--- product_id: 80835400 title: "Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Black - 12-Pack" brand: "amazon basics" price: "NZ$24" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Amazon Basics" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/80835400-amazon-basics-retractable-ballpoint-pen-black-12-pack store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Smudge-resistant ink 12-pack reliable set Latex-free soft grip Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Black - 12-Pack **Brand:** amazon basics **Price:** NZ$24 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖋️ Sign your success with every click! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Black - 12-Pack by amazon basics - **How much does it cost?** NZ$24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/80835400-amazon-basics-retractable-ballpoint-pen-black-12-pack) ## Best For - amazon basics enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted amazon basics brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Comfort-First Design:** Latex-free soft rubber barrel ensures fatigue-free writing during long meetings or brainstorming sessions. - • **Value-Packed 12-Pack:** Stay stocked and never run out—ideal for office desks, home workspaces, or sharing with your team. - • **Professional Grade Ink:** High-density, water-resistant black ink that stays bold and sharp on every document. - • **Retractable Convenience:** Click to protect your pen tip and avoid accidental marks—perfect for on-the-go professionals. - • **Effortless Smooth Writing:** Experience fluid ink flow that glides across pages without skipping or smudging. ## Overview The Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen 12-Pack offers a professional-grade writing experience with smudge-resistant, water-resistant black ink and a latex-free soft grip for all-day comfort. Its retractable design prevents ink drying and accidental marks, making it a reliable, value-packed choice for busy professionals who demand smooth, consistent performance. ## Description From the manufacturer The Ultimate Writing Tool Your signature never looked so good! The desertcartBasics Retractable Ballpoint Pens will quickly become your go-to writing tools, thanks to smooth traction, high-visibility ink and comfortable grip. Great for a wide variety of situations, from signing checks to making lists to writing notes and letters. Set includes 12 pens. Offers a retractable feature for protection Fast-drying, quality ink that lasts Soft rubber comfort-grip barrel Convenient metal side clip For use on paper products High Quality Ink Ensure your important notes don’t fade into the background with the this trustworthy set of ballpoint pens. Each pen offers a high-density ink that’s smudge-resistant and writes smoothly, evenly and easily. Retractable & Comfortable Avoid accidental marks and dried out ink with the desertcartBasic pens’ retraction component. Simply click the button on top to retract the ballpoint for safe storage in your bag, pocket or desk drawer. Also featuring a latex-free soft rubber barrel for comfort and exceptional grip. Review: Great pens, affordable price ✍️ - Fantastic pens! I kept buying a named brand Prker jotters but kept loosing them 🤦🏻‍♂️ at £10 a pop it becomes expensive.. these write super smooth at first I thought they write too smooth like a gel pen but now I’ve gotten used to them, ink is good black quality, they write like a medium bic pen if you’ve ever had one of those, Review: Low price, great quality - These pens are so smooth to write with, they are my go to pen for work. Amazing value ## Features - Set of 12 retractable ballpoint ink pens - Smudge-resistant, high quality ink pigment that lasts - Latex-free soft-grip rubber barrel for comfort - Easy-click top retraction button and handy metal side clip - Great go-to option for making notes, signing documents and more ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07BDWD8B7 | | Age Range Description | All ages | | Age range (description) | All ages | | Best Sellers Rank | 626 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 9 in Retractable Ballpoint Pens | | Body Shape | Cylindrical | | Brand | Amazon Basics | | Brand Name | Amazon Basics | | Closure Type | Retractable | | Colour | Black | | Country Of Origin | Vietnam | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 10,641 Reviews | | Drill Point | ball tip | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00192233020808 | | Grip Type | Smooth | | Hardness | HB | | Ink Base | Oil | | Ink Colour | Black | | Ink colour | Black | | Is the Product Left or Right Handed? | Ambidextrous | | Item Diameter | 0.39 Inches | | Item Dimensions | 14.5 x 1 x 1.4 centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.28 Ounces | | Line Size | 2mm_and_above | | Manufacturer | Amazon | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | English | | Model Number | AH518-12-B | | Pattern | Pen | | Recommended Uses For Product | Writing | | Special Features | Retractable | | Style | Retractable | | Theme | writing | | UPC | 192233020808 | | Unit Count | 12.0 count | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | | Writing Instrument Form | Ballpoint Pen | | Writing instrument form | Ballpoint Pen | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** All ages - **Brand:** Amazon Basics - **Colour:** Black - **Ink colour:** Black - **Material:** Plastic - **Model name:** English - **Point type:** ball tip - **Special feature:** Retractable - **Unit count:** 12.0 count - **Writing instrument form:** Ballpoint Pen ## Images ![Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Black - 12-Pack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81y314kpUsL.jpg) ![Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Black - 12-Pack - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pfT1f8dDL.jpg) ![Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Black - 12-Pack - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gdCQci40L.jpg) ![Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Black - 12-Pack - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KsrHttZwL.jpg) ![Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Black - 12-Pack - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PFSoocMXL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: These pens good for drawing** A: In general, ballpoint pens aren't appropriate for drawing. Anyway, I think AmazonBasics ballpoint pen has a very quality and can be use for that purpose too. **Q: Are these pens refillable?** A: Actually they are. The tip unscrews and I have replaced the refill in one with a broad tip refill which I prefer. **Q: Are the inks colored or just the pens?** A: The inks are the same color as the pens. **Q: How do these compare to the Papermate Inkjoy gel pens?** A: Injoy is a gel pen approx. 1.50 ea. Azn Basics is a std ballpoint. approx. .50 ea ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pens, affordable price ✍️ *by S***I on 6 March 2026* Fantastic pens! I kept buying a named brand Prker jotters but kept loosing them 🤦🏻‍♂️ at £10 a pop it becomes expensive.. these write super smooth at first I thought they write too smooth like a gel pen but now I’ve gotten used to them, ink is good black quality, they write like a medium bic pen if you’ve ever had one of those, ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Low price, great quality *by J***7 on 31 May 2026* These pens are so smooth to write with, they are my go to pen for work. Amazing value ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality and comfortable *by H***C on 19 May 2026* Great pens that write smoothly. I like how clicky they are and they feel better quality than their price. Would definitely recommend. Can’t comment on durability as only just bought. ## Frequently Bought Together - Amazon Basics Black Ballpoint Pens for Smooth Writing, Retractable, 12-Pack - Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Smooth Writing, Blue, 12-Pack - Sharpie Permanent Markers Set, Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Point Marker For Wood, Plastic, Paper, Metal, And More, Drawing, Coloring, And Poster Marker , Black, 12 Count --- ## 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.nz/products/80835400-amazon-basics-retractable-ballpoint-pen-black-12-pack](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/80835400-amazon-basics-retractable-ballpoint-pen-black-12-pack) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*