Spent $200 on a Wacom screen protector and it ruined my pen nibs in a week

I got a new Cintiq and bought the official textured protector for better grip. It cost about $200 and felt great at first. But the rough surface ground down my pen nibs to nubs after just seven days of normal drawing. Now I'm out the protector cost and need new nibs constantly. Has anyone found a good protector that doesn't eat your tools?

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hayden_martin298d ago

Maybe the nib wear is just part of using a textured surface for real paper feel. You trade nib longevity for that tactile feedback, which many artists find worth the cost. It sounds like the product is working as intended, not defective.

leo_harris8d ago

My Huion screen protector was only forty bucks and it still wore down two nibs in ten days. That rough texture really does grind through them fast, no matter the brand. I switched to a smooth matte protector and my nibs last months now. You might want to look into that kind instead, even if the paper feel is less perfect. It saves a lot of money and hassle over time.

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