Not all FriXion pens are refillable, but many models in the FriXion range are designed with refillable ink to help reduce waste and extend the life of your favourite pen. Be sure to check the product description to see if your FriXion pen is refill-compatible.

Erasable markers contain thermo-sensitive ink that becomes clear when heated by friction, allowing you to write, highlight, and colour-code. Simply use the built-in eraser to remove errors or refine your work for perfectly planned projects. Learn more about how erasable markers work in our blog.

Yes. The thermo-sensitive ink in PILOT FriXion pens can reappear when exposed to very cold temperatures, typically below –20°C (–4°F). The writing may return temporarily, but it usually disappears again once the paper warms back up.

Many users enjoy FriXion products for quilting projects, often using them to mark patterns and using an iron to erase them. However, we recommend you always test on a small section of the fabric to see that the ink will not stain as it cannot be guaranteed that FriXion ink is suitable for all types of fabric.

As PILOT FriXion Erasable products contain a unique ink that is thermo-sensitive, heat will turn the ink invisible (making it look like it has been erased), however, the ink will also reappear in colder temperatures, at approximately -20 degrees Celsius.

For marking and labelling fabric with confidence, try the PILOT Laundry-Tec Fabric Marker. This permanent marker is quick-drying, water-resistant, and designed specifically for cloth and materials—making it perfect for school uniforms, clothes, and fabric projects.

The barrel of the PILOT FriXion Clicker pen is designed so that the side clip retracts the pen nib in and out. This clever design lets you write smoothly and then erase FriXion ink with the built-in eraser tip, without worrying about pressing a top button each time. 

PILOT FriXion erasable pens use a unique thermo-sensitive ink. When you rub the eraser end on your paper, the friction generates enough heat to turn the ink invisible, making it look like it has been erased. The same effect can occur if your notes are exposed to extreme heat—such as being left in a hot car or under direct sunlight.

Don’t worry! The writing can often be restored. Place your FriXion pens or notes in a ziplock bag and leave them in the freezer for 15–20 minutes. Once you return them to room temperature, the ink will usually reappear.

As with all PILOT erasable pens, we recommend never using FriXion ink on legal documents, exam papers, or when writing cheques.

Caution: As the ink is erasable, never use it on legal documents, exam papers or when writing cheques. To avoid accidental erasure, do not leave writing where it may be subjected to high temperatures for a prolonged period. Ink will reappear at approximately -20°C.

The PILOT FriXion pen eraser tip is specially designed to generate the heat required to erase FriXion erasable pens ink. We do not recommend using the eraser tip on anything other than FriXion pens ink - for example, ballpoint ink, gel ink, or oil-based ink.

It’s normal for PILOT FriXion pens to use ink more quickly than standard ballpoint or rollerball pens. This doesn’t indicate a fault—FriXion erasable pens use a unique thermo-sensitive ink that requires more ink to be applied to the page, so the cartridges deplete faster.

If your FriXion pen has been exposed to heat (for example, left outside), the ink may also become transparent. To restore it, place the pen in the freezer for 15–20 minutes, then allow it to return to room temperature before writing again.

Please note: FriXion pens should not be used for legal documents, exam papers, cheques, or archival purposes due to their sensitivity to temperature changes. For longer writing distance, we recommend PILOT FriXion Advanced Erasable Gel Pen refills, which provide 40% more ink capacity than standard FriXion refills.

PILOT FriXion Erasable products contain a unique ink that is thermo-sensitive. When you rub the eraser end on your paper, you’ll be generating enough heat to turn the ink invisible (making it look like it has been erased). This can also happen if your pen has been exposed to extreme heat, so the ink inside the barrel of the pen has gone invisible. By placing the pen in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes and then bringing it back to room temperature, the ink should become visible again. As FriXion ink is erasable, never use it on legal documents, exam papers or when writing cheques.