Eagle Automatic Tape Dispenser, Handheld & Portable Design, Office Tape Gun, One-Handed Operation with Safety Blade for Office, Home, DIY or Packaging (Includes 2 Free Tapes) (Gray)

Great gift idea for the person who has everything. Really works super well. Love it!!!!!!!!!!

This dispenser is amazing! I use it for pattern making and is far easier to use than a regular tape dispenser. I found that it cuts the tape better when releasing the handle quickly (not gently). It’s a great tool!

This is a nice, sturdy, hand-held tape dispenser and the only one I could find that was for regular tape and not package sealing tape. The only thing I am disappointed in is that the tape dispensed is cut to a specific size rather than allowing you to advance the tape to the size piece you want and then cutting it. It dispenses and cuts all in one operation. That is the only reason I gave it four stars instead of five. The directions are very specific as to how to operate it so that it doesn't jam, so you can't stop it halfway and advance the tape manually.

I honestly was prepared for this tape dispenser not to truly work but WOW I was wrong! This thing works 100% as advertised, which is actually better than I dreamed it might work. If you’ve ever wrapped a gift don’t wrap another one until you own one of these tape dispensers! Recommended tape is regular or extra-adhesive Scotch brand tape! This dispenser has literally changed my life!

About a decade ago, I purchased a no-name dispenser like this at Staples (blue). It was an excellent time-saver, but I wanted another to use in our craft area. Staples doesn't sell these anymore, so I bought this one (purple).It's comparatively terrible. Within just the first three tries, the tape gets jammed easily - even after replacing the tape already installed. The trigger also gets stuck, causing me to have to pull it back out again. It just doesn't work like what I'm used to. My search began again, and I discovered Surebonder (pink).I began to note the differences between the Eagle/generic version and the Surebonder/generic version:1) On the underside, Surebonder says "Patent Pending" while Eagle has multiple patent numbers.2) On the front, Surebonder does NOT have a smoothing roller above the tape exit, while Eagle does.3) The amount of tape in Surebonder's version is almost double that of Eagle's, and it is better quality.Unfortunately, Surebonder doesn't sell this dispenser on Amazon - but I think you can use Amazon Pay on their website and buy it there.For once, don't buy this new and (un)improved, patented version. It's not worth it.

In practice, not as awesome as I thought it would be. I’ve had to figure out (or rather finesse) how to use it. Once I press the trigger, the tape comes out but sometimes it doesn’t come straight out and folds over. Then I press the trigger again with more tape coming out, but now I’ve wasted tape (especially when this happens several times). Next, sometimes it doesn’t cut. I press the trigger which is supposed to cut the tape instead more tape comes out without cutting it. So, I ended up pulling out scissors to cut the tape at some intervals. These issues can be overcome with some “finessing”. I may have received a bad one. It’s worth a try though.

I was skeptical at first when I purchased this, but I don’t know what I have done without it for so long. It is fantastic to use one-handed, great quality and easily stored.

When I pull down to cut the tape it doesn’t work and gives me more tape.