I find that my Apple Pencil usage is directly related to which cover I happen to be using. When I'm using the Apple Smart Keyboard, I don't use the Pencil. When I am using the Smart Cover, I use the Pencil.I probably don't use it as much as I could or should. I am happy I have it for when I do need it though. It is fantastic when signing and emailing PDF files. It sure beats printing, signing and scanning documents.