Testing Every Pen, Marker and Highlighter You Can Use With Rocketbook - Everything Pilot FriXion

The only writing utensils (pens, markers and highlighters) you are allowed to use with Rocketbook Everlast (Core) and Fusion erasable notebooks are the FriXion series by Pilot. So in this video, I take a look at all that the FriXion has to offer and comment on my experiences with the pens, markers and highlighters from the perspective of use in Rocketbook notebooks.
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[@getrocketbook]

Another great video from Jake! We're not surprised, but we are impressed 🚀

[@codewithme_-_1619]

Hi! I love your books(especially fusion)

[@MoonyD911]

This is the most comprehensive fixion pen test I've come across for the Rocketbook. Much thanks for introducing me to the fancier call point pen.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks, in glad you liked it 👍 You're welcome, and I hope you enjoy them ✌️

[@pedroyudikitamura7165]

So here were some things I learned. Even though the highlighters might get picked up weird from the scan you can still use them. Go to the settings of the scan in the app and choose "none" for Enhancement and the colors should remain the same. However the QR Code will still be visible as well as the dots on the paper, so it's more like a compromise. I placed some photos on the paper and after changing this the colors remained the same.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Nice tips! 👍

[@elvaholt]

People who make mistakes and feel the need to turn the pen around to use the eraser on the RocketBook might opt to have a couple disposable eye shadow brushes that are dedicated to the RocketBook, it allows for more precise erasing and they can be washed fairly easily with a paper towel and water.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Great tip Nicole 👍 Thanks for sharing

[@bobbymath2813]

Someone commented that Q-tips get the job done nicely. Seems like an amazing tip.

[@MTay02]

I use a watercolor paintbrush and the Rocketbook towel. It allows me to use it like an actual eraser and I can just dab the spot with a towel and continue writing :)

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Legend: Pen @ 1:24 | Markers @ 4:06 | Highlighters @ 5:08 | Closing Remarks @ 6:25

[@Astronaut_FX]

Super helpful video! Thanks! If anyone is looking for a more elegant solution for their pens for use with Rocket notebooks, you could consider just buying the Pilot Frixion refills and installing them into some of the small batch pen maker designs that would accommodate them. The Pilot Frixion refills are the same size as their G2 refills, so any pen that works with a Pilot G2 refill will also work with a Frixion refill. As a couple of examples, the Machine Era Original pen and the Machine Era Markup both use a G2 sized refill. All of the pens (except the Mini) made by Big Idea Design will work with Pilot G2 sized refills as well. The standard sized pens made by Tactile Turn are also G2 compatible. As are Urban Survival Gear's Ti-Scribe Bolt pens. Selecting any one of these pens and loading it up with a Frixion refill is a really nice option. So even though you're stuck with Frixion ink refills, you don't have to be stuck with a cheap looking, plastic pen.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Nice suggestions! Very good tips 👍 Thanks for watching and contributing ✌️

[@trailladymtb7700]

I’m here in 2023 and just got my first m3 Rocketbooks. The Core, fusion and flip on the way. I really Love it and find the core addicting to draw and just scribble thoughts down. Before I saw your video, I went ahead from Amazon and ordered the 10 pack of multicolored clickers, which was on sale. I really like though my favorite is the capped frictions that come with the Rocketbook. Wide enough body and as a lefty it works as I don’t hook my hand. It just fits me perfect. This is a new experience for me as I love to write journal and regular paper journals but the core I can keep next to my bed at night and write thoughts down listen to sermons and it’s there. Shoot a picture or erase it it’s a lot of fun and it’s definitely in betweenmy iPad paper and still smart. Using multicolor pens to fill out my calendar for special occasions in the fusion was great. Well I’m gonna go now and watch the rest of your video but this is a really good video. Thank you.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the video and found it helpful ✌️

[@DAJ99]

This is a really great video! You address all of the pertinent concerns I would have about the different writing utensils available. I have had my rocketbook since Christmas 2018 and it is the only notebook I keep (excluding a few sheets of notebook paper in a folder) I carry to class on a daily basis! Keep up the awesome work!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks Dylan! I appreciate you taking the time to share that with me ✌️

[@air5002]

When I ran into the problem of not being able to properly erase my Rocketbook, as a chemistry student I decided to look for a solution. I came up with a solution that works, and shared some samples at uni. However, when I offered them for sale on eBay, absolutely no one was interested! Perhaps I was too early that not many people had run into the problem. So much for great ideas! Sometimes. But thanks for advising viewers about the best use and type of pens. Many more pens there than I have seen, so I will have to investigate one or two types that sound quite interesting.

[@normal4810]

What was your invention? :o

[@norainnoflowers1551]

When I searched for this I was taking a shot in the dark 😂 I’m sooo grateful for this video! The testing on the actual product is gonna save me TONS of money when I start to look for writing tools to pair with my new planner. I have ADHD and my counselor (who also has ADHD and is certified for treating adults with ADHD) was the one to recommend RocketBook to me! He showed me the Panda Planner that he owns and all the useful prompts, and it made me really excited to try it out. but I’m glad i have this resource for choosing the right tools to go with it ❤

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Well, I’m very glad that I could be of help! I hope you find what you need 😁

[@zairii9393]

As someone who is left-handed, smudging is a really important aspect for me to consider. Tysm for this!!!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Very good point, and a definite drawback of the Rocketbook system. You're welcome 👍 Thanks ✌

[@ellieplanit]

Just got a Rocketbook, and this is EXACTLY the information I needed! Thank you!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

You’re welcome Ellie 👍 If you like this, you may enjoy my “Everything Rocketbook” playlist as well ✌️ Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@kuroinekoworld]

So glad I saw your video, because my Rocketbook arrived a few hours ago, and I was using the top of the pen to erase stuff. Since I am planning to include the OCR/ICR I am glad you advised us not to mess with the grid. Plus the supplies are not cheap, you definitely saved a uni student some money, thank you!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Happy to help! I have a playlist called 'Everything Rocketbook' that you may also be interested in if you haven't seen it yet 👍 Good luck! And thanks for watching ✌️

[@StephenRosenbach]

Jake, this video of yours, like the other ones on Rocketbook, are wonderful and very helpful to me. Thank you so much!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks Stephen, I’m really happy to hear that you found it enjoyable 👍 Thanks for taking the time to let me know - it means a lot ✌️

[@richardbutlercoach]

Thanks Jake great video and can't wait to see your updates, I will wait to see the results of the ink test :)

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks Richard, I'm glad you like the videos 👍 thanks for watching ✌️

[@28PapaDuck]

Very helpful. I just purchased my first Rocketbook. I plan on using it at work since I take lots of notes at meetings. I also always have 3 different pens with me at all times, each with different colors, so this video is very helpful for me on what colors/pens to choose. Thank you!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I'm happy I could help 👍

[@Delia97B]

Exactly what I am looking for. There are so many pens. THANK YOU 😍

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I'm happy I could help 👍

[@mlknzm]

I liked and subscribed after watching this video Jake 😊... Hi 👋🏻 i would like to thank you a lot for your videos I am student in med school I was thinking to buy a tablet for studying and taking note. I was hesitating (because i don't have too much money) then I have seen one shorts with this rocketbook That's bring me on KZbin to check some videos before buying one. Yours are surprising ! They are just amazing. In your videos you are explaining how to perfectly use it and how its can be really useful, differences between each pen ! A real work behind theses videos. Thanks a lot 😊 I will for sure make economy buy buying this instead an electronic device

[@whisper3441]

This was incredibly helpful, thank you.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks, I'm glad to hear that 👍

[@terriz.2981]

I thoroughly appreciate this level of detail. I just bought a rocketbook fusion and this is exactly what I needed for work.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks! I have a more recent video looking at 0.7mm, 0.5mm and 0.38mm pens that you may find interesting as well 👍

[@waynehorne2734]

Very informative video! Thanks for sharing-just ordered an LX!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks for the feedback William! I appreciate you taking the time to let me know you liked the video 👍 Good luck with your LX pen ✌️

[@Lilletia]

This was very helpful - I got the Frixion Markers recently and was glad to see they will work in my RocketBook! This might be because I'm in the UK or because it's three years since this video - the "colorsticks" I got were Frixion ballpoints and are also theoretically refillable (again, if refills are available). They look exactly like the "colorsticks" shown here

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Awesome! Thanks for the update regarding cartridge design 👍

[@jeri1429]

Whoa this is extensive and very helpful! Thank you! Prospective Rocketbook user here

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I'm glad you liked it 👍 check 9ut my Everything Rocketbook playlist for more stuff if you're interested in picking one up ✌️

[@brainscansss]

I can't wait to try the rocketbook notebooks out in my clinical practice to efficiently store brief patient paper charting digitally, which is much more secure when utilized with HIPAA compliant cloud/server storage, instead of sitting in a locked drawer. I'll never be needing a shredder again with this either! The additional meticulous organization and verbal-cognitive structuring, along with rigid, yet flexibly refined visual sensory metamorphosis which this video has impressed upon me is certainly no less exact than a series of dotted eighth-sixteenth notes in attenuating accelerando 12/8 time, scurrying along horizontally, on top of, yet simultaneously inside of the pages of a recycled and good-smelling Dvörak manuscript for $4.99, and not one cent more on eBay! Thank you so much.

[@marcseigel5949]

Thank you for this breakdown. I am new to owning a Rocketbook and was looking for something other than the black pen it comes with to help draw attention in my bullet notes. Heading out now to buy some other colors.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

You're very welcome Marc 👍 I'm glad you found it helpful ✌

[@harihitaaramesh1086]

thanks a lot... Now I am a lot clear in choosing my pens for my rocketbook everlast😄👍

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I'm glad I could help 👍

[@tonibeach1004]

Thank you so much for doing this video. 😆 I was on the fence about getting a Rocketbook and I was afraid the frixion pens would be scratchy on the pages and hard to read. I thought that the markers would provide for smoother writing. The markers aren't locally available, but every local store has frixion ballpoint pens. But I can tell from your video that the pens write just fine on the paper and show up really good in the app. So now I'm going to go to order an Everlast and a Fusion 😊

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks Tori 👍 I'm glad to hear that this helped you make a real decision. It's always nice to know that the video actually helped someone ✌️ Enjoy your Rocketbooks 👍

[@stormyclements5665]

Thank you for the tests!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

You're very welcome 👍 More like this in my 'Everything Rocketbook' Playlist ✌

[@futuristicbot]

Fantastic video overall, very informative.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks! 👍

[@CoachMeMLD]

Thank you for talking about the LX pens too.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

No problem. The FriXion compatible pens don’t stop there either. I have a few videos of other metal pens that fit FriXion cartridges as well if that’s your thing 👍

[@sandrag3225]

Very informative and helpful! Saved me time and maybe some frustration!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I'm glad you liked it Sandra 👍 thanks for commenting ✌️

[@Lizmes28]

Thank you very much, this video was very helpful!!!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

You're very welcome 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment ✌️

[@donnabyington3214]

Great video & comparison. I definitely agree with the .5 mm but I’ve not tried the .3 mm. I always use .5 mm in pen & mechanical pencils. I recently purchased the Pilot 4-color FriXIon which even though thicker in feel, after getting used to it, it wasn’t bad. Thanks for video. Well worth viewing.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks Donna 👍 I'm really glad to hear that you liked the video and found it worth watching ✌️

[@BethieD]

Very good info! Thank you!!!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks for watching and letting me know 👍 I’m glad you found it helpful ✌️

[@joz534]

"erased time and time again provided you do so within 30 days of it drying" oh, that explains things. Thanks. tbh it's not that bad, it leaves a shadow that app doesn't pick up.

[@deivysh436]

Great review. Thank you

[@JakeReevesVideo]

You're very welcome ✌️

[@paulaabg]

this video was sooo helpful, thanks :)

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I'm glad you found it helpful 👍

[@lisayeager2170]

Thanks for this great video series. One thing I find most useful about bullet journaling are the index pages...I imagine replicating this has to do with how you set up and track your scans on the back end. (I don't have a Rocket Book yet) How have you addressed indexing/tracking your notes and files?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks Lisa, I'm glad you like my video series. I don't make a formal index page in my bullet journal because I can't really keep it updated over the months as I go through my work days because you don't want to leave ink on the Rocketbook pages that long. So, all I do is place all my bullet journal pages into one Google drive folder with the title '2020 - Week ##' so that each week's scans are chronological. Then I can use the search options from Rocketbook's OCR to perform a text search if I really need to look something up in more detail. Again, thanks for watching! ✌️👍

[@HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo]

On the rocketbook wave, the marker residue resists the ink from the pens once "erased", since the ink stays on the page. It's quite a major problem w mine, so i'm considering the wet erase ones next

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Yes, that's one of the main benefits of the synthetic Rocketbooks - wet-erasing make the page fresh again. It won't last forever, but I would could on a year at least, depending on your use and how good you are at caring for it 👍

[@manoshulk]

Great vid! Would love to see you use it in every day life and hear your thoughts after a month of use.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks, I have put out several Rocketbook-related videos, where I comment on my uses and experiences with different aspects of the notebooks. Check out my channel, or my 'Everything Rocketbook' playlist!

[@manoshulk]

@@JakeReevesVideo will do, thx for the reply. Keep on the good reviews :)

[@OneForTheRoad-de2fh]

Nice neat handwriting 👍😁

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks ✌️

[@peyro51]

I have an important pen-related question that I cannot found answered anywhere : How long does a pen last with the everlast ? More or less of course. Given that a strong argument in favor of rocketbooks is ecological, I wouldn't want to switch from throwing tons of papers to throwing tons of plastic pens.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

It's a good question. I haven't been able to find the volume of the pens ink anywhere, but based on my experience, I get a few months out of a pen, using it primarily for agendas and little notes. I have seen some people say they run out a little faster than some other pens, but if so, it is likely not by much... And you can do what I do, and buy the replacement cartridges rather than throw out the whole pen - especially since the pen itself shouldn't really run out, since you won't be using the eraser much. I hope this helped 👍

[@elainas3585]

I was thinking about getting a rocket book but was worried that the colored pens wouldn’t Be compatible with the notebook, Thank you for this in-depth video

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I'm glad I could help 👍

[@ossito]

outstanding video

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks! If you like this, you may like some of my other videos in my Everything Rocketbook Playlist as well 👍 Thanks for watching ✌️

[@charleslewis5173]

Any suggestions for Big Idea Ti Click Pens Frixion refills? A link would be very helpful.

[@red_dll]

Unfortunately, I experienced the highlighters to be pretty bad. As you said, it is very easy to smudge with them. Another problem I have is that they take forever to dry. Green is ok but yellow and especially pink still weren't completely dry after 4 hours. I don't use a Rocketbook though. I use a Newyes book but they shouldn't differ much from each other. The material of the pages should be quite the same. Normal pens dry pretty fast on the Newyes so I don't see why the highlighters dry so extremely slow.

[@tinalay1903]

Thank you, Jake, a great video. As always, I use the friction pins and fine liners for drawing in my rocketbook and coloring, however, I have found that even the next day the ink still smudges and is slightly wet, how can I prevent that?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Hmmm… that’s unusual. To prevent smudging, the best thing you can do is try not to overlap pen strokes or allow too much ink to pool in one place. I suspect if you’re using them to colour, it may be challenging to prevent this though. Otherwise, you may consider using a small desk fan to blow air over the page while you write to expedite the drying process. Good luck 🤞

[@Estettner1]

Quick question, I'm new to the Rocketbook and frixion pens. I've been surprised at how quickly the ink runs out. I've gone through 2 clickable 0.7 pens in less than 2 months. Not slow to write but ink almost out in the cartridge. Have you found any of the frixion pens where the ink lasts longer than others? Maybe stick vs clickable or different point sizes? Thanks for any tips on the pens where the ink lasts longest. Or do they just run out quicker than regular pens?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

The reloadable click and stick pens have the same amount of ink because they use the same cartridges - So your best bet may be trying a smaller tip, like moving to the 0.5mm instead of the 0.7mm one if you aren't already. They will dispense the ink slower and should last a little longer. Having said that, I think this is a common complaint with the FriXion pens in general... My solution is to always keep a few refill cartridges on hand. It's cheaper to refill than to buy new pens. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@chickee.design]

Have you tried the 0.38mm pens? I'm tempted to get one in black but I'm worried that it might be too thin for the app to pick up. I just bought a Rocketbook a week ago and I've been going through your tutorials since. Really great content and presentation. I'll make sure to use your code on my next purchase.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I haven't tried those yet, but suspect they should be fine. You'll just want to be careful that you don't apply too much pressure because the thinner tip may indent the page easier ✌️

[@chickee.design]

@@JakeReevesVideo Great advice. I didn't consider that. Thanks a bunch!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

You're welcome, and good luck!

[@HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo]

Have you used the thinkboard yet? If so: Can you use frixion markers on the thinkboard? How does using the thinkboard differ from using a whiteboard (besides all the places you can stick it and the ability to save it to the cloud)?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I have a thinkboard v2, but haven't had the chance to try it out yet. My understanding is you should be using dry erase markers with it, not FriXion markers. The main benefits would be the Rocketbook App comparability and the adhesive back that allows you to stick it wherever you need it. Though, if you already have a whiteboard, you can get the same App integration using Rocketbook Beacons. Thanks for watching and good luck 👍✌️

[@sarreqteryx]

JetPens also carries imported Frixion Point Knocks down to .4mm, if that's your thing.

[@7summerbeauty]

Do you have an website?

[@denisepinet9472]

I am waiting for mine to come. I want to put my genealogy then put in google drive. I have over 600 pages to do so can I combine all of the pages into one pdf?

[@OneBrokeBloke]

I just got the triple pack with clickers, black, red, blue. Would really like something that doesnt feel this cheap. It rattles, and the tribal design really isnt the most classic look. Have a hard time finding alternatives tho where im at

[@alisbubu]

Hi! Hope you'll answer... first of all I want to thank you for the video! I have a curiosity, can you name the "cover" of the rocketbook that we see in the video? It seems very elegant and useful with the thing to hold the pen

[@JakeReevesVideo]

You’re looking for the Rocketbook Capsule series 👍

[@ianwerkheiser1292]

Thanks for the video! Do you know if Vestek pens work as well? They’re cheaper on Amazon and claim to use the same technology, but I’m not sure if they work in Rocketbook.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I’ve never tested them. FriXion is the only one that Rocketbook officially supports, so experiment cautiously. I think the key is both thermosensitive erasability and water soluble - but again, experiment at your own risk. Let me know how you make out though!

[@davidyoung9289]

Did you make any longevity tests between the different pens? Do click pens dry out faster than capped pens in the drawer? Do fineliners write fewer pages than a 0.5mm ballpoint?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I didn't look at that kind of stuff. What I'll say though is that the ball points all seem to have the same volume of liquid, so I would expect finer tips to last a little longer. I don't know it's worth comparing the fineliner to the ball points because they are markers, so I wouldn't want to substitute one for a pen in the same circumstance. As far as drawer longevity goes, I haven't tested that either, but I have ball points that have been capped for a year and they still work.

[@davidyoung9289]

@@JakeReevesVideo thanks, I'm enjoying your in depth rocketbook content.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

@@davidyoung9289 thanks for watching David, I'm glad you find it interesting 👍

[@kelsprettygirl]

Thank you, Jake! You answered all my questions. Was that water you sprayed to remove the ink?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Yes, just water 👍

[@kelsprettygirl]

@@JakeReevesVideo thank you!

[@StikWitClassics]

I don't know what to do. I used the .7 Frixion pen, but the ink isn't coming out clear. I keep cleaning the pages and making sure they're dry before I use it. Even soaked the pen in ice. Nothing is working.

[@solgarcia979]

Sos un genio!!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Gracias ✌️

[@fluffies4212]

I thought about getting the Rocketbook but opted for the Greenstory instead. Do you know if these frixion pens can be used on the Greenstory books? I love all these pens and colours and am still thinking about getting the Rocketbook now ;)

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the Greenstory books. Sorry.

[@fluffies4212]

Jake Reeves it’s a Dutch company :) I chose them because they have a wide selection of colours and prints and vegan leather covers. You can also assemble your own notebook so it has exactly what you need.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I just looked them up. They seem interesting - but I suspect that they aren't FriXion compatible because they are whiteboard pages and the company always shows them with dry erase markers. But I like the Mix+Match concept 👍

[@Sakura-jf3ll]

Personally I used the pastel highlighters on my Rocketbook Panda Planner and they came out very nicely once I scanned the pages. All of the colors came out well, even the pink. Maybe because it’s different for the Panda Planner? Or maybe it’s because I bought my highlighters from Target? Who knows?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Nice. Perhaps you have your App scan settings to 'best to colour ink' instead of 'best for black ink' - I typically use the latter, but colours aren't nearly as vibrant 👍

[@Sakura-jf3ll]

@@JakeReevesVideo Thanks for the reply and the like!❤️ I checked it’s says Rocketbook Enhancement Type: Best for Black Ink But for Beacon Enhancement Type: Color Enhancement (Default) Maybe that’s it?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Interesting. Well I'm glad that the vibrance is coming through the way you like👍

[@omgitsashanti7538]

Hey great vid, what case do you use for the rocketbook fusion?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

That's the Rocketbook capsule. It's made of recycled materials, so it's not the most rugged, but has held up ok in the month or so I've been using it. It's sold on their webpage. I linked their website in the video description 👍

[@omgitsashanti7538]

@@JakeReevesVideo Thank you so much!

[@saralee8996]

I have a collection of 0.38 frixion pens that I love and am interested in conserving paper by taking school notes on Rocketbook. Do you think they will be too thin?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I haven't tried the 0.38mm ones yet. But I know that others have used them. I would only caution you to be careful not to press too hard on the tip because it will be 'sharper' than the 0.5mm or 0.7mm ones 👍✌️

[@saralee8996]

@@JakeReevesVideo Thank you so much for your quick response!!! I appreciate your advice and caution

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Happy to help ✌️

[@KattLover5412]

Any tips of fixing stains caused by leaving the ink on too long?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Not yet. I'm still working on trying to figure that out in a way that doesn't damage the page.

[@ellachoi6634]

can you use other pens? like crayola markers? they are washable. just wondering because i’d love to use tombow dual brush pens and it would save me a whole lot of paper but if not it’s ok lol

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Rocketbook says that the FriXion pens are all you can use. I haven't tested other washable pens because I wouldn't want to advocate for someone to use them and then Rocketbook wouldn't cover you if it caused damage eventually. Sorry.

[@thatsillynikola1157]

Hello! I was wondering if there's a way to see the colors more distinctively from scans. The ball pens color look great until scanned where it almost all appears black. Despite changing the settings to notice colors better, I see no difference and it just shows the dots/lines in the background instead. Any tips?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Sorry, but changing the settings to emphasize colour is the only option. Unfortunately many of the colours just don't scan well.

[@stacylovelace]

I've noticed my colors shown up best if I set the enhancement type to none.

[@amelialee3549]

you could also use an app called cam scanner!! it works just the same, and will turn it into a pdf

[@futbol1972]

Can I just write on rocketbook and send notes to android "Samsung notes" folders? So I have a question... What are the advantages besides reusing it between this and writing one regular notebook, then taking a picture and saving it to whatever I destinatiin I want, Samsung note, email, overdrive etc, etc.?

[@starlightmckennah5241]

Im left handed which is the best pen for me?

[@tomislavsavanovic4016]

Hello Jake, I would like to know how to scan color text properly with Rocketbook app? Black preferred option allows me to scan black and red color only. All others are black scanned as well. On the other side, when I use color preferred option result is also bad and I plus I see dots and lines on the page. Is there a better solution to this problem? I would really appreciate your answer. Thank you.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Hi Tomislav, that's a trade-off for sure. Unfortunately there isn't a quick-fix. I really don't like the look of the colour-option because the dots/lines come through inconsistently. Because of this, I don't use a lot of colour pens and try to stick to black ink in most of my notes. The colour option works better in the Matrix because it's pattern always shows up - but then the transcription files get a lot of errors

[@briankanning2300]

What happens if you use non-frixion pens on Rocketbook? Like - if I just use a normal pen. I know the warranty gets waived, but are you still able to erase the ink? Or no?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

No, if you use a normal pen you will not be able to erase the ink. Even some erasable pens will stain the pages. That is why they only recommend using FriXion pens. You may be able to try some water soluble thermosensitive erasable inks, but I would be very careful. Generally I only use FriXion pens, but instead of buying new pens all the time, I use the ink refills because they are cheaper ✌

[@Audrey3663]

I want to know if I can use 0.38 FriXion pens on Rocketbook? Is it too light? I bet it dries faster but obviously need it to nicely show up when scanned.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I haven't tried those yet. But I would imagine they will work fine. They aren't that much smaller than the 0.5. Given that the 0.6 and 0.5 are so similar, I would expect the same thing with the 0.38.

[@jessicawoodward5628]

I use the .38 almost exclusively in mine and the notes scan great!

[@winniesattic4403]

Hi! Can you use Crayola Washable markers on Rocketbook Core?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

No, only Pilot FriXion in as far as I know. Be careful if you’re going to try

[@mariarivasvidal1593]

Hello! Have you tried any other heat erasable pen that isn't pilot frixion?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

No, because that would likely void any warranty Rocketbook provides on the notebooks.

[@corindoyle]

Thanks for the reviews. Do you know if any other brands can take the refills like Cross or Parker? I would really like a nicer pen than these.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks, I haven't looked into that yet. The most premium I've gone is the FriXion LX.

[@San37815]

Have you tried the synergy frixion pens?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I've been trying them out for a little while now and plan to have a video released next week comparing them to the standard 0.5mm FriXion rollerball pens.

[@beckyfred5949]

Realistically how well will this work for a left handed person as far as drying time? Is there one pen or marker over the other that dries faster. Thanks.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I have another video about the different FriXion tip thicknesses which talks about that 👍 But, the left handed thing is always tricky and really depends on your writing style. If your palm drags at all over the recently written sections then you're out of luck. If not, I know of some lefties who make it work...

[@beckyfred5949]

@@JakeReevesVideo It would be for my son off at college. He uses sharpie felt pens for pretty much all his writing to keep it from smudging. I’m betting it will be an issue for him but I’ll watch your other video and go from there. Thank you!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Ya, sadly I think it will be an issue for him then. Sorry I don't have a real solution for that one.

[@drewcipher896]

Have you tried a fountain pen and washable inks? I'm hesitant to go back to throwing away a bunch of plastic pens to save paper.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I haven't. I've been hesitant to try anything but the FriXion pens and I don't think they come in a fountain style.

[@rohitsingh-jm8ye]

Sir, if I forgot erasing the writing for more than 1 month, would it get non erasable and get on the page permanently

[@JakeReevesVideo]

It will likely leave a little bit of a stain (faint shadow) on the page when you erase it. Don’t feel bad, this is inevitable if you reuse the same page many times, even if you erase every week. I regularly leave my pages a month before erasing now. I have a whole video about this “ghosting” effect.

[@sunnyhe7328]

on screen for the gel pens, is the blue and black ink actually distinguishable after being scanned? because on my screen on the video they look almost the same

[@JakeReevesVideo]

It depends on if you use the change the scanning settings. In this video I used the 'best for black ink' setting, which help to diminish the impact of the dots and lines on the Rocketbook pages, but which causes the colours to be far less prominent. You can also set it to 'best for colour ink' in which case the colours are more differentiated; however, some of the background dots and lines form the Rocketbook pages comes through. Thanks for watching!

[@sunnyhe7328]

@@JakeReevesVideo ohh, alright. Thank you!!! (love your rocketbook videos, by the way, they provide great insight)

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Thanks! I'm glad you like them 👍✌️

[@sunnyhe7328]

@@JakeReevesVideo heyyyy so (im back haha) which frixion pen comes with the rocketbook products (specifically the mini)? are they able to use frixion 0.5 point pen refills?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I believe they come with a 0.7mm pen, but you'd have to check the website. The 0.5mm and 0.7mm refills should be interchangable though.

[@RobinD0903]

Do you know which pens lasts the longest? I had a pilot frixion ball pen, and it only lasted 2 weeks for writing notes for 3 college classes. I think I wrote about 30 pages of notes

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Check out my video comparing the 0.7mm, 0.5mm and the 0.38mm FriXion pens. I compared that there and found the 0.5mm to be the best 👍

[@RobinD0903]

@@JakeReevesVideo Thank you so much! I'm going to watch that right now!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Great, I hope you enjoy it! I use the 0.5mm pens almost exclusively now because they last a little longer and I've grown to like their slightly sharper texture on Rocketbook's synthetic pages

[@mabelchong5550]

Could you comment more on the reasons you would not recommend the dedicated eraser? Thanks

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I have a whole video on the consequences of using the eraser. The short form is that it damages the surface coating of the pages over time.

[@baohuan-jc8gu]

@@JakeReevesVideo do you have other ways to prevent using the erasers, i know what we can use water too, but it might be inconvenient when we want to fix a small mistake

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Check out some of my other videos as well. The best way I've found so far is using a water pen or spraying a little water on the cloth, then wrapping it around your finger to do a more controlled erase.

[@baohuan-jc8gu]

@@JakeReevesVideo just added the water pen on amazon, thank you for the suggestion!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I hope it helps. Just make sure you don't go overboard with it. It can dispense a lot of water, so it will take a little getting used to 👍

[@chiccavaquita]

Every single pen has been subpar except the fine liner. Is there a way I can avoid the regular Frixion pens from skipping? This happens on the initial part of writing, and also at the top of the page. Idk 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m getting frustrated since I bought so many - all 0.7. I like the thicker line look however, it skips & it’s inconsistent. I have to be doing something wrong here.

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Are you writing over an area where you had used the eraser before? Using the FriXion eraser deposits a thin film on the page which can cause the pen ink to skip. Otherwise, that seems like an unusual issue. Perhaps try writing a little on a regular page to clean the tip of the pen. Something may have become caught in the ball tip.

[@chiccavaquita]

@@JakeReevesVideo no. I do not use the eraser of the Frixion since reading that it will damage the 📄 but it could be that I unintentionally immediately write on a freshly erased area. I think that’s the reason why. Thanks for making me think!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

@@chiccavaquita I’m glad you got it sorted out 👍 Thanks for posting! Hopefully that’s it and this will help someone else too ✌️

[@winniesattic4403]

Can you use dry erase markers un rocketbook core?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

No, only Pilot FriXion ink. It is different than dry erase ink.

[@lichita9317]

4:57 Sr I'm traying to scan using ink color pen but however when i look my scan files the ink isn't the same color u_U and the makes me feel sad idk what can i do

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Make sure your scan settings for contrast enhancement are set to 'best for colour ink, not 'best for black ink'. That should help, but it may still be a bit of a different hue than you see in person.

[@blessedgirlsr5856]

What do I do if I already used the eraser? I totally forgot. 😢

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Unless there is damage, don’t worry about it - only repeated heavy use is problematic

[@user-sm6od4tx2p]

Soo offbrand pens that do the same should work too right?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

FriXion are the only one officially supported, so if you go beyond that, be careful and do so at your own risk. If I were going to try, I would look for thermosensitive water soluble ink, not just erasable pens. Even then, be cautious.

[@fakejeepman06]

No matter how long I let it sit, my frixion fineliner won't stick. It takes over a minute to dry and still doesn't stick.

[@mscir]

I can't seem to find any Paper Size, did anyone else manage to find one?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Executive is 5x7 while the letter is 8.5x11. if that's what you're asking.

[@wolfranga8477]

Would you recommend this as a drawing book?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Though call. It comes down to how much you like gel-like pens, if you would smudge things and the quality of the scanned output. I use it for technical drawings, but not artistic ones. The contrast enhancement would likely make the drawing look different than in person - particularly colours. And smudging will always be a factor if you aren't willing to wait. For sketching, I prefer classic pencil and paper. I hope this helps 👍

[@wolfranga8477]

@@JakeReevesVideo Thanks for your fast replies and btw nice and informative video👌🏾

[@JakeReevesVideo]

No problem 👍 I'm glad you like it ✌️

[@t3ntube357]

But how long they last, are they as any normal pen in term of lifespan ... thank you

[@JakeReevesVideo]

They do run out faster than normal pens. I haven't found a good way to quantify this, but after using them more and more, I've found they do run out faster. It really depends on how much you use them. I've heard people say 1-month of note taking, others 2-days, but for me, using them for agendas and meeting notes, I get like 3-6 months. I hope this helps 👍✌️

[@t3ntube357]

@@JakeReevesVideo I think quality and frequent use are the factor here ... 3 months still good though :D

[@carlosfernandez5237]

I bought the frixtion pen blue but when I scanned it in rocketbook it doesnt recognize the color blue. dont know why. BLUE 0.5

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Check your scan settings. By default it is set to 'best for black ink', but you can change it to 'best for colour ink', which should help a little. It won't come through as vibrant as it would in person because the scan requires some contrast enhancement, but that should make a bit of a difference.

[@lavagnino7]

Hello! Can I use any other types of pen? Any other brand?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Rocketbook only officially supports FriXion pens… so any others you should be cautious about. I’ve heard mixed things and don’t have one brand I can point you too. The key combination of properties you’re looking for are water solubility and erasable - having said that - try at your own risk ⚠️ ✌️

[@lavagnino7]

@@JakeReevesVideo Thank you for your time and help, Jake!!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

No problem! Good luck 👍

[@balalalala13]

There is no point bigger than 1.0mm? 1.7 not available?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

Not that I have seen or had access too…

[@TheCesarSLM]

the friction colors works on rocketbook everlast?

[@JakeReevesVideo]

FriXion color markers and pens should work on Everlast, as I demonstrate in this video. But look at the writing samples I show because not all colours show up the same after scanning.

[@TheCesarSLM]

@@JakeReevesVideo so... there is no problem using water to erase the markers, right? thank you :)

[@FernandoMBTradingStocksIdeas]

There´s an important thing to say abour frixion pen.... a 0.7 pen lasts me 3 days!!!!! Real guys!! 3 Days and no ink!!!

[@p4rf252]

I live in antartica, somehow my erasable pen doesn't work, uh, what a scam (This is just a joke)

[@JakeReevesVideo]

I think the joke would be that it works too well ;)

[@amaxamon]

In 10 years LGR's gonna do an Oddware video about this LOL There's something 1990's and counter-intuitive about this idea: digital/analog hybrid, adding intermediate steps to a simple task that are app-dependent, and proprietary materials that are useless for anything else. Definitely not for me.

[@jennabeanz]

thank you, so much helpful info!

[@JakeReevesVideo]

You're very welcome Jenna 👍 Thanks for taking the time to comment ✌️ I am glad you enjoy my Rocketbook content - you should check out my newer FriXion pen video if you liked this one.

[@jennabeanz]

@@JakeReevesVideo will do!