Staedtler Noris Digital Samsung Pencil, EMR Technology, Yellow Black (GP-U999ERIPAAB)

The Noris Digital is an invaluable tool when coupled with the Samsung Note 9. i have used other digital drawing monitors, stylus, S pens and this one is by far the best. zero parallax, accurate pressure and touch sensitivity. No loss of pen/ hand pick up (as long as that particular app supports this function) just like the original S pen. It lacks the button of an S pen but this actually works in its favor, gives for a more real pencil feel. Like a pencil though, it can cause your hand to cramp after extended use but a simple grip changes this dramatically. Unlike the original, this one only comes with black tips (soft) but they use the same exact tips so you can still use the harder white tips without issue.My only real gripe is that one of the Noris Digitals i bought (bought 3 so far) had the internals just fall out. Though with just a touch of glue fixed this as it is only a wood pencil hollowed in the end to accept the internals (simple black sealed tube the tip sits in). No big deal in end, it was just annoying when it first happened since i didnt have glue at that time. Also, they are as durable as a real pencil....... so...... if you fall asleep on the couch with it next to you, you can easily snap it in half. Little more glue and some shrink wrap brought it right back to life (first one i bought has been thrown through the ringer for sure).F.Y.INoris Digital for Chromebook is the exact same thing as the original Noris Digital. So, if you are looking for more color options you can get that version instead. I wanted to have two, one with the black tip and one with the white tip for different applications so i tried one. Worked perfectly and since the Chromebook versions are white sided, plus the color you choose, it was a no brainer to put the white tip with it. This allows for less thinking when reaching for the right pencil, black sided original has black tip and white sided Chromebook has the white tip.Also, if you want to use the Noris Digital with your Note 9 without having to remove your original S pen you can. Just go into your S pen settings and turn on the "Use Multiple S pens" option. You wont have to remove the original from the phone now so you wont lose track of it. This will cause your battery life to drop faster though as its always ready to pick up the S pen. Wish Samsung would create a quick switch button for the navigation bar but until then I just leave in on. Battery loss isnt super noticable but im getting used to it now.

This pencil is a great upgrade if you're currently using a Samsung S pen or similar small stylus. Although you lose the button like what's on the S pen, honestly, I never really found the button on the S pen very useful in the first place. I mainly purchased this stylus for drawing on the Samsung Tab A and on the Note 4, so far this sleek pencil works amazing on both.The Norris pencil is not a comfortable as a standard Wacom stylus, like the type you'd use with a Cintiq or an Intuos, but it's no less comfortable than a classic #2 pencil. In fact, the nib on the Norris stylus glides beautifully on the surface of both of my Samsung devices. It definitely feels grippy enough to give you control to draw a smooth and steady line while also allowing your hand to remain relaxed enough for extended drawing sessions, thanks to its long body. I think the only thing I'd change or add would be to slip on a finger grip, like the kind you'd add to your pencil in grade school.I can't speak to the long term build quality of the Norris stylus, but from initial use, by me, a guy with a pretty heavy grip and frenetic drawing style, this pencil has done extremely well and has handled my actions with no noticeable damage or fatigue to the pencil body or nib. Although, I at times can feel the body of the pencil deflect a bit at times, I'd say it's no more "bendy" than the S pen and is just ever so slightly "bendier" (is that a word, lol) than a Wacom Cintiq stylus.This "pencil" has breathed new life to my old Note 4 and has made drawing on the couch with the Tab A a nice escape from my desk and Cintiq tablet. Although, this pen could never really replace the stellar interaction between a Wacom Cintiq and it's styus, this Norris/Staedtler pencil coupled with Wacom's EMR tech has made casual drawing in bed, the couch, my backyard or anywhere else I find myself doodling while trying to stay creative during a pandemic.I recommend this pencil to anyone trying to upgrade their drawing experience on a mobile device.

(I use this with a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1)I really love this stylus, though it feels incredibly fragile. The nib itself, while it works perfectly fine, feels like it sits a bit 'loose' in the tip, and as others have said it doesn't come with replacements. So when the tip wears down or breaks, you have to buy a completely new stylus. The stylus itself also seems to be made of some kind of composite or fake wood (reminds me a bit of IKEA furniture, tbh), which I know because my first one snapped clean in half. Just from being thrown in a backpack with a few other items and with normal daily activity. Easily repaired, but I was stunned it broke so easily.Now on to the things I DO love about this stylus. It is identical to the S-pen which I love in function but not in form. There's practically no cursor offset and the pressure sensitivity is smooth and great for me vs. the Bamboo Feel which had absurd offset and felt like I was trying to draw in mud. There is no side-button, which is a plus for me as I never use it and accidentally hit it on the s-pen constantly. I love that it is straight up a pencil, which means it is compatible with any ergonomic grips meant for pencils or pens. The length of the stylus is also great for different drawing or painting positions depending on what drawing app I am using. In general it just feels really good to use.This stylus generally retails for ~45USD, which given how fragile it is and the lack of extra tips, is not really worth it. I bought both of mine for sub-30USD, which is reasonable for what the stylus currently is. If you love the S-Pen that comes with the galaxy tabs but not the fact that it's like writing with a toothpick, I would definitely recommend picking this up.