# stupid stationary Question

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stationary-question/31198>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [August 29, 2000, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stationary-question/31198 "2000-08-29T16:02:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![ramesh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d07c76/32.png) [@ramesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ramesh)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2000, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stationary-question/31198/1 "2000-08-29T16:02:49Z")

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I use Bic mechanical pencils. I like them. I have used up the eraser at the end of the pencils.

Does anyone know if Bic sells their erasers alone. I know Pental does, but I couldnt find any of the right size.

I have grown fond of the set of the pencils I have. Dont want to buy a new set.

Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Demo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demo/32/8472_2.png) [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2000, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stationary-question/31198/2 "2000-08-29T16:11:24Z")

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From the [Bic FAQ](http://www.bicworldusa.com/faq/prodfaq.html#wi):

> [@](#):
>
> Do you manufacture erasers for your mechanical pencils?
> 
> ```
> We do not sell replacement erasers for our mechanical pencils. We suggest
> you visit a local stationery or arts supply store in your area for replacement
> erasers. 
> 
> ```

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**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2000, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stationary-question/31198/3 "2000-08-29T16:14:17Z")

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You can get a thing that’s like a mechanical eraser - a long eraser held in a mechanical pencil-like holder. Great for what you need, also if you get a pencil with a completely useless eraser, like some I’ve gotten.

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**Author:** ![ramesh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d07c76/32.png) [@ramesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ramesh)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2000, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stationary-question/31198/4 "2000-08-29T16:19:49Z")

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“We do not sell replacement erasers for our mechanical pencils.”

That SUCKS!!!

Well, I will follow Zyada’s advice.

Thanks!!

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**Author:** ![ramesh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d07c76/32.png) [@ramesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ramesh)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2000, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stationary-question/31198/5 "2000-08-29T16:21:23Z")

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**Author:** ![lolagranola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ea5d25/32.png) [@lolagranola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lolagranola)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2000, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-stationary-question/31198/6 "2000-08-29T18:03:00Z")

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The erasers by themselves are great! I recommend the Staedtler.

Also, if you get the Sanford Sidetrack mechanical pencil, it has a long, refillable eraser. Buy the replacement erasers for Le Clic (replacements for the long, lone erasers in the holder), cut them in half, and they fit perfectly into the mechanical pencil. Great pencil, neverending eraser.

How can you tell I have a thing for stationery???