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What is the blue part of the eraser (really) used for? No, it’s not to erase the pen

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    What is the blue part of the eraser (really) used for? No, it’s not to erase the pen

    The eraser remains a great classic in the list of school supplies. In particular the very popular double-sided model, pink and blue. The most nostalgic will certainly remember it since it is clearly part of our school memories. Until now, many people thought that the pink material erased pencil marks, while the darker side was rather intended to remove mistakes written with a pen. But is this a reality or just a myth? We will enlighten you more on this curiosity.
    What is the blue part of the eraser used for?
    Using the eraser
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    Generally speaking, intrigued by this blue rubber material, most students have fun using it at school and at home. Obviously, some have realized that it is not really effective in removing pen marks. However, others are still very stubborn and struggle to try to prove that it works. So much so that most of them end up pressing so hard that they even tear their notebooks. Stop with preconceived ideas! This blue part does not have the ability to attack the pen. But then, what exactly is it used for? In truth, it has precisely the same purpose as the pink part: it is also used to erase the pencil, with the only difference being that it is recommended to use it on harder paper, such as a sheet of cardboard or Canson paper that is used for drawing. Indeed, the pink side of the eraser is made of a softer material and is therefore suitable for normal paper. While the blue area is stiffer and rougher, it is therefore much more suitable for erasing writing on solid materials where there is little risk of tearing. Moreover, it is even possible to use it on walls to remove scribbles from young children.

    Blue part of the eraser: what do the specialists say?

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    Pelikan, the famous German company producing fountain pens, school and office supplies, has just published a statement on its website on this subject. After noting the doubts and questions of Internet users about this famous eraser, the brand decided to decide on the matter by giving a clearer explanation. Thus, on their platform, the managers tried to present the product in the best possible way, trying to explain it in detail with simple words. We therefore learn that the blue color is indeed used to erase pencil marks, but also ballpoint pen ink. However, upon reading this press release, despite the various explanations from the German company, many people remained hesitant and hungry. They still have big doubts and are not really convinced of its usefulness on a possible ink.

    How to properly clean your eraser?
    Whatever its real function, for it to be truly efficient and to not leave any stains on the sheet, it is important that the eraser is perfectly clean. A dirty eraser is very likely to damage your work and stain the white sheet. It is therefore essential to clean it well. How to do it? It is very simple: take a sheet of thick paper and rub the eraser hard on it. The material will help to remove the dirty areas. Of course, you must check that the sheet does not contain any traces of ink so as not to dirty it further. Do not hesitate to repeat the process several times until the eraser looks perfectly clean.

    And, precisely, how to prevent it from getting dirty?
    To make your eraser last longer and to ensure that you have no problem using it, you must take into account certain recommendations to always keep it clean.

    ·Keep it away from pencils and colored pencils, because the dust from these supplies could easily dirty it. Also, do not leave it next to the markers without a cap, which could damage it at the slightest movement.

    ·Keep the eraser in an isolated corner of the pencil case. This will prevent it from being exposed to pen ink, harmful materials or dust.

    An eraser
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    An eraser – Source: spm
    Pelikan, the famous German company producing fountain pens, school and office supplies, has just published a statement on its website on this subject. After noting the doubts and questions of Internet users about this famous eraser, the brand decided to decide on the matter by giving a clearer explanation. Thus, on their platform, the managers tried to present the product in the best possible way, trying to explain it in detail with simple words. We therefore learn that the blue color is indeed used to erase pencil marks, but also ballpoint pen ink. However, upon reading this press release, despite the various explanations from the German company, many people remained hesitant and hungry. They still have big doubts and are not really convinced of its usefulness on a possible ink.

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