The Friendly Swede Replaceable Micro-Knit Tip Hybrid Stylus with Lanyards, Cloth and Tips (3 Pack) (Pink + Black + Grey)

most touchscreen styluses are kind of a pain to use. the most common options are the ones that have a rubber tip, which "stick" to your screen and make it difficult to scroll or swipe, or the ones with a nib and a plastic disc at the tip, which obstruct your vision and are somewhat inaccurate. these styluses are great if you have similar gripes with the stylus types i've listed above. they slide smoothly across your screen, and make everything a breeze. not to mention, they're a great value. i've only bought one set of them and they've lasted me for about 3 years. however, i will say that they aren't perfect--if you're a bit aggressive with them like i am on occasion, the knit fiber tip(s) will suffer from some minor unfurling issues. the tips become loose easily, and they're a bit too short to hold entirely comfortably, like you would a pencil. still. i do not believe that these flaws are enough to warrant less than a 5-star rating. these have been my go-to styluses for a long time now, and i'm not sure i'll ever be able to go back to the other ones.

I'm not sure if I've ever felt compelled to leave a review this quickly. I actually just got these in the mail today. I just bought a Samsung Chromebook Pro and have some qualms about using the plastic stylus that comes with the device. I used to own a Samsung Note II, and it's only a matter of time before it digs a scratch right into the screen as it did with my old device. I wasn't really sure what I was looking for or if they make it, but I typed "soft-tipped stylus" into the search thinking I'd find a rubber or silicone tipped stylus of some sort. I found these. I'm already in love. The stylus pens feel expensive and premium, while still being very light weight. The tips are soft and squishy, and kind of remind me of spandex or some other soft material. The packaging was a nice touch. It comes in a little resealable zip travel pouch, and even comes with a cleaning cloth and 3 extra tips (in addition to the 3 already attached). There is also some sort of tether to attach them to your device. I haven't gotten to use them a whole lot yet, but I tried out some doodles in Google Keep and I was impressed. The reason I bought a Chromebook that doubles as a tablet is because my line of work involves taking handwritten notes for clients, so half of the whole reason I got the device is for the stylus functionality. This will work perfectly for my needs, and I feel a lot better about using these stylus pens regularly than the ones that came with the device, knowing I'm a lot less likely to scratch the screen from continual use. These are functional and stylish, love them!

My wife and I are using these styluses (styli?) for a couple weeks now, and we both love them. I use mine with an Android tablet and a iPad, and it works flawlessly on both devices. The tip just glides across the surface, never sticking or slowing down like the rubber-tipped stylus I'd been using. I don't expect the material on the tip of these new ones to disintegrate like the rubber ones, either. It really feels more durable and solidly constructed. It doesn't have that "aftermarket" feel. If these came packaged with a new tablet, you might just assume they were made by Apple or Samsung. Basically, if this thing lasts a decent amount of time (and it comes with replacement tips - so that shouldn't be an issue), I can't think of a reason to ever use another brand or style. Every once in a while you actually can find an exceptional product that actually lives up to its description, as well as being reasonably priced. We have actually told family members how happy we are with these things. Couldn't be more pleased. Great little item.

Pros: Lightweight, feels good to hold. Tip doesn't loosen as quickly as others I've had. Includes lanyards - the end fits right into your audio slot so you won't ever lose your stylus again! Great value for the set of 3 + extra tip for each + the lanyards. Cons: The tip is too fat for me, not as accurate as my current Meko stylus. Tip seems a little rough and I wonder if it will hold up. This is a really nice set and I'm disappointed that the tip is so fat and bulky (see picture to compare to the Meko). I don't know why they made it that way; it is just a standard sized stylus. My other brands of these all have smaller tips. I've never used a lanyard with a stylus before and didn't really care about it being included at first, until I realized that the plastic end fits into the audio jack. I love this idea, I'm always losing my stylus or wandering off to another room with it. Although I really like my Meko stylus, it is twice as heavy as the Swede, the tip constantly needs tightening, and the tip starts ripping very quickly, probably partly because you always have to tighten it! I only used this Swede for one day but the fit of the head seems adequately snug. I notice that the micro-knit surface on the Swede feels a little rough as compared to the very smooth Meko. I don't know if that would equate to more wear and tear or not. I am considering returning these as I don't think I will adjust to the wider, fatter tip.

I purchased my first set a few years ago after trying other brands which after a short while were not gliding easily across my tablet anymore. So then I found "The Friendly Swede" stylus and I absolutely love them. I will not use any other stylus now. The tip is very long lasting and does not drag as your using it. It comes with replacement tips, and just recently replaced one after a few years. I had lost one of my stylus, so I re-ordered a new set just to be safe. Can't be without theses stylus. I use all three of them wherever I carry my tablet. I have one in my case, one in my desk, and the extra one always comes in handy when I can't remember where I left my stylus. I have a lot of replacement tips waiting to be used, but they are so durable there is no need to replace often.