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product_id: 104474248
title: "Hien (Black/XL) [FX-Hi-SF-XL-B] FX Soft (Japan Import)"
brand: "artisan"
price: "€ 97.00"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Artisan"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/104474248-hien-black-xl-fx-hi-sf-xl-b-fx-soft
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# 49W x 42L x 4H mm compact XL size Knitted polyester fabric for smooth glide 4mm unique special structure foam layer Hien (Black/XL) [FX-Hi-SF-XL-B] FX Soft (Japan Import)

**Brand:** artisan
**Price:** € 97.00
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Master your precision with the Artisan Hien — where speed meets control.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hien (Black/XL) [FX-Hi-SF-XL-B] FX Soft (Japan Import) by artisan
- **How much does it cost?** € 97.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/104474248-hien-black-xl-fx-hi-sf-xl-b-fx-soft)

## Best For

- artisan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted artisan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Non-Slip Stability:** World’s strongest suction cup sole ensures zero unwanted movement during intense sessions.
- • **Engineered for Endurance:** Durable edge-lock seam and curl-resistant foam keep your pad pristine for years.
- • **Tailored for Professionals:** Compact XL size fits perfectly on your desk, blending productivity and sleek minimalism.
- • **Precision Glide Meets Control:** Optimized woven polyester surface balances fast initial movement with superior stopping power.
- • **Globally Trusted Craftsmanship:** Made in Japan, Artisan pads are the choice of elite users across 60+ countries.

## Overview

The Artisan Hien (Black/XL) is a premium Japanese-made mouse pad featuring a 49x42mm surface of knitted polyester fabric atop a 4mm uniquely structured foam layer. Designed for professionals seeking a perfect balance of fast glide and precise stopping, it boasts a durable edge-lock seam and the world’s strongest non-slip suction sole. Compact yet performance-driven, it’s trusted worldwide for unmatched stability and longevity.

## Description

The FX series solves the hard edge and sticky feel that was a disadvantage of the CLASSIC series by the lock processing. The NINJA FX series that makes it easy to use has increased by 200%. The weaving density is less than the surface of HAYATE. Compared with HAYATE, it slightly strengthened the sense of concavity and convexity, and elevated the stopping property more than HAYATE. Like HAYATE, it is made of fabric with excellent total balance. Stable mouse movement with fast initial movement and parallel movement feeling like HAYATE. And it's easier to stop than HAYATE. Sports equipment to win in shooting. [Total Performance] HAYATE OTSU prioritizes ease of stopping. High-end products with similar performance to HAYATE. [Ease to stop] It's a slight slip but you can stop it. [Touch Feeling] The touch of the surface provides a satin feeling. [Small vertical and horizontal sliding difference] Compared with HIEN, the differences in longitudinal and lateral sliding feeling are small. Surface: A special woven fabric optimized for the mouse pad. (polyester). Middle layer: Unique foam foam with special structure. Excellent flatness. Resistant to curl is strong. Natural rubber is not included. Sole: Perfect performance of preventing slipping by the suction cup structure. ARTISAN is a high performance mouse pad made in Japan called "isolated mouse pad". ARTISAN mouse pads are used in more than 60 countries around the world. Feature 1: 7 types of rolling surface. Feature 2: Edge lock seam. Feature 3: Three kinds of hardness. Feature 4: The strongest non-slip sole in the world.

Review: First Artisan pad and still feels new years later - Great mousepad. This was my first Artisan pad, and I bought it after hearing how durable they are and how well they hold their surface over time. That reputation ended up being completely true for me. My only “complaint” is sizing. I really thought the Large would be bigger, but it is honestly pretty small. If you are used to XL pads, this will feel limiting fast, especially for low sens. That said, the smaller size ended up being a nice surprise for a different use case. I now use this as my productivity/desk pad because the footprint makes more sense in that setup, and it actually looks cleaner than an XL in that scenario. Durability has been excellent. I have had it since 2022 and it still feels brand new. The texture has not worn down, the stitched edges are still perfect, and the base still grips well. I wash it occasionally and clean it regularly with a damp towel, and it has held up extremely well. I also tried the Hayate Otsu, and I agree with what I wrote in my other review: the Otsu is not a direct “upgrade” to the Hien. They are different pads for different preferences and playstyles (same idea with the Zero having its own fanbase). Going forward, I will probably buy a larger size for gaming because I am a low-sensitivity player. I aim with my whole arm and use my wrist for micro-adjustments. I did not start that way (I used to be more of a wrist aimer), but over years of gaming this style has given me more control. Because of that, larger mousepads are a must for me in many games.
Review: I think a tad overhyped but still outstanding quality - After many many years of playing on a Qck+, I "upgraded" to a HyperX Fury S because of the size and I used it for a bout 7 months or so, before it started to wear down and I felt like I needed a new mousepad. Artisan was very hyped for its quality and performance, but since I didn't wanna wait 2-3weeks for shipping, I decided to order from here and I can tell you that the mousepads are 100% authentic!! It took 2 days to come, but you do have to pay the premium for the faster delivery time, it's up to you if you wanna pay a bit more to get it sooner. The packaging was really nice and secure, definitely no damage to the pad whatsoever and it's Winter here in Chicago. Straight out of the box, the material felt really sandpaper-ish and scratchy, but I got used to everything in about 3 days. It's not as bad as people say! Also the mousepad breaks-in in about the same, around 3 days for me. I got a Hien Soft (not XSoft, that's even softer) XL in Wine Red. A truly beautiful mousepad. It is definitely faster than any cloth mousepad out there, but it does break down and slow overtime. I do enjoy the glide (I have a GPW with Corepadz) but the drawback is that it feels way too fast sometimes, it really takes getting used to. Overshooting was a problem the first couple of days, but with adjustment to sensitivity and DPI, you'll feel right at home. The Hien has INCREDIBLE stopping power for how fast it is, honestly. I'm pretty happy with my purchase, but I do feel like I'm going to go with a Zero Soft/Xsoft, just to see what the difference is. Don't be scared of the price tag, Artisan pads hold really good value.

## Features

- Size: 49W x 42L x 4H mm
- Surface: knitted fabric (polyester)
- Hardness: soft
- The black color
- Middle layer: 4 mm unique foam of special structure foam

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07F61BYQP |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,572 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #208 in Mouse Pads |
| Brand | Artisan |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,870) |
| Date First Available | August 11, 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.99 x 16.54 x 0.16 inches |
| Item Weight | 6.3 ounces |
| Item model number | FX-HI-SF-XL-B |
| Manufacturer | ARTISAN |
| Product Dimensions | 12.99 x 16.54 x 0.16 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Artisan
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Polyester
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming
- **Special Feature:** Non-slip, Washable

## Images

![Hien (Black/XL) [FX-Hi-SF-XL-B] FX Soft (Japan Import) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816eLoKstjL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Fabric Type** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it come in just a flat box or is the flat box in a giant box filled with bubble wrap**
A: The Artisan flat cardboard packaging comes bubble-wrapped. Whether that's in a larger box I'm pretty sure but not 100%. Once unwrapped, the Artisan cardboard package was in perfect condition as seen in a video I posted to answer another question about the packaging.

**Q: Does the pad come flat in a package or rolled?**
A: The pad comes flat in Artisan's sturdy cardboard packaging. Artisan's square label is in the middle of the front side and is written beautifully in Japanese and English. Artisan's logo is also stamped on the front. The package is opened with a cardboard tab used to pull a ribbed line near/along one edge. I've also ordered pads directly from Artisan before, and this one is genuine.

**Q: how would I clean it?**
A: Soak in tub with lukewarm water and a little dishwater detergent. Leave for a an hour. Scrub with microfiber washcloth. Gently work edges with a soft toothbrush. Leave for another hour our two. Rinse thoroughly with cold water. Air dry on flat surface. Will be like new.

**Q: Is it real or knockoff?**
A: It is real

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First Artisan pad and still feels new years later
*by Z***S on February 7, 2026*

Great mousepad. This was my first Artisan pad, and I bought it after hearing how durable they are and how well they hold their surface over time. That reputation ended up being completely true for me. My only “complaint” is sizing. I really thought the Large would be bigger, but it is honestly pretty small. If you are used to XL pads, this will feel limiting fast, especially for low sens. That said, the smaller size ended up being a nice surprise for a different use case. I now use this as my productivity/desk pad because the footprint makes more sense in that setup, and it actually looks cleaner than an XL in that scenario. Durability has been excellent. I have had it since 2022 and it still feels brand new. The texture has not worn down, the stitched edges are still perfect, and the base still grips well. I wash it occasionally and clean it regularly with a damp towel, and it has held up extremely well. I also tried the Hayate Otsu, and I agree with what I wrote in my other review: the Otsu is not a direct “upgrade” to the Hien. They are different pads for different preferences and playstyles (same idea with the Zero having its own fanbase). Going forward, I will probably buy a larger size for gaming because I am a low-sensitivity player. I aim with my whole arm and use my wrist for micro-adjustments. I did not start that way (I used to be more of a wrist aimer), but over years of gaming this style has given me more control. Because of that, larger mousepads are a must for me in many games.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I think a tad overhyped but still outstanding quality
*by C***N on February 2, 2021*

After many many years of playing on a Qck+, I "upgraded" to a HyperX Fury S because of the size and I used it for a bout 7 months or so, before it started to wear down and I felt like I needed a new mousepad. Artisan was very hyped for its quality and performance, but since I didn't wanna wait 2-3weeks for shipping, I decided to order from here and I can tell you that the mousepads are 100% authentic!! It took 2 days to come, but you do have to pay the premium for the faster delivery time, it's up to you if you wanna pay a bit more to get it sooner. The packaging was really nice and secure, definitely no damage to the pad whatsoever and it's Winter here in Chicago. Straight out of the box, the material felt really sandpaper-ish and scratchy, but I got used to everything in about 3 days. It's not as bad as people say! Also the mousepad breaks-in in about the same, around 3 days for me. I got a Hien Soft (not XSoft, that's even softer) XL in Wine Red. A truly beautiful mousepad. It is definitely faster than any cloth mousepad out there, but it does break down and slow overtime. I do enjoy the glide (I have a GPW with Corepadz) but the drawback is that it feels way too fast sometimes, it really takes getting used to. Overshooting was a problem the first couple of days, but with adjustment to sensitivity and DPI, you'll feel right at home. The Hien has INCREDIBLE stopping power for how fast it is, honestly. I'm pretty happy with my purchase, but I do feel like I'm going to go with a Zero Soft/Xsoft, just to see what the difference is. Don't be scared of the price tag, Artisan pads hold really good value.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hybrid Tracking/Control
*by W***Y on June 20, 2025*

Artisan is the best mouse pad you can buy, depending on your play style and preferences. Ive owned 2 so far and the hein is amazing compared to the zero, again preferences. The zero you have a more control over speed style with better stopping power, but compromised speed, making it better for those struggling to perform flicks and accuracy in shooter games. I'm not knocking the zero as ill keep it in my arsenal for specific games, but the hein is the perfect hybrid, tracking, stopping power, and overall accuracy once you get use to it. The difference in thickness too makes it a overall better choice as the zero has very little grip on your desk then the hein, the only way to adjust it is lift the whole mouse pad off the desk to position it the way you see fit. Artisan is hands down the best mouse pad I've ever dealt with, and ill continue to buy there products for my needs as I see fit. There is also a chart that shows the best fit for you if you Google it, they are top teir, no glazing just pure preference and expierence. The conclusion this is a pure tracking/control hybrid beast of a pad.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-21*