Grabie Erasable Gel Pens vs Paper Mate Erasermate Retractable

Buy the Grabie set if you want color and variety: 36 erasable gel colors in four palettes, a 0.7mm tip, and a built-in eraser on every pen. Buy the Paper Mate Erasermate if you want one dependable black pen for everyday writing. The Grabie writes smoother and looks better in journals, but its gel ink is heat-sensitive and some pens stop writing until they are chilled. The Erasermate is a tougher oil-based ballpoint with a rubber grip and a pocket clip, but it comes only in black, in a 12-pack, and its 1mm line is broad. Grabie owners rate it 4.8 out of 5 and praise the ink flow and colors; Erasermate owners value the grip and the fact that it erases cleanly.

• Choose the Grabie if you take color-coded notes, bullet journal, or color, and want an eraser on every pen.
• Choose the Paper Mate Erasermate if you mainly write in black and want a sturdy retractable pen with a rubber grip.