# Heat-Activated Writing Utensils These Thermo-Sensitive Pilot FriXion Pens Work Like Magic By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-07-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilot-frixion-pens References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/uncategorized/these-colorful-erasable-pens-help-you-remember-paper/) & [jetpens](http://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-FriXion-Ball-Knock-Retractable-Gel-Ink-Pen-0.7-mm-10-Color-Set/pd/6805) Since many people now use computers and smartphones as their primary method of writing anything down, these Pilot FriXion Pens are perfect for those rare times you are forced to use [a pen to take note](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-writing-pen) of something. The pens are filled with thermo-sensitive ink that erases with just a little bit of friction. The Pilot FriXion Pens come in 10 colors ranging from blue to red to pink and virtually everything in between. The coolest part, though, is that since the ink in these pens is thermo-sensitive; the ink will reappear on a page if you pop it in the freezer for a bit. When the ink reaches under 10 degrees Celsius, your words will magically return. The Pilot FriXion Pens are the ultimate [magic writing utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowtica-scribe) and, not to mention, a great prank for a disappearing act. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Thermo-sensitive Ink:** Opportunity for creating innovative, heat-activated products in various industries. - **Digital Writing Tools:** Disruptive potential in the market for digitizing traditional pen and paper writing. - **Smart Stationery:** Emerging trend of incorporating technology into everyday items like writing utensils. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** Incorporating thermo-sensitive ink in stationery products like pens, markers, and highlighters. - **Educational Supplies:** Integrating thermo-sensitive ink in educational tools like whiteboard markers and student notebooks. - **Promotional Merchandise:** Creating unique and interactive promotional items using heat-activated ink technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smear-Resistant Writing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-gelocity-gel-pens.md) - [Floating Futuristic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen.md) - [Pattern-Drawing Dual-Tip Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-curve-pens.md) - [Suspended Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen.md) - [Space-Inspired Hovering Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen-30.md) - [Everlasting Magnetic Tip Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon1.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Elegant Everlasting Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilform-aeon.md) - [Digital Ink Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorpik-pen.md)