Xencelabs tablet long term durability

Is it broken? No.

[@katsushikaken1438]

That spot in the middle where the surface is chipping away isn't user error caused by the mouse, My previous XP pen tablet developed the same issue after just 6 months of use and I treated that tablet with care (i even change nibs every month). to my observation something might have made the surface degrade. and it might be only a Xencelabs and XP-pen thing since they're under the same company.

[@EightNineOne]

Oh yeah, I think part of it is general use, but accelerated by me using a mouse.

[@htsunmiku]

Wait xp and xen are connected? I never knew that.

[@EightNineOne]

@@htsunmiku yeah, same parent company but they don’t share parts/tech

[@solomonramsa]

@@htsunmiku xencelabs, xp pen and ugee, are from the same owner

[@snoot6629]

Might be, but my Intuos pro large has that black damage in the middle part too after using it for 6 months (got it August last year too) , changed the nib every week or two too since the surface I bought was the paper like one Been using pen tablets for a long time now , (xp pen and wacom only though) these damages don't even affect the drawing output , just cosmetics - it does suck though since you pay a lot of money for this Hope these companies come out with a glass like surface instead to avoid this or at least a replaceable surface

[@SketchPLAY1]

Years ago, I saw a youtuber use sprayable matte fixative on the surface. I tried it and it actually worked pretty well. just have to be careful when applying it.

[@manylearn]

Braver than me, I'll just let it slowly wear out TBH haha

[@TylerSmithiesArt]

This is why I only use felt nibs, I actually never use plastic nibs, I would rather spend £15 for 20 felt nibs that will last me a year+ than use plastic nibs that last longer but become sharp as they ware away. I had the issue with the XP pen artist 12 it is a pen display but using plastic nibs and not changing them enough caused some deep scratches in the plastic layer on the screen, which actually made it harder to draw because when I hit one of these scratches it knock my drawing off. I just ordered the Xencelabs medium bundle, looking forward to using it.

[@manylearn]

Yeah, half of the time I end up damaging the surfaces it’s to save my felt nibs as I always go through them so fast. And I like to ration them. So for the sake of saving a little frustration and money, I use the nibs I don’t like, for so long that I wear out the drawing surface faster 😂 Dumb.

[@TylerSmithiesArt]

@@manylearn haha yeah maybe try to push down softer. I think perhaps I am just lighter handed when drawing, I learnt early on not to grip to hard to prevent damage to my hand and wrist, so I just turn the pen pressure sensitivity up and then I don't need to push or grip the stylus hard, my felt nips usually last 2 - 3 months before I need to change them. I hold my stylus like a feather, very lightly and higher up.

[@manylearn]

@@TylerSmithiesArt You are so much more disciplined than me, I go hard on stuff like this, I can't help it. I used to break an apple keyboard like once a year 😂

[@Bumble-d1e]

Ok what you do is get some kinda skin that does not use anything that stay on the device it self like dbrand it sticks but does not dmg it then after you apply`d that get a paperlike screen protector and stick that on top of it 😂😂😂😂 new tablet with tablet feel

[@manylearn]

Could work. Bit late for this one though ha

[@Bumble-d1e]

@@manylearn you got it replaced?

[@mrvapor4791]

I use a Wacom pth-651 and I just re surface it with a scotchbrite pad...

[@manylearn]

You're braver than me!

[@mrvapor4791]

@@manylearn I used to clean the oil from hands and fingers with acetone but I think that may not be a good idea

[@VinylSkillz]

Oh wow..really?