Wacom PRO PEN SLIM Review

[@aaronrutten]

DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored by Wacom, but they did send me this pen to review unconditionally. ​I may earn revenue from purchases made through the affiliate links in this video. All opinions in this review are my own.

[@Grimm_Simmer]

Does it work with a touch screen laptop for instance hp spectre x360

[@aaronrutten]

@@Grimm_Simmer No

[@paweljonca-art]

I spent about 20 years using different Wacom tablets and I don't like the thick stylus too much. I think it's a good idea to go back to the "original" size from the first Intuos from 98 :)

[@purpleologist]

This will be nice for those that desire a thinner/narrower pen to use. For myself, I really need the current pen width, just to be able to hold it due to joint and grip issues I have. Even still, I couldn't make use of this new pen, based upon the fact I am still using what is considered 'older' Wacom technology. My Wacom Cintiq, does not support this new thinner pen nor version 2. I am not complaining nor does this frustrate me, as I realize that simply having a Wacom Cintiq is something I am very grateful for. All technology ages, most of it quite quickly. My plan is to use what I own until it dies or is no longer supported. Thanks Aaron for reviewing this pen. It's very informative, but better yet, allows others to decide if it's something they'd enjoy using and what the specs are. ✍️ 🖼️

[@qazzranalamry1772]

Creative intro xD and thorough review! Hope they release new art pen too.

[@aaronrutten]

Me too

[@karimroshdy6432]

Thin stylus may cause wrist pain I always prefer thick ones they provide better comfort and overall grip ...

[@kigerneko]

Depends on how big your hands are. For my 5 year old like hands this thin pen is perfect while the older models always felt as if I was drawing with a log.

[@greyareaRK1]

Good to hear of this. I used Wacom before they went with fat pen, and LOVED the regular pencil/pen size. I never got used to the fatties, or the slick covers they used for a long time.

[@3polygons]

Great video. Also, I didn't kno, thanks for the heads up ! . In decades I had not thought of using two pens like u did, lol... One never stops learning. One can see that could speed up a lot some workflows... That's exactly how I'd paint an oil picture so much time ago. I'd have even 5 brushes, each in between two fingers, for different tips widths, and also, different color ranges. But to be fair, mostly as it'd take too much time to clean a brush well, and so to keep colors more pure. Digital is different, but even now, I can think of a pair of immediate applications of it. About the rolling for the secondary button . For some of us, never a problem. I use the side buttons like breathing, and I don't rotate the pencil for it. I just habit to have the thumb finger over there without making pressure, and when needed, trigger undo or alt for color picking or etc. Usually setting the latter in the higher side button. So, here the rotation of the pen, never an issue as never happens.... I'm getting more pro-wacom since their release of the cheap cintiq line in 16" size. Just praying they'll get to produce a 20 or 22 inches non-pro cintiq, too, at the price of the brand alternatives, as I feel way safer with Wacom in terms of durability (9 years with my pro 4 XL, although I am extremely careful with it, need to mention. But not a glitch, not an issue, not a damaged part). If they'd release a 22 inches in the non-pro Cintiq line, they'd have me staying with the brand...I would not get ride of this XL, is too good. But a pen-display as an additional way of work (specially for inking) would rock.

[@ShadowLinkxMaster]

Long shot, but I gotta ask, what was the music you used at the beginning of the video? I've heard it used in other videos but I don't know the name or where to look for it.

[@manolocomanoloco7451]

Hello Aaron, thanks for the information on digital art you share, i find them really helpful; a few questions, since i havent found info in your channel about the ipad pro and apple pencil (not since 2013), have you tried the recent ones with procreate? and if so, what are your opinions compared to a wacom cintiq of similar size?

[@ArtfulCosumDust]

Is it compatible with Intous Pro 2013? I'm only asking because I hate how thick my stylus is, but I don't want to buy a new tablet

[@aaronrutten]

I think it's only the newer model that supports pro pen 2.

[@GhostNoire]

The Classic Pen from Wacom will work with your Intuos model. It's Wacom's original slim stylus.

[@kvnale]

... no, it didn't shrink got me cracking up the whole video. nice video, Aaron!

[@luistigerfox]

I wish they'd create an "art pen 2" I really like the feel of the art pen's chunky nibs. So i guess I'd be happy with a pro pen 2 that supports art pen nibs actually.

[@matthewpeluso6505]

I was hoping you would do a review of this cause I was very curious of how slim it looked. Definitely going to look into it now.

[@Gsoda35]

you could place a rubber ring on the pen holder so it tighten the grip on the small pen or sew on a thread to shrink the hole.

[@pawanbangera2050]

i guess the nib of pro pen slim is little thicker than pro pen 2 right?

[@tokyyo9384]

i bought A NEW Wacom Intuos Pen (LP190K) beacause i lost my old onei still have the same wacom intuos tablet but i dont know how to connect the new one wha do i do?

[@vikasupadhyay1398]

Is it lighter as well ?

[@wisnuwardhana6423]

You still use cintiq 16 HD on this review. i plan to buy it but in my country, the cost is about 730$ (idk maybe for custom tax and such), do you think its still an acceptable price range?

[@aaronrutten]

It's a good tablet even for that price.

[@yushifishy]

@@aaronrutten indeed it is, but im either out of luck or so. my 1st one arrived with a dead pixel in the middle. replacement 1 week later dead pixel, i dont even know if i want a 3rd replacement at this point :// honestly its a rlly good tablet but those dead pixels on 2 of the tablets sucks

[@aaronrutten]

Could be bad luck. I've not had any dead pixels on my Cintiqs and considering the volume of tablets they sell, I think it's a rare occurance. Wacom is great about fixing problems like that, so at least give it a shot. Third time's a charm!

[@davbhard]

I have a Wacom Cintiq Companion 2, and it uses the Pro Pen 2. But I've always hated how thick it is, you don't mention that it would be compatible with the Companion 2, do you think it is?

[@aaronrutten]

It's not.

[@davbhard]

@@aaronrutten That really sucks. I love my Wacom, but I hate how thick the pen is.

[@Robcaio]

Hey Aaron! How do you set different brushes for different stylus as seen in 3:10?

[@ryanj2235]

I am wondering the same thing. I use Illustrator and it seems there is no provision for using more than one brush/tool at a time.

[@debilita9999]

Wacom pro pen SLIM. DREAM COMES TRUE finaly over 8k pressure sensitivity for people with tiny hands like me. A godsent :D

[@Drayonis]

The slim pen is awesome. I'm hooked on it. Feels way better to me than the fat one since switching over. I ordered a second one a 2 days after getting my first in the mail

[@evan7763]

Is it compatible with the Wacom intuos series?

[@aaronrutten]

Only Intuos Pro

[@mattanubis3992]

Any advices on disassembling a pro pen 2?

[@aaronrutten]

Don't do it

[@GnaReffotsirk]

I love the size of the slim.

[@HENEYY]

Hello Sir 👋 Great Review 👍 pls help me! I have Wacom Intous Pro tablet. Can I use pro pen nobs in art pen?

[@HENEYY]

@@aaronrutten thank you so much sir 🙏

[@eluniversodesuenosypesadil5970]

Thank you my friend. Greethins.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

What im baffled about is why a standard grip pen is the same price as an old pen pro 1?!?!?!

[@RomboutVersluijs]

ACtually all old pens are the same price. I dont get it, why is that?

[@KianaKaslana638]

*OHMAHGAHD!!!!* That pen case looks like a V-------!!!

[@darrenalbertson-digitaldus6227]

Any excuse to drop trou in front of a camera, eh.

[@GnaReffotsirk]

I want this.

[@Fazzoc]

Why is it 360p?

[@aaronrutten]

Still processing I guess. Try again in a minute.

[@ramizshould]

Awesome

[@FattyKung]

the pro pen 2 hurt my hand so bad gotta pay for the slim one

[@barrelrolldog]

i want DIS

[@kreytube5177]

Still bigger than ipencil XD

[@spiralcraft8957]

wait i thought you always had your pants no.....

[@RevRyukin7]

Not compabitable with anything but other wacom products. So it's useless to everyone who's not rich...?

[@ViaticalTree]

??? Why would it be compatible with another company's products? It's useful to people who use Wacom products. I don't get what you're trying to say. Yes, Wacom costs more but most agree they make the best quality stuff and a lot of people use them.

[@3polygons]

Is compatible with wacom intuos pro. The Medium size one is around 500 bucks if I remember well. Which is quite a standard size among illustrators. Of course, I always recommend L (Large) as the ideal (XL is a bit too big, even if personally suits me) pen-tablet. Is not that anyone needs a pen-display. I do all my 100% professional work with an old Intuos pro 4 XL. You can also get old Intuos Pro second hand. And even my Inutos Pro 4 is perfectly up to the task (steady comic inks, digital painting, sketching, all sort of 2D and 3D). Probably not compatible with this new pen for being so old, but am not sure. The Cintiq 16 , new line, non-pro, is around 600 $. Now, any alternative is gonna cost you just a very little below that, at 16 inches. And at 22", (no cintiq cheap version yet) it will go up to 800 bucks, or 900 in the alternatives. Even with the cheapest Chinese. I make any type of art, and get paid for it with a non-screen based tablet. A regular old school tablet. So... nope, is not for rich people, if you train a bit your hand-brain-screen coordination. Willing to go only for a cintiq like as an only option for making art, would be indeed a bit of a rich people take at it.... ;). I made an entire video game painted artwork, including the 3D models textures, the concept art, all, back in 2001, with WAY worse sensitivity with a wacom small, NON PRO. A graphire, I think. And I learnt tablets usage with a Kurta (which was terrible compared with the worst cheapo brand of today, but a revolution back then) , and second one was the Wacom Intuos 1 !!. back then it was crazy expensive. Today you can pick a wacom which is suitable and not so expensive. Not saying is not a great purchase going fort a XP-PEN Deco 03, or an XP Pen 22... those are great, too. Specially the former, as is only 100$ for a ton of functionality. But my strong doubt is durability, while Wacom has a record in that , in my case... I have been defending the alternatives, due to pricing, but a durable device is a way to save money, too (again, so, not so much for rich ppl, but for wise buyers.... u just need to pick the proper type of product and adapt. They've been clever enough to add all ranges of pricing and uses possible. if anything, they badly need a cheaper line display-pen now in the bigger range, 20-22, those buyers not able to buy even their current 24 pro, wont go either for the 27, pro or not). XP PEN seems to be one of the best alternatives, and I see nothing wrong in going with one of those... But... if I can, price wise, because they release stuff in the screen-tablet realm that I can afford now (ie, a cintiq non-pro 22" ) , I think I'm gonna try to stay with Wacom... I hate it when I have to replace an expensive professional device just after 2 years. Specially if in the middle of an important freelance gig. In this way of thinking, one prefers to stick with Wacom, when being just "almost" affordable (the new cinitq 16.Sadly, is not my needed size...).

[@wisnuwardhana6423]

like... you want surface pen to work on ipad pro and apple pencil works on "non apple" devices? nice logic, brah :3

[@Artofizanagi]

Only compatible with Wacom products.... that's a very apple thing to do.

[@aaronrutten]

Other tablets don't use the same EMR technology, so the pen cannot work...