iPad Pro I just ordered an Apple Pencil Pro, and Paperlike screen protector.

[The Cockney Rebel]

Do you use an Apple Pencil with, or without a screen protector?

Apparently the Paperlike screen protectors make you feel like you’re writing on paper.

I’d like to hear your opinions.

Thanks.

 

[VineRider]

No screen protector for me. I don't use the pencil a lot, but I've never had any issues on any iPad with the pencil causing screen marks or scratches. I use the Apple folio to cover my iPads and my screens are in pristine condition without using a screen protector.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

No screen protector for me. I don't use the pencil a lot, but I've never had any issues on any iPad with the pencil causing screen marks or scratches. I use the Apple folio to cover my iPads and my screens are in pristine condition without using a screen protector.

Thanks for the response.

Apparently the pencil itself doesn’t scratch the screen, but if a tiny bit of dust or something gets stuck to the tip of the pencil, it can cause scratches?

Do you think it’s worth having the pencil?

What do you use yours for?

 

[VineRider]

Thanks for the response.

Apparently the pencil itself doesn’t scratch the screen, but if a tiny bit of dust or something gets stuck to the tip of the pencil, it can cause scratches?

Do you think it’s worth having the pencil?

What do you use yours for?

I suppose dust or dirt on the tip could cause a scratch, but I've not personally had that problem. Mainly, I use mine for signing documents or completing PDF forms. I'm not an artist so never use it for drawing etc.

As far as worth having, it is for me on those few occasions when I need it.

 

[subjonas]

I have the Pencil Pro for drawing, and I have a removable matte screen protector that I sometimes use with it, sometimes I don’t. For me, it’s not for protection, just for the feel when drawing. Both with and without feel nice in different ways, I might like the screen protector friction a little more. But what I especially like about the removable protector is I can use it with the pencil and take it off for finger use, so no oils get on it which can affect clarity and pencil friction.

 

[Johnny Steps]

I’ve always used my iPad without a screen protector. I’ve tried the matte screen protector (glass ones do not work since I draw and those glass ones mess with the pencil) but they always degrade the image quality and it bothers me. That’s why I was kind of curious for the nano texture. Can you let us know how the paper like works for you? Did you get the latest version of paper like?

 

[Aka757]

I've never put a screen protector on my iPad. In fairness, I use the pencil sparingly (mostly for signing documents which isn't often, although I'm really enjoying using the pro as a stylus since hover wasn't available on my previous M1), but writing on the bare glass never bothered me. I guess it comes down to personal preference. If you're doing a lot of drawing or writing, then having a paper like screen protector is worth it. My wife keeps a paperlike screen protector on hers, even though she doesn't use her iPad all that often. For her it feels much more natural than writing on the iPad glass itself.

 

[Beards]

Never have used a whole screen screen protector. Instead what I use are Apple Pencil silicon tips such as the Delidigi 40 Pack Apple Pencil Tips Cover Protector Silicone Nibs Cover Caps Accessories Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro 1st/2nd Gen and iPencil USB C, iPad Pro 11/12.9 inch (Blue, Black, Grey, White) https://amzn.eu/d/071tAS5i

 

[Jackbequickly]

I hardly ever use the pencil to write, mostly drawing and very little of that.

No screen protectors for me.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

I hardly ever use the pencil to write, mostly drawing and very little of that.

No screen protectors for me.

Any scratches on your screen?

 

[RLRabb]

I've never put a screen protector on my iPad. In fairness, I use the pencil sparingly (mostly for signing documents which isn't often, although I'm really enjoying using the pro as a stylus since hover wasn't available on my previous M1), but writing on the bare glass never bothered me. I guess it comes down to personal preference. If you're doing a lot of drawing or writing, then having a paper like screen protector is worth it. My wife keeps a paperlike screen protector on hers, even though she doesn't use her iPad all that often. For her it feels much more natural than writing on the iPad glass itself.

Does the hover feature allow you to actually trigger buttons without the pencil tip touching the screen?

 

[Pakaku]

I thought I'd miss the paper feeling when I got my first iPad pencil, but it actually turned out I'd prefer the smooth glass because it has less resistance. The glass and pen tip still look new as far as I can tell.

I'd imagine a rough surface will eventually wear down on the pen tip, and a worn tip could damage the glass, which ironically would mean that screen protector might actually be solving a problem that it's causing itself. Smooth glass has no roughness, so there's less texture for the tip to grind against. It's a tradeoff you'd need to make if you really want that feeling, but I don't miss it.

 

[Aka757]

Does the hover feature allow you to actually trigger buttons without the pencil tip touching the screen?

Unfortunately no, you still have to physically tap the screen to register a tap.

 

[Jackbequickly]

Any scratches on your screen?

None.

 

[cupcakes2000]

Paperlike is really really great. Its really cool for writing, drawing and photo editing. It feels nice when using your fingers rather than the pen, even.

However, it does slightly dull the screen. When I removed it after using the same one for a number of years, I really noticed how much it actually affects the clarity of the screen. Due to this I have taken to using rock paper pencil. Its not quite as good, I have the first gen and it feels much less seamless than the paperlike experience. But you can remove it when you want.

 

[alecgold]

I write a lot on my iPad. Think 15-20 hours a week of the pencil touching the display, and even more. Because paperlike took their time to release the updated M4 11” screen protector I used a boatload of different screen protectors.
Tempered glass ones, they look nice, feel insanely smooth on your fingers and are a horror to write on.
Glass Matt ones. They are a tiny bit better to write on, protector your display a lot better then a thin plastic foil, but the image degraded considerably.
Cheap plastic foil matte screen protectors are not very consistent, degrade image/ screen quality considerably and don’t write very nice. Also these matte plastic ones seem to fill up with hand oils and skin cells really fast and then look even worse.

So after 6 weeks of waiting on my paperlike, I placed it on my 11” and it felt like getting home again. It does dull the
screen a bit, that super crispy oled is a bit less super crispy. But to be honest, it feels more like a book when a read it, touch it and even when I look at magazines, it feels more natural. That is odd, because with the previous M2 I did not have that feeling. But with the oiled? Can’t explain it, but yes, it’s a bit more dull and yet it feels more natural. Like a real, paper, book.

 

[alecgold]

None.

Do you use a case/ keyboard and do you take it with you everywhere? Or does it stay at home mostly?

 

[Jackbequickly]

Do you use a case/ keyboard and do you take it with you everywhere? Or does it stay at home mostly?

Both the iPad and Pencil Pro stay at home. The pencil is very seldom used. I almost id not buy but purchased it and the keyboard. returned the keyboard as I would never use it, like the last one , but kept the pencil for those rare times when I need to sign a contract, etc. It is usually dead and has to be charged only a few minutes before use.

 

[alecgold]

Both the iPad and Pencil Pro stay at home. The pencil is very seldom used. I almost id not buy but purchased it and the keyboard. returned the keyboard as I would never use it, like the last one , but kept the pencil for those rare times when I need to sign a contract, etc. It is usually dead and has to be charged only a few minutes before use.

With this in mind it’s not that odd there are no scratches

 

[Silvestru Hosszu]

I also use Paperlike not for protecting the screen but for the much nicer feeling when using the pen.
I like matte screens so the image degradation does not really bother me.
Having also a Kindle Scribe I could not stand wrting on glass.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

I also use Paperlike not for protecting the screen but for the much nicer feeling when using the pen.
I like matte screens so the image degradation does not really bother me.
Having also a Kindle Scribe I could not stand wrting on glass.

I actually think it feels nicer when swiping with Paperlike.

I've heard too many people say that a bit of grit has managed to get between their pencil tip and the screen, causing scratches.

It’s not worth the risk.

 

[vine-boating]

I write a lot on my iPad. Think 15-20 hours a week of the pencil touching the display, and even more. Because paperlike took their time to release the updated M4 11” screen protector I used a boatload of different screen protectors.
Tempered glass ones, they look nice, feel insanely smooth on your fingers and are a horror to write on.
Glass Matt ones. They are a tiny bit better to write on, protector your display a lot better then a thin plastic foil, but the image degraded considerably.
Cheap plastic foil matte screen protectors are not very consistent, degrade image/ screen quality considerably and don’t write very nice. Also these matte plastic ones seem to fill up with hand oils and skin cells really fast and then look even worse.

So after 6 weeks of waiting on my paperlike, I placed it on my 11” and it felt like getting home again. It does dull the
screen a bit, that super crispy oled is a bit less super crispy. But to be honest, it feels more like a book when a read it, touch it and even when I look at magazines, it feels more natural. That is odd, because with the previous M2 I did not have that feeling. But with the oiled? Can’t explain it, but yes, it’s a bit more dull and yet it feels more natural. Like a real, paper, book.

Is the Paperlike now shipping for the new iPads because I thought it was still only pre-order

 

[vine-boating]

I actually think it feels nicer when swiping with Paperlike.

I've heard too many people say that a bit of grit has managed to get between their pencil tip and the screen, causing scratches.

It’s not worth the risk.

What is not worth the risk? Using a screen protector?

 

[alecgold]

Is the Paperlike now shipping for the new iPads because I thought it was still only pre-order

Yes, pre-ordered even before the new iPad was out, got it in last Wednesday.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

What is not worth the risk? Using a screen protector?

It's not worth the risk not using a screen protector.