PILOT - FriXion Ball Erasable Rollerball Pen 0.7mm - Black Ink - Pack of 5

My favourite pens! I’ve been using these for ages and absolutely love them. They write so smoothly and the erasable feature is so handy for correcting mistakes without making a mess.

We bought these pens for our son to use for schoolwork. Like many boys he tends to be a bit untidy and so the pens are useful for him to correct his work and avoid having a page of crossing outs. The minor criticisms I would have, from the viewpoint of a parent are: (1) The barrel could benefit with being thicker for a child (2) The ink flow is not always that smooth Notwithstanding the above these are clearly some of the best pens in the market for schoolchildren….. ….however two weeks before his exams disaster struck. One weekend he opened his history exercise book to find all his essays had vanished. Where there had once been model essays the page was now blank except for the teacher’s red ink corrections. There was much hair pulling and panic that weekend – before we deduced what happened. A few days earlier, in a cookery class at school he had prepared a meal. Being in a rush he had put the hot meal (straight out of the oven) in a plastic box and stuffed it in his school bag next to his history book. It turns out the Frixon pen ink is not heat-fast. Indeed the reason it can be erased is that the rubber at the back end of the pen generates heat when you try to ‘erase’ the ink on the page. Subsequently we have read of the ink also vanishing on pages or books left behind a car windscreen on a hot day. (I would also be wary of putting pages written in this ink near a hot central heating radiator). So how to recover the pages? Our solution was to put the exercise book into a ziplock bag and then place it in the freezer for 20 to 40 minutes. Almost by magic the ink will reappear – however it is not quite as vibrant as originally but the pages were readable. Our conclusion – excellent pens for schoolwork but anything that will be required for revision for an exam ought to be photocopied (to give you a backup copy) or use a different pen. Incidentally for the same reason (ie the risk that an examiner leaves the exam scripts in a warm place) I think it is reasonable to advise extreme caution in using these pens for actual exams. Despite the above ‘disaster movie’ situation I am awarding these pens five stars as they clearly are the best in the market – and far better than having a page full of crossings out or tippex. BUT you need to be aware of the heat sensitivity issue. We found our son was literally going through a pen every few days. As a consequence I would also advise buying the refills in bulk as they are widely available and with careful purchasing can lead to significant cost savings versus constantly buying the pens. Indeed the refills are a standard size and so you might find better / more comfortable pen bodies to use with the refills. We have found some (though not all) ‘plastic’ erasers will erase the ink (as long as they generate enough heat as discussed above). I hope this review is helpful.

Honestly, I really like these pens! They're super easy to write with, and being able to rub out mistakes without it being a mess is great!! 💚🌷Pros: •✍️ Super smooth to write with – Feels great on any kind of paper, doesn’t drag or skip. •🧽 Erasable ink actually works – You can rub out your mistakes cleanly without ruining the page. •📚 Perfect for notes & journaling – I use them for uni notes, planners and for for work and it keeps everything tidy. •🖤 Nice dark ink – The black is bold but not too inky or smudgy. The only two cons about these pens is that: • 💸 Kinda pricey – For a set of 5, it’s a bit expensive. •⏳ Ink runs out fast – Especially if you write a lot, they don’t last very long.

Love these pens! I bought them after being told to by my children’s school but I ended up loving them as well. Now I only use these pens along with my children. They last a long time and are erasable. They are also very comfortable to write with for a long time and have a good feel.

PROS: * Zero-trace erasing: Ink vanishes completely without tearing or scraping the paper texture. * Silky smooth flow: The 0.7mm medium tip glides effortlessly with bold, consistent black ink. * Infinite second chances: Perfect for messy brainstorms, sudokus, and constantly changing schedules. * Eco-friendly design: Fully refillable bodies mean less plastic waste in the bin. CONS: * Heat sensitive: Notes will temporarily disappear if left in a hot car or under direct sunlight. * Not for official use: Definitely skip these for legal documents, checks, or exam papers. ------------------------------ The Ultimate Writing Wizardry Unlocked 🚀 Get ready to throw out the correction tape because these pens feel like pure sorcery! The PILOT FriXion Ball brings the absolute best of both worlds: the rich, fluid glide of a premium gel rollerball combined with the ultimate safety net of a pencil. Writing out complex mind maps, daily planners, or intricate puzzle books becomes completely stress-free when mistakes can be rubbed away into thin air. The friction eraser tip on the cap doesn't wear down like a traditional rubber eraser, and it leaves behind absolutely zero messy crumbs. It simply generates a bit of friction heat, and poof—the thermo-sensitive ink becomes invisible. The 0.7mm tip delivers a beautifully solid, skip-free black line that looks incredibly professional until it needs to not exist anymore. Just keep one golden rule in mind: keep these away from extreme heat! If notes ever seem to vanish unexpectedly from a hot environment, a quick trip to the freezer will bring the writing right back. For anyone looking to keep pages looking pristine and error-free, this 5-pack is an absolute desk essential. ------------------------------

Good quality

Best pen I have used in years

Best pens ever

Lo utilizo para marcar las telas que coso, porque cuando lo planchas desaparece. Pinta muy bien y se desliza suavemente, no tarda casi nada en secarse en papel, es muy rápido y se borra fácilmente con la gomita que trae incorporada, no hace falta presionarla, con frotar un poco es suficiente.

Compro sempre

C'è stato un tempo in cui sbagliare con la penna significava scarabocchi, fogli strappati e frustrazione. Poi sono arrivate le Pilot Frixion e hanno cambiato tutto. Queste penne con inchiostro termosensibile sono un vero e proprio salvavita per studenti, professionisti e chiunque ami scrivere (e correggere!) senza stress. Cosa le rende speciali? * Cancellazione pulita: L'inchiostro Frixion scompare con il calore generato dallo sfregamento della gomma integrata, senza lasciare tracce o danneggiare la carta. * Scrittura fluida: L'inchiostro scorre in modo fluido e uniforme, offrendo un'esperienza di scrittura piacevole e senza sbavature. * Colori vibranti: Disponibili in una vasta gamma di colori, le Frixion aggiungono un tocco di vivacità ai tuoi appunti, disegni e progetti. * Ricaricabili: Quando l'inchiostro finisce, basta sostituire la ricarica e la penna torna come nuova, riducendo gli sprechi. * Versatilità: Perfette per prendere appunti, scrivere, disegnare, colorare e molto altro. La mia esperienza: Uso le Frixion da anni e non potrei più farne a meno. Sono perfette per prendere appunti a lezione o in riunione, perché mi permettono di correggere eventuali errori senza dover usare il correttore. Le consiglio a tutti, dagli studenti ai professionisti. Un piccolo consiglio: L'inchiostro Frixion è sensibile al calore, quindi evitate di lasciare i vostri documenti esposti al sole o a fonti di calore intense, perché l'inchiostro potrebbe scomparire. In conclusione: Le Pilot Frixion Ball sono penne innovative e di alta qualità, che offrono una scrittura fluida, colori vibranti e la possibilità di cancellare gli errori in modo pulito. Un must-have per chiunque ami scrivere e correggere senza stress. 5 stelle meritatissime!

Good

Credo siano le migliori cancellabili attualmente sul mercato. Scrivono perfettamente, come tutte le biro attenzione a non farle cadere altrimenti dovete cambiare refill in quanto iniziano a scrivere a colpi. Perfette per la scuola in quanto non lasciano palmo del bambino sporco o tracce sul quaderno. Consigliate