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Paper Mate EraserMate: Erasable Ballpoint Explained

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Quick answer

The Paper Mate EraserMate is a capped erasable ballpoint with a 1.0 mm medium point and an eraser built into the cap. Paper Mate says its pressurized ink writes at any angle and erases cleanly with the cap's eraser, not heat. The black 12-pack, item 3930158, costs about a dollar a pen and is made in Mexico, per US distributors.

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Paper Mate EraserMate erasable ballpoint drawn in proportion, black barrel uncapped, with the cap and its white eraser lying above
The EraserMate's eraser rides on the cap (drawn in proportion; Paper Mate publishes no length).

Product facts

Product
Paper Mate EraserMate erasable ballpoint pen, 1.0 mm Medium (black 12-pack)
Brand
Paper Mate
Brand origin
United States
Made in
Mexico*
Material
Plastic barrel and cap with built-in eraser, stainless steel point, pressurized erasable ink cartridge
Price range
$under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
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Notes on these facts
  • Made by Newell Brands. Made in Mexico: ADI Global Distribution lists Mexico for item 3930158 and notes that origin is subject to change; OnTime Supplies' spec table also gives Mexico (MX). Paper Mate's own site blocked our reader, so we couldn't confirm it there. Source. Price: example listing.
  • Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.

Key takeaways

  • The EraserMate has a 1.0 mm medium point; Paper Mate's 12-pack of black pens is item 3930158 (UPC 041540393016).
  • Its black 12-pack had 11,088 Amazon US ratings averaging 4.3 stars on October 23, 2026, the most of any erasable ballpoint we checked.
  • The pen erases by rubbing, with an eraser on the cap; Pilot's FriXion erases by friction heat instead.
  • Two US distributors, ADI and OnTime Supplies, list Mexico as the country of origin for item 3930158.
  • At roughly $1 a pen in a 12-pack, the EraserMate sits in our $ band (under $5).

What is the Paper Mate EraserMate?

It’s Paper Mate’s erasable ballpoint pen: you write in ink and rub mistakes out with the eraser on the cap. Paper Mate, a Newell Brands label, sells it as a 1.0 mm medium-point stick pen with a cap and clip.

Unlike Pilot’s FriXion, which erases by heat, the EraserMate erases the way a pencil does. Paper Mate’s Amazon listing says its pressurized ink cartridge lets you write at any angle.

Paper Mate EraserMate specs

One point size, 1.0 mm, in a capped stick pen with the eraser built into the cap.

Spec EraserMate, black 12-pack
Item number 3930158
UPC 041540393016
Point 1.0 mm medium, stainless steel (ADI)
Ink Erasable, pressurized cartridge
Eraser On the end of the cap
Refillable No (Newegg)
Count 12 pens
Made in Mexico (ADI, OnTime Supplies)

Paper Mate doesn’t publish the pen’s length or weight on the pages we could read. OnTime Supplies lists the 12-pen box at 6.1 × 2.8 × 1.0 in (155 × 71 × 25 mm).

How the EraserMate and FriXion erase: the EraserMate's rubber eraser lifts ink off the paper surface, the FriXion's ink turns clear with friction heat
Two ways to erase ink: rub it off, or heat it clear.

How well does the EraserMate erase?

It erases like a pencil: well on smooth paper with fresh ink, less cleanly on soft or textured paper. Paper Mate’s listing promises quick corrections, but it doesn’t say how long a line stays erasable on the pages we could read.

Rub gently. A hard eraser on thin notebook paper can scuff the surface and leave a faint shadow of the line.

EraserMate vs Pilot FriXion: which should you buy?

Choose the EraserMate for a cheap ballpoint that erases with a rubber; choose the FriXion for smoother gel writing that erases cleaner.

Paper Mate EraserMate Pilot FriXion Clicker
Ink Erasable ballpoint, pressurized Thermo-sensitive gel
How it erases Rubber eraser on the cap Friction heat from a rubber tip
Heat Not sold as heat-erasable Ink turns clear above 60 °C (140 °F), per Pilot
Point 1.0 mm 0.7 mm
Refillable No Yes
Price band $ $

FriXion ink can vanish if a page sits in a hot car or goes through a laminator. Paper Mate doesn’t sell EraserMate ink as heat-erasable, so the bigger trade-off is how cleanly each one erases.

Yes: it’s one of the most-rated pens on Amazon US. On October 23, 2026 the black 12-pack (B001E695C8) showed 11,088 ratings averaging 4.3 stars.

That’s twice the count of the Faber-Castell Goldfaber 48 tin we checked the same day. The black pack ran about a dollar a pen when we looked, in our $ band (under $5).

Who is the EraserMate for?

Students doing math and forms, crossword fans, and anyone who wants ink they can still correct. The 1.0 mm point is bold, so it suits forms and puzzles more than tiny planner writing.

For a fine erasable line, try a 0.5 mm FriXion such as the FriXion Synergy 3. Our best erasable pens roundup compares more.

How do you get the cleanest erase?

Try erasing soon after writing, rub lightly in one direction, and brush the crumbs away. Paper Mate doesn’t publish erasing tips, so treat these as sensible defaults rather than maker advice.

Smooth, hard-sized paper erases best; soft recycled paper and thin notebook paper scuff sooner. If a line won’t come out completely, a separate white vinyl eraser can finish the job without tearing the page.

Where is the EraserMate made?

In Mexico, per two US distributors. ADI Global Distribution and OnTime Supplies both list Mexico for item 3930158, and ADI notes that origin can change. Paper Mate’s own page blocked our reader, so check the box.

Frequently asked questions

How do you erase an EraserMate pen?

Rub the line with the eraser on the end of the cap, the way you'd erase pencil. Work gently on thin paper so you don't scuff it.

Is EraserMate ink permanent?

Not right away; the point of the pen is that fresh lines erase. Paper Mate's pages we could read don't say how long it stays erasable, so test before using it on anything official.

What point size is the EraserMate?

1.0 mm, which Paper Mate calls medium. It writes a bolder line than a 0.7 mm pen.

Is EraserMate better than FriXion?

They erase differently. The EraserMate is a ballpoint you erase with a rubber eraser; the FriXion is a gel pen whose ink turns clear with friction heat, so it writes smoother but can fade in a hot car.

Is the Paper Mate EraserMate made in the USA?

No. Two US distributors list Mexico as the country of origin for the black 12-pack, item 3930158.

Can you refill an EraserMate?

No. US retailers list it as non-refillable, so you replace the pen when it runs out.

Sources (5)

  1. Paper Mate: EraserMate Erasable Pens, Medium Point 1.0 mm (item 3930158; official page, blocked to our reader; seen in a search listing)
  2. Amazon US: Paper Mate EraserMate Erasable Pen, Medium Point, Black, Box of 12 (1.0 mm; pressurized ink cartridge; eraser and clip in the cap; 11,088 ratings, 4.3 stars, read October 23, 2026)
  3. ADI Global Distribution: Paper Mate 3930158 Eraser Mate Stick Ballpoint Pen, Medium, 1.00 mm, Black, 12-Pack (stainless steel point, pressurized ink; UPC; origin Mexico)
  4. OnTime Supplies: Paper Mate Erasermate Ballpoint Pens, black, dozen (PAP3930158; retail GTIN 00041540393016; country of origin Mexico)
  5. Newegg: Paper Mate 3930158 (refillable: no)

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