Kneadable Eraser Review - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

[@providencevalleyfarm5270]

MARVELOUS! Thanks for making this video, I have been avoiding these for years and decided to try again, 40 years after my last art class. None of my teachers ever taught me this. I was trying to decide which brand to buy, instead I learned much, much more than expected.

[@JamieBoots]

Thank-you, I'm so glad the video was useful. They really are a great tool, but they do definitely vary considerably from one make to the other. I find for me it is an essential thing to have as you can do so much with it. Again, thank-you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@DjCapnWolf]

I came here not knowing much (if anything) about kneadable erasers, and now I feel confident that I know enough to buy my first one. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Excellent video!

[@JamieBoots]

Thank you so much that's great to hear.

[@tonyharwood]

Thank you for these in depth reviews, they're proving to be very useful and I'm recommending you to my friends.

[@JamieBoots]

Thank you that is great to hear

[@melaniehenson8628]

Hi Jamie. Very interesting review...thank you. You can try Cult Pens for the caran d'ache putty eraser.

[@JamieBoots]

Thanks Melanie that's good to know.

[@girliedog]

Thank you for this excellent demo.

[@JamieBoots]

Thank you so much, that's great to hear.

[@spikeybunny6577]

I tried 3 different kneaded erasers yesterday, available in the US: - Generic kneaded eraser from a cheap drawing kit I picked up at the grocery store: Hard and nearly useless. I tried to knead it into submission for almost an hour and ended up with sore fingers. - Prismacolor: Horribly stif and actually worse than the generic, but then my fingers were sore from the one before. It was also a bit slimy at first & I worried it could damage my artwork. It was definitely not kneadable at all & I gave up very quickly. - Fabrer-Castell: Soft & moldable, but also held its shape. It worked like a champ! The absolute winner from the bunch! Oh, & it came with a little plastic case. If a kneaded eraser can last for years, why would anyone waste their money to hurt their hands? For about $1, I’d buy a kneaded eraser from Faber-Castell every time!

[@JamieBoots]

Thank you for watching and commening. A lot of people are put off of kneadable erasers because of a bad experience and you are totally right if you get a good one like the Faber Castell or the Factis K20 or CARAN d'ACHE then you just don't have a problem. It does depend on use but these generally last me about 3 years and you can tell when they are getting near the end of their life because they will start to have a gritty feel to them when kneading them. Thanks again for sharing your own experience. Jamie

[@oasis3103]

@@JamieBoots what do you think works best for a person starting drawing with lead pencil?

[@JamieBoots]

@@oasis3103 I would recommend the Faktis K20 same as the CARAN d'ACHE but half the price. The Faber Castell is good but personally I find it a bit to soft. Hope this is helpfull and thanks' for watching.

[@monoymono9]

Thank you for sharing your review! I have been looking at many reviews before making any purchases, and it didn't even dawn on me that the sticky tack in my desk drawer could be put to a better use. I know you mentioned that you may get about 3 years use out of your kneaded eraser, and that the sticky tack would need to be replaced "regularly"; how long do you think it might last in comparison?

[@JamieBoots]

@monoymono9 This would depend on use but I would say about a month but this could last a bit longer. As soon as you notice a change in the way it feels or in how effective it is then it needs to be replaced. Thank you for watching.

[@greekveteran2715]

So far, from those I've tried, I would say that if Faber Castell was a bit harder, to keep it's shape when erasing details or lifting highlights etc, then that would be the perfect kneadable eraser out there!!! Anybody knows one with those characteristics (except Blue tuck, which is not meant for that job and I don't like it more than Faber Castell)

[@JamieBoots]

The Factis K20 is harder than the Faber Castle and holds shape well so is a good choice.

[@greekveteran2715]

@@JamieBoots Thank you very much! I'll try to find it asap!!!