Wacom INTUOS4/CINTIQ21 Grip Pen

I finally managed to kill my old pen, after nearly 2 years of constant abuse. (or however long it's been since Intuos 4 came out) As a graphic designer, I use this pen several hours EVERY day - it has totally replaced my mouse. (And since I began using a graphics pen, I have NO more wrist or hand pain, which was becoming quite a problem with my "mouse-hand") Yesterday, I dropped my pen and, as usual, I picked it up with my toes so I wouldn't have to bend over... Well, this time when I went to grab it from between my toes, I grabbed the top half but the bottom half was stuck between my toes... and I pulled it right apart... $#i+! And all the kings horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty-Dumpty together again. :( SO, since I knew I couldn't live more than 24 hours without it, I ordered yesterday (Friday) and had it sent overnight (only $10 - great deal, really! Not sure if that is the regular overnight shipping rate, or if that is just for Prime members) The Fed-Ex truck arrived fairly early this morning (Saturday) and I was SO happy to have a working pen again... until I sat down to work and... nothing. The pen didn't work with my tablet (Intuos 4, large) Aarggghh! I thought I'd have to call Amazon and say I got a dud, and would be pen-less until at least Monday, probably longer. But I decided to just check out the Wacom site and see if there anything I could find out - and decided to try downloading new drivers - and VOILE' - now it works just perfect! SO - If you buy this pen and it doesn't work right away, be sure to check the Wacom site and update your drivers before giving up on the pen and returning it. As far as the pen and how it works, I LOVE this pen! My previous tablet was one of the earlier Wacoms, and the big fat pen felt like I was holding a sausage. This one is nicely tapered, slim, and has an awesome rubber/soft coating so it is very comfortable to hold, and takes very little strength to hold securely - which is nice, since it is in my hand for several hours every day. It is so comfortable and easy to hold, in fact, that it has completely changed the way I hold ALL pens and pencils, and I no longer have a big callus/lump on my middle finger where I used to, from gripping pens/pencils too tightly. The pen is VERY responsive to pressure changes, tilt, rotation, bearing... pretty much everything! I can see the subtle differences somewhat in photoshop, but especially in Painter, where the brushes are even more sensitive (and realistic) than even the new ones in PS. Changing nibs is very simple and quick to do, though I haven't needed to do it very often, since developing a lighter touch. Also, the surface on my Intuos has gotten quite smooth after many, many hours of use, so the nibs last longer now than they did when I first got the tablet (and original pen). Included with the pen are the stand and some additional nibs - although when I originally bought my tablet, it came with more types of nibs than what comes with this pen replacement. I love my Intuos, and love the grip-pen! Some people say they don't like the "too-fat" grip-pen, and buy the slimmer "upgrade" but I honestly see no reason for it - this one is just fabulous, and is not too fat, IMO. The only reason I would consider "upgrading" is if I needed the additional controls of the art-pen or the airbrush pen, but honestly, I think the standard grip-pen will probably have more than enough responsiveness for 95% of people that use it. Even with the wide variety of brush-work and other things I do, this pen has definitely got everything I need. Good price on Amazon, and I was super-happy to receive it so quickly!

I upgraded to the Wacom INTUOS4/CINTIQ21 Grip Pen and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase! As an artist, having the right tools is essential, and this pen delivers on all fronts. ✅ Comfortable Grip – The ergonomic design feels great in my hand, allowing for long drawing sessions without discomfort. ✅ Pressure Sensitivity – With 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity, I can achieve precise lines and shading effortlessly. It feels very natural to draw, just like using a traditional pen or pencil. ✅ Compatibility – It works seamlessly with both the Intuos4 and Cintiq21, making it versatile for my setup. ✅ Customizable Buttons – The programmable buttons are a fantastic feature, allowing me to set up shortcuts for my favorite tools and improve my workflow. If you’re an artist or designer looking for a high-quality, responsive drawing pen, I highly recommend the Wacom INTUOS4/CINTIQ21 Grip Pen. It has significantly improved my digital art experience, making it more enjoyable and efficient. This pen is definitely worth the investment!

I got this after purchasing a use Wacom Cintiq 16 that came without a pen. I had to do a bit of research to see which pen models worked with my tablet. It works perfectly, just have to make sure you go thru tha settings to set up the drawing preferences in the way youd prefer.

Best digital pen ever made period. Way better then the flimsy Pro Pen 3.

Works great 😊

sure 2048 levels of sensitivity is a nice gimmick, but you actually cant tell a difference between this and 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity. pair that with the STILL TO THIS DAY 70$ pricetag for a tablet pen that is now over 2 generations old and it's a pain in the rear. The wacom intuos 4 is a tablet that had a slough of issues, but the review is about the pennot the tablet. Most case scenario you're here reading this because you, like so many others have had your pen snap in half while attempting to clean it. the glue they use to hold the pieces together is /really cheap/ and so by rubbing this pen against your shirt, a cloth, your pantleg, whatever to clean it off, you can easily tear the pen in half. This is now the 3rd pen since I bought my intuos 4, which I purchased when the tablet had first been released in 2009. The tablet has served me well and is still going strong despite some dying pixels on the glowing buttons. the pens however, are a nightmare. I love the feel of this pen, but it attracts -all- the filth, all the dust, all the slime from hands, everything. and because it's so delicate you cant drop it on the tile or wood floor, or clean it without being hypersensitive. I will say this, I have used my tablet every day for 10-15 hours a day since 2010. Art is my career, so I require a hard working tablet. This pen and tablet is a good workhorse, but its one of those that looks beautiful coming out of the box but at the end of the day just doesnt hold up with age.

my long time drawing tablet pen broke a while back, and after finally having a driver update so I can trouble shoot what was broken, I found out my pen's pressure sensor was busted. so, I ordered this pen. and holy crap. I wish this pen was the one I got with my 22hd. a comfortable grip built into the pen, a pen holder so I don't have to store it in a mug like I did its dead predecessor, so many nibs, where the one in the pen isn't chipped upon arrival, unlike my old one, and the drawing comfort is just so good! the springiness to the eraser end makes it so I can be a little heavier handed without causing any scraping, which is a huge improvement compared to my old pen, the buttons feel so satisfying to click, and are extruded enough to where you can easily press them, without getting in the way of holding the pen. unlike my old pen, which was weightier than i would like, this pen is light and feels roughly like holding a dip pen in terms of weight. the pen holder is easy to notice, perfectly stores the pen, and is easy to take the pen out of. it has a bit of weight to it, so it won't topple or move unless you actively try to knock it over, and it's small enough to be out of the way. after calibrating the pen, i felt no problem in alignment to the tablet when drawing, and it feels smooth and more accurate than my previous pen. tl;dr I wish this pen was the standard that came with my 22hd when I first got it. because it is so much better than my old pen. 5/5 stars!

Excelente

Product is excellent.

Works great, but damn expensive. A typical case where a producer can set whatever price on a product, because without it, my tablet would be useless.

Perdí mi boli de la Wacom y tuve que comprar uno nuevo. Llegó cuando debía llegar, el embalaje sin daños y funciona perfectamente.

Veio bem embalado, com ponteiras de reposição e a base de apoio à caneta, funciona perfeitamente com a intuos pro de 2013 (modelo PTH). Idêntica à caneta original que veio com a mesa.

La pluma anterior me duró más de 10 años a pesar de haber sufrido algunas caídas, resistió muy bien los malos tratos. La nueva espero me dure al menos lo mismo, aunque la cuidaré más. Decidí cambiar la pluma anterior cuando empezó a ser menos precisa con la presión en los programas de dibujo, todo lo demás sigue funcionando. Lo que sí noté que es diferente, es que esta pluma llegó con menos puntas de repuesto que la anterior. Pero es un producto de alta calidad como todo lo que me ha tocado consumir de Wacom.