Erasers
When writing or drawing, everyone makes mistakes. Fortunately, there’s a little device to eliminate them – the eraser. Designed to remove pencil marks, erasers are found on wooden pencils, mechanical pencils and as standalone tools.
Brief history of the eraser
Before the eraser was invented, people would remove graphite marks from paper using rubber or wax tablets. In Japan, breadcrumbs were used. To remove ink from parchment, they used pieces of sandstone or pumice.
In 1770, an English engineer discovered rubber removed pencil marks effectively. From there, there were pencil erasers or they were sold individually.
Best erasers for artists
As the eraser became a household item, many different types became available for different purposes. This is especially good news for artists. This quick guide will help you select the ideal eraser for the job.
- Art gum erasers – This has a gummy texture and looks translucent. Softer than other types, art gum erasers are compatible with most paper types. However, there are some downsides. As it absorbs graphite, it will leave “crumbs” on the page. And an art gum is not too precise, so it’s not designed for fine, intricate drawings.
- Rubber erasers – You’ll find this classic in most pencil cases or attached to wooden and mechanical pencils. Like gum erasers, these pull graphite away, leaving crumbs. However, rubber is gentle and more precise, making them great for detailed drawings.
- Kneaded erasers – This eraser is pliable, so it can be moulded like clay. Picking graphite off paper while leaving no “crumbs”. As it can be re-kneaded, they’re good for removing fine details. But as the eraser becomes sticky, it is best suited to large areas.
- Vinyl eraser – Also called plastic or drafting erasers, this hard eraser is strong enough to remove ink. This makes them a great choice for draftsmen and carpenters.
Explore our broad range of Japanese erasers today.
Kutsuwa Zi-Keshi Limited Edition Magnetic Eraser - Professions
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Imagine an eraser that can gather all eraser dust in one second and without any mess. Kutsuwa Magnetic Eraser is designed for this purpose. The eraser has fine iron powder (ferrite) mixed through it during manufacture. The case has a...
$6.50
Sonic Livgak Desk Sweeping Machine - Yellow
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Sonic Livgak desk sweeping machine is a powerful tool for you to clean your desk easily after studying or drafting. It inhales dust from the bottom side of the machine and exhausts air toward the top of the machines. Therefore,...
$45.00
Sonic Livgak Desk Sweeping Machine - lvory
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Sonic Livgak desk sweeping machine is a powerful tool for you to clean your desk easily after studying or drafting. It inhales dust from the bottom side of the machine and exhausts air toward the top of the machines. Therefore,...
$45.00
Seed Radar Clear Eraser - Medium
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The innovative Seed Clear Radar finally makes an eraser that you can eraser with full precision and confidence. it is made of transparent plastic and erases cleanly and easily. Instead of messy eraser dust, the shavings are clumps due to its...
$3.80
Tombow Mono Tough Break-Resistant Eraser - Medium
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Tombow Mono Tough Eraser is designed for resisting breaks. Tombow applies new, non-flex eraser formulation to preventing eraser from flexing and breaking. A front and back alternating diagonal sleeves distribute the stress on eraser's surface evenly, reducing cuts on eraser's...
$3.80
Seed Radar Clear Eraser - Small
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The innovative Seed Clear Radar finally makes an eraser that you can eraser with full precision and confidence. it is made of transparent plastic and erases cleanly and easily. Instead of messy eraser dust, the shavings are clumps due to its...
$2.80
Pilot FriXion Eraser - Blue
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Please note that this eraser is for Pilot FriXion erasable ink only. The Pilot FriXion eraser features a flat and slim shape and plastic grip area for easy holding. When the broad side of the eraser can be used to erase large...
$2.80
Pilot FriXion Eraser - White
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Please note that this eraser is for Pilot FriXion erasable ink only. The Pilot FriXion eraser features a flat and slim shape and plastic grip area for easy holding. When the broad side of the eraser can be used to...
$2.80
Tombow Mono Tough Break-Resistant Eraser - Small
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Tombow Mono Tough Eraser is designed for resisting breaks. Tombow applies new, non-flex eraser formulation to preventing eraser from flexing and breaking. A front and back alternating diagonal sleeves distribute the stress on eraser's surface evenly, reducing cuts on eraser's...
$2.80
Midori Eraser Dust Mini Cleaner Type 2 - Clear
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Drive this car shaped mini cleaner around your desk to pick up eraser dust and other small debris. Once its waste compartment is full, just take it to the rubbish bin and empty. Parks easily in a desk draw or...
$13.50
Midori Eraser Dust Mini Cleaner Type 2 - Pink
$13.50
$12.80
Midori Eraser Dust Mini Cleaner Type 2 - Pink
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Drive this car shaped mini cleaner around your desk to pick up eraser dust and other small debris. Once its waste compartment is full, just take it to the rubbish bin and empty. Parks easily in a desk draw or...
$13.50
$12.80
Plus Air-in Mount Fuji Eraser
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Plus introduced this inspiring eraser which put Japan's Mount Fuji in your pencil case. The eraser is made with two layers of PVC, revealing Mount Fuji as you use it. The eraser's slip case features gold foil stamping with 6...
$5.50
Sakura Arch Foam Eraser - Slim Type - All Black
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The Sakura Arch doesn't look like any boring eraser you see before. It is functional and cool at the same time. Thanks to Sakura's advanced foam technology, it erases easily with minimal pressure. It also features an innovative arched sleeve...
$4.80
Nakabayashi Logical Eraser
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Nakabayashi has not forgotten the convenience of the traditional “ink at one end, pencil at the other” erasers of the 20th century. In the Nakabayashi Logical Eraser, they have modernised that concept for the needs of today's users. The eraser...
$4.50
Kokuyo Mirikeshi 5-Function Eraser - White
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The Kokuyo Miri 5-Function Eraser has different sized edges aimed at erasing a single line from your notes. It has five widths for erasing: a point, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm and 6 mm edge. There is a number imprinted on...
$6.80
Kokuyo Mirikeshi 5-Function Eraser - Black
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The Kokuyo Miri 5-Function Eraser has different sized edges aimed at erasing a single line from your notes. It has five widths for erasing: a point, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm and 6 mm edge. There is a number imprinted on...
$6.80
Kutsuwa Magnetic Eraser - Blue
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Imagine an eraser that can gather all eraser dust in one second and without any mess. Kutsuwa Magnetic Eraser is designed for this purpose. The eraser has fine iron powder (ferrite) mixed through it during manufacture. The case has a...
$4.50
Kutsuwa Magnetic Eraser - Red
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Imagine an eraser that can gather all eraser dust in one second and without any mess. Kutsuwa Magnetic Eraser is designed for this purpose. The eraser has fine iron powder (ferrite) mixed through it during manufacture. The case has a...
$4.50
Midori Eraser Dust Mini Cleaner Type 1 - Blue
$13.50
$12.70
Midori Eraser Dust Mini Cleaner Type 1 - Blue
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Drive this car shaped mini cleaner around your desk to pick up eraser dust and other small debris. Once its waste compartment is full, just take it to the rubbish bin and empty. Parks easily in a desk draw or...
$13.50
$12.70
Midori Eraser Dust Mini Cleaner Type 2 - Blue
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Drive this car shaped mini cleaner around your desk to pick up eraser dust and other small debris. Once its waste compartment is full, just take it to the rubbish bin and empty. Parks easily in a desk draw or...
$13.50
Tombow Mono Sand Eraser for Ink
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The Tombow Mono eraser comes with one side with sand eraser and one side with rubber eraser. The sand side can erase ink, including pen, marker and printer ink. The rubber side can erase graphite from pencils. It is PVC-free...
$4.00
Tombow Mono Zero Retractable Eraser - Metal Pink
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This award-winning Tombow Mono Zero Metal Type retractable eraser is designed for precision and portability. Measuring only 2.5 mm x 5 mm across, it allows you to erase tiny errors without affecting the area around them. The rectangular shape of...
$13.80
Tombow Mono Zero Retractable Eraser - Metal Blue
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This award-winning Tombow Mono Zero Metal Type retractable eraser is designed for precision and portability. Measuring only 2.5 mm x 5 mm across, it allows you to erase tiny errors without affecting the area around them. The rectangular shape of...
$13.80
Tombow Mono Zero Retractable Eraser - Metal Black
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This award-winning Tombow Mono Zero Metal Type retractable eraser is designed for precision and portability. Measuring only 2.5 mm x 5 mm across, it allows you to erase tiny errors without affecting the area around them. The rectangular shape of...
$13.80