--- title: "Tombow MONO Dust Catch Eraser: Size, Price & How It Works" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-mono-dust-catch-eraser/" description: "The Tombow MONO Dust Catch eraser's tacky polymer makes crumbs clump and stick to it. Black, latex-free, 55 × 23 × 11 mm, ¥154 (about US$1.00) in Japan." category: "Accessories" type: "Eraser" published: 2026-10-22 updated: 2026-10-22 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 7 products: - name: "Tombow MONO Dust Catch eraser (EN-DC; US 57334)" brand: "Tombow" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "Japan" material: "PVC tack polymer, phthalate- and latex-free; sleeve at least 50% recycled paper (Tombow Japan, Tombow Europe)" price_band: "$ (under $5 per item, typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd." model: "MONO Dust Catch" mpn: "EN-DC" gtin: "4901991652963" url: "https://www.tombow.com/products/mono_dust_catch/" --- # Tombow MONO Dust Catch Eraser: Size, Price & How It Works > The Tombow MONO Dust Catch is a black plastic eraser whose tacky polymer makes the crumbs clump together and stick to the eraser, so your desk and drawing stay clean. It's the same 55 × 23 × 11 mm, 19 g size as the standard MONO eraser, costs ¥154 (about US$1.00) in Japan and is item 57334 in the US. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-mono-dust-catch-eraser/ - Category: Accessories - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-22 - Updated: 2026-10-22 ![Black Tombow MONO Dust Catch eraser drawn to scale at 55 mm, with a strand of crumbs clinging to it](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/tombow-mono-dust-catch-eraser-16x9.png) *The MONO Dust Catch at 55 mm, drawn at 1 mm = 5 px (sleeve artwork simplified).* 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) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Tombow MONO Dust Catch eraser (EN-DC; US 57334) | Tombow (by Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd.) | Japan | Japan | PVC tack polymer, phthalate- and latex-free; sleeve at least 50% recycled paper (Tombow Japan, Tombow Europe) | – | $: under $5 per item | - Made in (Tombow MONO Dust Catch eraser (EN-DC; US 57334)): Japan. Galaxus listings for the EN-DC give Japan as the country of origin (seen in search results; the page blocks automated reading). Tombow's own pages don't state a country, so check the sleeve. Source: https://www.galaxus.fr/en/s12/product/tombow-mono-dust-catch-correcting-8935043 ## Key takeaways - Tombow Japan says a new tack-polymer blend makes the crumbs gather and stick to the eraser body, while keeping MONO-level erasing. - MonotaRO lists the EN-DC at 55 × 23 × 11 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 0.4 in) and 19 g, the size of the standard MONO PE-04A. - It's black PVC, phthalate- and latex-free, in a sleeve of at least 50% recycled paper, per Tombow Japan and Tombow Europe. - On Amazon US, item 57334 was #6 in Cube Erasers on October 22, 2026, with 4.7 stars from 1,966 ratings. - Tombow Japan warns it can smudge some inkjet-only papers black and can stick to painted or plastic surfaces. ## What is the Tombow MONO Dust Catch eraser? **It's a MONO eraser made to keep its crumbs: a tacky polymer makes the bits clump together and cling to the eraser instead of scattering.** Tombow Japan says a new tack-polymer blend raises the stickiness, so after erasing you just pinch the crumbs off and throw them away. It's black, which Tombow says hides the graphite that builds up on an eraser. On Amazon US, item 57334 was #6 in Cube Erasers when we checked on October 22, 2026, with 4.7 stars from 1,966 ratings. ## Tombow MONO Dust Catch specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Maker | Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Japan) | | Codes | Japan EN-DC (JAN 4901991652963); US 57334 (UPC 085014573344) | | Size | 55 × 23 × 11 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 0.4 in), per MonotaRO | | Weight | 19 g (MonotaRO, Tombow Europe) | | Material | PVC tack polymer; phthalate- and latex-free | | Color | Black | | Sleeve | At least 50% recycled paper, rounded corners | | Price | ¥154 (about US$1.00) in Japan; €2.40 (about US$2.70) at Tombow Europe | | Price band | $ (under $5 per eraser) | | Made in | Japan (Galaxus listings) | Tombow Japan also lists it as compliant with Japan's Green Purchasing Law. Tombow USA adds that the sleeve's rounded corners stop the eraser from tearing as it wears. ## How big is the Dust Catch, and how does it compare with the MONO Sand? **It's the size of the standard white [MONO eraser](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-mono-eraser/), 55 × 23 × 11 mm, and much chunkier than the slim MONO Sand.** The same footprint means it fits any pencil case slot sized for a PE-04A. ![Tombow MONO Dust Catch 55 × 23 × 11 mm beside MONO Sand 67 × 16 × 8 mm, top and side views to scale](https://stationerytimes.com/images/tombow-mono-dust-catch-eraser-size.svg) *Dust Catch and MONO Sand side by side, at 1 mm = 3.6 px.* The two do different jobs: the Dust Catch is for pencil, while the [MONO Sand](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-mono-sand-eraser/) is an abrasive eraser for ink. ## Does the Dust Catch really keep a desk clean? **That's Tombow's claim: the crumbs gather into strands and stick to the eraser, so little is left on the page.** Tombow USA pitches it for illustrations, designs and technical drawings, where small eraser bits left behind could damage the work. We haven't measured how much stays loose; that's in the hands-on test above. ## What should you use it with? **Graphite pencils, mechanical or wooden; it's a pencil eraser.** Tombow Japan asks you not to use its erasers for anything other than erasing writing, and the MONO range splits the jobs: plastic erasers for pencil, the sand eraser for ink. If you like the idea but want precision, Tombow Japan announced the MONO One Dust Catch in 2013: a holder-type eraser for single letters whose crumbs also stick to it. For general drawing, the [MONO 100](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-mono-100/) pencil is Tombow's own match. ## Are there any downsides? **Tombow Japan lists two: it can blacken some inkjet-only papers, and the eraser and crumbs can stick to or soften painted and plastic surfaces.** Keep it in its sleeve and off plastic rulers and pencil cases. Tombow's own advice for the crumbs is simply to pinch them off the eraser and throw them away. ## Dust Catch vs standard MONO vs MONO Zero: which should you choose? **Choose the Dust Catch when loose crumbs bother you, the standard white MONO if they don't, and the [MONO Zero](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-mono-zero-eraser/) for single letters.** | | MONO Dust Catch | MONO PE-04A | MONO Zero round | |---|---|---|---| | Format | Block, black | Block, white | Pen-style, 2.3 mm tip | | Size | 55 × 23 × 11 mm | 55 × 23 × 11 mm | 120 mm long | | Best for | Tidy erasing, drawings | Everyday pencil | Single letters, details | | Price in Japan | ¥154 (about US$1.00) | ¥132 (about US$0.80) | ¥495 (about US$3.10) | Our [best erasers](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-erasers/) roundup has more choices across Tombow, Staedtler and Pentel. ## Where is the MONO Dust Catch made? **Galaxus lists Japan as the country of origin for the EN-DC.** Tombow, founded in Tokyo in 1913, doesn't state a country on the pages we read. Check the sleeve if the origin matters to you. ## Frequently asked questions ### Why is the Tombow Dust Catch eraser black? Tombow says the black makes graphite picked up on the eraser less visible, so it looks clean longer. ### Does the Dust Catch erase as well as a regular MONO? Tombow claims MONO-brand erasing power for it. We haven't run a side-by-side test yet; it's in our hands-on plan. ### Is the MONO Dust Catch latex-free? Yes. Tombow Europe lists it as PVC, phthalate-free and latex-free, so it suits people who avoid natural rubber. ### Can the Dust Catch damage anything? Tombow Japan warns that the eraser and its crumbs can stick to, or soften, painted and plastic surfaces, and that it can blacken some inkjet-only papers. Keep it in its sleeve. ### Is there a pen-style Dust Catch eraser? In Japan, yes: Tombow announced the MONO One Dust Catch, a holder-type eraser for single letters whose crumbs also stick to it, in 2013. ### Is the MONO Dust Catch made in Japan? Galaxus listings give Japan as the country of origin. Tombow's own pages don't state a country, so check the sleeve. ## Sources - [トンボ鉛筆: モノ ダストキャッチ (Tombow Japan, read in full: tack polymer gathers crumbs, MONO erasing power, black, sleeve 50%+ recycled pulp, Green Purchasing Law, phthalate-free, EN-DC ¥154, cautions)](https://www.tombow.com/products/mono_dust_catch/) - [トンボ鉛筆: モノワン エアタッチ/モノワン ダストキャッチ発売 (Tombow press release, 2013)](https://www.tombow.com/press/130522/) - [Tombow Europe: MONO dust CATCH eraser (EN-DC; €2.40, PVC, phthalate- and latex-free, 19 g, sleeve over 50% recycled paper)](https://www.tomboweurope.com/en/products/product/EN-DC) - [Tombow USA: MONO Dust Catch Eraser (SKU 57334, UPC 085014573344; tacky polymer, rounded-corner sleeve)](https://www.tombowusa.com/products/mono-dust-catch-eraser) - [MonotaRO: トンボ鉛筆 モノ ダストキャッチ EN-DC (PVC, black, 19 g, 55 × 23 × 11 mm)](https://www.monotaro.com/s/?q=EN-DC%20%E3%83%88%E3%83%B3%E3%83%9C) - [Amazon US: TOMBOW 57334 Mono Dust Catch Eraser (B007NFUSXO; GTIN 04901991652963, #6 in Cube Erasers, 4.7 stars from 1,966 ratings, read October 22, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007NFUSXO) - [Galaxus: Tombow MONO dust Catch (EN-DC; country of origin Japan, seen in search results)](https://www.galaxus.fr/en/s12/product/tombow-mono-dust-catch-correcting-8935043)