Do erasable highlighters exist?
No wear or tear so you can erase & re-highlight without damaging books or documents. JUST WHAT YOU NEED: The FriXion Light erasable highlighter marker features a chisel tip. It makes clean, fluorescent marks & erases clean every time. No more over-highlighted words, or damaged books.
How does the erasable highlighters work?
So, these pens ink gets layered on top of the paper rather than soaking like a regular highlighter. It works in the same way, and the principle is the same for both of them. The manufacturer uses rubber cement-type things in erasable pens. So, when you erase the highlighter mark, it becomes invisible.
Can you highlight erasable pens?
With your FriXion pens you can highlight and annotate directly in your books in complete freedom!
Why does my highlighter fade?
Most highlighters will not fade over time! The ink is permanent, which means the mark won’t go away. Keep that in mind if you don’t want to ruin the pages in your favorite novel.
How are erasable highlighters made?
While traditional pens use inks made from oils and dyes that stain paper, erasable pens use a liquid rubber cement solution that is layered on top of the paper. Indistinguishable in appearance from regular ink, erasable “ink” can only be erased cleanly for about 10 hours. After that, the rubber cement hardens.
Does erasable ink become permanent?
The FriXion pens do not contain permanent ink as it reacts to heat and becomes transparent. On clothing, you only have to wash it according to the recommendation on the label. As a tip and trick, if the fabric can be heated at least to 60°C, just use an iron on the ink mark !
Why are they called Pilot pens?
After forming a partnership with one of his colleagues, Masao WADA, he created the NAMIKI MANUFACTURING COMPANY and started producing fountain pens. As a tribute to their other shared passion, the sea, the pair used the brand name PILOT, referring to the fleet’s flagship.