Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Bold Point (1.4mm), Black Ink, 12 Count - Writing, Journaling, Office Supplies
Paper Mate

Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Bold Point (1.4mm), Black Ink, 12 Count - Writing, Journaling, Office Supplies

$9.98$20.79★ 4.7(7,743 reviews)
Mubboo Score 4.8/10
  • Ballpoint pen with bold 1.4mm point helps you confidently communicate your thoughts
  • Soft grip for comfortable everyday writing
  • Reliably vivid ink brightens up your notes
  • Convenient retractable design and color-matching barrels
  • 12 vivid black ballpoint pens bring your handwriting to life
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Price & Buy Timing

🟡 At Average Price

Currently $9.98 — the 90-day average is $9.80.

All-time low: $6 on Wed Nov 15 (from 182 price checks).

Mubboo Value Score: 4.8/10

Quality9.4/10
based on 4.7/5 customer rating
Popularity1.1/10
7,743 reviews, top 34% in Ballpoint Pens
Value3.9/10
priced below 39% of Ballpoint Pens

How it stacks up

Rated 4.7/5 — better than 75% of 56 Ballpoint Pens we track. Mid-tier pricing at $9.98.

Head-to-Head vs Category Leader

Paper MateAIOMOB (Leader)
Price$9.98$21.99
Rating4.7/55.0/5
Reviews7,74315
Mubboo Score4.8/103.5/10

The Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Bold is 55% cheaper but rated lower (4.7 vs 5).

Quick Specs

Color
Black
Style
Black
Pattern
Pens
Hardness
HB
Ink Base
Hybrid
Grip Type
rubber
Ink Color
Black
Line Size
1_0_1_9mm

What reviewers say

Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.

If you write a lot, these pens might run out faster than expected; consider refillable ones for longer use. Choose fine point pens to avoid smearing if you're left-handed or need quick-dry ink.

Rating reliability

Well reviewed — reliable rating
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Paper Mate Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Bold Point ( worth buying in 2026?

It earns a Mubboo Score of 4.8/10, with a 4.7/5 rating from 7,743 reviews — better than 75% of Ballpoint Pens we track.

How much does the Paper Mate Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint cost?

It is currently $9.98. The 90-day average is $9.80 and the all-time low we recorded is $6.

How does it compare to the top-rated Ballpoint Pens?

The Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Bold is 55% cheaper but rated lower (4.7 vs 5).

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