FirstLook: FiftyThree "Pencil"

What I Found

A practical first look at the FiftyThree Pencil stylus, including the packaging, charging design, replaceable tips.

If you use Paper on the iPad and have been looking at FiftyThree's Pencil stylus, the big question is simple: does it feel like a useful drawing tool, or is it just a nice-looking accessory?

The FiftyThree Pencil makes a strong first impression. The graphite aluminum version feels solid in the hand, the packaging is clean, and the design is very simple: no visible buttons, replaceable tip and eraser, Bluetooth pairing through the tip, and USB charging built into the body.

What this video covers

  • What Comes In The Box
  • Charging And Pairing
  • Design And Feel
  • Replaceable Tip And Eraser
  • How It Compares With Other Styluses

The short version

The FiftyThree Pencil makes a strong first impression. The graphite aluminum version feels solid in the hand, the packaging is clean, and the design is very simple: no visible buttons, replaceable tip and eraser, Bluetooth pairing through the tip, and USB charging built into the body.

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