Paper Mate Ink Joy Gel Metallic Ink Pens 6ct
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These metallic gel pens offer a vibrant array of colors and a smooth writing experience, making them ideal for journaling, doodling, and creative projects. While many guests appreciate the aesthetic appeal and comfortable grip, some have noted issues with ink consistency and skipping. Overall, they are a fun addition to any pen collection, especially for those who enjoy adding a touch of shine to their writing.
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 171 reviews
quality: 1.5 out of 5
value: 2 out of 5
12% would recommend
8 recommendations
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
28 April, 2026Verified purchase
they don't write
lots of scribbling to get the ink to start to work, then they randomly stop writing. very frustrating. the ooly glitter pens work way better.
1 reply from targetcom team - 14 days ago
Hello. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Metallic Ink Pens. We’re sorry to hear that you’ve had difficulty getting the ink to start and that the pens stop writing unexpectedly. We understand how frustrating that can be, especially when you’re looking for smooth, consistent performance. To help improve performance, please ensure the tip seal is fully removed before first use and warm up the pen on scratch paper to help initiate ink flow. If the pen stops writing, gently scribbling or tapping the tip on paper can sometimes help restart the ink. Storing the pens horizontally may also help maintain more consistent ink distribution. Please make sure the paper you are writing on is not coated or glossy. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with our team as we continue working to improve product reliability and performance. If you have any more feedback, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! PaperMate® Consumer Care
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
23 March, 2026Verified purchase
Not smooth Inkjoy quality!
The colors are pretty but only one is working well. The rest are rough and spotty. Nothing like previous Inkjoy pens I’ve had. I really wanted to like them, but they are barely usable.
1 reply from targetcom team - 2 months ago
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we’re sorry to hear about your experience with the InkJoy Gel Metallic pens. We’re glad you like the colors, but we understand how frustrating it is when the pens don’t write smoothly or consistently. This is not the experience we want, especially if you’ve enjoyed InkJoy pens in the past. To help improve performance, we recommend avoiding writing on shiny, smooth, or coated surfaces. Please also ensure the tip seal is completely removed and try warming up the pen on scratch paper before use. If the pen doesn’t start immediately, gently tapping it on paper can help bring the ink forward. Your feedback is important to us and will be shared with our product team. If the issue persists, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! PaperMate® Consumer Care
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
8 August, 2025Verified purchase
Pretty, but don't last!
I purchased these pens in March. 3 of them already start to lose ink when writing but are not empty by any means which is super disappointing because the colors are lovely.
1 reply from targetcom team - 27 days ago
Hello, We’re sorry to hear that several of your Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Metallic Pens are losing ink while writing, even though they are not empty. We understand how disappointing that can be, especially since you enjoy the colors. Here are a few tips that may help improve ink flow and consistency: 1. Try scribbling on scrap paper for a few seconds to help reinitiate ink flow. 2. Store the pens horizontally to keep the ink evenly distributed. 3. Gently shake the pen (tip down) to help move ink toward the tip. 4. Use on smoother paper, as textured surfaces can interrupt ink flow. 5. Avoid applying too much pressure, which can affect performance. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will pass your feedback along to our proper team for review. If there is anything else we can assist with, please reach out through the "Contact Us" form on our official website. Our team is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Thank you, and please stay safe! Paper Mate Consumer Care
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 May, 2025
Dont waste your money.
These are spotty and constantly skip ares of ink in letters when writing. As you can see in the picture it will randomly run out of ink. These were brand new. For the price I expected better quality. All the colors/pens preformed the same.
1 reply from targetcom team - 8 months ago
Hi! Thank you for your feedback on the Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Metallic Pens. We're sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing with them skipping. This isn't the experience we want you to have. Please try the following steps to see if they help improve the performance of the pens: 1. Avoid writing on shiny, smooth or coated surfaces (e. g. Post It Notes, receipt paper, etc.) 2. Make sure the tip seal is removed completely & warm up the pen on scratch paper prior to use 3. If the pen does not start right away, gently tap on the paper to bring the ink forward 4. This specialty pen is best suited for focused writing tasks like journaling, doodling and card making. Write slowly to yield the best result! If these steps don't resolve the issue, please reach out to us directly via Contact Us form on our website. We appreciate your understanding and hope to resolve this for you soon. Thank you! PaperMate Consumer Care
3 out of 5 stars
26 April, 2025Verified purchase
Nice colors but writes dry and scratchy
I’m a devotee of the Inkjoy gel pens, so I had to have the metallic ones. Though the colors are beautiful and don’t smudge, they run dry a lot, and don’t write as smoothly as the non-metallic version. It seems to happen the most with the pink and green ones compared to the other colors. This ink formula could use some improvement.
4 out of 5 stars
22 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Pretty colors and write beautifully
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Comfortable while writing, simple aesthetic packaging. Write beautifully and love the colors. Love that it comes with 3 pens for such a low cost!
2 out of 5 stars
19 April, 2025Verified purchase
Meh.
I really wanted to like these!! They just didn’t work as well as I hoped they would.
1 reply from targetcom team - 8 months ago
Hi! Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Metallic Pen. We're sorry to hear that they didn't meet your expectations. Your input is valuable to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know. If you have any specific issues or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us directly via Contact Us form on our website. We're here to help! PaperMate Consumer Care
4 out of 5 stars
15 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Pretty
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wanted to give these 5 stars, but some of the pens write as though they’re drying out already. The ones that do write well are beautiful though! I love the click design for a metallic pen as well
3 out of 5 stars
9 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Pens
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Meh. I've used this brand before, but I wasn't impressed with these pens. The colors just didn't feel saturated and I didn't feel like they wrote as smoothly as I'd like.
1 reply from Papermate® Consumer Care team - 1 year ago
Hello. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. To enhance the performance of the pens, we suggest avoiding surfaces that are shiny, smooth, or coated. Before usage, consider warming up the pen by testing it on scratch paper. If the pen fails to start promptly, gently tapping it on the paper may facilitate ink flow. If these steps do not help, please don't hesitate to let us know. Kindly reach out to us via our "Contact Us" Form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! PaperMate® Consumer Care.
5 out of 5 stars
7 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Cute pens
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pens are very cute great print quality ink was nice and thick. Very reliable speed of ink was great very pretty colors. Very vibrant easy to handle.
4 out of 5 stars
5 April, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Buy buy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pen writes amazing , I love the variety of colors that it comes with . You can write very fast with these pens . It’s very pigmented and the ink last a long time . It’s very reliable and easy to find in your purse and it’s connects to the paper well
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
2 April, 2025Verified purchase
Awesome
Smooth writing and fast drying pens
3 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Not super long lasting for what you get
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wanted to love these because I’m a teacher so pens are a big deal for us! It seemed to not last as long as I hoped. The print was fine and the ink didn’t bleed much.
1 reply from Papermate® Consumer Care team - 1 year ago
Hello. Thank you for reaching out to us. We are very sorry to hear that our Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Metallic Pens did not last. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and it will be forwarded to the appropriate department for further review. If you have any more feedback, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! PaperMate® Consumer Care
4 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great pens!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love a good gel pen. Paper Mate makes great pens. These colors are really fun, but some of the lighter colors were hard to see. I would opt for a package with darker colors as they were more vibrant!
3 out of 5 stars
26 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Beautiful colors
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The pens feel really comfortable to hold and nice texture. The ink is a bit wet and thick which looks lovely but smudges easily. The yellow didn’t show us as strongly but the orange color looks amazing!
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 1 year ago
Hi Emily, We are happy you liked our pen's colors and We apologize for any issues you encountered with this product and understand your disappointment. For further discussion, please contact us at 1-800-346-3278. Our team is available Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Time. You can also reach us via our online contact form: https://www.papermate.com/support/contact-us Wishing you a pleasant day! Warm regards, —Paper Mate Consumer Care
4 out of 5 stars
26 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Nostalgia in a Pen
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So this is just pure nostalgia in a pen. As a millennial, my heart skips a beat just holding a gel pen, let alone a…metallic gel pen. Needless to say this is a great pen to write cute notes and use for crafts. I could see this writing well over dark paper. I personally offer one of these pens for students to use for their “show work” in school. Kids get excited just like I used to do AND it gets them back on task when they don’t want to write. Only downside with the metallic pens is they can get a little streaky with the wrong amount of pressure or if a piece of something gets lodged somewhere at the tip. Overall a great pen to have on the desk.
2 out of 5 stars
25 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Not worth it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had high hopes for these pens, but they skip a lot, even right out of the packaging! It’s hard to write a full word without it looking like it ran out of ink
1 reply from Consumer Care team - 1 year ago
Hello, We're sorry for any trouble caused by this product and acknowledge your disappointment. For a more detailed conversation, please reach out to us at 1-800-346-3278. Our support team is available from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Time. You can also contact us through our form: https://www.papermate.com/support/contact-us Have a splendid day! Regards, —Paper Mate Consumer Care
4 out of 5 stars
19 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Fun way to jazz up your writing!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens are so fun! I love the fact they show up on light or dark paper. I love all the colors. When I tested these pens, it seemed like some colors wrote smoother than others, but that could have been because not all the pens had that little gel cap on the end. I’m hoping with more use the ink will start to flow a little better and faster.
4 out of 5 stars
18 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Decent pens to add something extra.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I honestly love the grey and the bronze colored pens! They add a little sparkle to notes or letters and provide a much needed change up from traditional blue or black pens. They feel smooth and fast on paper and glide when writing. The only reason why this is a 4 star and not a 5 is that the yellow pen was a let down. The ink was not as reliable as the other two colors and was generally difficult to see on traditional white paper.
5 out of 5 stars
17 March, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
So smooth and comfortable!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beautiful color as you doodle or color, you get three metallic colors and they're very vibrant! So comfortable to hold onto for long periods of doodling! Amazing quality from a great brand!!