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Grabie Erasable Gel Pens vs Pilot FriXion Clicker

Buy the Grabie set if you want many colors for journaling, coloring and study notes. Buy the Pilot FriXion Clicker if you want one dependable everyday pen in blue. The Grabie gives you 36 erasable gel colors in four palettes with a 0.7mm tip, but owners report pens that stop writing after heat exposure until frozen. The FriXion Clicker has a far longer track record, a retractable design and clean friction erasing, and reviewers praise its smooth flow and comfortable grip.

  • Choose the Grabie if you want a broad, varied color range for bullet journaling, planner decoration and coloring rather than a single writing pen.
  • Choose the Pilot FriXion Clicker if you want a proven retractable erasable pen for everyday note-taking and small handwriting.

Prices

  • Grabie Erasable Gel Pens: $17.99 at Findlay Rowe Designs (checked today)
  • Pilot FriXion Clicker: $5.97 at Amazon (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the Pilot FriXion Clicker is $12.02 cheaper than the Grabie Erasable Gel Pens at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
Grabie
Erasable Gel Pens by Grabie

Grabie Erasable Gel Pens

Erasable Gel Pens by Grabie

4.8(123 ratings)
$17.99at Findlay Rowe DesignsChecked 34 min ago
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Pros
  • 36 colors in four coordinated palettes
  • Smooth 0.7mm gel flow that does not skip
  • Erasable with a built-in eraser
  • Twist-to-open design means no lost caps
  • Non-toxic water-based ink
Cons
  • Pens can stop writing after heat exposure until frozen
  • Only one tip size
  • Plastic body feels light
  • Fewer ratings than the Pilot
Pilot
Pilot FriXion Clicker

Pilot FriXion Clicker

4.7(11,000 ratings)
$5.97at AmazonChecked 23 h ago
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Pros
  • Long, well-established track record
  • Clean erasing without marks or paper damage
  • Comfortable grip for long writing sessions
  • Retractable, so no cap to lose
  • Available in extra fine, fine and medium tips
Cons
  • Blue ink only in this listing
  • One reviewer says it works optimally only sometimes
  • Thermosensitive ink can fade with heat
  • No color variety for journaling or coloring

What separates them

Grabie Erasable Gel PensPilot FriXion Clicker
Color range36 colors across four palettesBlue ink only in this listing
Tip options0.7mm medium onlyExtra fine, fine and medium
EraserBuilt-in eraser on each penFriction eraser on the clicker top
CapTwist-to-open body, no cap to loseRetractable click mechanism
Track record4.8 from 123 ratings4.7 from about 11,000 ratings
Heat sensitivityOwners report pens stop writing after heat until frozenThermosensitive ink erases with friction heat
Best useJournaling, coloring, doodling, planner artNote-taking and everyday writing

Price history

$39.99$2.75
Nov 3Nov 10
  • Grabie Erasable Gel Pens: lowest $12.74 on Nov 10 at The Container Store.
  • Pilot FriXion Clicker: lowest $2.75 on Nov 3 at Atlas Stationers; $5.97 on Nov 9.

Prices at every store

Grabie Erasable Gel Pens

  • Findlay Rowe DesignsNew

    In stock

    $17.99Free shippingChecked 34 min ago
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  • EtsyNew

    In stockSold by Seller

    $28.99+ $7.15 shippingChecked 34 min ago
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  • TargetNew

    Availability unknown

    $15.99+ $5.99 shippingChecked 34 min ago
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  • Books A MillionNew

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    $15.99+ $7.00 shippingChecked 34 min ago
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Pilot FriXion Clicker

  • AmazonNew

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    $5.97Checked 23 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by sandaazma (100% positive, 142 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $7.70Free shippingChecked 23 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecGrabie Erasable Gel PensPilot FriXion Clicker
Tip size0.7mm medium tip—
Pack size36—
Ink colors36 Colors—
Eraserbuilt-in eraser—
Ink safetyNon-toxic—
Ink baseWater—
Item weight102 Grams—
Item dimensions6.3 x 0.51 x 3.54 inches—
MaterialPlastic—
TypePen—
Tip StyleMedium point—
Ink TypeGel—
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SpecGrabie Erasable Gel PensPilot FriXion Clicker
Ink HighlightsNon-toxic, Erasable, Gel Ink—
Age RangeAll users—
Typical UsersStudents, Creatives—
Packaging HighlightsSet—
Ink Color—Blue Ink
Gel Ink—Yes
Erasable—Yes
Point Size—Extra Fine Point, Fine Point, Medium Point
Pattern—Brown, Polka Dots
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What reviewers say

Grabie Erasable Gel Pens

  • 4.8 / 5123 ratings

Buyers rate the set highly and mostly praise smooth, consistent ink flow and the wide color range. Erasability and the capless twist design come up as practical wins for journaling and note-taking.

What people mention
  • Ink flowPraisedBuyers say the gel ink flows smoothly and consistently without skipping.
  • Color rangePraisedOwners like the 36 colors split into four palettes.
  • ErasabilityMixedErasers work for corrections, but some note smearing or incomplete erasing.
  • Tip sizeMixedThe 0.7mm medium point suits writing and coloring but is coarse for fine detail.

Pilot FriXion Clicker

  • 4.7 / 511,000 ratings

Reviewers rate the FriXion Clicker highly, with most praising smooth ink flow, a comfortable grip and clean erasing. It is a common pick for note-taking and everyday writing. One reviewer reports occasional reliability problems.

What people mention
  • Ink flowPraisedReviewers describe the gel ink as smooth and consistent.
  • ErasingPraisedOwners say the friction tip erases cleanly without marks or paper damage.
  • GripPraisedThe grip is called comfortable for long writing sessions.
  • Point sizePraised

Questions and answers

Which is better for bullet journaling?
The Grabie, because 36 colors in four palettes cover headers, trackers and doodles. The FriXion Clicker gives you blue only, which limits decoration.
Which lasts longer?
The FriXion Clicker has the stronger reliability record across about 11,000 ratings. Grabie owners report pens that stop writing after heat exposure until frozen.
Is the Grabie worth stepping up to from a single pen?
Yes if you want color variety for notes and art. If you mainly write in blue, the FriXion Clicker is the safer everyday pick.
Does the FriXion eraser damage paper?
Reviewers say it erases cleanly without marks or paper damage. It works by friction heat, not by rubbing ink off the surface.
Can I use the Grabie for everyday note-taking?
Yes, the 0.7mm medium tip writes smoothly without skipping. It is a medium line, so it suits notes better than tiny handwriting.
Do the FriXion pens come in other colors?
The FriXion line includes other ink colors, but this listing is blue. Check the specific pack if color matters to you.

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