How is it for drawing?
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I usually use it for writing and it is not good. I went back to my adonit stylus. Was trying to return it but I live outside US so it's kinda cumbersome to return it. Shipping charges from my country is half of the cost of the stylus so I'm kinda stuck with it now.
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I bought it specifically for artwork. I've bought tons of both expensive and cheap styli with varying degrees of success. I HATED the Adonit touch because the lines kept skipping as I used it. Not acceptable for a hundred dollar stylus. I had better luck with cheap wal mart styli. Had been really hoping to find a finer point stylus for precision drawing, but it just doesn't exist. So, I opted to try this one and it works great, especially with the microfiber tips. Yes, the nib is big, but you get used to it. What I really like is the nice weight and feel of this stylus. It just feels good in my hand while using it. I bought it specifically for artwork. I've bought tons of both expensive and cheap styli with varying degrees of success. I HATED the Adonit touch because the lines kept skipping as I used it. Not acceptable for a hundred dollar stylus. I had better luck with cheap wal mart styli. Had been really hoping to find a finer point stylus for precision drawing, but it just doesn't exist. So, I opted to try this one and it works great, especially with the microfiber tips. Yes, the nib is big, but you get used to it. What I really like is the nice weight and feel of this stylus. It just feels good... » Read More I bought it specifically for artwork. I've bought tons of both expensive and cheap styli with varying degrees of success. I HATED the Adonit touch because the lines kept skipping as I used it. Not acceptable for a hundred dollar stylus. I had better luck with cheap wal mart styli. Had been really hoping to find a finer point stylus for precision drawing, but it just doesn't exist. So, I opted to try this one and it works great, especially with the microfiber tips. Yes, the nib is big, but you get used to it. What I really like is the nice weight and feel of this stylus. It just feels good in my hand while using it. « Show Less
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Excellent, that's actually why I got it. The weight and balance are just right.
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I am not a professional artist by any means, but I like to sketch and compared to other styli (that have rubber-like tips but are not covered by some type of special fabric), this one works very well. I don't feel like I have to press so firmly on the screen. I haven't compared it to other styli that are specifically made for drawing/art, so I can't tell you about that, but I can say that my search for a really great stylus is over. Hope this helped!
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No. I use a drawing app and the S pen works great. The screen protestor and S pen work well with various amounts of pressure. I think it's awesome! I'm using it now to write this answer. :)
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Of course. You can draw with any color you select or create. Just like you would with a mouse or pad.
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Should be good. I use it for sketching. The paper is good quality but it is what I would call heavyweight. The cover is good also but be aware that this is a big heavy book so corner protection can't hurt. If for some reason you drop it the corners would be damaged.
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Hi Grayrunner! Think of this device as a mouse, and you will better understand it. If you need to do drawing, I recommend a tablet designed just for that. This device is OUTSTANDING for operating Google Earth, as compared to a mouse or even arrow keys. I find that I can operate this instrument without looking at it, and maneuver easily and smoothly. Hope this helps! (th)
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You can either draw into the program on a sketch layer, or if you draw on paper you can scan it, either or is good. i recommend a great drawing tablet however.
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Thanks very much. Toony type vector art is exactly what I am going to be drawing (at least at first). I am OK with real material but have never tried with a computer. I planned on drawing directly in the Anime Studio Pro 7 but I think I will check out this Alias Sketchbook Pro you talk about.
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Yes, I would strongly recommend it. I have created several designs using Corel Draw. I am self taught and learned more from watching YouTube videos.
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Smooth enough for the pen to draw on it.. Its not glossy, however the intuos 5 is thin enough to feel like a piece of paper and it easy to maneuver. You will enjoy it.
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It does work. But not perfectly. On first use I used it a week without noticing any issues. if you draw really slowly on a diagonal from one corner to the other. You can see some stair stepping the line it kinda wiggles. Only if you draw slow. If you draw fast you don't really notice.
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I would agree with Chris Frenzy. Great to introduce you to a graphic pen/tablet. I also mainly use with Photoshop, but so far with Illustrator we haven't experienced any problems. It definitely does the job!
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The tablet is great. I love it. What you should be asking yourself is what software you'll be using because that ultimately will decipher whether or not it's difficult to draw anime. Last note, this tablet will do what you need it to do.
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I've had that slick problem with the 12WX. The companion's screen has a bit of texture on it and the feel is a huge improvement if you draw slow. It doesn't really help you if you draw fast. HOWEVER, Wacom has "Hard Felt Nibs" available separately (5-pack for $5). It adds a lot of friction and gives you the feel of drawing with a pencil on paper. Switch out some those extra standard nibs in the pen case with some felt ones, and you'll be good! I use my felt nibs for digital inking and painting where I need to be slower and precise, and then switch back to the standard nib for sketching where I need more fluid movement. In the old Cintiq, I needed the Felt nib on all the time even for just sketching, and since they wear down, I needed a new pack of felt nibs every 18 months, but it's just like restocking pencils, so it's okay. Oh, and if you go with the felt nibs on the Companion, first use leaves trails of dust that looks like screen scratches. They clean off easily with the wiping cloth that comes with the Companion.
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Yes, it is. Not the fastest one (faster and sharper than any 11x17 ink-jet), but still good for printing 1/2 sets of drawings for review.
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No - I purchased for my kids to make large drawings - it has been very useful for that.
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I pencil draw, so yes, it's a good buy. It's very powerful sharpener, so you don't need to push hard....you will get used to it pretty fast..I get best results by slowly turning pencil while not putting much pushing pressure on pencil.... with my girls we've been through multiple pencil sharpeners, until now. We all love this product!