How does the Frixion erase?

The hard tip on the back rubs the paper and generates heat, which makes the thermo-sensitive ink turn clear. No eraser shavings are produced.

Will the writing come back?

It can. The ink reappears at roughly 140°F (60°C), so leaving notes in a hot car or direct sun can bring erased or written text back.

Usually not. Erasable ink is often banned in exams and is not accepted for signatures or official records.

It works on most standard paper. Very glossy or coated surfaces may not take the ink well, and erasing can be less clean.

Yes. Pilot sells Frixion refills for the Ball line, so you can keep the barrel and swap the ink cartridge.

It writes smoothly and erases, but the ink is lighter and less permanent than a standard gel pen such as the Pilot G2.

At Fat Quarter Shop, for $2.74, 83% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

11 stores we checked sell it, including Fat Quarter Shop, OnTimeSupplies.com, Newegg.com, Staples, Connecting Threads.

$2.74at Fat Quarter ShopChecked 2 h ago

83% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 11 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.