Ein echter Hin-, nein: Durchgucker ist der transparente Radierer Clear Radar von SEED aus Japan.
Der in zwei Größen erhältliche Clear Radar kam bereits Anfang September letzten Jahres auf den Markt und war gleich so begehrt, dass er lange ausverkauft war und es in einigen Geschäften sogar Wartelisten gab. – Wenn ich richtig informiert bin, ist er nicht der erste durchsichtige Radierer. Auch von SEED gab es schon vor vielen Jahren einen, doch der war härter und hat schlecht radiert.
Nach dem Entfernen der Schutzfolie fällt auf, dass der Radierer mit einem Pulver überzogen ist. Es soll verhindern, dass die Blöcke in der Fertigung aneinander kleben, lässt sich aber abwaschen. Die Transparenz ist verblüffend, und die sehr glatte Oberfläche1 sowie die halbdurchsichtige Manschette aus Kunststoff unterstreichenden den ungewöhnlichen Effekt.
Beeindruckt die Radierleistung des SEED Clear Radar ebenso wie sein Aussehen? Das wird sich diese Woche im täglichen Gebrauch zeigen.
Danke an Sola von pencils and other things für den SEED Clear Radar!
- Lediglich an den schmalen Längsseiten kann man leichte Spuren erkennen (sie stammen vermutlich von einem Schneidwerkzeug).↩
Interessante Idee, ein Werkzeug zu kreieren, dessen Aufgabe es ist, einem Objekt eine Eigenschaft zu verleihen, die es selbst hat:
Nicht sichtbar zu sein.
I’m delighted to see that you get to try the Clear Radar! Such a fancy eraser ;)
(don’t mind me, I’m just jealous cause I’m apparently still on the waiting list^^)
I also hope its erasing qualities are at least as good as its appearance.
derChristoph: Das ist eine reizvolle Sichtweise!
Matt: Yes, it’s indeed fancy :-) I hope you will get your Clear Eraser soon! By the way, I was told it it was even featured on Japanese TV. – I will soon update my post with details about the use of that eraser!
Wow, it looks beautiful!
Does it gets dirty with graphite? How does it compare to other erasers?
Wonder if people will use or rather see this eraser rendering their productivity to oblivion…
Yes, it looks really beautiful, especially when it is still new and unused! Of course it gets dirty with graphite. Besides that, the surface becomes a little dull through use which reduces the transparency. – Well, I don’t know! ;-)
So after waiting for this eraser for quite a long time, I finally had the chance to try it. Unfortunately it doesn’t work as good as it looks. If you use it with harder or HB pencils, I think it does ok, but if you try 2b or softer, it makes a mess out of the paper. Kind of smears all the graphite up and down the spot you intend to erase.
The colored edition of the Radar Light does a far better job with softer degrees. So, I guess this is one of those products that people will buy due to novelty, but that is destined to be forgotten long time.
You’re right – the Clear Radar doesn’t work well with softer pencils. Of course it’s a novently item, and on top of that a very nice one! :-) By the way, I’m currently using the standard Radar and I am very happy with it.
It is beautiful indeed. Wouldn’t mind taking it out to a coffee shop along my journal and my fav pencil. I specially like the design and material of the sleeve. Do you happen to know if the word „Radar“ is some reinterpretation of the German word „radier“?
Anyway, do you have any pointers to the standard Radar? I bought mine Light version without being aware they were light. I just noticed that on arrival.
The Clear Radar is a real eye catcher! Yes, the design is very well thought out. – I don’t think that there is a connection between “Radar” and “radier(en)” because “Radar” is an acronym for “radio detection and ranging”.
The standard SEED Radar and some others can be found here.
Wow! now that’s what I call variety.
I only have three Seed erasers: Radar Light, Clear Radar and the Seed Gold -which I’ve never used. But definitely have to explore the brand more.
What’s your take on Kokuyo erasers? Any good?
This is indeed a large variety!
Yes, have a look at the other SEED erasers too. I think you won’t regret it!
I can’t remember an Kokuyo eraser making a lasting impression on me.