For the first time, mistakes are allowed! After years of
research, Pilot Pen has come up with a new twist in corrective
writing by releasing Pilot FriXion Ball, the world’s first pen with
revolutionary thermo-sensitive ink that disappears when subject to
heat by friction. No ink eradicators or rubber erasers required –
the user simply has to erase by rubbing with the debris-free
end-stub!
The ink in Pilot FriXion Ball disappears easily and cleanly,
making it perfect for secret messaging, crossword puzzles and
everyday use! Set to heat up Singapore in October 2007, the
refillable Pilot FriXion Ball will be available at major bookstores
in five different ink colours – blue, black, red, green and violet.
Each pen will retail at S$2.20 each.
Consistently one step ahead when it comes to users’ needs, Pilot
Pen tirelessly researched and developed this new-generation ink
that reacts to changes in temperature. Termed “Metamor Ink”, this
thermo-reactive ink becomes translucent when subjected to heat
caused by friction (at 65°C). Use a hairdryer or microwave if there
is more to be erased! To reactivate the ink, the writing has to be
subjected to freezing temperatures of about -20°C. This is where a
freezer or aerosol spray will come in handy.
Pilot FriXion Ball is the perfect fix-it for users who
constantly grapple with writing errors or want convenience in
writing, deleting and retrieving words. With a few flicks of the
end-stub, the ink will disappear almost instantaneously, allowing
users to write, delete and repeat with no worries!
Note: Pilot Pen advises against the use of Pilot FriXion Ball
ink on documents where writing needs to be of permanent nature such
as legal documents, examination papers and cheques. To avoid
accidental erasure, do not leave the written words in places where
it may be subjected to high temperatures for a prolonged period of
time.
