Adonit Jot Script Evernote Edition Fine Point Stylus for iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini,iPad 2

I have this fine point stylus for five days now and have been trialling it heavily so that I can make an early decision whether to return it or not; a tack I decided on even before I put in an order because of the mixed reviews I read (and I read a lot). But I'm preparing to take on a project that will involve interviewing people abroad with very strict protocols for transporting data so I would like to have my interview notes in digital format for ease of file transfer. I don't want to scan or photograph hardcopies of notes on paper. Here are some thoughts on my early experience.1. I did not have a good experience using this in Penultimate. I already took note of and applied the refinements that other users wrote about: pairing it; configuring the wrist position, cursive etc. The writing experience was so arduous, palm rejection was unreliable, and my handwritten notes really looked awful. (I compared it with my handwriting with pen and paper). As early as the first hour, I was already losing my patience and thinking of returning it. But I decided to give the stylus a chance and used it with another app.2. I tried it out with GoodNotes 4. The difference is akin to that between day and night. Writing on a glass screen became an enjoyable experience. It works perfectly with GoodNotes approximately 98% of the time. After the first four hours on the first day, I have since been using it exclusively with GoodNotes.3. When I simulated an interview situation by taking notes while watching "Question Time" on the telly, I found that I either have to keep the tip on the screen to prevent it from timing out (I just erased the dots later) or to remember to press the power button before writing anything after a certain period of inactivity. I stuck on a bit of padded sticker on the button so that my thumb can find it easily without my having to break eye contact with the "interviewee" just to turn it on.4. I have to make some adjustments to my handwriting style. I found that I needed to revert to my primary school handwriting (the really curvy cursive taught in handwriting lessons rather than the thin angular strokes that I have transitioned into) in order to make legible notes. But this is just a minor adjustment and I'm practicing it now so that I can do it intuitively by the time of my interviews.I'm planning to use it in a lecture setting in two days. I'll be able to comment on how distracting the stylus-on-glass click will be by then.Current verdict: Barring any major technical breakdown, I'm keeping this stylus.

As perfect a stylus as you're going to be able to get for the iPad.If you like the idea of writing all your notes on an iPad (something which I became fond of during my time at University), then this is the stylus for you. I've been using it with its complimentary app - Penultimate, and they seem to work very well together. The pen is rather accurate, palm rejection works like a dream and its easy to set up and use.However, don't believe that it quite emulates pen and paper just yet. This is not to say that it's bad, but it does take a day or two getting used to. Even with the fine nib, I find myself having to make use of the Penultimate Zoom and Pan option. It is a very good product, but it isn't quite as perfect as pen and paper - I think Apple's decision to not place a digitiser in the iPad screen may be the reason for this. It took me a few days and a few pages of messing around, but after this, my notes appear to be just as legible as they would be if I wrote using a pen and some paper.The battery life is also good. After making a lot of use out of it, I opted to use Energizer rechargeable batteries (NiMH), and these work well with the product also. The stylus only works when it is switched on (even if you don't want to use the bluetooth function), so it is good that it makes good use of battery life. It also feels sturdy and well built in the hand, but as light as a pen should be - also comfortable to hold, even for left-hander such as myself.Also addressing some concerns with previous reviews. I have been using mine with an iPad Air. The nib does not damage the screen at all, which should allay some fears and there isn't as much of a noise problem as people appear to make out in video reviews. Don't get me wrong, if you write hard and keep removing and tapping the nib on the screen, you will most likely hear a significant tap noise, but for normal notetaking I think you will find yourself pleasantly surprised.

I have an Adonit JotPro and an array of the basic soft tip pens.The new Adonit Jot Script is the closest to "pen on paper" you can get today. Penultimate is NOT, however, the best app to use it with. I use it with NoteShelf and suggest you give it a try if you do not like this stylus with Penultimate, it can make all the difference.I use it daily for taking notes in meetings and marking up PDF documents on my iPad mini with Retina screen.Comemnts on niggles indicated in other reviews:- time out quickly: it does, but this does not bother me half as much as other reviewers say it does- "on" button flush with pen and not detectable by touch: yeah; so what? I use my eyes; does not bother me AT ALL- ink flow slow: a tiny bit slow; not nearly as bothersome as the other styluses on the market; could be better, but best there is at the moment- accuracy: meh; not perfect; varies depending on what part of screen you are writing on and the angle you are looking at the page at; best there is at the moment- "feels like metal on glass": well, it IS metal on glass; yes, a bit hard and noisy, but the nib has some "give", so not bad at allVerdict: there is scope for improvement (see all of the above), but this stylus is head and shoulders above anything else currently on the market. Very happy with this purchase.