PaperPro’s staplers use a patented staple-gun-like spring-and-lever mechanism to turn 8lbs of finger pressure into 30lbs of staple-driving force. They’re quickly attracting a devoted following.
OfficeSupplyGeek does pretty thorough product reviews, so when he says “I have found the only stapler I’ll ever use,” I believe him. Paper capacity, ease-of-use, ergonomics, style — the entire range from the teeny Nano (which is the size of a staple remover, but can staple through 12 sheets) to their professional/high-capacity 100-sheet staplers exceeded all expectations.
He even made a video showing the PaperPro throwing a fastener through cardboard with just one finger’s pressure:
I also like the concept of the Long Reach Stapler (pictured at right), which lets you staple across a long sheet of paper rather than along the edge. It looks like a cheap and easy way to make (or repair) your own ‘zines.
PaperPro’s staplers are relatively inexpensive (I priced the midrange Prodigy at $25 on Amazon, compared to $30 for a commercial-grade Swingline with comparable capacity)
Image via PaperPro; video by OfficeSupplyGeek