Cosmonaut - Wide-Grip Stylus for Capacitive Touch Screen Tablets (iPad Air, iPad mini, Surface, Kindle Fire, etc.)

I bought this stylus for my mother, who has MS. The wide barrel, grippy surface, and weight make this stylus easier for her to hold and use than any other stylus we've tried, and by a very wide margin. The design is excellent for people with manual dexterity challenges. I tested it myself, and was very impressed with how well it worked both for hand writing and simple drawing.

This gem of a little stylus is perfectly weighted, supremely comfortable, has substantial hand feel, and is simply a joy to use on my iPad 3. It is best suited for artwork like Paper53 in my opinion, although I use it for note taking constantly in apps like PDF Expert and NoteTaker HD. It is by far my favorite stylus. It does take a bit of extra effort if you use a high friction screen protector like the Zagg Invisible Shields. I prefer using a matte finish screen protector - Tech Armor (available here on Amazon) makes some of the best and they're super affordable and lifetime guaranteed in my opinion; fingers and styli flow effortlessly over the smooth finish. I've had the same TechArmor screen protectors on my iPhone 5 and iPad 3 since I first bought them. Also – please note that while the Cosmonaut tip is non-replaceable compared to other styli, it lasts an incredibly long time. I've had my Cosmonaut for several months now and it's still going strong. What's more, it's quality construction gives you that sort of F-150 build quality sensation ... no need for kid gloves with this stylus. This fella is the Tonka truck of styli. I just throw it in one of my backpack's pockets and forget about it. And best of all ... despite the playful Russky space-race name, this little Cosmonaut is made in the good old USA by American workers (which gives me the warm & fuzzies). :-)

I’ve been on a mission to find the best stylus out there (primarily for my iPad Pro, secondarily for any other touch screen devices we have - focusing on iPad Pro). If you do a google search for the best styluses for the iPad Pro, you will find that each list has 3 styluses in common. They all rate the Apple Pencil first. They all include the 53 digital stylus pencil, and they all list the cosmonaut. They fill in their other ratings with active styluses like the heiyo active stylus, and other styluses that require a charged batter and or a Bluetooth connection. I have gone through them all. It did not take long to realize that capacitative styluses are far superior to active styluses. I was conflicted about the cosmonaut as 25.00 for a capacitative stylus seems excessive. I love the way it feels, handles, and writes. I think my daughters will enjoy it also. It is thick and good for little hands. I’ll end up with more of these. If you are looking for a styluse that will not only be fantastic for handwriting and art but also run your tablet smoothly, look no further. The Cosmonaut is the best out there.

Great product

After trying MANY styluses, I keep coming back to this one. At $25, it is not the cheapest, but it is also much more reasonable than the premium styluses on the market. What I like about it is that it is very sturdily constructed and feels solid in my hand. The tip does not have much drag at all, which was a huge problem with every other stylus I tried. The tip is apparently replaceable, but it is not even close to as flimsy as all the others I've tried, so I don't feel like I'm going to need to replace it anytime soon. I primarily use this stylus to draw. While the tip may not be as fine as some of the premium styluses, I was surprised at how well it worked and once I got used to the feel of it, I was able to use it to draw some pretty detailed things. I liked that it has no bells and whistles, no bluetooth to mess with, no charging, just a plain and simple stylus that can work with ANY app and ANY screen. I use it primarily on my iPhone 6S Plus which does have a tempered glass protector on it and it works great on that! I took ONE star off, only because this stylus would be absolutely perfect IF it was just a little thinner overall and had a little bit of a thinner tip. But, I keep reaching for this over other styluses with thinner tips, so that should tell you something. It is a workhorse of a stylus that will surprise you by having finesse. Plus, the packaging (a little cardboard tube) is adorable. I would rather pay $25 once and have a reliable stylus that will last me a long time, then keep buying those cheapo $5 styluses with stupid replaceable tips that break after a week, or a $80 stylus that has 20 different features that run into technical issues and you can only use them with a tiny handful of apps!

When I initially got this product, it worked great on my iPad 2. I love the form factor. I bought the iPad Air, and was super bummed to realize it hardly works at all on that screen. I have been storing it on my desk in a magnetic container used to store paperclips. I realize that the core of the Cosmonaut is made of aluminum, so it shouldn't matter. For some odd reason I t doesn't work as well on the iPad 2 now either. The tip shows almost no signs of wear. I'm wondering if other people have had this problem as well or if someone from Studio Neat could explain what is happening. If I'm doing something wrong, or if there's an explanation, I would be happy to change my rating. I'm a native Portlander and I would love to support a locally based company, but i can't give misleading reviews. Update: while researching stylus options for the iPad Air, I have learned that many people are having major issues with different stylus that worked well on past model iPads no longer working on the Air. I have amended my rating to reflect this, as no company should be expected to be able to make a product that will be useful on technology that doesn't exist yet. Studio Neat is a good company, and I didn't say enough about how much I liked the product initially, right down to the packaging. Apple changed their screen sensitivity on the Air, but it works with a finger, which is all they promise it will do. It also wasn't Studio Neat's problem or responsibility, since they were tonly making a product for older iPads. It's still a bummer that mine isn't working like it used to, but perhaps the rubber nib got stretched out? or it was coated with something and it wore off? I may try ordering a new nib, if they sell them, to see if that changes anything for how it works with my iPad 2. For Air users, you may be out of luck unless Apple has a trick up their sleeve in a software fix? Or Studio Neat has a softer (?) replacement nib that works with the Air? Update #2: I was contacted by the company (Studio Neat) and asked to send an email regarding my issue. I should have given them the chance to resolve my issue before posting a negative review. I forgot some companies care enough about individual customer care enough to burn a calorie dealing with the people who purchase their products. I've been down that road a few times in the past and it didn't occur to me to give them a chance. I explained my issue and got a reply the same day requesting my address. A week later I received a new tip for my stylus. It was a bit harder and smoother than the previous one. I switched them out and the difference was immediate. It actually works! This thing works better than it ever did before. I love the form factor. Small hands may or may not agree, but I have big hands and this feels perfect. The only criticism I have now is that the eraser doesn't work very well (I'm kidding!)

I haven't used the Wacom Bamboo stylus, the Elago stylus, or the LunaTik, but I feel like those fall under a different type of stylus. When I write on my iPad, I don't write for extreme precision. I feel like you shouldn't be writing on an iPad if that is what you are trying to achieve. Since that is my view, my review will highlight the pros and cons that assume a similar view. Pros: Feels natural for the writing surface Well balanced Durable Cons: Collects dust Can lack responsiveness This stylus is great for those who want to jot down a quick thought, sketch out your ideas, or like to journal on your iPad. It is aimed at those who don't want expensive solutions that have touch sensitivity through a hardware+software solutions. It is minimalisitic and natural feeling. It feels like it is designed similar to a whiteboard marker and that makes sense to me. I don't feel the iPad capacitive surface is really designed for extreme precision with a writing utensil. Yes, solutions have come out that allow this to happen, but I haven't seen many stylus that you can just pick up and use to do this. When you take that into account, this stylus makes all the sense and feels very natural. I don't feel the fatigue I would normally have from using thinner stylus and I achieve the same type of response. You mix in its unique physique and Kickstarter background, it adds a little flare to being standout and different. One thing I have noticed over time is that the stylus started skipping some of my strokes. I have tried it on multiple tablets and the same exact thing happens. I contacted them about it and they got back to me EXTREMELY quick. They said the tip was probably not working well. It is basically a removable capacity rubber tip that anchors to a ribbed metal tip. They said they would send me a replacement tip, but I haven't received it and it has been almost two weeks. I don't feel the hassel is worth waiting for a new tip and seeing if it works. I would rather just try a new stylus that has some history of solid performance. UPDATE: After receiving my new tips, things are back to normal. I did decide to purchase the Jot Pro by Adonit, just as a comparison. As noted, writing experience on the iPad is not meant to be extremely accurate, but that isn't to say it isn't. Trying to do so with the Cosmonaut will leave you feeling disappointed. The style and size of the tip don't lend well to extreme accuracy. I notice this especially when trying to add touchups or dotting an i or crossing a t. I still equate using the Cosmonaut to a marker, especially with its fit in your hand. The Jot on the other hand feels like a pencil. If you are an artist, it will feel very familiar. It has a slightly heavier weight than a pencil, but still allows you to have agility with your strokes. At first I was skeptical of the tip, but I came across Jot early in my pursuit of a stylus. Since, they have added tips that mimic the response of mechanical pens and pencils and I like their design for protecting the stylus in transit. It is extremely accurate in my initial uses and I am excited to see what I can create with it.

In search of the perfect stylus I have come across the Cosmonaut. Pros: Relatively cheap, satisfying weight and feel in the hand, rubber tip is not mushy like other styli Cons: Some people will find the size and heft off-putting (about the size of a dry erase marker), not magnetic, no cap Overall: I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect when I got this thing delivered to my door. Is this a crayon? It was a far cry from the Adonit Jot Pro+ that I previously had to return due to defects in what I’ll assume is design (the disc no longer made proper contact with the ball tip). It had none of the fancy stylings of other styli in this price range, and was also not magnetized. Ultimately I decided to give it a fair shot, I did after all need something to take notes on my iPad with. After about two weeks of every day 1-2 use I can honestly say it is a great writing device. Is the Cosmonaut on par with the Adonit Jot Pro+? Yes… and no. On its best day, it is really close to beating the JP+. In fact I’d say the only thing that is holding it back is the somewhat odd size (you do get used to it though, quicker than you think). The reason I prefer this over the JP+ however, is because it is reliably great. The JP+ is just SLIGHTLY better… WHEN it works, which is not very often if you read the reviews (I’ve had two JP+ and returned both because they stopped working). The Cosmonaut requires no upkeep, no discs to buy, no ball to keep clean, and most importantly: it never randomly stopped working. If for some reason it ever does stop working, or breaks, the company will send you a new one I’m told. If you need a stylus for writing, this is the best one I’ve tried so far. It writes great and rarely skips (only happened once or twice). It allows me to write quickly and quietly using Notability on the iPad.

Brilliant. I love the weight of the stylus—no pressure is needed. The size is great for those who have difficulties holding smaller ones. I keep it in the packaging that it comes in.

Since getting my tablet I have messed around with sketching apps and things like Bamboo for note taking but never really got on with them, mainly due to the stylus I was trying at the time. I got close to good with the Wacom bamboo stylus but it still didn't leave me satisfied with the results...my cursive writing didn't look much more than a scrawl and sketches were nothing special...the accuracy wasn't there and the soft spongy rubber tips drove me mad! After spending some time researching on line I thought I would try the Cosmonaut. Its simplicity appealed and while it looked bulky, I liked the idea of a firmer tip and a more robust stylus. I have to say I am instantly hooked! It is comfortable to hold and feels more natural than a normal slim stylus. It makes me want to sketch and doodle for hours, and despite what you might think given its size, it is amazingly accurate. I find my handwritting is much improved on the bamboo app, drawing is easy in Sketch pro, no skipping or jerking, very very little lag if at all. No aching hands after a while. Contrary to some users I also found I didnt need to press harder than normal, in fact I normay have a light touch when it comes to writing but no problem here at all. It is also perfectly possible to do very fine detail work with it, whatever you may think. As long as your app allows you to adjust line weight, you can be as fine you want to be with it. It is robust and not lightweight but i don't find that a disadvantage, I prefer that extra bit of weight over the lighter slimmer stylus. It feels solid and i'm not afraid it might break if I throw it down or stick it in my pocket. In fact I am so impressed by this that I think I will have to buy a second one just in case I loose this one! Well done Studio Neat, this is a superb tool to use and I am very impressed indeed. And you know...there is something just so pleasurable about using a stylus that reminds you of a crayon... even if works like a fine liner pen!!!

Just Mobile AluPenを以前から使っており使い心地も良いのですが、今回はデザイン重視で購入をさせてもらいました。 Just Mobileとの違いはCosmonautの方が太く少し重い感じがします。 また、反応はjust Mobileの方が上ですが先端の部分の空洞はCosmonautの方が少なく中にある部品の部分が当たる感触があります。 使い始めた時より、少し使い込んだ方が反応が良くなったような気がします。 なにより、ラバーの様な感触とデザインの良さなどを考えると少し値段は高いですが、相応の商品と感じています。 ちなみに全体的に太いため文字などを書くときに少し使いにくさを感じますがある程度でなれると思いますし、使い分けなどで対応すればよいと思っています。

Der Cosmonaut ist für mich ein perfekter Begleiter. Ich verwende es für die Bedienung meiner Nexus 7. Es liegt wunderbar in meiner Hand, es fühlt sich nicht nur gut an sondern vermittelt auch ein schönes Gefühl von Wertigkeit. Ja, es ist größer als die meisten andere stifte aber genau darin liegt wohl das Geheimnis. Zugegeben, ich musste mich erst an dem Umgang damit gewöhnen doch inzwischen bin ich von dem Produkt restlos überzeugt und würde es jedem der nicht mit den Fingern arbeiten möchte ans Herz legen. Was die Bedienung angeht so kann ich berichten dass es mit jedem anderen Stift aufnehmen kann. Die Spitze gleitet wunderbar über die Glasfläche und es ist ein Vergnügen damit zu arbeiten. Ich verwende es für: - Bedienung der Nexus 7 - Internet - Mails - Schreiben von Hand - Schreiben mit der Tastatur - Zeichnen - Skizzen - Notizen - Mindmapping Alles geht ohne Mühe vonstatten und ist für mich sehr viel besser als mit den Fingern arbeiten zu müssen. Will man die Funktionen des Nexus verwenden für das man zwei Finger benötigt muss man den Stift beiseitelegen denn dafür ist es nicht gedacht, stellt aber keine Hürde dar. Was man damit nicht machen sollte ist, die Spitze über den Kopf oder Gesicht zu streichen. Es nimmt dann Hautfett auf und verteilt diese sehr schön sichtbar auf dem Glass. Das ist allerdings etwas was ich bei jedem anderen Stift ebenfalls bemerkt habe. Tut man dies also nicht dann bleibt das Glass wesentlich länger sauber. Was mir außerdem noch sehr gefiel ist die Verpackung. Sie ist einerseits im Retrostil der 50er und anderseits minimalistisch. Das Produkt passt perfekt hinein. Es wird das Produkt transportiert und nicht massenhaft luft. In anbetracht dessen kann es nur 5 Sterne geben. Wären mehr möglich würde es von mir stets die höchste Punktzahl erhalten.

Ipad 6eme génération n acceptant pas Apple Pencil La grosse taille est confortable La pointe est douce Mais le mode capacitif est moins précis que celui de l Apple Pencil Bien construit et utile Nicolas