Tombow Mono Eraser Set Includes Zero Round Tip Eraser - Black/ Eraser Refills (Pack of 2)

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When it comes to clean and complete charcoal removal, I think the gum eraser does a great job on this. Since it’s also soft, it lends gentle erasing that prevents the paper from ripping. It also comes in good shape and size, making it convenient to use. One of the reasons why I find this an exceptional alternative for kneaded erasers is that it stays in its shape. It isn’t too rigid and I love how I can erase sketches with whether light or heavy pressure while preserving their shape. Stiff or hard erasers may demand heavy pressure and harsh erasing that will rip or tear the paper. That’s why it’s also better to choose a soft kneaded eraser because it deters paper damage, whether you rectify mistakes or produce highlights.

The eraser size can also be another contributing factor for ease of use and versatility. However, it’s hard to tell which size is ideal because every artist has their preferences. But no matter what size you choose, it should be easy to hold and comfortable to use. You can carve into firm erasers to create a printing stamp similar to lino cutting but with the carved eraser you can print just by pressing down, like a rubber stamp. Since it’s also exceptionally soft, you can render subtle highlights or erase charcoal without damaging the paper, especially if you’re working on delicate surfaces. Phthalates are a chemical additive that makes plastic pliable (like a squeeze bottle) instead of hard (like the keys on your keyboard). There is more and more evidence that this chemical group affects the human body in negative ways as phthalates interrupt the hormonal system. Many brands of erasers have stopped using them. These plasticisers are in many plastics we use every day, I think they are of particular concern in rubbers because rubbers crumble and this must help expose more of the chemical to the air and skin.

I also notice that when you use it on heavy graphite, the erasability is on point as it clears out the surface without leaving any trace. You won’t also see some particles or tons of eraser shavings. It can lift graphite or charcoal even with light pressure, especially if you need to erase it carefully. And whether you’re aiming for faint erasures or thorough removal, these erasers do deliver without messing up your work with ugly smudges. After thinking about the following questions I set out to see if testing would help me sort out the differences between erasers. Erasing Hard or Soft Pastels – Most erasers work to remove pastels (hard and soft) but many people have had mixed results. If your surface is very textured you may have trouble and if your paper is very soft you will need to be careful. Many people find that a putty rubber works best, again using a press and lift action.

The eraser’s impeccable softness also allows gentle and seamless erasing that does not damage the paper. It lets you correct imperfections without any hassle. Step 1: press and lift (do not rub) with a putty rubber until no more comes off, folding the collected colour inside the rubber.Faber Castell Latex Free Eraser, Cream and Grey, natural rubber (two sides: one for graphite and colour pencils and the other for ink.)

Faber Castell Round Eraser, Platinum-plated (comes in a gift box, for the artist who has everything) How it performed: Fine on light graphite lines and worst on coloured pencil. Fine on removing the graphite under pigment liner pens and didn’t lighten the ink. It didn’t remove too much watercolour paint but didn’t erase the graphite at all so was bad at that task. As usual, Faber-Castell doesn’t fail to impress with its high-quality art erasers such as this soft and pliable kneaded eraser. It does exactly what it’s designed to do: it effectively erases charcoal without leaving any messy smudges. Faber Castell Perfect Pencil with Eraser + Sharpener (2B pencil with pencil extender, sharpener and eraser all in one)This type of rubber is the best choice for erasing highlights in charcoal or pastel because plastic and rubber erasers leave pieces that can smear the drawing when you rub them away, but a putty rubber collects the charcoal or pastel inside itself without leaving any crumbs to brush away. It delivers excellent flexibility that you can use according to your needs, whether you twist or clamp it. You can even shape it like a wedge or roll it like dough to get into tight spaces and create intricate highlights. And because of its superb softness, it works on various paper types without ruining the paper quality. a. Rubber erasers (they used to be made of natural rubber and now some are synthetic rubber)- middle in the scale of firmness. A few contain abrasives like pumice – but those are usually just the rhomboid-shaped school erasers. The abrasives are designed to erase biro ink. Rubber erasers feel a bit powdery to the touch and this bothers some people a great deal. It’s not always easy to tell some synthetic rubber erasers from plastic erasers if they don’t say anywhere, in that case, I go by the powdery feel. How it performed: Fine on light graphite lines and same as the others on coloured pencil. Fine on removing the graphite under pigment liner pens and didn’t lighten the ink. It lifted a bit more watercolour paint than the others but didn’t erase the graphite at all so was bad at that task. Most people assume they know all there is to know about erasers. But there are different types for different jobs and you are more likely to get the result you want if you use the right tool. After testing different types of erasers, different brands and different methods I have discovered a few things that might help you get the most from this small but important drawing implement.

But I found that if you use a two-step method you can erase coloured pencil quite thoroughly. I used Faber-Castell Polychromos Crimson thinking it would be a tough one to erase because it is oil and wax as well as red which is often a staining colour. How it performed: Fine on light graphite lines, not good at dark graphite lines and not great on coloured pencil. Fine on removing the graphite under pigment liner pens and didn’t lighten the ink. Removed the graphite under the watercolour with a bit of damage to the paint.It’s nothing like the conventional clay-like kneaded erasers, but rather it’s designed like a pen for maximum comfort and ease of use. It features a slim and sleek design that allows you to get into the smallest spaces and render complex highlights and details. And since it comes in a compact size, it’s easier to carry it around or put it away for storage. The optimum size also maximizes the eraser’s versatility and therefore, it should be large enough to be shaped, folded, pulled, or torn apart. Since it isn’t melty like some putty rubbers, you can easily roll it on the paper to lighten sketches, pencil shades, and charcoal marks. It’s what I do when I want to create some artistic effects and emphasize particular details on the artwork. Why do you have to buy individual erasers when you can have it all one? This multipurpose Vanish artist eraser is probably what you need when tidying up pencil marks and other dry media gets a little tough. Many people find coloured pencils hard to erase and usually impossible to erase completely. They think the best you can do is lighten an area enough that you can colour over it. Most of the time plastic or rubber erasers smear it so it enlarges the problem.