iPAD 2017 - Calligraphy Stylus

[Macaroooon]

Hi all,



I just use purchased the iPad 2017. I couldn't afford the Pro sadly.



I want to use it mainly for drawing and calligraphy. I want to use the app procreate.



I know the apple pencil sadly isn't compatible with this iPad, and I doubt it ever will be, so I am trying to find a good stylus I can use.



Main things I need are palm rejection and pressure sensitivity.



I have found the FiftyThree and that looks good but it doesn't look very precise.



Any recommendations would be appreciated.



Thank you!

 

[mofunk]

The iPad Pro 9.7 is the same price as the Current iPad give or take $100. Apple had a few 128GB in stock for $580 in their refurb section.

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https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

check these video out

 

[bensisko]

Short answer: For what you want to use it for, there is no Stylus out there that will give you a satisfactory result - particularly for calligraphy.

Mofunk is correct - a 9.7" Pro (used or refurb) will serve your end goal MUCH better than anything the 2017 iPad can do with any stylus that's out there.

I have, on other occasions, recommended the Pencil by 53 for drawing or the Wacom Sketch (or the Fineline) for writing. Make no mistake though - these are for people who want to mess around with writing and drawing and don't mind it not being accurate (and already have an iPad and don't want to buy a new one). ALL Non-Pro Stylus will drive you INSANE trying to be accurate for something like calligraphy. NONE of these offer the kind of precision and accuracy you're looking for - take it from someone who spent a small fortune on iPad stylii before the Apple Pencil came out.

So if your casual, and only intend to use a stylus less than 10% of the time, then by all means go for one of the non-Pro Pencils. HOWEVER... if you're MAIN INTENT is to use a stylus... return the iPad and get a refurb or used 9.7" Pro.