run-out is a concern, with customers noting that the ink runs out way too quickly.

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1,730 customers mention "Pen quality"1,415 positive315 negative

Customers find these pens to be of excellent quality and among their favorites for everyday use.

"...Highly recommend for anyone looking for high-quality pens that combine style and functionality! ✍️✨" Read more

"...I refuse to use anything else! If you need a reliable, high-quality pen, this is it!" Read more

"Great pens!! I love the heavy, steady ink flow of these pens!! Great grip and an excellent value for the many pens you get and the color variety!!" Read more

"...Love how smooth they are and how well they place ink with zero mess." Read more

1,544 customers mention "Write speed"1,216 positive328 negative

Customers find these pens write smoothly and feel like they could write forever, with one customer specifically noting their suitability for bold left-handed writing.

"...The comfort grip is fantastic for long writing sessions, making them perfect for work, school, or journaling...." Read more

"...The grip is comfortable, making long writing sessions much easier on my hand...." Read more

"...I love how comfortable the pens are to hold, even during long writing sessions, and the retractable feature ensures no mess or ink leaks...." Read more

"...Some of the colors ran a little bit, but the lines are still legible. I also tested another type of pen—Precise rolling ball pens...." Read more

1,186 customers mention "Color variety"1,091 positive95 negative

Customers appreciate the variety of colors in these pens, noting they are convenient to use and have a medium bold look.

"...Highly recommend for anyone looking for high-quality pens that combine style and functionality! ✍️✨" Read more

"...Great grip and an excellent value for the many pens you get and the color variety!!" Read more

"...The assortment of colors is vibrant and fun, making it easy to color-code or add some personality to my writing...." Read more

"...Most of them write so nice and smooth. I just love all the variety of colors!! The only pen I had trouble with was the orange...." Read more

566 customers mention "Comfort"561 positive5 negative

Customers find these pens comfortable to hold, particularly during extended writing sessions, with a perfect grip size and padded grip that does its job well.

"...The comfort grip is fantastic for long writing sessions, making them perfect for work, school, or journaling...." Read more

"...The grip is comfortable, making long writing sessions much easier on my hand...." Read more

"Great pens!! I love the heavy, steady ink flow of these pens!! Great grip and an excellent value for the many pens you get and the color variety!!" Read more

"...I love how comfortable the pens are to hold, even during long writing sessions, and the retractable feature ensures no mess or ink leaks...." Read more

549 customers mention "Smooth writing"510 positive39 negative

Customers praise these pens for their smooth ink flow and bold point.

"...these pens glide across the page, providing bold, smooth lines every time...." Read more

"...The 1.4mm tip is perfect for bold, smooth lines, and the ink flows effortlessly without skipping or smudging...." Read more

"...Most of them write so nice and smooth. I just love all the variety of colors!! The only pen I had trouble with was the orange...." Read more

"...Love these colors too. But it’s the ease and smooth flow of these pens as I write that makes these a favorite with so many people...." Read more

488 customers mention "Value for money"488 positive0 negative

Customers find these pens to be a great value for money, with one customer noting they are the cheapest clickable gel pens available.

"...Great grip and an excellent value for the many pens you get and the color variety!!" Read more

"...Wide point but no clumps…definitely 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️!!! Excellent price when compared elsewhere." Read more

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"...The grip is full, strong. Does not slip in your hands. It is great value for money and the description was accurate...." Read more

422 customers mention "Durability"258 positive164 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the pens' durability, with some finding them reasonably long-lasting and sturdy, while others report that 80% of them fell apart irreparably.

"...They’re reliable, long-lasting, and come in a convenient pack of 12...." Read more

"...These pens are highly inconsistent from one to the next and more than half are junk. This was a really disappointing purchase." Read more

"...I refuse to use anything else! If you need a reliable, high-quality pen, this is it!" Read more

"love the pens!! they right froth enough pigment don’t break easily and the grip on it makes it’s so much easier to write these pins are my favorite..." Read more

435 customers mention "Ink run-out"65 positive370 negative

Customers report that the pens run out of ink too quickly and don't dispense it properly.

"...Brighter colors, more consistent line quality, but ran quite a bit and right away..." Read more

"...pigmented Cons: - the ink will randomly stop coming out so I keep having to switch pens" Read more

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The Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens are my go-to for everyday writing. The Gomotas Family loves how effortlessly these pens glide across the page, providing bold, smooth lines every time. The comfort grip is fantastic for long writing sessions, making them perfect for work, school, or journaling. They’re reliable, long-lasting, and come in a convenient pack of 12. Highly recommend for anyone looking for high-quality pens that combine style and functionality! ✍️✨

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The Only Pen I’ll Ever Use!
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I write a lot of notes for my job, and after trying countless pens, I can confidently say that the Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pen is the best! It writes smoothly with bold, crisp ink that never skips or smudges. The grip is comfortable, making long writing sessions much easier on my hand.

I also love that it glides effortlessly across the page, and the retractable feature means no more lost caps! Whether I’m jotting down quick notes or writing for hours, this pen never disappoints. I refuse to use anything else! If you need a reliable, high-quality pen, this is it!

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Great pens with great ink flow!!
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Great pens!! I love the heavy, steady ink flow of these pens!! Great grip and an excellent value for the many pens you get and the color variety!!

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Smooth Writing and Vibrant Colors!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
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I’m absolutely in love with the Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens! The 1.4mm tip is perfect for bold, smooth lines, and the ink flows effortlessly without skipping or smudging. Whether I’m writing notes, journaling, or just doodling, these pens make every task more enjoyable.

The assortment of colors is vibrant and fun, making it easy to color-code or add some personality to my writing. I love how comfortable the pens are to hold, even during long writing sessions, and the retractable feature ensures no mess or ink leaks.

These pens are now my go-to for both work and personal use. Highly recommend if you love bold, clean writing!

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Laura
Classic ballpoint pen line quality, colors don’t run (much) when wet
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024
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I’m looking for ballpoint pens to draw with. I was looking for that typical, sort of inconsistent line quality that you get with a standard ballpoint pen, but in colors, and this seems to fit the bill upon initial testing! The colors are nice. Only one of the pens (green) had a tip that was a bit crusted/blobby despite a tiny plastic cap on the tip, but it cleared up quickly. I wanted to see how waterproof the ink was so I did a water test (see pictures for result). Some of the colors ran a little bit, but the lines are still legible. I also tested another type of pen—Precise rolling ball pens. (On left in second photo). Brighter colors, more consistent line quality, but ran quite a bit and right away (I ran water over the writing and then dried the paper quickly after).

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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024
I’m looking for ballpoint pens to draw with. I was looking for that typical, sort of inconsistent line quality that you get with a standard ballpoint pen, but in colors, and this seems to fit the bill upon initial testing! The colors are nice. Only one of the pens (green) had a tip that was a bit crusted/blobby despite a tiny plastic cap on the tip, but it cleared up quickly. I wanted to see how waterproof the ink was so I did a water test (see pictures for result). Some of the colors ran a little bit, but the lines are still legible. I also tested another type of pen—Precise rolling ball pens. (On left in second photo). Brighter colors, more consistent line quality, but ran quite a bit and right away (I ran water over the writing and then dried the paper quickly after).

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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
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I just got these colorful pens today!😃 for the most part I absolutely love them!! Most of them write so nice and smooth. I just love all the variety of colors!! The only pen I had trouble with was the orange. I had to keep writing over and trying to hard to get that one to work ☹️it kept skipping!! Other than this one pen… GREAT purchase!!

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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
I just got these colorful pens today!😃 for the most part I absolutely love them!! Most of them write so nice and smooth. I just love all the variety of colors!! The only pen I had trouble with was the orange. I had to keep writing over and trying to hard to get that one to work ☹️it kept skipping!! Other than this one pen… GREAT purchase!!

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Laurie David
Best pens!
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
So happy I can order these on Amazon, they’re my absolute favorite pens! They have a great grip and write really nicely without getting overly inky. The pens themselves are a little thicker as well, making it easier to hold. I’ll continue to use these as long as they’re available.

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great pens!
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
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love the pens!! they right froth enough pigment don’t break easily and the grip on it makes it’s so much easier to write these pins are my favorite definitely a great purchase!!

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great pens
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2020
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these are great pens, nice and thick and good grip.,...why arent they available in this country

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Sanjay Rekhi
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The best pens I’ve ever used. So smooth and great colour selection.

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Papermate never disappoints
Reviewed in India on April 25, 2020
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It's very bold very soft and very smooth , wish it was less expensive but still worth it

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J Guppy
great pens though they run out of ink quickly
Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2020
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
The grip on these pens is really comfortable. I have issues similar to arthritis in my hands and I find these are the most comfortable pens I've ever used. Good ink flow. Unfortunately, they run out of ink quite quickly. I can go through a box of pens in a few months. But I do find them worth it again because of the comfortable grip.

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The pens were very poor quality. The seller has offered to refund the money. I will update this if I get the refund.

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