--- title: "Paper Mate Pink Pearl Eraser: The Classic Pink Block" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/paper-mate-pink-pearl-eraser/" description: "Paper Mate Pink Pearl Large eraser explained: what it's made of, latex-free claims, listed sizes, the 1916 Eberhard Faber story, Mars plastic vs Pink Pearl." category: "Accessories" type: "Eraser" published: 2026-10-22 updated: 2026-10-22 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 8 products: - name: "Paper Mate Pink Pearl eraser, Large (3-pack, item 70501)" brand: "Paper Mate" brand_origin: "United States" made_in: "Malaysia" material: "Elastomer block eraser, latex-free (Officecrave, School Specialty)" released: "1916" price_band: "$ (under $5 per item, typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Newell Brands" model: "Pink Pearl Large" mpn: "70501" gtin: "070530705010" url: "https://www.papermate.com/erasers-corrections/paper-mate-large-pink-pearl-erasers/SAP_70501.html" --- # Paper Mate Pink Pearl Eraser: The Classic Pink Block > The Paper Mate Pink Pearl is the classic beveled pink block eraser, sold in the US as the Large 3-pack (item 70501). Retailers describe a soft, latex-free elastomer for pencil marks, about 2 to 2.5 in (51–63 mm) long. Its line goes back to Eberhard Faber's school erasers of 1916, and current stock is made in Malaysia. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/paper-mate-pink-pearl-eraser/ - Category: Accessories - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-22 - Updated: 2026-10-22 ![Pink Paper Mate Pink Pearl eraser with beveled ends beside a page of pencil writing with an erased patch](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/paper-mate-pink-pearl-eraser-16x9.png) *The Pink Pearl Large, drawn in proportion because listed sizes disagree.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Paper Mate Pink Pearl eraser, Large (3-pack, item 70501) | Paper Mate (by Newell Brands) | United States | Malaysia | Elastomer block eraser, latex-free (Officecrave, School Specialty) | 1916 | $: under $5 per item | - Made in (Paper Mate Pink Pearl eraser, Large (3-pack, item 70501)): Malaysia. Officecrave's spec table for item 70501 lists the country of origin as MY (Malaysia), read on October 22, 2026. Paper Mate's own site was behind a bot check when we tried it, and we found no Paper Mate page that states the origin, so check the pack. Source: https://www.officecrave.com/paper-mate-70501.html ## Key takeaways - The Large 3-pack (item 70501, UPC 070530705010) was #1 in Cube Erasers on Amazon US on October 22, 2026, with 4.8 stars from 10,754 ratings. - Listed sizes disagree: School Specialty gives 2-15/32 × 1 × 3/8 in (62.7 × 25.4 × 9.5 mm); Staples gives 2 × 3/8 in. - Officecrave lists the material as an elastomer and the country of origin as Malaysia (MY). - Eberhard Faber began selling separate erasers to schools in 1916; the pink came from the Italian pumice in its rubber, per the Benton County Museums. - School Specialty calls the Large eraser 100% latex-free; it's sold in packs of 1, 3 and 12, plus a Medium size. ## What is the Paper Mate Pink Pearl eraser? **It's the beveled pink block eraser that most Americans used at school, now sold by Paper Mate.** The Large 3-pack, item 70501, was #8 of all erasers and correction supplies on Amazon US when we checked on October 22, 2026, and #1 in the Cube Erasers list, with 4.8 stars from 10,754 ratings. Retailers describe a soft, pliable eraser for pencil marks that resists tearing paper. Officecrave adds that it's self-cleaning and smudge-resistant, and that the beveled shape helps with accurate erasing. ## Paper Mate Pink Pearl Large specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Brand | Paper Mate (Newell Brands, US) | | Item | Large, 3-pack: 70501 (UPC 070530705010); 12-pack: 70521 | | Shape | Rectangular block with beveled ends | | Material | Elastomer, latex-free (Officecrave, School Specialty) | | Size | 2-15/32 × 1 × 3/8 in (62.7 × 25.4 × 9.5 mm) per School Specialty; 2 × 3/8 in (51 × 9.5 mm) per Staples | | Erases | Pencil marks | | Other size | Medium, sold in larger school packs | | Price band | $ (under $5 per eraser) | | Made in | Malaysia (Officecrave) | Paper Mate doesn't publish a size or weight in the sources we could reach, so the sizes above are retailers' figures. The two disagree by about half an inch, which is why we drew the cover in proportion only. ## How big is the Pink Pearl Large? **About 2 to 2.5 inches long, 1 inch wide and 3/8 inch thick, depending on which retailer you trust.** School Specialty's 62.7 mm length is close to the 65 mm of a [Staedtler Mars plastic](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/staedtler-mars-plastic-eraser/), while Staples' 2 in figure would make it about 14 mm shorter. ![Pink Pearl Large side views to scale for two listed sizes: 62.7 mm and 50.8 mm long, 9.5 mm thick](https://stationerytimes.com/images/paper-mate-pink-pearl-eraser-sizes.svg) *The two retailer sizes side by side, at 1 mm = 6 px.* The slanted ends give you a narrow edge for single words and a broad face for bigger areas. Measure your own if the fit matters, for example in a pencil case slot. ## Why is the Pink Pearl pink? **Because of the pumice in Eberhard Faber's original rubber.** The Benton County Museums say the company used a particular Italian pumice that made its erasers pink, and began selling separate erasers to the school market in 1916; the Pink Pearl name came later. Today's erasers no longer use pumice or natural rubber, the museum notes, and are dyed pink because buyers expect an eraser to be pink. The museum adds that the pink school eraser is mostly an American habit: in Europe, hand erasers are usually white or grey. ## Pink Pearl vs Mars plastic and Hi-Polymer: which should you buy? **Buy the Pink Pearl for school and everyday pencil notes, and a white plastic eraser for clean drawing work.** The plastic erasers lift graphite with less pressure and leave less color behind, which is why most of our [best erasers](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-erasers/) picks are white. | | Paper Mate Pink Pearl Large | Staedtler Mars plastic 526 50 | Pentel Hi-Polymer ZEH10 | |---|---|---|---| | Material | Elastomer (Officecrave) | PVC with calcium carbonate filler (MFA) | Not stated; latex-free | | Size | 62.7 × 25.4 × 9.5 mm (School Specialty) | 65 × 23 × 13 mm (2.6 × 0.9 × 0.5 in) | 65 × 24.5 × 12.5 mm (2.6 × 1 × 0.5 in) | | Color | Pink | White, blue sleeve | White, blue sleeve | | Made in | Malaysia | Germany or Peru (by listing) | Taiwan | | Price band | $ | $ | $ | In one long-running penciltalk.org comparison, the Mars plastic beat a Pink Pearl; that's one reviewer's test, not ours. The [Pentel Hi-Polymer](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pentel-hi-polymer-eraser/) is the white block that sits near the Pink Pearl on the same Amazon US best-seller list. Pair the Pink Pearl with a [Ticonderoga #2 pencil](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/ticonderoga-2-pencil/) for the classic American school desk set. ## Where is the Pink Pearl made? **Officecrave lists Malaysia as the country of origin for the Large 3-pack.** Paper Mate is an American brand owned by Newell Brands, and the Pink Pearl came to it with the old Eberhard Faber line. We couldn't reach Paper Mate's product page to confirm the origin there, so check the printed pack if it matters to you. ## Frequently asked questions ### Why are erasers pink? Because of the Pink Pearl. The Benton County Museums say Eberhard Faber's erasers were pink from the Italian pumice it mixed into the rubber, and that later synthetic erasers are dyed pink because buyers expect it. ### Is the Pink Pearl eraser made in the USA? No. Officecrave lists Malaysia as the country of origin for the Large 3-pack, item 70501. Paper Mate is a US brand owned by Newell Brands. ### Is the Pink Pearl good for drawing? It works for sketches and school work. A penciltalk.org comparison ranked it behind a Staedtler Mars plastic, and we haven't tested it on drawing paper yet, so keep a white plastic eraser for finished drawings. ### What's the difference between Pink Pearl Large and Medium? Only the size. Paper Mate sells both as Pink Pearl; the Large comes in packs of 1, 3 and 12, and the Medium in bigger school packs such as the 24-count. ### Who made the original Pink Pearl? The Eberhard Faber Pencil Company of the US, which began selling stand-alone erasers to schools in 1916. The Eberhard line later became part of Paper Mate, which still makes Pink Pearls. ### Does the Pink Pearl erase pen? No. Paper Mate and its retailers sell it for pencil marks only. For ink, use a sand eraser such as the Tombow MONO Sand, or correction tape. ## Sources - [Paper Mate: Large Pink Pearl Erasers, item 70501 (bot check when we tried it; cited for the product name)](https://www.papermate.com/erasers-corrections/paper-mate-large-pink-pearl-erasers/SAP_70501.html) - [Amazon US: Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 3 Count (B00006IFAQ; model 70501, UPC 070530705010, #1 in Cube Erasers, 4.8 stars from 10,754 ratings, read October 22, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFAQ) - [Amazon US Best Sellers: Erasers & Correction Supplies (Pink Pearl Large 3-pack #8 on October 22, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/office-products/1069786) - [Officecrave: Paper Mate Pink Pearl eraser, Large, 3-pack (70501; elastomer, beveled, country of origin MY)](https://www.officecrave.com/paper-mate-70501.html) - [School Specialty: Paper Mate Pink Pearl Eraser, Large, Pack of 12 (000828; latex-free; listed 2-15/32 × 1 × 3/8 in)](https://www.schoolspecialty.com/paper-mate-pink-pearl-premium-large-eraser-pink-pack-of-12-000828) - [Staples: Paper Mate Pink Pearl Eraser, Large, 12-pack (70521; listed 2 × 3/8 in)](https://www.staples.com/Paper-Mate-Pink-Pearl-Elastomer-Compound-Eraser-Large-12-pk-70521/product_877235) - [Benton County Museums: Featured artifact, erasers (Eberhard Faber, 1916, Italian pumice)](https://bentoncountymuseums.org/featured-artifact-erasers) - [pencil talk: Pink Pearl erasers](https://www.penciltalk.org/?p=191)