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.
Limited Edition
New
Tombow Mono Graph Block Eraser - Sheer Stone Colour Limited Edition - Medium Size
A dream collaboration from popular stationery series "MONO", "Campus", "Dr.Grip" and "FRIXION"! It creates a cute and relaxing light-coloured look with the limited edition "Sheer Stone" pattern. The Tombow Mono Limited Edition eraser is latex-free and phthalate-free. It comes encased in a...
$2.50
Limited Edition
New
Tombow Mono Graph Stick Eraser - Sheer Stone Colour Limited Edition
A dream collaboration from popular stationery series "MONO", "Campus", "Dr.Grip" and "FRIXION"! It creates a cute and relaxing light-coloured look with the limited edition "Sheer Stone" pattern. The Mono stick eraser features a retractable pen-style holder. The softness of the eraser allows...
$4.80
Limited Edition
New
Plus Air-in Mount Fuji Eraser - Limited Edition - Prayer for Passing Set - Pack of 2
The new Limited Edition Mount Fuji eraser by Plus comes in a "Prayer for Passing" set and include 2 packs of erasers in new colours, “Usubeni Fuji” and “Light Blue Fuji”. The packagings are available in 3 themes, Maneki-neko, Dharma, and Sakura. Each...
$14.50
New
Sakura Arch Foam Eraser - Black - Large
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. The black appearance will prevent it from looking dirty after it has...
$2.50
New
Sakura Arch Foam Eraser - Black - Medium
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. The black appearance will prevent it from looking dirty after...
$1.80
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Sakura Arch Foam Eraser - White - Large
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...
$2.50
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Sakura Arch Foam Eraser - White - Medium
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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...
$1.80
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Seed Sun Radar Eraser - Pink / Violet
Just like its name, the Seed Sun Radar is able to "detect" the sunlight. The semi-transparent eraser will gradually change its colour from Light Blue to Green when it is put under sunlight. It will be back to its original colour...
$4.50
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Seed Sun Radar Eraser - Light Green / Blue
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Just like its name, the Seed Sun Radar is able to "detect" the sunlight. The semi-transparent eraser will gradually change its colour from Light Blue to Green when it is put under sunlight. It will be back to its original colour...
$4.50
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Seed Sun Radar Eraser - Light Blue / Green
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Just like its name, the Seed Sun Radar is able to "detect" the sunlight. The semi-transparent eraser will gradually change its colour from Light Blue to Green when it is put under sunlight. It will be back to its original...
$4.50
Sun-Star Polygon Zigzag Eraser
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The award-winning Zigzag eraser from Sun-star features an astonishing design of 45 corners. The corners of the eraser are sharp and firm. Ideal for cleaning details easily. It is protected by a clear PET case to prevent it from missing...
$6.50
Seed Sakura Eraser - Pray for Exams Success
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This Seed eraser features a cute sakura-shaped body with a cherry pink colour. The sakura's cherry blossom is in full bloom, meaning the best wishes for passing exams. The eraser also featured a unique sakura scent.
$4.80
Sonic Livgak Desk Sweeping Machine - Yellow
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
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
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
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
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
Tombow Mono Zero Retractable Eraser - Metal Pink
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
Tombow Mono Zero Retractable Eraser - Metal Silver
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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 Eraser - Large
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This Tombow Mono Eraser has the largest size in Mono eraser series. With 74 mm length and 32 mm width, it is ideal for cleaning a large area. The eraser is latex-free and phthalate-free. It comes encased in a protective sleeve bearing...
$4.50
Tombow Mono Air Touch Eraser
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The Tombo Mono Air Touch Eraser is specially-formulated for reduced friction between the eraser and paper. This allows for removing pencil marks with light pressure. The Air Touch slides smoothly over the paper which prevents wrinkling. It is ideal for tasks...
$2.80
Seed Super Gold High Class Rubber Eraser
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The sumptuous packaging of the Seed Super Gold High-Class Rubber Eraser reflects the quality of its contents. The eraser, which comes in a gold-embossed black gift box and sits in a gold metal holder, is made of excellent quality natural...
$12.00
Tombow Mono Smart Eraser
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Only 5.5 mm thick, the Tombow Mono Smart Plastic Eraser is for precision erasing. It is ideal for erasing small errors without affecting larger sections of your writing or drawing. The Mono Smart’s slim design allows it to fit easily...
$2.80
Tombow Mono Eraser - Black - Small Size
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Since it was launched in 1969, the Tombow Mono eraser has stood the test of time. It is widely-regarded as one of the best erasers on the market. The eraser is latex-free and phthalate-free. It comes encased in a protective...
$1.50
Tombow Mono Dust Catch Eraser
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The eraser's feature is clearly shown in its name, dust catch. The dust it produces clumps together and sticks to the eraser so you will clean up the dust easier and erasing won't make a mess. The black colour body...
$3.50
Tombow Mono One Eraser - Original
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Tombow is one of the biggest eraser producer on the market. Mono series provides the best quality erasers that tombow have ever produced. With the one holder eraser size, it is easy to hold during writing. It can allow a non-stop flow...
$4.50
Tombow Mono Double-sided Eraser for Ink and Pencil - Sand & Rubber
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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 Eraser - Small Size
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Since it was launched in 1969, the Tombow Mono eraser has stood the test of time. It is widely regarded as one of the best erasers on the market. The eraser is latex-free and phthalate-free. It comes encased in a protective...
$1.50
Tombow Mono Eraser - Medium Size
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Since it was launched in 1969, the Tombow Mono eraser has stood the test of time. It is widely regarded as one of the best erasers on the market. The eraser is latex-free and phthalate-free. It comes encased in a...
$2.25
Kokuyo 28-Corner Eraser - Small Size - Pack of 2
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The Kokuyo 28-Corner eraser won Kokuyo Design Award of 2002. This new eraser from Japan has 28 corners. Running out of sharp corners when erasing can be a problem as rounded corners aren't accurate for erasing. The 28-corner eraser's unique design means that...
$3.75
Tombow Mono Zero Eraser - 2.5 mm x 5 mm - Rectangular - Original
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Tombow Mono Zero Eraser is the thinnest and most agile eraser line on the market. With a extra fine eraser, mistakes at detail can be fixed easily without affecting the right section. The size of the eraser is pencil case friendly...
$8.50
Tombow Mono Zero Eraser - 2.5 mm x 5 mm - Rectangular - Black Body
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Tombow Mono Zero Eraser is the thinnest and most agile eraser line on the market. With a extra fine eraser, mistakes at detail can be fixed easily without affecting the right section. The size of the eraser is pencil case friendly...
$8.50
Tombow Mono Zero Eraser - 2.3 mm - Round - Original
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Tombow Mono Zero Eraser is the thinnest and most agile eraser line on the market. With a extra fine eraser, mistakes at detail can be fixed easily without affecting the right section. The size of the eraser is pencil case friendly...
$8.50
Tombow Mono Zero Eraser - 2.3 mm - Round - Black Body
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Tombow Mono Zero Eraser is the thinnest and most agile eraser line on the market. With a extra fine eraser, mistakes at detail can be fixed easily without affecting the right section. The size of the eraser is pencil case friendly...
$8.50
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Kokuyo Mirikeshi 5-Function Eraser - Black & 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
Uni Pencil Type Eraser Ek-100- Super Eraser - Medium
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Uni pencil type eraser has a similar shape of pencil and is easy to be stored in the pencil case. The shape also makes it easier to hold and to use. Similar to a pencil, the cover of the eraser...
$4.85
Tombow Mono Zero Eraser - 2.5 mm x 5 mm - Rectangular - Silver Body
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Tombow Mono Zero Eraser is the thinnest and most agile eraser line on the market. With a extra fine eraser, mistakes at detail can be fixed easily without affecting the right section. The size of the eraser is pencil case friendly...
$8.50
Tombow Mono Zero Eraser - 2.3 mm - Round - Silver Body
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Tombow Mono Zero Eraser is the thinnest and most agile eraser line on the market. With a extra fine eraser, mistakes at detail can be fixed easily without affecting the right section. The size of the eraser is pencil case friendly...
$8.50