Ugh, been there. Did you try holding it under a bright light at an angle? Sometimes the ink sits on top and you can catch the shadow of the pen indent. I once saved a grocery list by reading the dents under my phone's flashlight. If it's a total smear, try lightly dabbing with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol, but test on a corner first.

That's a good point from @emma_flores. What kind of problem did you end up fixing that changed your mind? I'm curious what actually felt rewarding about it.

Man, my air fryer is the same story. It was supposed to be a game changer for quick meals, but it's just another thing to wash. The basket is a pain to clean, and it's so loud. That thing lives on a shelf now, and I'm back to using my regular old oven. Total waste of counter space and money.