Pilot FriXion Stamp: Erasable Planner Stamps, Cat & More
The Pilot FriXion Stamp is a small pre-inked planner stamp loaded with FriXion thermo-sensitive ink, so a mis-stamped print rubs away with the rubber on its rear end. Pilot Japan lists it at 55 × 14 × 14 mm and 4.2 g, in 80 designs such as the pink cat (SPF-12-44P), at ¥154 (about US$1.00) each.
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Product facts
- Product
- Pilot FriXion Stamp, cat / pink (SPF-12-44P)
- Brand
- Pilot
- Brand origin
- Japan
- Made in
- Not stated*
- Material
- Resin body and cap; elastomer eraser; FriXion thermo-sensitive ink
- Released
- December 2014*
- Price range
- $under $5 per stamp or ink pad
- Rate it
Notes on these facts
- Made by Pilot Corporation (Japan). Country of manufacture not stated: Pilot's Japanese web catalog and its 2014 and 2026 press releases give the size, weight and materials but not the country of manufacture. Released: Japanese launch date in Pilot's press release of December 1, 2014. The cat design is a later addition; Pilot doesn't date individual designs in its catalog.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
- Pilot Japan lists each FriXion Stamp at 55 × 14 × 14 mm (2.2 × 0.6 × 0.6 in) and 4.2 g, with a resin body and cap and an elastomer eraser.
- Pilot launched it on December 4, 2014 with 30 designs in 6 ink colors; its catalog now shows 80 designs.
- A September 1, 2026 update added 20 designs and a seventh ink color, black, used for animals such as Kuroneko (black cat).
- The ink turns clear at about 65 °C (149 °F) and can come back below about -10 °C (14 °F), per Pilot.
- It is pre-inked and has no refill ink; Pilot lists it at ¥154 (about US$1.00) in Japan.
What is the Pilot FriXion Stamp?
It is a tiny pre-inked stamp filled with Pilot’s erasable FriXion ink, so you can rub away a print you put in the wrong place. Pilot launched it in Japan on December 4, 2014 as the first FriXion product that wasn’t a writing instrument.
You pull off the cap and press: the stamp is pre-inked (浸透印, a “penetrating” stamp), so it needs no pad and prints repeatedly. The rear end carries a rubber eraser, so one stick both stamps and erases.
The designs are planner shorthand: “day off,” “done,” weather, birthdays, hearts, and animals such as the pink cat (SPF-12-44P).
Pilot FriXion Stamp specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maker | Pilot Corporation, Japan |
| Type | Pre-inked stamp with cap; eraser on the rear end |
| Size | 55 × 14 × 14 mm (2.2 × 0.6 × 0.6 in) |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Body and cap | Resin; eraser is elastomer |
| Ink | FriXion thermo-sensitive ink, no refill |
| Ink colors | Red, pink, apricot orange, green, light blue, blue, black |
| Example | SPF-12-44P, cat / pink, JAN 4902505507960 |
| Japanese list price | ¥154 (about US$1.00) including tax |
All figures are from Pilot’s Japanese catalog page for the cat stamp and its 2026 press release. Pilot doesn’t publish the size of the printed image.
How does a FriXion Stamp erase?
Friction heat: rubbing the dry print warms the ink until it turns clear. Pilot gives the full clearing point as about 65 °C and says the ink can start to return around -10 °C and fully return at about -20 °C.
That works both ways: Pilot warns that a print left in a hot car or above 60 °C can disappear, and that paper types such as thermal paper may not erase cleanly. Keep the eraser clean, or it smudges the page.
Which FriXion Stamp designs are there?
Pilot’s Japanese catalog listed 80 designs on October 22, 2026, each tied to one ink color. The September 1, 2026 update added 20, including SNS slang (“iine,” “yoki,” “kami”) paired with cats and dogs, retro desserts and a new black ink.
| Group | Examples (ink color) |
|---|---|
| Schedule words | Day off, done (red); office day (blue); dentist (light blue) |
| Weather | Sunny (red), cloudy (light blue), rain (blue) |
| Animals | Cat (pink), dog (green), chick (apricot orange), paw print (pink) |
| Black ink, 2026 | Kuroneko black cat, sleepy cat, Shima-enaga, hedgehog, teddy bear |
| Symbols | Heart, star, check, circle, cross |
Pilot marks about 20 older designs, such as piano and remote work, as ending when stock runs out.
Can you refill a FriXion Stamp?
No: Pilot offers no refill ink, so you replace the stamp when it fades. At ¥154 (about US$1.00) each in Japan, it is priced as a consumable.
For a refillable alternative, the Midori Paintable Stamp uses separate ink pads, and the Kodomo no Kao Pochitto6 packs six self-inking designs in one stick, though neither erases.
FriXion Stamp vs other planner stamps
The FriXion Stamp is the only one of these whose prints you can erase.
| FriXion Stamp | Pochitto6 | Midori Paintable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inking | Pre-inked, erasable | Self-inking, permanent | Needs a pad |
| Designs per item | 1 | 6 | 1 per stamp |
| Refill | None | None (Hobonichi) | Any pad |
| Price band | $ | $$ | $$ |
Pair it with an erasable pen such as the Pilot FriXion Clicker and a whole planner page stays editable.
For a permanent-ink alternative from Korea, see the Iconic Meow Diary Stamp.
Where is the FriXion Stamp made?
Pilot doesn’t say in its catalog or press releases. Pilot is based in Tokyo, but the country of manufacture isn’t stated on the pages we read, so check the package.
Frequently asked questions
How do you erase a FriXion Stamp print?
Let the ink dry, then rub the print with the rubber on the stamp's rear end. Friction heats the ink until it turns clear; any FriXion eraser works the same way.
Is there refill ink for FriXion Stamps?
No. Pilot says it offers no refill ink; the ink is built into the stamp and you replace the stamp when it runs dry.
Do FriXion Stamp prints come back in the cold?
They can. Pilot says erased prints may start to return near -10 °C and fully return around -20 °C, for example in a car or freezer in winter.
Does FriXion Stamp ink bleed through planner paper?
Pilot designed the ink to resist bleeding through, which is why it markets the stamp for planners and bullet journals. We haven't tested it on thin papers yet.
Is there a black FriXion Stamp?
Yes, since September 1, 2026: Pilot added black ink with ten designs, including Kuroneko (black cat), Shima-enaga (a small white bird), a hedgehog, a hamster and a teddy bear.
Can I use FriXion Stamps on envelopes or documents?
Pilot says not to: heat can make the prints vanish, so don't use them for addresses, certificates or anything that must stay.
How many FriXion Stamp designs are there?
Pilot's Japanese catalog listed 80 designs on October 22, 2026, including some it marks as being discontinued once stock runs out.
Sources
- Pilot Japan web catalog: SPF-12-44P フリクションスタンプ ねこ／ピンク (JAN, ¥154, 55 × 14 × 14 mm, 4.2 g, resin; read October 22, 2026)
- Pilot Japan web catalog: SPF-12-01R フリクションスタンプ 休み／レッド (full design lineup, discontinued designs)
- Pilot Japan press release: 消せるスタンプ『フリクションスタンプ』新発売 (December 1, 2014; on sale December 4, 2014)
- Pilot Japan press release: 『フリクションスタンプ』新柄・新色発売 (August 17, 2026; 20 designs and black ink from September 1, 2026)
- Pilot Japan press release: 『フリクションスタンプ』新柄発売 (October 2, 2015)