Make smooth, crisp lines with Paper Mate Profile ballpoint pens. These retractable pens now come in a 1.0mm tip, so you can write powerful lines that stand out on the page. Profile pens also include a soft grip for comfortable writing during any writing task and the bright ink create a powerful writing experience.
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Estimated ship dimensions: 9.38 inches length x 5.87 inches width x 3.46 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds
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At first they write OK (once you figure out to take off the little wax covering over the tip - which was not easy, I might add), but they quickly run out of ink! I bought these 4 months ago, and I'm down to 1 left already. One didn't even last a week! They wrote kind of scratchily, which bugs me. I need something that writes smoothly. The grip is good, they retract fine, but highly disappointing on running out of ink so quickly!
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My top Favorite type of pens!
5 out of 5 stars
Catrina - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Paper-mate ballpont pens are thee best and glide amazing when you write, no smudging and the best part the comfortability. I highly suggest to check theses out, you won’t regret it!
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Recommended
4 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Happy - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Smooth writing instrument, low price
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value: 4 out of 5
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These are my favorite pens
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
PColl - 5 months ago
I like a medium point click pen. these are very smooth. I also prefer blue and they come in blue. great pen.
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It's okay
2 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Ladyslipper - 5 months ago
How does one get the tip to retract? The pen works okay, but I fight with the retractable part. All four pens are very difficult to retract the tip. Continuously pressing the top I have to give up because my thumb gets sore. I took a chance and bought these for the second time......no more!
1 reply from targetcom team - 3 months ago
Hi, Ladyslipper. Thank you for sharing your review with PaperMate, and sorry to hear that your Profile Ballpoint Pens are difficult to retract. Please contact us directly, so we can have it resolved. We look forward to assisting you.
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Literally can't go wrong with these
5 out of 5 stars
Wendy - 6 months ago
These are my go to pens. Literally can't go wrong with these. They slide smooth, the ink is great, price isn't high.
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Pens
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Grandma - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
I love these pens. They write so well.
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Love These!
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Caitlin - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I Only Use These Pens, They Are The Best!
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work great
5 out of 5 stars
charliesan - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
needed pens in a pinch not expensive but work good
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Dry & clumpy ink
3 out of 5 stars
Miss ET - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Disappointed in Paper Mate whose pens used to be good quality. These are pretty cheaply made & don’t write well. Perhaps because computers are making pens somewhat obsolete.
1 reply from targetcom team - 1 year ago
Hi. Thanks for sharing your review with Paper Mate. We are sorry to hear you find the ink of your Profile Pens dry and clumpy. Please contact Paper Mate directly to have your concerns resolved. Have a nice day!
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Horrible and Not Like They Used To Be
1 out of 5 stars
Tranjelo - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
These pens are awful--would not even work at first, then the ink kept going in and out. I bought these to replace an older Profile 1.0 mm pen I'd had for a while, which was my favorite pen. These are quite a bit shorter, not nearly as substantial and do not write. Please bring back the old quality! These used to be such great pens.
1 reply from targetcom team - 2 years ago
Hi, Jennifer. Thanks for sharing your review with Paper Mate, and sorry to hear your Profile Pens are not working properly. Please give our consumer care team a call at 1-800-346-3278, and we will have this addressed. Let's turn this experience around for you!
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Love the blue
5 out of 5 stars
kathG - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Use them frequently and like the quality
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Great pens!
5 out of 5 stars
Mel4244 - 2 years ago
originally posted on papermate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love these pens! It glides so nicely on paper and the quality is great! This is definitely my go to pen at work! The ink in the pen last forever, and never seems to run out. No bleeding through the paper either. You won't be disappointed with these!
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Great Pens! Smooth writing.
5 out of 5 stars
Ch144211 - 2 years ago
originally posted on papermate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great Pens! Smooth writing! I love these pens, they slide all over the paper, can write very fast and much more clearly! Don't have to press like with some pens and I don't have to worry about smearing.
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Pens
5 out of 5 stars
Katie - 2 years ago
originally posted on papermate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Paper Mate Ballpoint Pen, Profile Retractable Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Assorted, 4 Count These pens write so well. Black ink best for school and work. My new favorite pen I take it everywhere. My favorite
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Coworkers love these.
5 out of 5 stars
Phynn84 - 2 years ago
originally posted on papermate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I brought these to work with me since that is where I write the most. I can not keep them at my desk! I have to hunt them down daily. I enjoy them being retractable. I have a color for everything thing I need in one box, the grip is perfect, they write smooth. These have become my number one stolen pen! Bravo!
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too lightweight for my taste
3 out of 5 stars
Sarah - 2 years ago
I was in the Target store, and these were the only ballpoint pens with blue ink. It's writes perfectly fine. It weights next to nothing. I don't need to hold a lead block when I write, but I much prefer something that I can feel in my hand. This was a replacement for BIC Cristal which I prefer over these pens. Next time, I'll wait for the BIC to be shipped or pay more for them at a pharmacy.
1 reply from targetcom team - 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing your review, Sarah! Your feedback has been noted and will be passed on to the Brand.
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Amazing
5 out of 5 stars
Btrlover21 - 2 years ago
originally posted on papermate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a month ago and I love using these pens. These papermate ballpoint pens are amazing and they work great. All the other pens I have used are awful so I am so happy I got these pens. Can't wait to buy more.
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Not bad
5 out of 5 stars
Suzy c - 2 years ago
originally posted on papermate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The quality of these pens are great and are comfortable to write with, however I prefer pens that write a little softer. I like that these are retractable because I am always losing the caps to my pens. My daughter prefers these pens so I definitely will purchase more for her.
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Smooth
4 out of 5 stars
Jcarson1975 - 2 years ago
originally posted on papermate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These pens are really good. I bought them around a month ago. Smooth writing abilities. They have not leaked when kept in my pocket as of yet. I took one to work and let a coworker use on and he loved it also.