--- product_id: 1718563 title: "Paper Mate 85581 FlexGrip Elite Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue, 12 Count" brand: "paper mate" price: "FREE" currency: BOB in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.bo/products/1718563-paper-mate-85581-flexgrip-elite-retractable-ballpoint-pens-medium-point store_origin: BO region: Bolivia --- # 1.0mm medium point for precise writing Lubriglide ink system ensures ultra-smooth flow Retractable tip protects pen & pockets Paper Mate 85581 FlexGrip Elite Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue, 12 Count **Brand:** paper mate **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🖋️ Elevate your writing game with every stroke—because first impressions ink forever! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Paper Mate 85581 FlexGrip Elite Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue, 12 Count by paper mate - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.bo](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/1718563-paper-mate-85581-flexgrip-elite-retractable-ballpoint-pens-medium-point) ## Best For - paper mate enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted paper mate brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pocket-Safe Design:** Retractable click-advance mechanism keeps your pens secure and your pockets clean - • **Value Pack for Pros:** 12-pack of vibrant blue medium point pens—perfect for meetings, notes, and creative flow - • **Sleek & Professional:** Chrome-accented tip adds a polished, executive look to your everyday essentials - • **Comfort Meets Control:** Full-length soft rubber grip designed for fatigue-free writing in any position - • **Effortless Smoothness:** Lubriglide ink technology delivers consistent, skip-free strokes every time ## Overview The Paper Mate 85581 FlexGrip Elite offers a 12-count pack of medium point (1.0mm) blue ballpoint pens featuring a soft, full-length rubber grip for comfort, a sleek chrome-accented tip for professional style, and a Lubriglide ink system for smooth, reliable writing. Its retractable design protects both the pen tip and your belongings, making it an ideal choice for busy professionals. ## Description Product Description Soft, full-length grip provides comfort for any writing position. Sleek professional styling with chrome-accented tip. Lubriglide ink system provides smooth writing. Refillable. Retractable click-advance protects pockets and purses. Includes 12 medium point blue ink ballpoint pens. From the Manufacturer Disposable pen provides smooth, dependable writing with Lubriglide ink. Floating Ball superior writing technology delivers high-performance innovation with vivid, intense bold colors. FlexGrip Elite Retractable Ballpoint Pens are refillable. Review: Best cheap pen on the market. - These are the only pens I buy for work as a nurse. Non smearing ink, easy writing, pleasantly clicky with a little additional grip. It's basically the perfect cheap pen and I have to buy them online because I've never seen one in a store. Review: These pens are great, though they need to update the photo - These pens are great, though they need to update the photo, since it doesn't quite match. However, I didn't get these pens because they look cool. I got them because they write and draw well without gumming up blobs of ink or skipping, etc. I'm an industrial designer, so I write with block lettering (lots of short strokes) and not cursive, and most ball-point pens don't deliver consistent ink to the page with this type of writing. Most ball-point pens also tend to gather up blobs of ink when drawing longer lines (as with sketching) and will often dump ink blobs on the page unexpectedly. These pens write and draw very smoothly, and are currently my favorite ball-point pens. ## Features - Soft, full-length grip provides comfort for any writing position. - Sleek professional styling with chrome-accented tip. - Lubriglide ink system provides smooth writing. Refillable. - Retractable click-advance protects pockets and purses. - Includes 12 medium point blue ink ballpoint pens. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002LD1LC | | Additional Features | Retractable | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #410,512 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #10,392 in Ballpoint Pens | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand | Paper Mate | | Brand Name | Paper Mate | | Closure Type | Retractable | | Color | Blue | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 397 Reviews | | Drill Point | Medium | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00041540855811, 00415408558112, 50041540855816 | | Grip Type | Contoured | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Included Components | 12 Pens | | Ink Base | Water | | Ink Color | Blue | | Item Dimensions | 3.2 x 1.1 x 6.1 inches | | Item Type Name | Retractable | | Item Weight | 9.07 g | | Line Size | 1.0 millimeters | | Manufacturer | Paper Mate | | Material | Rubber Grip | | Material Type | Rubber Grip | | Model Number | 85581 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Office | | Style | Retractable | | UPC | 415408558112 638458721743 999992981674 999993596143 799916278497 041540881049 041540855811 799916153213 013243085611 | | Unit Count | 12 Count | | Writing Instrument Form | Ballpoint Pen | | Writing Technique | ballpoint | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sanford - **Writing Instrument Form:** Ballpoint Pen - **Color:** Blue - **Ink Color:** Blue - **Age Range (Description):** Adult ## Images ![Paper Mate 85581 FlexGrip Elite Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue, 12 Count - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81R8Tp91X2L.jpg) ![Paper Mate 85581 FlexGrip Elite Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue, 12 Count - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yKNbxxpLL.jpg) ![Paper Mate 85581 FlexGrip Elite Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue, 12 Count - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YsQYo1EbL.jpg) ![Paper Mate 85581 FlexGrip Elite Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue, 12 Count - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81c5u+ljumL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best cheap pen on the market. *by A***R on November 15, 2025* These are the only pens I buy for work as a nurse. Non smearing ink, easy writing, pleasantly clicky with a little additional grip. It's basically the perfect cheap pen and I have to buy them online because I've never seen one in a store. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These pens are great, though they need to update the photo *by T***T on July 29, 2014* These pens are great, though they need to update the photo, since it doesn't quite match. However, I didn't get these pens because they look cool. I got them because they write and draw well without gumming up blobs of ink or skipping, etc. I'm an industrial designer, so I write with block lettering (lots of short strokes) and not cursive, and most ball-point pens don't deliver consistent ink to the page with this type of writing. Most ball-point pens also tend to gather up blobs of ink when drawing longer lines (as with sketching) and will often dump ink blobs on the page unexpectedly. These pens write and draw very smoothly, and are currently my favorite ball-point pens. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Perfect Pen *by S***N on July 15, 2018* Even tho I'm on a computer all day, every day, I still love the tactile sensation of writing things out on a tablet. Because of this, over the years, I've received many different pens/sets as gifts, some quite pricey, I'm sure. At the end of the day, these are my go-to. They are so comfortable, never wear a sore spot, and just last forever. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.bo/products/1718563-paper-mate-85581-flexgrip-elite-retractable-ballpoint-pens-medium-point](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/1718563-paper-mate-85581-flexgrip-elite-retractable-ballpoint-pens-medium-point) --- *Product available on Desertcart Bolivia* *Store origin: BO* *Last updated: 2026-10-06*