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I must give lots of thanks to my first ever maths teacher in Italy, she taught me how to hold properly the pencil and to always have a light touch with it when drawing or writing since day 1 (now I'm 23 btw). I used for 10 years my first wacom intuos tablet without changing the very same nib that came with the stylus, and now I have a cintiq that has the nib still good as new. (Italian text below) Grazie maestra Aida!! Se un giorno la rivedrò le regalerò un disegno per ringraziarla anche per avermi regalato l'amore per l'arte!!

The rougher the texture sheet, the quicker the nib will go. Also, sensitive pressure calibration def helps like you mentioned! I use a smooth texture sheet on my Intuos Pro, it still feels like paper but smoother!

@AmyLionheartArtistry

2 жыл бұрын

@streamstuff It’s the Wacom brand.

@nagi-springfield93

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmyLionheartArtistry I am planning to buy a wacom intuos pro medium next week, do you recommend to buy a smoother wacom sheet for the tablet? I thought of sticking a pvc on top of it but it will surely cause the surface become too slip and lost all the texture.

@AmyLionheartArtistry

2 жыл бұрын

@@nagi-springfield93 Smooth will be great to start with. Also, when you get your device it brings samples of the different texture sheets you can feel before considering purchasing it separately.

Yes, an different approach - relaxed - very different. Happy Christmas everybody

@aaronrutten

3 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays!

My tip had been in use for about two years and was starting to disintegrate. Nail clippers totally worked to remove it. I wouldn't have thought of that, so thanks for the tip! (Pun unintended.)

I was searching for ways to help my pen because I thought it wore down as a result of me using it wrong. And I just found the nibs in the original box! Thank you so much. Saved me a lot of confusion and guilt haha. And probably money because I was ready to buy a new pen

I am SO GLAD I clicked on this video. I was looking to see how to remove the nib from the pen and figure out which one I needed to buy and you just showed me that my tablet has a secret pouch that I never even realized was there so thank you for being that super hero! Now I don't have to buy any!

@aaronrutten

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Osu players: Hm yes no fast movements

@kaylify635

3 жыл бұрын

Hover players: I am 4 parallel suggestions ahead you!

@ChronicalV

2 жыл бұрын

love how this is the top comment

@LilCat_UwU

2 жыл бұрын

...I feel it...I startet playing osu on my pen dysplay and I used it today for the first time...but still...my pen nib...looks like it is already in use for several months .... I hate this ....

@beatwrecker7343

2 жыл бұрын

Man literally said “don’t draw so much”

I completely forgot where I put mine nibs years ago when I first thought about drawing hobby. I would never even thought about searching inside tablet before watching this video.

I have just recently enrolled in art school, I know I will eventually have to get a drawing tablet for my animation classes. Your videos have been very informative. thanks for the great content.

Luckily I've been able to get my nibs to last a insanely long time. For one I made sure to adjust the pen settings like you said. Then I took a little time to pick the right nib for what I was doing at any given time. And lastly there are a few occasions its just as easy to use a mouse instead of breaking out the tablet.

Apparently the intuos4 tablets wear nibs down extremely fast because Wacom gave it a really rough surface. So, if you have or get that tablet, maybe try taping a sheet of smooth bristol paper to it? Don't know if that would actually help. I've had an intuos5 for like 7-8 years now, and have only had to change the nib a few times. I think learning to draw with my whole arm, as well as learning to draw with dip pens and brushes, helped teach me how to draw with a really light touch. I never come anywhere near pressing down with the maximum pressure these pens are designed to take. If you can do that, your nibs will last a long time, and you hopefully won't suffer any fatigue or pain with your wrist and fingers.

@PsychoMantisss

3 жыл бұрын

I fixed this problem by buying flex nibs. Never had to change them and they didn’t scratch the surface.

@Your_Degenerate

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard people speak well of the 4 and can confirm the Intuos 3 would let nibs last month(s). I just started using an Intuos Pro which comes with "standard' texture surface. It's smooth to the touch but has noticeable resistance when drawing. With a couple days of drawing I've already had to replace the nib once. The new Intuos just eats them up. The surface is replaceable and a smooth version exist but Wacom doesn't keep it in stock.

@chibu68

3 жыл бұрын

@@Your_Degenerate You can buy a tablet cover, or you can even make one yourself. It might help with friction. They are also designed to reduce nibwear, so you can give it a shot.

Great video. I would love to see you cover something like options for an artist glove to use with your tablet monitor sometime in the future.

ah thank you! i immediately noticed that my nib was acting up wrong and couldnt use it that much, when i saw this i changed the nib like you told me to! now i can draw normally again, ty ;3

Luckily I can find your channel ... I got a lot of new things that are useful for me ... Thank you for sharing ... The notification bell has been turned on so I don't miss to enjoy the next video ...

When I used a Bamboo splash for approximately 4 years, I only changed the nib once. I bought some plastic wire that is used for cutting grass, which is kinda like buying nibs in bulk that you cut yourself. Weirdly It NEVER wore down, ever, so I still have a literal spool of plastic grass cutting wire just chilling in my closet, for the past decade. I use a huion tablet now, waiting for the normal nib to need changing, hasn't yet. Guess I'm lucky with nibs.

omg, I've just found my replacement tips (intuos) !! Thank you!

I had NO idea that I had extra tips and a changer-ring xD Many thanks for a very informative vid man \m/ (saved me a lot of stress)

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and happy new year 🎆🎊🎈

Thank you for this!

Lol! I just got a Intuos today for Christmas!! Thank you this should help :D

@aaronrutten

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Wow! I honestly thought if I was using the pen right I would never have any wear, I've felt guilty for so long! 🤣🤣 Knowing this is normal is such a huge relief, thank you!

When I had my CTH-480i noticed that it wore down so fast that I had to change it 2 days later and it scratched the surface. I fixed that by buying flex nibs which didn’t wear down as quickly and was nicer to the surface. The CTH-480 had problems with the standard nibs just wearing them down so much. I never had to change the nib with the flex nib.

Thank you ...it was a great help

A few years ago I noticed my tablet (Intuos 3) was all scratched up and made a scratching sound when I used the pen. Duh, I didn't even know I was ruining the surface. So, I didn't know how to change the nib and went to KZread. A girl had put up a video about using trimmer line as it was the perfect material and fit. I bought some and it worked! Of course, I had already sent off for some expensive replacement nibs. I just now noticed my nib is down below where I can grab it. My husband suggested I push a razor blade into the side of the nib and pull up. It worked! I use my tablet almost every day and it works great even all scratched up.

Thank you so much!

Always love your videos. This is a good one.

Hi man. I love this video. The info you provide is very clear and you are very funny. Thanks

Very helpful thanks mate

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I love this guys sense of humor

The "yay friction!" just melted my heart 🤣❤

Thanks for helping me keep my nibs under control

Thank you for this video! I have been using my tablet since 2010 and this is only the second time I have had to change a nib. I knew where they were (in the pen holder) but I had no idea that little metal ring inside of the pen holder was actually mini tweezers to remove the nib! I learned something new! Ha ha! Had it not been for your video, I may have never known this! Thank you!

@2DAnimax

3 жыл бұрын

since 2010? only the second time? that mean you don't use it everyday ?

@maureenmahurin1673

3 жыл бұрын

@@2DAnimax I do use it every week day, 8-12 hours a day for my job. Although I use the Adobe creative suite, I mainly use InDesign which isn’t hard on nibs like photoshop and Illustrator can be.

@2DAnimax

3 жыл бұрын

@@maureenmahurin1673 so you don't drawing and painting heavily.

@maureenmahurin1673

3 жыл бұрын

@@2DAnimax No. I’m a graphic designer and marketing manager. Although I do a good bit of photoshop work (color balancing product photos) and some Illustrator work for custom graphics, mostly I design advertisements and publish a 500+ page catalog on InDesign every 2 years (that’s the marketing part of my job but not my entire job).

@2DAnimax

3 жыл бұрын

@@maureenmahurin1673 still i am wondering that how did you manage to use pen tablet for such a longtime ,i mean 10years now.and without replacing nib more than 2 times.i read more comment on this video,most people say they have to replace nib after less than year.i think they heavily draw and paint .

This helpped sooo mucchh

Thanks dude

Thanks Mann

You're so funny. Enjoy watching your videos. Super information and entertaining!

Thank you

Hello...thank you for the video...could you kindly guide me as to why my Wacom pen is writing in some parts of my screen and not the others; adding another sheet on the screen changes the location of the screen where is doesn't allow me to write...looking forward....Regards

You can call me dumb all you want! This not only taught me how to change the nib, but it also taught me that the nibs wear down, which I didn't even know that they could do that 🥲🥲😫 Edit: If you don't have the tool that pulls it out (I threw mine away not knowing that what it was for) you can use tweezers/clippers and slide it out from the front and just put a new one in)

Thanks

Got my kid a Wacom one for Xmas , hope I picked the right one for his first tablet.

Where did you get that big pen grip! please! I need that

Great video. Funny and helpful.

@JohnOShaughnessy

3 жыл бұрын

What was the funny part Kartik? :)

I changed my nib cus it wasnt letting me draw when i added any pressure. When I was keeping it away from the screen, it drew on its own. Changing my nib helped this.

i recently purchased a bosto 1060 plus tablet and the pen broke on me so i got a battery free stylus thats for a bt-16hdt. how can i get the pen to work with my tablet

Happy holidays Merry Christmas.🎄🎄🎄🌲🌲🌲

@ramizshould

3 жыл бұрын

sweet

I have my intuos 4 medium cursor glitching for a couple of miliseconds when switching programs, only if connected thru bluetooth. Any suggestions for a fix.not major issue but enough to get me irritated.I often use multiple programs at the same time.thx

I've had my ancient Cintiq 12wx for over a decade and I've never needed to replace a nib and I draw quite a lot. I guess I just draw lightly?

i had never noticed how i had replacement nibs in the pen holder and i've been drawing for almost two years. Save me the amazon delivery, thanks!!

Help me please, my wacom pen wont click, the pointer still moving and the right click is working...do i have to change the nib?

Do all nibs work with any stylus?

I do prefer less friction cuz my nubs melt and scratch the tablet at the same time my nib has not worn in any direction its still round but it melts

lmfao... this dude's dry humor is amazing. what a helpful video tho I needed this, thanks fam

@Raison_d-etre

2 жыл бұрын

And it's science.

What does it means if the nibs just keeps falling Should i by a new pen?

hey can anyone please help me? I have an wacom pen (didnt come with this stand) and i moved my digital art things to a Samsung tablet S6 Lite, but the S pen is not the greattest so I was wondering if I could put the tip of the Spen in the Wacon pen Like that would help a million times, if you have some suggestion, I would really apreciate :D thx (sorry any grammar)

I found my nibs into the pen it self. thanks for the advice to hidden places ;)

my nibs is so used its now imposible to remove and i tried to buy another pen but i dont know how to connect it to my tablet any help please ?

I had no idea they could be on the inside of the tablet! I just found out I have three extra nibs I had no idea where there :'D Also, does anyone have any tips on fixing pen pressure? I've restarted the program, double-checked settings, and replaced my nib; but for some reason its just not working.

yo this dude is fun af

Do you recommend using the sharp end of a lopsided nib? I want to know if it will damage the tablet over time and before I start using that side.

@Raison_d-etre

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto.

what if the pen squeaks while you draw? this is an issue for me please help ;_;

I change on slightly worn out. Cos it scratches my pen tablet :(

I have my tablet for over five years now and I hadn't changed nibs ever. If you notice a nib with an excessive wear level, change it. You can find replacement nibs really cheap in just about any chinese e-commerce store.

@2DAnimax

3 жыл бұрын

i saw 10nibs for $1.51 on aliexpress.

Hello Sir. Firstly thank you so much for nib changing tips. I have another question about a video from long time ago. Is there a way to disable Windows Ink for all apps? I have pen pressure in Photoshop, there is no problem but for example can I use my pen pressure in Powerpoint, PDF Annonator or even Word? I mean is there a way to introduce my graphic tablet's pen for primary pen to the Windows? Maybe all of the apps which contain inking can see my graphic tablets pen for primary so I can use my pen pressure.. Thank you so much!

@2DAnimax

3 жыл бұрын

pen pressure don't support those programs

help i cant get a nib out my pen its like worn all the way down to the actual pen tip

What if you use the tablet as a replacement to mouse? I use my Wacom Intuos CTL4100 everyday as a regular mouse pointer to avoid tendinitis, while browsing and editing videos. I'm a beginner, using this tablet for about 6 months, and the first nib wore down just in one side, like the yellow nib in your image example. Anyway, thanks for the tips!

@katana744

3 жыл бұрын

If that is a common problem try rotating the pen every so often so it wears more evenly.

The pen is automatically pressing the nib if I just hover over the tablet. Help

Can a tablet completely replace a mouse? I'm thinking of buying an wakom intuos por s, since I'm dealing with architectural visualization and they say that the workflow could be faster with a tablet.

@TheBlackLantern34

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean by "completely replace" but i think the answer should be yes in most cases. A tablet takes over control of your cursor from the mouse, so it can do just about anything a mouse does, but with greater control. The only exception would be like a video game or something, but for art/architecture it should be more than fine.

my nib isnt going in please help

Hi, nibs in non screen wacom is wearing down in 2 months! Im changing nibs, but just out of panic concern, Can you change a wacom intuos top tablet surface if it get scratched some how ??? I cant find any good resources to confidently say "YES"...

@aaronrutten

3 жыл бұрын

The nib wears down so the surface will not. Any scratches would be superficial.

Why did I not know this before?😭😭 I have a whole scratched area on my tablet.

@daim11234

3 жыл бұрын

Lol same

oh my god thank you for making this video, I started to realize that my pen nib was getting shorter and shorter slowly but I didn't know how to change my pen nib, thanks to you however I was able to change with no problem! thank again!!

As an osu player my nib is worn off after a day........ Help

nah im was just curious cuz im new to it all

How often do you change it? For a pen display, every 3 months?

@lrdalucardart

2 жыл бұрын

1:57 if yours looks like the one on the far right side than its time to change. I changed mine after 1year, and for the looks of it, wasn't needed, I could had kept on using it for a few more years... Its safe to say there is a high chance you will be changing ur graphic tablet 1st before you get over all ur spare nibs.

mine didnt even come with a pen stand/case, so i store the tablet and everything else in the box

I can agree with this guy. You want the nibs to wear down. I have a scratch in my old drawing tablet and I maintained it regularly. The nib should be softer than the tablet itself. (This is how you can tell the difference between crap and decency) Also check for a manufacturers warning before buying anything that costs money. ⚠️

my new Cintiq 16 out of the box today and tried it out. It’s great. But the pen makes a horrendous scraping sound on the screen sometimes. please replay

@aaronrutten

3 жыл бұрын

Wipe it with a microfiber cloth to remove residue.

@shivanibhati594

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronrutten thank you very much for the reply. i did use the microfiber but still sometimes i heard the noise. but when I use my pen straight on the tablet then I cant heard any voice

Would you sell your used Wacom 22?

i have a question , does the drawing tablet needs to be ejected or not? i know my question sounds stupid but i kept searching on yt about it but cant find an answer ;-;

@aaronrutten

3 жыл бұрын

No it does not

For some reason mine just died. Mouse function works, but no clicking, no drawing, nothing. Im probably going to end up going back to my 15 year old laptop with its pen...How come a nearly 20 year old device outperforms the newer tool? Yes. Im frustrated. I have a deadline, and instead of the Wacom, I have to dig out the old giant laptop.

how do i buy new nibs?

@RCLeahcar

2 жыл бұрын

What tablet do you have? They're generally easy to buy from the retailer's site :)

i just got a wacom one, partly for osu, partly for drawing.... last one i bought was a genius one over 10 years ago and WOW, i cant beleive this little thing is so good compared. Anyway, im curious, what is it inside the pen that makes it work?? its not magnets, i think, because it wont detect anything magnetic i put near. and its not only the position, but also the two buttons on the pen. does anybody know?

@ddzigoto

3 жыл бұрын

oh! the two buttons on the tablet! well to know exactly what button does what you can always go to the pen settings. now I know that the top button is right click and the other is a button that is completely useless but you can always change the settings to whatever you like!

@H1nD009

3 жыл бұрын

@@ddzigoto nah, i didnt mean what do they do, i meant how do they work(the engeneerign behind it). for a passive pen (no batteries) to be detectable it can either be conductive or magnetic (maby there is other ways i dont know of) I dont think the pen is conductive, as you can hover it over the tablet without actually touching it, and it will detect it. But either way, the pen click is what puzzles me, as in theory, there is nothing electric going on on the PEN side of the tablet, unless the tablet itself is an inductor??? IDK!!!

@ddzigoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@H1nD009 oh then I don't know, sorry for giving you useless information though

@H1nD009

3 жыл бұрын

@@ddzigoto np! never feel bad about trying to help someone

@ddzigoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@H1nD009 ohh...thank you..

the nib won't wear out if you don't draw

i just use hover

I have used a Wacom Graphire 4 since 2006 for professional work. I managed to do so by using different programs to compensate for whatever the tablet lacks. I have never changed the nib. The tablet still works fine for what is capable of doing (not great for precise drawing, decent for painting). I'm looking for an upgrade because the way the tablet detects the pen never felt right, and I figured after more than ten years switching from one program to another (just to make a precise line) any tablet would do the trick, but I have seen so many complaints about the nibs wearing down too fast it honestly feels like a scam. Instead of improving their software and pen detection Wacom makes you to either buy nibs or to upgrade to a display tablet. And just in case if anyone wonders, no, I don't think buying the Graphire 4 for professional work on this day and age is a great idea, but it sure it's a sturdy piece of computer technology, considering the fact that they normally don't make any of this stuff to last for more than ten years.

7 years on and still on the original.

1:29 this one killed me, i swear hahhahahahahhahaha

2:48 How... How did I not know this in the 8.5 years I've had this godforsaken tablet!? Those sneaky little bastards... I feel so dumb right now. Also, thank you so much for the nail clippers idea, they worked perfectly!

I've been drawing digitally for at least 10 years now, and never in my art career have I ever needed to swap out the nib. How hard are people drawing??

@namelessking1763

2 жыл бұрын

Oh this made me happy because I lost my extra nibs, looks like I won't need to buy some

Why don't they make the nibs two sided??

@aaronrutten

3 жыл бұрын

Because if one end wore down, it would make the other end shorter when you flip the nib over. And the pen works by sensing the distance between the tip and the tablet surface.

@Alexshonia

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronrutten oh makes a lotta sense

Can you make some draw tutorials on a tablet? :-)

@itsliviy

3 жыл бұрын

He has some :D

Tbh I still have my decade old blue wacom and the nibs are much better quality than today. They build this sh*t to break faster these days so you have to buy new stuff more often.

I'm here because I had to change my disc tip only two months after replacing it 😭

Ultimate tip, use the eraser as an eraser and the pen

Wacom one + S7+ tablet 😏😏

0:18 ahahahahahahaha

Used my nib intensely for 6 months. Scratched the hell out of my tablet.