Wearing Down Nibs & Tablet Scratches (Viewer Question)

[@shazbot7120]

You may have managed to convert the comments of a troll into a useful video, but it really sounds to my inner Conspiracy Theorist that whomever submitted the question might work for the PR dept of a Chinese tablet mgfr, intent on trying to discredit the Intuos line. IMHO, there is no way anyone could destroy a Wacom nib in two days unless they were trying to, let alone the eraser ( a rounded piece of hard plastic). Incidentally, as a side note, really enjoy your Painter videos. Good informative stuff. Thanks for that.

[@aaronrutten]

I hadn't considered that. I agree that the eraser would be a real challenge to wear down.

[@devilblackdeath]

+shaz bot Well, the Intuos Pro is my first tablet, so as someone not too used to that medium, my first nib wore down in a week, now I'm being more delicate but I have this slight scratch on the tablet which I hate myself for, but it's still usable. But really for someone new to digital art (or worse, if someone starts out drawing this way) it can be legitimately hard to get used to pressing less

[@shazbot7120]

+DevilBlackDeath What I was doing for a while was using it with a piece of Bristol paper taped to it. It still reads just as well, feels a little more natural, and protects the surface, too. Worth a try. I tend toward the lighter and sketchier end of things, and even I was blowing through nibs at first, maybe not within a week, but alarmingly fast. The paper trick seemed to help with that. You just have to keep in mind it's a different medium--you're not going to approach tiny delicate paintbrushes on a five-inch canvas the same way you would a piece of vine charcoal on a huge newsprint pad. You just have to adapt your approach to what you're using. It's just practice like anything else. Once you get used to it, there's no limit to what you can do with it.

[@devilblackdeath]

Yeah it already shows, I started using another nib (the first one got really pointy and I'm afraid of scratching the tablet with it, I'm probably better off throwing it away) and no sign of wear at all yet. The mistake I did as a beginner was pressing harder instaed of increasing my brush size. Also I think using a firm preset for wacom tablets is preferrable, it gives more control over lines thickness (well at least if you're doing sketchy things, not sure it's really all that important for painting, at least not as much). So yes, if any newcomer look at this vid or reads this, just tend to avoid the highest levels of pressure of your tablets, you already have plenty precision without pressing too hard

[@taniagomesart]

Hmmmm, I think I will try this...

[@evbeatzz]

It really wears down quick. The nibs of the intuos pro are made softer so that the "experience is more realistic". Your nib is fine because you draw on the cintiq which has a glass surface

[@IronLotus15]

This

[@jinandrubycreates8407]

That and the standard texture of the intuos pro is rough and eats nibs like candy. That’s why I bought the smooth texture

[@Barsookmik]

@@jinandrubycreates8407 hi! Did the smooth texture help or should I save the money and simply use hand made plastic covers?

[@jinandrubycreates8407]

@@Barsookmik yes the smooth texture helps

[@Barsookmik]

@@jinandrubycreates8407 Thanks!

[@Spacedevil13]

Word of advice.. if you wear your nib down in two days.. try to avoid using sandpaper as a surface protector next time..

[@Mr.Lorenzo_Rhino]

Spacedevil13 can't wait till you tried the new intuos pro paper with the new pro pen 2 and nibs, wears down like icecream and Wacom knows this! as I'm getting new nibs for free.

[@masteryi4047]

You and 53 other people (upvotes) haven't tried the new 2017 edition Wacom Intuos Pro. It's default surface is what they call "Medium texture overlay" which does in fact wear down your Pro Pen 2 nib in a FEW HOURS. It is not about days with this abomination. It's literally HOURS. You will wear down potentially 2-3 nibs in one day if you plan on drawing all day.

[@theseoldhomes]

Master Yi Don't know what your talking about. I got the new intuos pro and om still on my first nib after 4 months

[@patricialoau]

I got the new intuos S CTL4100, I'm on my 3rd day of usage, and it's already pointy. Still hasn't scratched the surface of my tablet (I'm wearing a glove and dusting it off every 30 mins of use or so to remove any particles), but it is definitely wearing down like ice cream.

[@ASIRA89]

@@theseoldhomes it depends. Did you buy the most recent version of the Intuos Pro or the one before that? People who complain about the nibs (like myself) probably talk about the version before that. Maybe the new version uses a different surface ? For me, it literally takes a few hours until a new nib starts to scratch the surface. And no, i dont use brute force to draw.

[@avikbellic911]

The commenter who worn down the nibs is 2 days is probably hulk trying his new cintiq.

[@anushika1418]

🤣🤣

[@acrecall9004]

mine did in 1 week what am i?

[@me-specifically]

@@acrecall9004 your hulk's son almost as stong as ur dad

[@GeoffreyCapes]

Changing the pressure settings within the Wacom application is a good option.

[@fae8468]

I set mine to the softest option and put the amount of pressure you need for the max pressure as low as the curve thing. I am very light handed but the nib wears down really quicky. The surface really is just like sandpaper

[@GeoffreyCapes]

@@fae8468 depending on your tablet you might be able to get a less textured overlay, I’ve done this with my Wacom Intuos Pro, less of a marker feel.

[@Kamadel]

i've been using my tablet for years. 1:14 blew my mind... i had absolutely no idea there were replacement nibs!?!?!?!?

[@isopod365]

Wait, is your nib still breathing?

[@animepabu5526]

Iso pod lmfao

[@bonnielambourn7478]

Me too. I have the inexpensive Intros art with touch pen and didn't even know if the nib was replaceable. I learned on another video where they are stored and how to replace it. I just don't know if it needs to be replaced. Still drawing and painting fine as far as I can tell. I guess the thing is to pull it out and see how short it has gotten?

[@Reziichu]

don't drink so much coffee or do some Yoga or something. that made me laugh my ass off. thanks for all the advice. i don't go thru nibs like the questionee does.. but still found this very helpful. have a great day :)

[@isopod365]

Signs that you've drawn a lot on your Drawing tab: *Hello scratches.*

[@Duck-re3tm]

Lmao been using my huion for a week and it has scratches •~•

[@purple.moooon]

@@Duck-re3tm I have used mine for like five days and it already have some scratches, even though they aren't deep. At this point I guess it's just normal lol

[@patriciajin6206]

@@purple.moooon Looks at my One by wacom " Look how *I* massacred my boy..." .

[@AyushSingh-me5si]

3:42 i never knew about your good sense of *sarcasm*

[@taimdala]

Thank you for this video! I have a heavy hand with my stylus which comes of using analog pencils on paper for 40+ years before I got my first WACOM. Knowing I can actually adjust the pick-up sensitivity is a big help. It might train me toward a lighter touch. I've already worn the surface of my Intuos 4 to a shiny slickness and it doesn't seem to affect my tablet function at all ... but it's still good to know I have the option to go lighter/more sensitive using my tablet controls. Thank you!

[@drawntofashionillustration9596]

Why should you have to 'train toward a lighter touch"?If the product was intuitive, it would work no matter what the pressure and fit your style. Bad design.

[@Mr.Futility]

Aaron, for a pro like you, you don't sketch as much as a beginner does because you know all the shortcuts and functions of your software. I'm a total beginner, relying completely on the nib to achieve everything in my drawing. I wore down like half of two nibs in like 3 days, drawing maybe 3-4 hours a day. Mind you, I put a smooth texture sheet before I even started using my Intuos Pro medium tablet. I don't worry about the surface of the tablet, it's covered with a texture sheet that is designed to be replaced.

[@olaa6161]

Do you know a solution about nib wearing? I saw that some people put a paper sheet, other ones a plastic one.

[@Eckaaa22cr]

I had problems with my Wacom Intuos when I first got it, also I was trying the program it comes with for free and there was something wrong with it too. It was slagging, the pen pressure was wrong, etc..., I felt like an idiot and very frustrated cause I couldn’t find a tutorial that would help me since I have a Mac and all the tutorials were for PC. So I called Wacom Tech Support, they’re awesome and solved all my problems 👍🏼🤷🏻‍♀️🌈.

[@RobertChambers1522]

I think the brand new surface of the intuos or any non-display tablets are going to wear down the nibs fast for the first few days of use. I went and got some of the spring nibs and put a plastic cover on mine. It doesn't feel like paper and has very little resistance, but if it makes my equipment last longer then I'm happy with it

[@Barsookmik]

Hi! Can you tell me, does the plastic cover reduce pressure sensitivity? And what type of plastic cover do you use?

[@dpstevenson]

You are using your pen on a different tablet than the viewer. The Wacom Intuos Pro comes standard with a much rougher surface than their tablets have in the past. Within a few hours of use I knew I would need to purchase a smoother texture sheet. The only reason I was aware this was even an option was because the tablet also came with some texture sheet samples that you could purchase. It's almost as if they knew that users would prefer the smooth traditional surface and would end up buying it. And if you stick with the rough surface you end up blowing through your nibs and will need to purchase more of those.

[@neatpolygons8500]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I got my first tablet few days back and first thing i did was to augment the sensitivity to avoid scratches and i'm already used to the sensitivity

[@PhaethonCrafts]

The CTH-480 has a surface that makes it incredibly easy to wear down the nib and scratch the surface, switch to a flex nib if you have issues. It's a softer nib and it works a lot better with that particular model.

[@542ms]

My pen is literally like that after 3 days

[@ViolentBigGrl]

Hi, Aaron! Love your videos and they have really helped me choose a new tablet. I just bought an Intuos Art Medium and have been drawing on it for 5+ hours now and the pen nib has visibly worn down and has a slant to it. I've been drawing on a tablet for 8 years now and know that I'm not pressing too hard. Have you found this problem in the Intuos tablet yourself? I changed the pressure settings as well so I can press very softly. I know that friction is inevitable, but for my nib to wear down this much this quickly is a concern. Thanks!

[@t-man8498]

thanks dude i dont have one yet was just looking for pros and cons and your video is realy good dude thank you for the upload

[@vetlekarlsen8382]

Ive used my wacom Intous for two hours and it already has scratches ALL over. I have no idea whats happening im sure im not pressing to hard.

[@dagance]

I have same problem with my tablet :(

[@yashasveesaxena]

Same problem with XP Pen

[@andeleon6838]

Used my Huion tablet for a whole day, I got 2 hairline looking scratches already, and had to replace the nib ;_; is this normal haha

[@superprincesscelena7543]

I use an Intuos Art. On one hand, I would say i don't press very hard, but the tablet scratches anyway. My first nib lasted pretty long, I think (it might be because I didn't know you had to change the nibs until the last three months :P. I still noticed it wore down pretty quickly) On the other hand, I noticed that if my pressure sensitivity was so sensible, I could not reach minimum pressure easily. Even if I would say I don't press hard, I need to use a firmer pressure sensitivity to work properly. Except in Krita. You know what I think that's the real issue? The pressure curve. In Krita you can use emulation to adapt the pressure curve to your needs. Want the curve to be straight? A wave? Exponential? A zig-zag? You can edit it! And the same happens with other brush parameters like speed, tilt... You can adjust a general sensitivity curve in the settings. Procreate uses horizontal bars with values to define brush parameters, but you can adjust the pen sensitivity in the Settings, too. That will help you, so you don't need to press that hard to get max opacity or too light to get min opacity. In Photoshop, GIMP, Sketchbook, Sketchable, Corel, etc., you use horizontal bars (with number values) to define brush parameters AND the pen sensitivity, instead of emulation curves. Sometimes this is uncomfortable, it feels weird, for example, when inking with a pen. It feels unnatural because you cannot easily graduate pressure. And I'm not talking about practice or eye-hand coordination (which you'll need to ink properly). I'm talking about the pen and the brus settings. When you go to change sensitivity in the Wacom settings (defined with preset pressure levels instead of precise values, which is even WORSE) or in the app settings, you can't get what you are looking for.

[@FiveTen007]

Would you recommend any substitutes for a screen protector? As overuse for the past year has rendered mine with a large rough zone in the middle, which degrades my nibs, and as far as I know the company doesn’t provide replacement films for this model.

[@flowerbeeproductions7075]

So, i had a wacom tablet for like a year and nearly a half, and i NEVER knew about those pen nibs at the back of the tablet (i have a wacom intuos) until now. my nib is really small, but i dont know if i should change it or now

[@UndeadCrabstick]

if it is really small you should consider changing it.

[@joyto36]

thanks Aaron I did it great video!

[@jnharton]

Thanks for the tip. I have an Intuos Pen&Touch and never realized that slot had extra nibs under it... Here and I thought it was just for changing out the little flap/pen holder.

[@SilverMiraii]

I have the same tip for years and it's still ok, the tablet is a lil bit scratched but nothing too dramatic. Something to cover it with would be nice tho.

[@ilikebutteredtoast2677]

Seeing I use a Wacom intuos3(I've had it for YEARS) I use weedtrimmer line as nibs. It lasts for a really long time.

[@dragos5640]

Is that really good? It doesn't scratch the tablet?

[@drawntofashionillustration9596]

See my comment. The fact that we have to improvise shows that people really resent the bad design and having to spend money to replace a substandard product. FAIL

[@robinfox4440]

My tip got to the point you're showing at the end of just three days of use. The problem was the degree of pressure needed for some default brushes for Clip Studio Paint. I've lowered the necessity of pressure in the programs but they really shouldn't wear down in the first f'ing place.

[@aaronrutten]

Just like a pencil, huh?

[@AlexaAXAG]

I just bought the new Intuos S and one day after I've started to get tiny scratches, they're not residue those are scratches. Not too deep but still.

[@juanbruce5981]

Question: the reason why Wacom One PEN nibs are not compatible with Wacom Pro Pen 2 nibs is because of the shape or the technology?

[@RomboutVersluijs]

i just got the old intue pro small. Ive noticed and feel it scratching, i also hear it scratching. These nibs acti different than my old intuos 4 small

[@ichbineinepizza_6188]

Great to know that I might be an aggressive Squirelle(idk how to write that) while drawing on my tablet. Might consider using a screen protector.

[@chokonmainatsu]

They can be worn out very fast, if you play Osu! :D (in about 4 Days)

[@montylemon9445]

柊 シノア unless you play float style

[@Hakarasan]

4 Days, WHAT? I have been using my 1st nib for around 2 months now.

[@kalnnog]

mine wore down in little over a week

[@JohnSmith-ly7bx]

Whats osu

[@worinof]

do you use pressure to play osu? I prefer to play with worn-out nib instead

[@nomadic-mind]

I wore down my pen nib in just a few days also, it's a problem. Going to be returning my wacom because of it. I'm not buying replacement nibs every few weeks.

[@aaronrutten]

It's normal to have some nib wear. You're going to get it on all tablets, Wacom or otherwise. However, the nib shouldn't be completely worn down in a couple of days. You must be doing something wrong. Did you try some of the advice in my videos? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGK7knt4pMmarq8&list=PLo_kbikcLfN-6l8SIibui7gJk0ta0YerU&index=1

[@nomadic-mind]

Already returned for an iPad Pro. And no, I don't do anything differently than I did on my old wacom tablets. The pen nibs on those never wore out or scratched the device. Poor product design from wacom.

[@Ahzafera]

Actually, unless I'm missing something, My Wacom Intuos stores 3 extra nibs inside the pen. Wish there were more in the tablet to put me at ease, but I shouldn't need them so soon. My issue I believe is that I colored in too quickly/roughly. I'm very light when I draw lines, but I guess I probably got carried away at some point. Now, nothing really more than a warning on my end I guess, though I hate the texture when I use it in a certain position, which almost feels like it's scratching.

[@samsonmitchell2085]

I have a intuos as well and as someone who draws relatively hard every now and then, 1 nib should last 2 years. No joke I draw every day and I play osu, I have no idea how one could possibly wear it down in less than a month unless they were actually trying to break the end of it.

[@drawntofashionillustration9596]

See my comment: bad design that people are trying to conform to. Sad you spent the money on a less than perfect product.

[@Tekinton]

No coffee, energy drinks and do yoga, great sense of humor 🤣🤣

[@clocky4209]

Thank you!!!

[@ASIRA89]

for me, a new nib looks like the one you show at 0:42 after only a few hours. And no, i dont use brute force to draw. Maybe if I hold the pen very softly with only 2 fingers the nib will last longer...but then i would have no control over the pen and using pen-pressure to alternate between thinner and thicker lines wouldnt work either.

[@calebrivera4032]

Okay I have a cintiq 13 and for 6 years it still last never ware down.. just bought a table 10in with out a screen and in 2 days had to change the tip, I am Artist plus animator 3D and never used it. Bc of that when I was in college there tablets did the same thing. So watch out people some of these pens super suck... at college I had to switch out a pen every time I was in class.. so I believe a good pen maybe only available for a tablet high price... everytime it seemed to be in Hundreds price range that the pens seen to ware down.. My cintiq was 1300 with a pen that does not ware down "AT ALL".. so just keep that in mind.

[@robinmallon6139]

Seems a little disingenuous when asked about nib wear on an Intuos Pro, with a surface like course sandpaper, by responding using a glass surface Cintiq. I have the Pro and use a light touch for photo editing. The first nib lasted 3 days and is THE most complained feature of the Pro. Another $30 for the smooth overlay improved but did not correct the issue.

[@aaronrutten]

It gets old having to explain this, but grain or tooth is actually a requested feature. A lot of artists prefer drawing on a surface with some resistance because it feels more natural. Drawing on a slippery surface is no fun, in my opinion. But if you prefer it, that's why Wacom gives you nib, surface AND tablet options. There are models that are smoother and everyone has the right to choose what works best for them. Yes, there are a lot of complaints, but that's mostly from people who don't understand what they are buying. My Cintiq has tooth too, but not as much as the Intuos Pro. They actually added more to the new Cintiq Pros because that's what people want. The point I make in the video is still valid. You can prevent nib wear and nibs wear down for a reason.

[@drawntofashionillustration9596]

The issue is the supply of rubbish tips and the fact that the surface wears down (!) after a while. I would have thought a solid surface would have years of stability, and would be part of the design, like those nice smooth kitchen cooktops. And you would think the engineers would come up with a non-destructible nib for heaven's sake! If I spend a packet on a digital tablet, I know the stylus, will be a facsimile of a pencil. They can make a non-destructive nib, you bet they can. To upload work-arounds like "don't press so hard" is just supporting bad design. Some people like to draw with passion, not sketch lightly....it just ain't their style. Stop justifying Wacom's design faults. But hey, If you guys want to pay $1 for something that is made for 2 cents, be my guest. That is why I am hearing about artists desperately shoving spaghetti and felt nibs up the barrels to save money. What a joke. I am sure if people stopped buying them, they would fix the problem quick-smart.

[@Raleiigh]

can i use screen protector on a wacom draw intous?

[@liliana3732]

3 years and haven't scratched nor changed my wacom intuos nibs

[@juliart7574]

I've had old Intuos2 for years, and the pen and tablet were as new. Then two years ago I switched to Intuos Pro, and from the first days the tablet started to have visible lines on the surface. I'm not pressing hard at all, but these scratches keep building up. This makes me wonder, why Wacom removed protective plastic sheet from the newer models? So that we wear them down faster and buy replacement?..

[@aaronrutten]

In my opinion, those plastic sheets made it feel slippery. Friction feels more natural to most people when drawing which is why a lot of artists prefer it. I'm guessing they removed the sheets because that's what customers wanted. Some people put a piece of paper over their tablet to prevent nib wear, but honestly the nibs should last you quite a while unless you are using them incorrectly. See this video for more info about preventing nib wear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGK7knt4pMmarq8 In regards to scratches, those might just be residue from the nib on your tablet. Try wiping it down using the instructions in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWaVm52efsihY8U

[@tonyonesto2762]

Thank you, that was useful.

[@dogzer]

My wacom cintiq nibs wear down after like 3 days. It's not that the nib is "consumed" there's still a lot of nib left. But the tip is not smooth anymore, and you can feel and hear it. And I fear that if I go too long like this it will develop a sharp edge and make an actual permanent scratch on the screen. Which is what happened with my previous smaller cintiq.

[@erikanovakova97]

Mine eroded like that in one day. On my previous tablet (arcus) I went without replacing the nib literally for over 7 years! Even my pencil doesn't erode this fast hahaha

[@ChrisDMReloaded]

Some questions Drawing on a flat surface and narrow space is recommendable? Holding the pen tightly can wear the nib out quickly?

[@SOOH27]

i just want one of these with super tough nibs. like i play osu with the wacom (bought it with the intention of drawing, but i prefer traditional) and the nibs eating themselves really sucks. i don't play floating, i play drag because its more accurate for me, and having this problem really sucks

[@kerrymitchell6329]

Thanks for the video, Aaron. I put something that begins with vis, like visqueen or some such thing over my Intuos Pro. To me, it makes a noise like fingernails on the blackboard without it. I also noticed after that the nib does not wear down as fast.

[@mincinnom]

Everyone in the comments: bro those intuos tablet pen nibs wear like _ICE CREAM_ Me who had my old nib on for nine months (yes it was an intuos): wait waht.

[@swapnilpradhan5550]

The nib of the pro pen 2 for intuos pro does wear down really quickly though.

[@nayominisansala1005]

Hey Aaron! Is there another alternative way to replace Nibs for your Wacom tablet? I'm a high school student with not enough money to afford or order nibs online. (I don't that often go online shopping) So my question is that can we use some other materials that can be made from home? Something that is similar to that of the wacom nib? Love your videos and keep up the good job! Thanks!

[@Trid3nt861]

try using the thin plastic cable refill you would use for a weed whacker and some sandpaper. just measure the wacom nib with the nylon cable, mark off the legnth of the nib and snip it. use the sandpaper and try to smooth out the edges and then carefully place into your intuos pen.

[@nayominisansala1005]

mechaart hmmm...I give it a try I guess.

[@nayominisansala1005]

+mmechaart Thank you :D

[@jojobubu4643]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH I DIDNT KNOW NIBS WERE THERE

[@windmire]

i bought an intuos draw and in two days of ~20 - 30 hours max of using the pen, i'm already starting to think i should replace the pen nib. i dont press super hard, so it's strange to me when this tablet wore down the nib faster than my intuos pro tablet did its most likely the drawing surface of the tablet honestly. its much rougher in comparison. solution: diy pen nibs ( i used toothpicks i cut and sanded on my first tablet and didnt need it for the second ) or using a screen protector of some sort.

[@me-specifically]

is a Wacom 480 cover gonna fit on a 472 tablet? also I play osu, does that wear the nib down more than drawing?

[@corbillat6718]

I am a girl I am not pressing a lot, and same, got dead after 3 drawings, my tablet is very mat and literally dies when coloring I have a Wacom and even in sliding the things in the back, there was no nibs. I use also a ipad and never had any problem with nibs and it’s been 4 years I have it

[@casper1377]

the people who wear down nibs really quickly are usually osu! players, it can get really tense and difficult to not put too much pressure on the pen.

[@mayrenisanchez473]

Amazing video! You got a new subscriber! question, are there matte screen protectors for a cintiq 16? Ive seen some but i got told some tend to wear down the nib faster and wacom dont sell them. I would like to protect it from scratches

[@moonlight56664]

I NEED HELP. MY PRESSURE IS MESSING UP, TABLET READS MY STYLUS EVEN WITHOUT CONTACT AND THE NIB INSIDE. PLEASE. I AM USING AN XP PEN PRO

[@chips6042]

My tablet got scratched because I didn't notice I let an earring inside of my bag. It's annoying when I am drawing. It's still frustrating, but I love my tablet to death and I respect it. So I am not going to throw it away.

[@FreakCaikGaming]

Lmao, where can I get a replacement eraser xD

[@beatrice4073]

2 days? Were they drawing on sandpaper?😭

[@gauravsood9813]

I really regret buying cintiq 16 its display got scratched with its pen nib only which in itself wears down really fast . I want to mention that i use the pen very lightly. I have been using it for just 6 months and Wacom saying they can't do much in it . They are making sub standard product for the premium price . Just go with the cheaper alternatives. And also their drivers are also not very good they keep on crashing .

[@aaronrutten]

Wipe the screen, it's not a scratch.

[@gauravsood9813]

@@aaronrutten I did but no luck :( some rainbow vertical lines has also appeared on the screen which are visible on the white backgound ? Could it be fixed?

[@das_evoli]

Hey I have a question. I have very small scratches you can't feel them but they reflect the light to rainbow colors. Is that normal? Do i need to live with it? Or are those already too deep

[@CraftReaper-OmarFaruqTawsif]

since intuos series has kinda rough surface I guess it is inevitable that nib would wear down quicker but not obviously in 2 days... still it doesn't hinder me much except that I find the scratchy sounds unbearable sometimes (I am one of those guys who would get mad after listening to something scratchy in just 5 min!) so the solution I made is rubbing really tiny bit of oil from my hair to the nib . so million dollars question will it harm my tablet in anyway?👀

[@nicolasferracci5334]

the wacom pen 2 nibs uses way quicker

[@girlcorazon99]

I have been drawing yesterday and my pen and tablet were ok. Today when i try to draw circles or half circles like eyebrows eyelashes small details it kinda doesn’t work on touching or the circles are not round they have a angle. Dont know how to explain but what can i do ??? Using huion.

[@ambientlightofdarknesss4245]

I know this is probably irrelevant,but. Do finger print smudges affect the tablet performance that much? I've used my for a about a day,and there are at least a couple smudges on the surface that are quite noticable. And is it okay to wipe them down with a damp cloth? Or is there like a specific cloth for it? Or will that even work? I've never used a graphic tablet before,so idk how like tablet maintenance works at all,and I'm paranoid I might not be taking care of it enough,or might mess something up trying to clean it.

[@sunlimited268]

hello! my name is suraj pal & i'm from India , so I got WACOM One By CTL-472/K0-CX 6 x 3.7 inch Graphics Tablet and I've lost my pen's nibs and I want to buy some more but I don't know how to do that. I've searched for nibs on Wacom's official web site but can't find any(what I require ), please help me.

[@jadonx]

Would a light use of furniture polish (mr sheen)help to lubricate surface? I know it does with plastic curtain rails.

[@gardenglory6624]

what are the white ones for? thank you

[@JustWaterPipes_]

I have a Wacom 13HD cintiq. On screen display tablet. And I have about 10 extra nibs too. And even the brand new nibs scratch my tablet screen. But very thinly and ghostly.

[@Death.Malakaiah]

the nibs actually wear down a little fast on the intuos draw really wear down fast

[@xoyuri_art]

what kind of nib wears down in 2 days? i've been using my intous tab for 5 years now and im still only on my second nib

[@Strongbear2013]

I have a semi-related but different problem to this. My nibs do wear down through use but last a long time, but it's the tablet surface that is also beginning to wear down after several years of use. It has scratches, and now they're beginning to interfere with the flow of my lines. This means that if I try to draw a straight or curved line (eg if I'm drawing strands of hair), it's as if my pen isn't making contact with part of the surface. Even if I try to move my pen to a different part of the tablet, that doesn't seem to work, because where I need to draw seems to be located in the centre of the tablet, which is where most of the scratch marks are and where it has worn down in places. Is there a way to overcome this? Or can just the drawing surface be replaced without having to replace the whole tablet? I don't really want to have to buy another tablet outright because it still works, just that it is more temperamental than when I first bought it years ago when it worked fine.

[@salimikho7983]

What is it about?

[@TheDorianTube]

I just bought a Huion Kamwas GT 221, my first tablet. When using it tho, I get a lot of squaky glass sounds, it's really annoying and kinda concerning too. Is this even normal? : (

[@Alex-nl5og]

this was really helpfull

[@ruitorre]

Hi Aaron I have a brand new cintiq 13hd touch and I'm afraid to scratch it. I've seen in some websites and blogs and even videos in youtube from people with cintiqs that scratched and the price to replace the plastic thing that covers the screen glass is $200 plus shipping, witch as I'm from Portugal will not be cheap. What screen protector do you recomend for me to use with this new tablet? I also have a cintiq 24hd and its covered with an acetate sheet since day one and as I don't have a desk to have it on yet, its still on the box (thats why I bought a more portable one in the first place... cause my lack of space at this moment). For that large cintiq what can I use to protect the screen when I'm drawing? Thank you in advance.

[@aaronrutten]

+Rui Torre I don't think it really needs a screen protector if you are careful with it. My Cintiq 24 only has 1 scratch deep enough to notice and I think it happened while I was moving it in the car. The scratch is not noticeable while the screen is on and it doesn't affect me while I'm drawing. I wouldn't worry about it. The screens are tough. My Cintiq Companion doesn't have any scratches and I've traveled with it a lot. It's worth mentioning that there are a lot of blogs/complaints out there from people who don't know how to properly use a tablet. Those folks are probably not replacing their nibs or pressing down much harder than they need to which is causing scratches. Otherwise, I don't see how it could get scratched under normal use.

[@ruitorre]

+Aaron Rutten thank you :)

[@itspurplepaw6163]

I once drank some cola and sat down to draw something, literally couldn't keep the pen in one place rofl.

[@TheRedViolinistX]

Hello! I was wondering where I could buy a replacement sheet for my tablet which is an Intuos5 Touch, size Small. I've looked through Wacom's store, amazon, and the like but couldn't find anything for this model. I've seen a few for the Intuos4, but I'm not sure if that is compatible with my tablet's model (PTH-450) and didn't see anything that said it was. If someone could send me an answer to this question, that would be great!

[@G3ge3124]

Helloo! I am having problems with my gaomon m106k graphics tablet. I have had it for almost a month and used it 4-5 times. I took it out a few minutes ago and noticed i just made a small scratch. it happened again 2 minutes later and i'm worried about my tablet getting damaged. I checked the pen but it's nib is literally brand new and the tip is rounded. Do you guys have any reccomendations on what i should do?

[@namjoonslefttiddie1584]

wait so it IS possible to wear down

[@art3zzss]

Does all the Intuos Tablets ( Screen-less) have the durable grey plastic thingy? The one that is like with the matrix of dots. Thanks in advance, (P.S I'm only a 13 year old, so I wont be expecting to like buy a new one if it wore out.)

[@art3zzss]

+TacoPimp ­ Actually it isnt grey, its black

[@leeahncyravillanueva1253]

The store where I bought my tablet offers nibs but it says in the description that it's only compatable with Bamboo models. However, I saw 490 in one of the compatible models tab and I'm now confused if there is a Bamboo 490 or is it the Intuos 490. Will it work with my Intuos Comic?

[@NaNa-cw1ig]

Hi. Can I ask how to protect the side rubber of wacom tablet??

[@mathyougriffthis1085]

Yeah, don't bang the side of it up against anything and you should be all set. If you must bang up the sides though, try adding more rubber or foam preemptively. Bang-a-rang!

[@georgialatge1276]

i have a question. my texture on my wacom sheet has went weird how shall i change it back to smooth?

[@Tokyomodeldetective]

My nib wore out after 3 days too.

[@olaa6161]

Oof if the nibs wear down that fast then I'm so screwed, my wacom intuos pro was a gift and I don't think I can buy more replacement nibs bruh-

[@Blissle]

Use toothpicks

[@taniagomesart]

Hello. Thank you for this video. My wacom pro was getting a little scratched too. Of course, it has 2 years of intense daily use, but still, I want it to last as long as it can. It's not something that really damages it, but in some zones I noticed that because of the scratches, I don't know how to explain, but is like, when the pen goes there the texture is different and I feel it and makes me confusion. I already adjust the pen pressure so is even softer than in the example that appears in this video. I will have to get used to that. I was getting really worried and this video was really something that calm me down. I actually thought that I should change the tips more often, cause one tip serves me for a year, more or less. But now, after what you said, I just feel more relaxed about this.

[@Fyzii_]

Me: buy tablet 2 days later My tablet have now a rock surface... but i dont push so hard :(

[@BlazertronGames]

My intuos draw has a ton of light scratches, is that a problem? You can't feel them, but you can see them

[@aaronrutten]

+Blazertron wipe it off with a clean soft dry cloth. It's not scratches.

[@Slaxxis02]

What are you using to hold up the Wacom 13HD?

[@aaronrutten]

kit.com/aaronrutten/outdoor-digital-painter-s-kit

[@kayleesprizz6984]

I accidentally dropped my tablet pen in water. what do i do?

[@aaronrutten]

+Starlia Kaichu If it's a wacom pen, it doesn't use batteries. Let it dry completely and then give it a try and let me know if it works. If it does not, you'll need to buy a replacement online.

[@kayleesprizz6984]

Aaron Rutten thanks. it's a wacom intuos

[@tokarikure253]

Is it really OK to have this Slight scratches? On my Tablet. Feel kinda scary.

[@ghostyens]

Pinhook Meiosis - They might not even be scratches, so don't worry. After using my Intuos for a couple of days I thought I had scratched it a lot but it turns out that they were just marks that can be wiped off! Unless you've been pressing really hard, they're probably just marks. Take a soft cloth and wipe your surface and they should be gone!

[@majinderk4037]

all intuos tablets use the same nibs?

[@nguyenanhtuan158]

Do you have protected screen Wacom?

[@aaronrutten]

Nope. Wacom tablets don't need screen protectors. The only scratch I've ever had was on my Cintiq 24HD and that happened when I was moving it in a car and something rubbed against the screen. I thin sheet of plastic wouldn't have made a difference in that case. Normal use of a tablet shouldn't cause scratches. A lot of people falsely report scratches all over their tablet, but that's actually just marks from the pen that can easily be wiped away.

[@yeyoibirb6828]

what about old tablets that has scratches from over use is there anyway tu fix that? .-.

[@mathyougriffthis1085]

Use a thin piece of plastic, like a binder divider over your drawing surface. You can tape it down so it doesn't slid around. Works just fine and of course, is easily replaceable if that too becomes too scratched up.

[@isaberry5760]

After 1 year, my pen is way too worn down. I tried to use the hole in the intuos, but it still won't work. I even used tweezers yet still can't get my nib out. Any way you can help?

[@kyokusei]

Bend the nib against the ring until it grips it, then pull out. try not to use anything else or you might break the nib and then it'll really be stuck.

[@buunuu.]

for anyone else who gets this problem, you can try using something really sticky like blue tack to pull it out