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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2013

***update***
Now that I have been using the firm nib for awhile I do notice more of a difference compared to the soft nibs. The soft nibs are a bit stiff at first but turn softer with use and seem to wear down quicker.
So far the firm nibs seems a but more sturdy and it may last longer than the soft. I will update again if the firm nibs break down soon.

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I was worried about getting soft nibs at first. I actually ordered the soft ones from Amazon and the firm ones from Wacom directly. There isn't as big of a difference as I thought there might be. Overall, they hold up well and work for my needs.

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Fantastic stylus nibs

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2014

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There are a thousand styluses (stylii?) out there for the iPad...and let's be honest: Most of them are complete junk. But I am bound and determined to stop using paper (not only because of the waste, but also because of space--I write a lot, and now that I live overseas I don't want to acquire piles and piles of notebooks which I will eventually have to cart back to the States again!)

But I digress. In my searching I came across some reviews for the Bamboo stylus, and I liked the combination of quality and comparatively low price. These nibs are the replacements for the one that comes with the Bamboo...and they are awesome. Here is a list of the specific things I think have earned them five stars:

1) Easy to replace (admittedly the first couple of times were challenging--but no more so than learning how to put contact lenses in as a teen...and now I do that everyday with no effort at all)

2) Inexpensive (although it would be nice if more than 3 came in a package...I was still able to purchase a 2-year supply of these little beauties for not much money at all)

3) Quality writability (is that a word?): The Bamboo folks recommend using these without a screen protector, but honestly I have never had any issues even with a screen protector. The writing is smooth and easy, and as long as you wipe your screen clean from time to time (and I sometimes moisten the writing tip just a little before I start) these nibs are excellent.

So there you have it. Buy a Bamboo stylus, and a couple bags of these replacements, and you'll be good to go! (How often do I replace them? I was doing it once a month or so...but the current nib I am using has been going strong for a couple of months now...)

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DJ Reviews

The Info You Must Have

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2014

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First, everyone LISTEN UP.
I am sick of hearing reviewers belly ache that their nibs do not fit and blaming Wacom or Amazon. The Bamboo Stylus Solo now has a "Gen2" model. This one has a cap, a designed "kink" in the clasp part of the cap and a different size nib, I believe it is 6mm whereas the first generation, without a cap and with no "kink" in the shirt clasp, is 8mm. Be sure you know which stylus YOU have before you buy nibs, just like buying a belt for your model of car or a bag for your model vacuum, we all have done this before. Simply put, if you buy the nib for the correct model you can forget all the other reviews that say the nibs do not fit right (assuming you bought genuine Wacom). If you still do not know go to their website.

That's out of the way, now the review of the actual nibs. This bundle comes with both soft and firm nibs. Your stylus comes with a soft nib so if you are happy with it just go find a pack of soft ones and forget the firm nibs. I bought the firm because I heard they are more prescise when writing or drawing and I am a Draw Something junkie.

I happen to have 2 of these styluses so I put one of each on them. We all know what the soft is like so no review needed there, but the firm is a different animal. It is not so hard you cannot push down on it with your finger but it IS firm. For general usage, typing and general usage like flipping pages or browsing the net (and I use these on my Kindle Fire HD) it is more prescise but you have to press a bit harder or give it a slight hit as opposed to a gentle push like the soft. If you are an "aggressive" person with electronics, like my husband, you will like this and will not eat up nibs like candy as he does with the soft. If you are more gentle it takes getting used to.
As far as writing or drawing, neither is the best in the world of the stylus, but if you press a bit the firm gives you a much straighter line and a more true signature or the ability to write. This is why i have 2. If you never write or draw you do not need the firm, unless you tear the soft ones with brutal use, then these will last longer.
Personally, I wish they had one in the middle, sort of a medium firm but for now I do like the difference. I have to mention too that my soft nib is about 9 months old now and is starting to lose some of its firmness so I am wondering if, with time, the firm nibs will loosen up a bit and be more of a half and half nib. We shall see.

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mahdafr

A Great Product

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2013

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I just ordered these last Monday, and got them in a little over a week. These nibs are great - a bit on the pricey side (come on, it's rubber...) but I bought them anyway. They work beautifully, and have great contact with my iPad AND Samsung Galaxy S II phone. These nibs are good - I'm glad I bought the Bamboo Stylus - it is the stylus I've had the longest, treated the worst, used the most, but still looks brand new out-of-the-box. Great buy because they're worth it.

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dm

overpriced

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013

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My Bamboo stylus seemed like a nice investment when I got it. Feels nice in your hand, looks nice and all. But, the nib tore after a short time (about four months). And, no replacements were available for a long time. (stock still seems to fluctuate). I bought another brand stylus, and it's worked well for almost two years (so far). And, it cost about the same as this pack of replacement nibs. So, I wonder why Wacom can't make something that lasts. I'm on the last of these nibs. I don't even use a stylus most of the time. Once the last one tears, I think I'm done with the Wacom. If it were a dollar a pack for these, I might keep using it, but it isn't.

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spongemonkey

So nibby!

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2013

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The real star here is the Wacom Bamboo Stylus and the fact that they designed it to use replaceable nibs.
The nib mine came with didn't wear out or anything due to it's craftsman ship. It met an untimely death by accidentally coming in contact with a wall.
So now I have new nibs and they are great! They are smooth against the glass and offer a great point of contact with the surface of my iPad. I draw with it daily and just love 'em.
I have a few extra nibs now, so future nib disasters won't slow me down!
Nibs!

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Clarence Chan

Poor Quality

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2013

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I love my bamboo stylus and was sad when the tip ripped on one side. Luckily, the stylus was designed so that the tips could be replaced! Bought this set of 3 thinking it would be the solution to all my stylus problems.

Tip was easy to install and worked well--for the 12 days it lasted. My tip ripped on one side after that and I had to replace it with a new one. The original one that came with the stylus lasted for ~10 months. If these tips are not even going to last 2 weeks, it might be more worth it to find a completely new stylus.

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Odessa

Perfect Replacement!

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2013

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I previously had a soft nib that lasted over a year of use on my Bamboo stylus, but it recently died, and I switched to hard nibs as I thought it would be better....but I soon realized my error. The hard nibs were not very touch sensitive, and I couldn't get my Ipad to respond very well using them. So I went ahead and purchased these soft nibs since my stylus was basically inoperable with the hard nibs. I'm happy to report my stylus if perfect now, and the soft nibs give me the right touch sensitivity for my touch screen devices! It doesn't seem like I'm tapping my Ipad to death to get it to respond, and the soft nibs are very easy to work with if you use it to draw or sketch with apps. These fit my Bamboo stylus perfectly, and they really are the best!

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Amber-is-my-energy

Tore immediately.

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2012

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Original nib tore after a few months, so I ordered these replacements. Immediately the new one tore exactly like the original. So I've been using a nib with a tear about 1/2 way around near the base for about 3 weeks. I don't really want to put on a new one since I imagine it will happen again, so I'll wait for this one to crap out before I put on a new nib that will tear immediately too. Very disappointed.

Otherwise, it is what it says it is; replacement nibs for the Bamboo Stylus.

***UPDATE***
I've gone through all three nibs since my review. When I had to move on to the 2nd nib I decided to experiment and put a tiny bit of cotton snipped from the tip of a q-tip in the end. I found that this made it sturdier by not bending so much to the side when using it, thus creating less pressure on the metal lip. It also fixed that annoying click it made on the screen with every touch. The stylus also registered on the screen normally (see paragraph below). It works so much better but I had to replace the nib again maybe 6 months after that. I feel that I should not have to customize what should be an immediate use item.

I used my ipad as my primary "computer" for about a year until I bought a new mac laptop. As well as the usual surfing I also play games on it. My games aren't action packed- they're word games, card games... I found that the screen wasn't very sensitive and at times I had to push a bit harder for the stylus to be recognized versus my finger. That is an obvious clue that *I* am one of the culprits, but I expect a product like this to be able to withstand many different styles of use. Maybe I need a military grade nib. :)

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ryo

rated 3 because wacom can make it last longer + DIY last longer

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2013

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I use this mainly for drawing. it last only for 3 canvas of line art, and it start ripping on the side. it's because i put too much pressure while drawing to get more precise lines when drawing.

it annoys me so i tried to think how to make it last longer.
(picture posted)

1.) l put silicon gel (comes on post magazine that stick on paper, if you know what im saying) or jelly substance that dont stick, as a filling inside the nib. purpose is to make it firmer.

2.) put the filled nib on the pen, but dont put on the cap first

3.) then put a plastic/ srinkwrap on the nib (dont use material that you think will scratch your screen protector), and now put on the cap, twist until it cut the plastic. remove the excess plastic and tighten the cap.

warning: if you are not sure what im saying, please dont try, though these step will not harm your stylus, it may scratch your screen protector.

it last much longer. even though mine is ripped now, l'm still using it.

i think after this try, wacom can make it last longer by filling the nib and making a conducting cloth(maybe) or a coat for their stylus.

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