tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post1368067134351290317..comments2024-03-04T04:00:56.272+13:00Comments on DMP - Dave's Mechanical Pencils: Staedtler Mars Plastic Eraser 526 50 ReviewKiwi-dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-59636722923588242772018-09-19T11:18:32.509+12:002018-09-19T11:18:32.509+12:00I see that you can now buy Mars Plastic erasers in...I see that you can now buy Mars Plastic erasers in stick format, similar to the ubiquitous Pentel Click eraser. Anybody tried them yet?Larsthegreatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-49830563566947982582015-03-05T18:39:13.949+13:002015-03-05T18:39:13.949+13:00My favorite erasers for erasing small areas are th...My favorite erasers for erasing small areas are the Pentel Tuff Stuff eraser stick (3.8mm diameter eraser) and the Tombow Mono Zero elastomer eraser (2.3mm diameter diameter eraser). Both have long lasting erasers housed in click-to-advance, pen style tubes with shirt pocket clips.<br /><br />Highly recommended for graphite artists!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711588764978840342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-19604720736941402182013-07-02T08:38:43.798+12:002013-07-02T08:38:43.798+12:00Pentel Tuff Stuff is great for erasing tiny areas....Pentel Tuff Stuff is great for erasing tiny areas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-35875269644861624892013-05-28T20:25:12.178+12:002013-05-28T20:25:12.178+12:00It's possible to keep a sharp point without cu...It's possible to keep a sharp point without cutting the rubber, and to keep the sleeve neat.<br /><br />I cut the sleeve about 4mm from the bottom, this leaves a sharp point for detailed erasing (so long as you use the other end for heavier erasing) and means that the sleeve doesn't scuff up.<br /><br />Keep up the good work,<br />JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-694472099032173822013-03-24T13:25:54.500+13:002013-03-24T13:25:54.500+13:00My favourite eraser, too. Reliable, cheap, availab...My favourite eraser, too. Reliable, cheap, available everywhere--it just can't be beat!J Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590677959282938452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-56276330423790768092012-05-15T09:14:35.174+12:002012-05-15T09:14:35.174+12:00I like the Faber Castell Vinyl eraser. For me, it...I like the Faber Castell Vinyl eraser. For me, it is more effective and less aggressive with the paper than the Staedtler Mars plastic.Carlosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-23279074282415128442011-03-18T09:43:38.035+13:002011-03-18T09:43:38.035+13:00I bought this eraser 2 days ago, for the first tim...I bought this eraser 2 days ago, for the first time, it's the best I've seen so far!!<br /><br />But unfortunately it's not available everywhere... only on 2 store in my city (in Brazil). And it's kind of expensive. That's why I like eBay.<br /><br />Brazilian erasers are nice too, and extremely cheap, but not as nice as Mars.<br /><br />Kiwi, I guess that an eraser you Leonardo Vilela Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824825799152459341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-61545894940447149892010-10-25T07:30:19.349+13:002010-10-25T07:30:19.349+13:00Thanks Shalu - yea, I've got one...just got to...Thanks Shalu - yea, I've got one...just got to get around to a review...probably 2012 at the rate I'm going :-)Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-60441307449835298282010-10-25T06:53:54.197+13:002010-10-25T06:53:54.197+13:00I would always go in with the Mars plastic. But th...I would always go in with the Mars plastic. But then i recently discovered Steadtler Triangular eraser. I found that it had a better erasing power than the mars plastic but it produced finer dust ( lots of them actually). If you could try it, it would just too good!!shaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07387115542623939980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-64872900507655034922010-04-09T21:32:22.731+12:002010-04-09T21:32:22.731+12:00The Staedtler logo is the head of Mars, Roman God ...The Staedtler logo is the head of Mars, Roman God of War.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-46361083509435901842010-04-09T21:25:45.611+12:002010-04-09T21:25:45.611+12:00Does anyone know why they call it "Mars"...Does anyone know why they call it "Mars"?The Venerablenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-85268041370685003692010-03-02T14:44:42.370+13:002010-03-02T14:44:42.370+13:00Try the Sanford Magic Rub Eraser it is pretty good...Try the Sanford Magic Rub Eraser it is pretty goodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-40765033273338583752010-02-11T23:20:28.065+13:002010-02-11T23:20:28.065+13:00"Of course down here it’s still often called ..."Of course down here it’s still often called a rubber."<br /><br />If you're ever in the United States and you need to borrow an eraser, don't ask for a rubber- because you'd be asking for a condom. :PMilenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07932730816859757013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-22607744237605093752009-04-20T17:08:00.000+12:002009-04-20T17:08:00.000+12:00Don't know, but I think light blue sleeve is old, ...Don't know, but I think light blue sleeve is old, dark blue new.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-52150861073810668202009-04-20T14:55:00.000+12:002009-04-20T14:55:00.000+12:00Hi,
I have one of the lighter blue-sleeved Staedtl...Hi,<br />I have one of the lighter blue-sleeved Staedtler Mars Plastic (52650) erasers, but i've also seen the darker blue-sleeved one. What's the difference? The Darker blue one's eraser looks whiter, but other than that, i can't really tell much else different? Is the lighter blue one an older model? Just curious! :)Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-41722629072487144542009-01-10T02:58:00.000+13:002009-01-10T02:58:00.000+13:00I`ve used an eraser called sakura foam eraser and ...I`ve used an eraser called sakura foam eraser and it is the best eraser I have seen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-41413016565873551972008-09-18T12:40:00.000+12:002008-09-18T12:40:00.000+12:00Hi Jean-BernardWell Staedtler's website implies Ma...Hi Jean-Bernard<BR/>Well Staedtler's website implies Mars is the good stuff, and Rasoplast the ordinary quality. I have thus far resisted actually testing them myself, but give me a few weeks and I might just get around to it.<BR/>OK, I understand the Taiwan reference.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-20906656816281966882008-09-18T09:15:00.000+12:002008-09-18T09:15:00.000+12:00Hi Dave,I was wondering if you had ever tried the ...Hi Dave,<BR/>I was wondering if you had ever tried the steadler Rasoplast eraser. I have seen it and I would like to know what the difference is between this one and the Mars Plastic.<BR/>thank you<BR/>Jean-Bernard<BR/>BTW, I was in taiwan all summer, but I live in Quebec City, Canada.Jean-Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821399962824624148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-83950724846769160022008-08-04T15:10:00.000+12:002008-08-04T15:10:00.000+12:00No worries. Take your time.No worries. Take your time.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-83771875547501987402008-08-04T13:31:00.000+12:002008-08-04T13:31:00.000+12:00Sorry Ihavenent e-mailed u in a while ive had a lo...Sorry Ihavenent e-mailed u in a while ive had a lot to do. Maybe in a while when I get some free time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-620484641369331462008-07-01T09:21:00.000+12:002008-07-01T09:21:00.000+12:00Yep, just replace the ATs and DOTs.Yep, just replace the ATs and DOTs.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-17786253624079312552008-07-01T07:38:00.000+12:002008-07-01T07:38:00.000+12:00Is your E-mail davespencilsATxtraDOTcoDOTnzjust ch...Is your E-mail davespencilsATxtraDOTcoDOTnz<BR/>just checking thnxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-56731526659358097412008-06-30T20:58:00.000+12:002008-06-30T20:58:00.000+12:00Hi Andrew - the answer is maybe. Contact me direct...Hi Andrew - the answer is maybe. Contact me direct on the email address in the blog hearder.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-71920055659376313792008-06-29T08:19:00.000+12:002008-06-29T08:19:00.000+12:00Dear Dave, I was wondering if you could do a re...Dear Dave,<BR/> I was wondering if you could do a review on the Mars Plastic Stick Eraser. I you don't have time I might could do a self review for youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-65254026472083277012008-06-23T03:47:00.000+12:002008-06-23T03:47:00.000+12:00These used to be available in other colors (I have...These used to be available in other colors (I have one in black plastic & white plastic). I like them because the feed mechanism ratchets & locks, so the eraser doesn't slide around. The compound is nice too.<BR/><BR/>http://www.staedtler-usa.com/Mars_plastic_stick_us.Staedtler?ActiveID=24149quattro98https://www.blogger.com/profile/08256318428510426331noreply@blogger.com