Swingline Optima 40 Stapler, Full Strip, 40 Sheet Capacity, Reduced Effort, Orange/Silver/Black, Full Size

Súper resistente. Me gusta la marca es la 2 da que compro.

High quality and perfect

I have one at work, and now the same one at home. Only gripe is that it doesn't quite take a full clip of staples, have to break ~10 off. Love this stapler almost as much Milton loves his red swingline in office space.

Since moving up to Delaware, my home office has become my command center for all things work-related. Between managing business travel receipts and organizing thick project reports, my old "standard" stapler was basically waving a white flag every time I tried to put together anything over ten pages. I finally got fed up with the constant jams and decided to pick up the Swingline Optima 40. I was looking for something that could actually handle a thicker stack of paper without requiring me to put my entire body weight behind it. The Good Stuff The "reduced effort" claim isn't just marketing—it really does make a difference. It has a sort of spring-loaded mechanism that does the heavy lifting for you. Whether I'm stapling two pages or a full forty-page report, the force required feels exactly the same. For someone who spends a lot of time prepping documents before a big trip, it definitely saves my wrist from that end-of-day fatigue. I also really like the "flat clinch" feature. If you’ve ever had a pile of documents that leaned to one side because the staples were all bulky and curved, you’ll appreciate this. The staples lie completely flat against the back of the paper, which makes stacking and filing a lot neater. Plus, the orange and gray design is a nice change from the boring office supplies I usually see. The Not-So-Good It’s not perfect, though. The most annoying thing about this model is that it’s a bit top-heavy. If you’re not careful when you set it down, it has a tendency to topple over sideways. It’s a minor thing, but after the tenth time it knocks into your coffee mug, it gets old. Also, be warned: this thing is picky about its staples. I tried using some generic staples I had left over from my old Florida office, and it jammed almost immediately. To get that "jam-free" guarantee, you really have to use the specific Optima premium staples. It’s an extra expense, but if you try to go cheap on the staples, the performance drops off fast. Finally, it’s quite a bit larger and heavier than a standard stapler, so it takes up more real estate on your desk. Practical Uses Report Preparation: Perfect for those 30-40 page business proposals that usually choke a standard stapler. Travel Organization: I use it to staple all my printed itineraries and hotel confirmations together into a slim, flat stack that fits easily in my carry-on. Handheld Stapling: Because of the soft grip and the way the lever works, it’s actually easier to use handheld than most traditional desk models. Final Thoughts Did it meet my expectations? For the most part, yes. I wanted something that would stop jamming on my thicker reports, and as long as I use the right staples, it does exactly that. The "flat clinch" is a bigger benefit than I realized, and it has made my filing cabinet a lot more organized. While the tipping issue is a bit of a nuisance, the overall ease of use makes it a solid upgrade for any busy office. It’s a fair value for the money, especially if you deal with more than just a couple of pages at a time.

Essential when you need to staple a large stack of documents. Does the job when smaller staplers fail.