Astropad’s new Rock Paper Pencil 4 adds a graphite feel to Apple Pencil and iPad
Want the nano-texture feel on your iPad display without the commitment? Astropad has an all-new version of its excellent Rock Paper Pencil product that adds a second writing feel while retaining its removable design.
Astropad's Rock Paper Pencil 4.0 introduces a new graphite feel to the Apple Pencil and iPad experience. This latest version combines a nano-texture screen protector with custom Apple Pencil tips, allowing users to choose between the smooth feel of a ballpoint pen and the softer, more toothy drag of a 2B pencil. The graphite tips are designed to mimic the friction of a real graphite pencil, which can be useful for sketching, shading, and creating expressive strokes.
Astropad spent approximately a year developing the new tip, using a standard 2B pencil as a reference. The kit now includes four Apple Pencil tips in total – two for ballpoint writing and two for graphite sketching. The screen protector, which features Astropad's unique NanoCling system, remains unchanged. The company claims the bond between the protector and tips is stronger than magnets but still allows for easy removal and bubble-free application.
The tips are made from different materials, with the graphite tip being made from polyoxomethylene (POM) and the ballpoint tip using steel. Rock Paper Pencil 4.0 is available for $49.99 with worldwide shipping, while version 3.0 is on sale while supplies last.
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