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Brand Amazon Basics
Colour Black
Ink colour Black
Age range (description) Adult
Material Rubber
Point type Fine
Special feature Retractable
Unit count 12.0 count
Item dimensions L x W x H 14.8 x 1.6 x 1.2 centimetres

About this item

  • 12-pack of gel ink pens pre-filled with black ink; ideal for everyday general-purpose writing
  • Premium quick-dry ink provides smooth, smear-proof results
  • Fine-point writing tip with 0.7mm thickness
  • Contoured rubber grip for comfort and control; pocket clip to attach to notebooks or pockets
  • Retractable design for simple one-click operation, plus prevents unwanted marks when not in use
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AmazonBasics Retractable Gel Ink Pen - 12 Pack

Fine Point, Black Ink

Enjoy smooth, easily controlled writing with the AmazonBasics Retractable Gel Ink Pen. Ideal for everyday use, the pen allows for quickly and conveniently capturing information. The gel ink pen provides a comfortable hold, and it works well for almost any writing task, whether making grocery lists, writing a letter, or taking notes during class or a meeting at work.

The box includes 12 pens, each with black ink and a fine-point tip.

Details

  • 12 gel-ink pens filled with black ink
  • Premium quick-dry ink provides smooth, smear-proof writing
  • Fine-point writing tip (0.7mm thickness)
  • Ideal for everyday use
  • Comfortably contoured rubber grip
  • Retractable design

Premium Quick-Dry Gel Ink

The AmazonBasics gel ink pen comes pre-filled with high-quality black or blue ink. No false starts or scribbling needed—the premium ink flows evenly and consistently for silky smooth lines right from the start. Even more, the fast-drying gel ink allows for smear-proof results, and it offers excellent readability and clear contrast, especially against white paper.

Simply throw the disposable pen away when the ink eventually runs out (no need to deal with time-consuming refills).

Fine Point Tip

Create clean narrow lines with the pen’s fine-point tip, which offers a thickness of 0.7mm. The fine-point pen makes a great choice for almost any day-to-day writing task, whether at home, school, or the office.

Retractable

The gel ink pen comes with a user-friendly retractable design. Click the pen to expose the tip for writing, and then click it again when finished to protect the writing tip when not in use. Retractable pens make a great alternative to pens with removable caps, which can easily become lost or misplaced.

Comfortable Design

The AmazonBasics gel ink pen includes a contoured rubber grip, which helps promote a secure hold for optimal writing comfort, even during prolonged writing sessions.

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Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
10,657 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, ease of writing, quality and appearance of the pens. For example, they mention that they write beautifully smoothly, are reliable and that they look very nice. That said some complain about the ink drying time.

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35 customers mention ‘Quality’26 positive9 negative

Customers like the quality of the pens. They mention they are reliable, work well, and are a basic pen. Some say the inks are lovely to look at, but are not reliable. Overall, most are happy with the quality and variety of the product.

"...Overall great gel pens. Over last few years the pens have sold between 8 and 10 pounds per box of 12." Read more

"Pens work as expected, and there is a wide variety of colours and features (e.g. solid neon, glitter, regular gel)...." Read more

"Good quality ink. Writes well, easy to use. Long lasting." Read more

"basic pens these. i don;t press hard but i found the nibs break down after a short while...." Read more

28 customers mention ‘Ease of writing’25 positive3 negative

Customers like the ease of writing with the pens. They say they write beautifully smoothly, are easy to hold, and draw and write very well. Some mention that the liners are comfortable to write with and can get a lot of writing done with the amount of ink.

"...but they're consistent, good flow, not too thick (thinnest I have, in fact)...." Read more

"...Also general writing is very easy compared to ballpoint, especially if you like writing in small text sizes and I don't get writer's cramps as..." Read more

"Ideal for a great choice of writing." Read more

"These pens have been my saving Grace during exam season. They write so smoothly and like a gel pen but somehow dry after 5 seconds and don’t smudge..." Read more

19 customers mention ‘Color’16 positive3 negative

Customers like the color of the pens. They say it has a great mix of colors and that it's easy to see all the colors.

"...Nice colour too." Read more

"Pens work as expected, and there is a wide variety of colours and features (e.g. solid neon, glitter, regular gel)...." Read more

"...There is a great mix of colours the pens write smoothly, no skipping or blobby bits...." Read more

"...and they are the best pens I have ever bought and there is so many different colours I will definitely be buying some more." Read more

16 customers mention ‘Value’16 positive0 negative

Customers find the gel pens very good value for money. They also say the set comes with a stand and is well worth the price.

"...Some are nearly the same colour, but really good value regardless" Read more

"...They are good value for money and arrived shortly after being ordered, very pleased with them, thank you" Read more

"...metallic colours in the box, they are a basic pen and still worth the budget price, good value for the stand...." Read more

"...Totally satisfied with this purchase, value for money is great with each pen costing around 16p AND with a stand. Colour me well satisfied." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Appearance’10 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the design, style, and length of the pens. They say they look very nice and are easy to see when in use. Some customers also mention that the liners are smooth and have a lovely finish when the ink is dry. Overall, most are happy and satisfied with the appearance of the writing instruments.

"...These are simply magnificent! And unlike most glitter pens, I'm not shaking them, or getting 'glops' of ink by surprise...." Read more

"...Very sleek look and nice hold, I will say the pen does run out reasonably fast but I have been writing English papers so…" Read more

"I have been using these pens for a while now and am very happy with their design, their style and the length of time the gel lasts...." Read more

"...The glitter pens are equally as smooth and have a lovely finish when the ink is dry, which btw dries quickly...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Ink drying time’0 positive10 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the ink drying time of the pen. They say that the inking does not always dry straight away, and that it runs out relatively fast. Some customers also mention that the pens don't flow like they normally do, and the inked comes out unevenly.

"...Some of the barrel colors will fool you. Also, there's inconsistent ink: some are very pigmented (they have their uses), while others made me want..." Read more

"...The other minor niggle is on some types of paper the ink doesn't flow like it normally does - it behaves like it's running out of ink, and comes out..." Read more

"...Very sleek look and nice hold, I will say the pen does run out reasonably fast but I have been writing English papers so…" Read more

"...pens, inexpensive, and really smooth to write with… they run out ridiculously fast...." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Smudge resistance’0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the smudge resistance of the writing instrument. They mention that the ink never seems to dry, the pen smudges, and the inking takes a long time to dry. Some customers also mention that it blobs one minute and scratches the next.

"...turn the page over too soon, or put your hand over it, you end up smearing the ink...." Read more

"Pens work great, they're comfortable and vibrant. They just smudge really horribly and the ink never seems to dry...." Read more

"...Only downside really is that they don't dry instantly so can be smudgy - lefties beware!" Read more

"Variety of colours, can smudge and at times leak. Overall good" Read more

Best most-used set for illustrating thin paper; well worth it. Getting another!
5 out of 5 stars
Best most-used set for illustrating thin paper; well worth it. Getting another!
Get a plain paper/heavy journal and swatch them, though. Some of the barrel colors will fool you. Also, there's inconsistent ink: some are very pigmented (they have their uses), while others made me want to scream because they seemed watery or not-pigmented. I've used them all, pretty much, once properly swatched. It looks like there are 4-5 purples, but they cover the gamut. One "silver" is so silver that it's like a sharpie! So I use the last color in the set, "Nothing" is what I called it, and color pencil with a metallic silver and then go over it with that glitter pen. It was perfect to make a glittery silver effect without bleeding through, or covering other letters.Some of the best are heavily pigmented, like the red, but depending on your surface, you can prep it to get a STARTLING "very red" with a lot of glitter (I use a light stroke of color-less pencil on light paper).These are simply magnificent! And unlike most glitter pens, I'm not shaking them, or getting 'glops' of ink by surprise. I'm not sure what they did to make these as consistent as they are (again, once swatched and you know what you're getting), but they're consistent, good flow, not too thick (thinnest I have, in fact). They really beautify crafts while costlier items are now collecting some dust. (I might add pics later. My priest was shocked with some illustrations I pulled off using these, though. Just sayin
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2023
Get a plain paper/heavy journal and swatch them, though. Some of the barrel colors will fool you. Also, there's inconsistent ink: some are very pigmented (they have their uses), while others made me want to scream because they seemed watery or not-pigmented. I've used them all, pretty much, once properly swatched. It looks like there are 4-5 purples, but they cover the gamut. One "silver" is so silver that it's like a sharpie! So I use the last color in the set, "Nothing" is what I called it, and color pencil with a metallic silver and then go over it with that glitter pen. It was perfect to make a glittery silver effect without bleeding through, or covering other letters.

Some of the best are heavily pigmented, like the red, but depending on your surface, you can prep it to get a STARTLING "very red" with a lot of glitter (I use a light stroke of color-less pencil on light paper).

These are simply magnificent! And unlike most glitter pens, I'm not shaking them, or getting 'glops' of ink by surprise. I'm not sure what they did to make these as consistent as they are (again, once swatched and you know what you're getting), but they're consistent, good flow, not too thick (thinnest I have, in fact). They really beautify crafts while costlier items are now collecting some dust. (I might add pics later. My priest was shocked with some illustrations I pulled off using these, though. Just sayin
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best most-used set for illustrating thin paper; well worth it. Getting another!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2023
Get a plain paper/heavy journal and swatch them, though. Some of the barrel colors will fool you. Also, there's inconsistent ink: some are very pigmented (they have their uses), while others made me want to scream because they seemed watery or not-pigmented. I've used them all, pretty much, once properly swatched. It looks like there are 4-5 purples, but they cover the gamut. One "silver" is so silver that it's like a sharpie! So I use the last color in the set, "Nothing" is what I called it, and color pencil with a metallic silver and then go over it with that glitter pen. It was perfect to make a glittery silver effect without bleeding through, or covering other letters.

Some of the best are heavily pigmented, like the red, but depending on your surface, you can prep it to get a STARTLING "very red" with a lot of glitter (I use a light stroke of color-less pencil on light paper).

These are simply magnificent! And unlike most glitter pens, I'm not shaking them, or getting 'glops' of ink by surprise. I'm not sure what they did to make these as consistent as they are (again, once swatched and you know what you're getting), but they're consistent, good flow, not too thick (thinnest I have, in fact). They really beautify crafts while costlier items are now collecting some dust. (I might add pics later. My priest was shocked with some illustrations I pulled off using these, though. Just sayin
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 November 2022
Colour Name: BlackSize Name: 12 count (Pack of 1)Style Name: SingleVerified Purchase
Amazon Basics Retractable Gel Ink Pens - Fine Point, Black, 12-Pack
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I used to primarily use staedtler ballpoint pens, but years ago after falling in love with gel pens I only ever use these ones nowadays. Yes the gel pens don't last anywhere near as long as ball points and ball points are way cheaper, but I really like these Amazon basic ones. I do a fair amount of writing notes and usually buy a box or two of these every 6-8 months or so. Each pen is sealed with a tiny red lump of wax or whatever it is - easy to pull off and can start to use straight away.
love the fact that as it gets towards the end you don't have to keep flicking the pen, as you would with ballpoints to get the last few drops of ink. Also general writing is very easy compared to ballpoint, especially if you like writing in small text sizes and I don't get writer's cramps as often with these pens.
The thing I don't like about these pens is that the ink doesn't always dry straight away, and if you turn the page over too soon, or put your hand over it, you end up smearing the ink. However, the ink is still good enough to use on both sides of the same page even on 70 and 80 gm paper. The other minor niggle is on some types of paper the ink doesn't flow like it normally does - it behaves like it's running out of ink, and comes out scratchy, but when you switch to normal paper it flows ust fine. Overall great gel pens. Over last few years the pens have sold between 8 and 10 pounds per box of 12.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent gel pens
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 November 2022
Amazon Basics Retractable Gel Ink Pens - Fine Point, Black, 12-Pack
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I used to primarily use staedtler ballpoint pens, but years ago after falling in love with gel pens I only ever use these ones nowadays. Yes the gel pens don't last anywhere near as long as ball points and ball points are way cheaper, but I really like these Amazon basic ones. I do a fair amount of writing notes and usually buy a box or two of these every 6-8 months or so. Each pen is sealed with a tiny red lump of wax or whatever it is - easy to pull off and can start to use straight away.
love the fact that as it gets towards the end you don't have to keep flicking the pen, as you would with ballpoints to get the last few drops of ink. Also general writing is very easy compared to ballpoint, especially if you like writing in small text sizes and I don't get writer's cramps as often with these pens.
The thing I don't like about these pens is that the ink doesn't always dry straight away, and if you turn the page over too soon, or put your hand over it, you end up smearing the ink. However, the ink is still good enough to use on both sides of the same page even on 70 and 80 gm paper. The other minor niggle is on some types of paper the ink doesn't flow like it normally does - it behaves like it's running out of ink, and comes out scratchy, but when you switch to normal paper it flows ust fine. Overall great gel pens. Over last few years the pens have sold between 8 and 10 pounds per box of 12.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 May 2021
Colour Name: BlueSize Name: 12 count (Pack of 1)Style Name: SingleVerified Purchase
This is the V8 of pens. At school I always used to love the unnecessary account of ink the these things used to chuck at a page and apparently they haven't got any more efficient which is fine by me. Watching the ink glisten on the page as you write is very pleasing to me.

Nice colour too.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2024
Colour Name: BlackSize Name: 12 count (Pack of 1)Style Name: SingleVerified Purchase
Ideal for a great choice of writing.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 February 2024
Pens work as expected, and there is a wide variety of colours and features (e.g. solid neon, glitter, regular gel). Some are nearly the same colour, but really good value regardless
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 May 2024
Colour Name: BlueSize Name: 12 count (Pack of 1)Style Name: SingleVerified Purchase
Bought these pens in error I wanted erasible pens and didn't read the information properly and when they arrived and found out I couldn't be bothered to return them so gave them to my greatgrand children to use and then bought the ones I wanted which were dearer but did what I wanted.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 April 2024
Colour Name: BlackSize Name: 12 count (Pack of 1)Style Name: SingleVerified Purchase
These pens have been my saving Grace during exam season. They write so smoothly and like a gel pen but somehow dry after 5 seconds and don’t smudge at all! Very sleek look and nice hold, I will say the pen does run out reasonably fast but I have been writing English papers so…
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 July 2024
Colour Name: BlackSize Name: 12 count (Pack of 1)Style Name: SingleVerified Purchase
Good quality ink. Writes well, easy to use. Long lasting.

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Sharon Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth Operator
Reviewed in the United States on 18 May 2024
Colour Name: BlackSize Name: 12 count (Pack of 1)Style Name: SingleVerified Purchase
This is one smooth writing pen!! My co-worker keep stealing it from me!! Doesn't bleed or spot the paper like other pens i've used. Worth the price!!
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runnerjud
5.0 out of 5 stars I love these pens - Amazon - please bring these pens back
Reviewed in the United States on 20 April 2024
I have purchased lots of different brands of similar gel pens, and this is my favorite. I wish Amazon would bring them back. I got a set that was very similar from Costco years ago, and I wonder if they might be made by the same company. The pens flow nicely, and the point is just right, and the colors are great. I do wish they had more of the basic colors like red, bright green, but overall and great selection of colors, including lots of browns. I use the pens almost exclusively to journal. I use washi tape to edge the pages and sometimes stickers, and then match the ink to the tape. Amazon - bring these pens back, please! I was able to get these, I am thinking, because someone returned them, as they have not generally been available for a long time. The container for displaying the pens was missing, but not a problem for me as I am replacing pens in my existing display container as I use up old pens and keep the new ones in the box they came in until I need them. Much better than a lot of other brands I have purchased.
Yanlin Chen
5.0 out of 5 stars Good to use
Reviewed in Canada on 11 December 2023
Colour Name: BlackSize Name: 12 count (Pack of 1)Style Name: SingleVerified Purchase
Cheap, easy writing, water is clear, though I think Uni-ball is the best pen I have ever used, but it is so expensive in Canada.
Diego Vela
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on 28 September 2023
Colour Name: BlackSize Name: 12 count (Pack of 1)Style Name: SingleVerified Purchase
Excelente calidad tanto de tinta como de material 10/10
Sili Bris
4.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto, colores vivos
Reviewed in Mexico on 9 August 2022
Es un buen conjunto de colores de gel punto medio a un precio muy competitivo. Falta comprobar si son rendidores para darles más puntos!