- Does the FriXion Ball 3 really erase completely?
- The friction tip rubs the ink away by heat, so it clears the page without crumbs or ghosting. In very hot conditions the erased ink can darken again, so avoid leaving notes in a hot car.
- Can I use it for exams and official documents?
- No. Erasable ink is not accepted for signed documents, checks or most exams. Use a permanent pen for anything that must not be altered.
- How do I change colors?
- Slide the clip down to the color you want and press the top button to extend it. Press the button again to retract before switching.
- Is it refillable?
- Yes. It takes Pilot FriXion Ball 3 refills in black, blue and red, so you can replace one color without buying a new pen.
- How does it compare with a single-color FriXion Ball?
- It writes the same erasable gel ink but is thicker and heavier because it holds three colors. Choose the single-color version if you only need one ink and prefer a slimmer pen.
- Is it good for left-handed writers?
- Yes. The gel ink dries quickly and mistakes erase without smearing, which many left-handers find easier than correction fluid.
- Where is the Pilot FriXion Ball 3 cheapest?
- At CHL Store, for $12.26, 26% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Pilot FriXion Ball 3?
- 11 stores we checked sell it, including Shop, CHL Store, wafuu.com, TokyoFineMarket, Yoseka Stationery.