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Review on πŸ–ŠοΈ Bamboo Solo Stylus for iPad - Black (CS100K) [Old Version]: Reliable and Precise Touchscreen Pen by Dylan Goins

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Comparison test with Micro-Knit, Cosmos Mini and AluPen from Drawing Hobbiest magazine

I draw for a hobby, not for work. Is it really that hard to find a good stylus? I practically collect them from the iPad 2, and I have to say, yes, sometimes I do. I am currently using the Paper by 53 app on my iPad Air along with the Tech Armor HD Clear Screen Protector. I'm a regular user, I like to draw in front of the TV at least once a week or even more often. I don't press the screen hard or break pens like some others have mentioned happens! Pros and cons of the AluPen: The most realistic touch pen I have. The weight is like a real pencil/pen, the tip is big but you can see what you are drawing around it. It's great for drawing, but with the colored markers in the app, I feel like I'm about to rip off the tip or wear it out. Another downside is that the nibs are not interchangeable/replaceable like all other pens I've reviewed, but since the nib is harder I have a feeling it will last longer. But in a leather case! So far this is my favorite pen. Micro-Knit Trent Arcadia Pen (ClickPen) Pros and Cons: This is the smallest pen I have. It is ideal for installation in tight corners and extremely accurate. This is the most accurate pen I have! The only problem I have is that the iPad Air screen "creaks" which is annoying at times! I still enjoy using it because the tip fits in the case like a real pen and is great for traveling. The tip seems almost indestructible, even if the fibers can loosen a little while drawing/playing, they stick again. It comes in a pack of two but I don't think the tips can be replaced. Wacom Bamboo Stylus Pros and Cons: This stylus has long been one of my favorites. It's small and accurate, but compared to the cheaper, harder plastic Cosmos stylus, the tip of this stylus feels dragged across the screen. The tips are EASY to change as the bottom part (grey part) unscrews and you can easily remove/replace the tip. However, the tip is long and thin, I have a feeling it will fall off one day. Tips are also short-lived, a maximum of 6 months with minimal/regular use. It's also the least responsive pen I have. I lightly press the screen like I do with my other pens and wait for a response to start drawing, but sometimes it stutters more frequently or doesn't start right away. Cosmos Mini Pros and Cons: These pens are my second favorite and the AluPen is my first. I highly recommend getting them for coloring as the hard plastic pen tip seems to hold up whether you press hard or soft. It is very responsive to the screen, which I really like! The only thing I have is that they are short, only about 6 inches long and as thin as a traditional pen. Conclusion: If you want a good pen, I recommend the AluPen from Just-Mobile for drawing and then the Cosmos Mini. for coloring. Others are nice to have too, especially the micro-knit (fabric) tip for drawing details like small eyes or pupils. I would also like to point out that none of these pens have a "wrist guard" and accidentally touching the screen with your wrist or other hand will cause all of these pens to stutter. We've come a long way from archaic, almost barbaric, pens, which are thin straws with foam tips that break on command, but we still have a long way to go! Bring the latest pen!

Pros
  • Quick change
Cons
  • Almost never