We have been using these metal mesh stylus pens for a long time. Unlike a rubber-tipped stylus, the mesh tip glides very smoothly across any screen, and dosen't wear out (both of ours still look brand new after 4 years of daily use!).

The size and weight of the pens is great, and feels comfortable in the hand. The pens are compact enough to pack easily, and the click-top rettracting mechanism protects the tip when it is not in use. The pocket clips are sturdy, and allow the stylus to be wearable.

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These pens are the only way to go when it comes to writing on tablets, or ipads. They move smoothly like a normal writing tool as if it were pencil and paper. Most stylus stick, or smudge, or make it difficult, but especially for the price of this combination package of pens, it is by far the best value that I have ever seen.
I do really appreciate the fact that they click in and out of the pen, it really helps the tips to maintain their quality and functionality. Being a student at the time, I was able to recommend them to many fellow students and really saw all of them pleased with the product as well.
If you're looking for an affordable stylus pen, that is classy, durable, and very efficient this is the smoothest and best option.

I had no idea they made a stylus with a mesh tip, they're really cool. Whether I'm playing a game or tapping away on my keyboard, these styli are very reponsive on my kfhd screen. Rubber tips tend to warp over time, and I've also experienced black streaks on my screen as they start to wear out. Which is a non issue with these tips.

Sturdy construction and retractable. I haven't experienced any annoying squeaking when in use. I do agree that the clip is pretty tight, but I actually like that. If you forget to click the top ( I did, several times), there's a plastic piece on the end that protects your screen from the metal. The stylus fits comfortably in my hand, but if you have large hands, this size might not be the best fit.

Great stylus for your basic needs.

I really wanted these to work because they are very cute and are retractable. Unfortunately they didn't.

I ordered several styluses with either a rubber tip or a fiber tip. Among the styluses I ordered, I included brand-name styluses such as Boxwave. I tested each stylus on my iPad 2 and iPad Air w/Retina for at least 2 hours of total writing in Noteshelf, Penultimate, and Notability. None of the styluses worked well with Penultimate. However, they all worked with Noteshelf and Notability.

The capacitive rubber-tipped stylus by CCM is without a doubt the best stylus for operating your iPad and/or taking handwritten notes. The tip glides across the page with ease and you don't experience a noticeable delay that interferes with your writing. The Boxwave rubber-tipped stylus has a significant drag on the page that prevents it from making consistent contact with the screen. This results in delays of your strokes as you are trying to take handwritten notes with the Boxwave rubber-tip. This is incredibly a n n o y i n g.

The fiber-tipped styluses, such as this one, glide more quickly across the screen than the CCM stylus. What I found was that because they don't have any stick/drag whatsoever, the fiber-tip styluses didn't give me the control I needed to write as I would normally write on paper. The CCM rubber-tipped stylus has just a slight stick/drag on the screen that simulates the drag you experience with a pencil/pen on paper.

Also, the CCM stylus' tip doesn't sink (squish) too much when you press down to write. The Boxwave rubber tip doesn't either, but the fiber-tipped styluses do unless they have a wide tip, such as the New Trent Limir Dual Purpose, which is so wide that it prevents you from better seeing where you placed your tip on the screen. These retractible styluses have a somewhat narrow fiber-tip which is ideal but the drawback to that is that it sinks too much when you take handwritten notes. (No, I don't press hard. Pressing hard in the education field is defined as feeling strokes on the back of the page or following page. You can't feel my strokes on the back of my page.)

In summary, what makes CCM the perfect stylus is that you can (1) use it to operate your device, (2) it is perfect if you want to regularly write notes on your device as if you are writing on paper. (I use it on iPad 2, iPad Air, HTC One, and iPhone.)

I draw as a hobby, not professionally. Is it really that hard to find a good stylus? I've been practically collecting them since the iPad 2, and I have to say, yes, yes it is, at times. I currently use the Paper app by 53 on my iPad Air, along with a Tech Armour HD Clear Screen Protector. I am an average user, I like drawing in front of the TV at least once a week, maybe more. I don't press hard on the screen, nor do I destroy styluses, as some others have mentioned that happens!

AluPen Pros/Cons: The stylus is the most realistic-feeling one that I own. Weight is that of a real pencil/pen, the tip is large, but you are able to see around it to what you are drawing. For drawing it is awesome, but using the color markers in the app, I feel as if I am going to rip the tip right off/wear it out too soon. Another downside is that the tips aren't interchangeable/replaceable, like all the other styluses I have reviewed, but since the tip is firmer, I feel it will last longer. Comes with a nice leather case, though! This is still my favorite pen so far.

Micro-Knit Trent Arcadia Pen (ClickPen) Pros/Cons: This is the smallest-tipped stylus that I own. It is perfect for fitting into tight corners, and is extremely precise. This is the most precise stylus that I own! The only problem I have is that it "squeaks" across the iPad Air screen, which gets annoying at times! I still like using it because the tip clicks back like a real pen into the case, is great for travelling. The tip feels almost indestructible, even if the fibers can separate a little while drawing/playing with it, they snap back together. Comes in a two-pack, but I don't think the tips are replaceable.

Wacom Bamboo Stylus Pros/Cons: This stylus was one of my favorites for a long time. It is small and precise, but compared to the harder-plastic of the cheaper Cosmos stylus, the tip of this one seems to 'drag' across the screen. The tips are EASILY replaceable, since the bottom (the gray part) screws off and you can easily remove/replace the tip. However, the tip is long and flimsy, I feel like it is going to rip off one of these days. The tips don't last very long, either, 6 months at most with minimal/regular use. This is also the least responsive stylus I own, I tap the screen lightly as with my other pens and expect a response to start drawing, but sometimes it stutters more often or doesn't start right away.

Cosmos Mini Pros/Cons: These pens are my second-favorite, with the AluPen being first. I would highly recommend getting these for coloring, as it seems the hard-plastic tip of the stylus will hold up whether you press hard or soft. It is extremely responsive to the screen, which I love! The only gripe I have is that they are short, only about 6 inches long, and skinny, like a traditional stylus.

Conclusion: If you want a good pen, I highly recommend the AluPen by Just-Mobile for sketching, followed by Cosmos Mini for coloring. The other ones are also nice to have, especially the Micro-Knit (fabric) tip for drawing detailed items like small eyes or pupils. Also, I want to point out that none of these styluses has "wrist protection", and accidentally touching the screen with your wrist or other hand will cause all of these styluses to stutter.

We have come a long way from the archaic, almost barbaric styluses that are the skinny, foam-tipped straws that break on command, but we still have a long way to go! Bring on the newest stylus!