A good eraser will remove marks cleanly and without damaging your paper or surface the marks were made on. Not all erasers work the same way, so choosing the right eraser for the right job is helpful. Because erasers are inexpensive you can have a variety on hand to do the job you require. There are 5 basic types of erasers: Natural rubber, synthetic rubber, gum, kneaded, and vinyl/plastic/polymer. Let's take a look at erasers and their possibilities! There are a couple of other ‘tools' that can be used as erasers, so read on. [...]