The pencil/eraser situation can be solved quickly. Let's say a white ring for drawing and a red ring for erasing, and the system just detects wich one of the two is moving. Simple UX solution.
I bet if they were to integrate the tablet to have a back lit feature, this would be great for a tattoo artist. Enabling them to trace just the parts of multiple images on a clean sheet & it merges into one image on the screen. Then they just print to the tattoo transfer paper.
Looked really interesting but it seems very complicated for what would be super simple on an iPad or even just a regular sketchbook (then scanned with your phone). Analogue drawing is still lovely but for me it's only because it's simple. This seems to make it a bit of a chore and ultimately is a bit of a gimmick. Great review and love the channel!
It is also a regular graphic tablet with a stylus so it is all in all an upgraded graphic tablet with more features but for a similar price as cheap wacoms
I have a similar view. I wanted this for a long time but then found a workaround with my iPad Pro where I simply photograph my physical work and import it into Procreate (ground breaking, I know) you maintain a lot of the line work and detail through simple layer tools which, to me, is the reason you would want to be using these products in the first place. I’d probably consider the product if it had procreate support. But it’s still just the native app.
Who is this for? For that priece you can get a graphic tablet that has Pen pressure which for digital art is a must have. If you want to do it analog then do it analog you dont need a god damn 200bucks gimmick to put under your piece of paper. Srsly Who is this product for?
There are enough pencil brushes in procreate to simulate sketching and shading. With the right screen protector you can make it so it feels like you're drawing on paper.
From what I see is that it can be a good use for getting the base ready so that it can be imported to other devices that have the drawing app like Ibis Paint X or Procreate (etc.) I am willing to give it a try once I have enough to buy it. It saves up a lot of trouble of paying so much items that could easily get used 24/7 yet I draw a lot and I burn through a lot of pencils and papers because of so many ideas that pop up in my mind.
I'm an instructional designer, and I purchased this to help support self-paced and virtual instruction. I work with a lot of programs that have drawing features, but sometimes they're not quite sophisticated enough to drive home some of the concepts I need to portray visually.
Thanks for the review! Think I’m going to stick to my simple PaperMate mechanical Pencil on printer paper, and iPhone photograph technique. If they incorporate a simple flip to erase mechanic I may reconsider.
First day, with this product and it has been perfect at keeping me out of my flow. The pencil falls out of alignment with the paper and tablet. There is no way to calibrate the tablet to the app. I started drawing something that I was having fun with and then the pencil fell out of alignment so what I was getting on the screen was not in sync with what was going on with the paper. Sad...
Great review. Thanks for trying shading, I was very interested in how it handled that. I’m gathering that it’s kinda useless lol. Still wasting paper and with lower fidelity than some other digital options. Or if you like analog, drawing on paper and then importing into photoshop or illustrator or something might be easier and have higher fidelity.
I was really curious about this device. Thanks for the video! My conclusion is that this device is good for a sketch. A full graphite drawing is too much fuss for me. I sometimes use eight different pencils and I always use blendingtools. Thanks again!
Thanks for the review... I'm not buying it. Sticking with taking a picture, tracing the outline in black then magic erase the rest..... still need a better way tho. Few steps I feel i could avoid if i had better equipment. I don't like the black tablet thing either cuz I wanna see where my hand is drawing connected to what part going in what direction I want it too. With a Shakey hand it's hard to use stylus too. Stuck using my finger to draw
I enjoyed listening to your review, this is the first time I've visited your channel. You would of scored a perfect 10, if you had simply mentioned that purchasing an additional ring would of solved the problem on the eraser segment. Otherwise, well done.
Without the programm, I believe, you can't erase, because you can't change it in the programm, so on the go, you'd have to use the programm on the phone to change between pencil and eraser or you'd have to sketch without being able to erase.
Cool review. The only thing is in the first drawing I think you had some gaps in it ,because the Repaper was to close to the table. Try spacing it away a bit. That might work
There is one button at the top for a new page and one for a new layer. I assume the new layer means a new document. Like you write down some pages of task one and then start a simple to do list on a new piece of paper and press the "new layer" button? Is the surface suitable for writing with a ball pen on a single layer of paper or does it have this weird feeling like you don't get any ink out of the pen?
Is iskn repaper compatible with clip studio???? Someone please answer me! I don't wanna regret buying this thing but its cheaper than the intuos paper edition. Also when you draw analog with no screen can the tablet detect your erasing does it know the difference is their a button u hit or do you need to use it live with a screen? also can you add layers in analog mode or do you need to hit a restart and start a new fresh page intuos has a setting with their buttons for layering and new paper
The ring is just for their Repaper Studio app. You can't use normal pencil to draw in Photoshop. That is the reason they provided the stylus. That would have been cool though right?!
@@BravetheWoods Iskn tech support informs me that the Repaper pencil/ring has pressure sensitivity in Photoshop. And they sent me this video link to prove it. ua-cam.com/video/ADh6l1y9ZF8/v-deo.html&feature=emb_logo
Same here. I'm fighting against the f* pressure pencil and I found the video u shared, so I can't draw with the pressure in Photoshop, but option is activated without the triangle, so IDK why doesn't work... Somebody can help us?
I just got that same set, but mine came with a fake wool and fake leather sleeve, and I got a extra box with another Faber Castell pencil, 2 more rings, came in a separate box. So I ended up with a total of 4 rings, 2 pencils and a stylus. Its no worse then using the original Wacom intuos and cintiq tablets.
@@BravetheWoods I'm trying it out to see if it will suffice for my business. I generally start artwork on a sketch pad and scan into a computer running Corel Painter2017. I find no matter what program or tablet, brush control is always lacking for fine details for the most part, at least not with out way more work then just physical media does. Art innovations are like bits in the horse world, we buy em all and try them, and one or two are usable and we have a collection of stuff. I have like 8 bits in a tack trunk 4 bridles, 3 saddles(and only 2 horses) I have an entire closet in my house dedicated to art tech and supplies. though I've been weeding out the tech the last year. Schools near me don't mind few year old wacom tablets for art classes, since they all still work perfectly with no scuffs on them.
Great review. Do you know how colour sketching works? I’ve seen ads where the illustrator is drawing with a colour pencil, and the tablet is picking up the same colour. Presumably there’s a colour select tool?
@@Whyteroze28 So does that mean if they use colored pencils on the go the digital version will not show up in color? Also, if it doesn't show up in color, can color be added after it is transferred to the app?
@@KarlaMarieWilliams-Author I honestly don't know, it's just my thoughts after watching the ad for it. That's the only way I can see for the color changes to work...
Dude, your voice dropped the excitement level 30% into this review! I can feel this product is not up to the standard and way overpriced! It should be around $50-70 at the most... This is the conclusion I read from you at the end. Perhaps I am wrong. Buttons are not covered. Eraser sucked big time. It needs another year of redesign and refinement.
1 the result is not 100% the same. ive seen scans of rawings as compaired to what is saved. and its not there. 2 now you limit yourself to only a pencil or the gimmick airbrush.. anything else. like painting in photoshop you would need to stare at screen as what your drawing on paper doesnt match at all then 3 how is this an improvement on a good scanner. 4 you need to llift pen more as get to close without touch it can still register 5. lag for this price you can own a 12 inch drawing onitor that can connect to mac ,linux, windows ,android and be used with any software. i honestly do not see the advantage other then its a nice curiosity.
I was going to get this product, but then I realized it only comes in 1 size, A5, half the size of my normal drawing paper. The sketch review was helpful. Thanks
Peaple who work analog are not used to drawing on such a small piece of paper. For me anything smaller than a4 is as bad as a small tablet but what I like about it is that for me is defenitely much better the feel of paper and pencil than a plastic sheet and a plastic pen. thanks for the review!
Thanks, this was really helpful :) I find it really difficult to draw directly onto a tablet, but love the clean look of digital, and at this price I'm tempted to give it a go!
You may as well scan your drawing the old fashioned way and have a better result. Good novelty item though. Thanks for this, this is why I love you tube.
Write and Erase. They should give us a 2 parts dual pair, like a latest wireless earbuds, Bluetooth or USB A or C connections. OR, left primary and right secondary of a mouse click. Like a left primary mouse click, program as Write, The Right secondary mouse click, program as right. Also, color code it like a previous suggested comment, is great too.
Hi Brad, I just liked your post and have put you at an even 850! I have been invited to review this same Repaper tablet. I'm in the same boat with you as I basically draw and then scan whatever and whenever. That said, the Repaper has some intriguing qualities: it looks to genuinely be a grab-and-go plus it looks super easy to plug into your laptop. I'll have to post my review and update you on what my final verdict is! And, by the way, you have an outstanding UA-cam channel. Makes me think of more to say but I'll wait. I may have a project for you.
@@BravetheWoods tbh there are cheaper versions of this that does not use rings. it just reads where the pen hits the paper .. any paper and stores in memory rowrite and SolidTek Acecad DigiMemo did something like this
I do have a question the one base that wasnt overviewed was what if u need to erase and the tablet is recording ur drawing? Will it auto switch to eraser if u put it on the end of ur pencil or will it still count as u drawing and make lines where u erased?
The pencil/eraser situation can be solved quickly. Let's say a white ring for drawing and a red ring for erasing, and the system just detects wich one of the two is moving. Simple UX solution.
but now you watch your drawing and it not quite matches the screen as your erasing is never going to be accurate to whats on screen
Don‘t worry, you pronounced „Faber Castell“ perfectly! 👌🏼
Best regards from Germany! ☺️
I like how thorough you were when reviewing this product. You covered all the aspects I was curious about. Thank you 👍
artsyturtlehermit glad it helped!!
I bet if they were to integrate the tablet to have a back lit feature, this would be great for a tattoo artist. Enabling them to trace just the parts of multiple images on a clean sheet & it merges into one image on the screen. Then they just print to the tattoo transfer paper.
can be done with a scanner
I was thinking the exact same thing, cheaper than procreate and having to buy an apple ipad as well.
I'm stoned and dont know how I got here...but I'm pretty sure I'm gona go draw some awesome stick figures now
I love how you accidentally dropped the pencil but caught it in a second before it could hit the table
Edwin Montgomery haha reflexes ;)
Looked really interesting but it seems very complicated for what would be super simple on an iPad or even just a regular sketchbook (then scanned with your phone). Analogue drawing is still lovely but for me it's only because it's simple. This seems to make it a bit of a chore and ultimately is a bit of a gimmick.
Great review and love the channel!
It is also a regular graphic tablet with a stylus so it is all in all an upgraded graphic tablet with more features but for a similar price as cheap wacoms
I have a similar view. I wanted this for a long time but then found a workaround with my iPad Pro where I simply photograph my physical work and import it into Procreate (ground breaking, I know) you maintain a lot of the line work and detail through simple layer tools which, to me, is the reason you would want to be using these products in the first place. I’d probably consider the product if it had procreate support. But it’s still just the native app.
@@luellai1966 how do you separate the white paper background from the line work?
Totally agree and you made me change my mind about it. I'd love to give it shot but not at this price. Thanks.
German here. Your pronounciation was ptetty much spot on.
Emonadeo yes! Thanks :)
@@BravetheWoods I can confirm! In terms of your review...what a coincidence that today, my mom asked me what I want for Christmas :)
PS: I think I’ll go with the Wacom Intuous though 😅
Who is this for? For that priece you can get a graphic tablet that has Pen pressure which for digital art is a must have. If you want to do it analog then do it analog you dont need a god damn 200bucks gimmick to put under your piece of paper. Srsly Who is this product for?
There are enough pencil brushes in procreate to simulate sketching and shading. With the right screen protector you can make it so it feels like you're drawing on paper.
From what I see is that it can be a good use for getting the base ready so that it can be imported to other devices that have the drawing app like Ibis Paint X or Procreate (etc.) I am willing to give it a try once I have enough to buy it. It saves up a lot of trouble of paying so much items that could easily get used 24/7 yet I draw a lot and I burn through a lot of pencils and papers because of so many ideas that pop up in my mind.
I'm an instructional designer, and I purchased this to help support self-paced and virtual instruction. I work with a lot of programs that have drawing features, but sometimes they're not quite sophisticated enough to drive home some of the concepts I need to portray visually.
And the product?
Thanks for the review! Think I’m going to stick to my simple PaperMate mechanical Pencil on printer paper, and iPhone photograph technique. If they incorporate a simple flip to erase mechanic I may reconsider.
Made sure to watch the entire ad so you get that UA-cam chedda ;)
Aaron Crowder you the man ;)
Hahah we both are🙌🏼 Enjoying the vid rn :)
You didnt talk about the buttons on the top and how to continue on an existing drawing at a later time without starting over
First day, with this product and it has been perfect at keeping me out of my flow. The pencil falls out of alignment with the paper and tablet. There is no way to calibrate the tablet to the app. I started drawing something that I was having fun with and then the pencil fell out of alignment so what I was getting on the screen was not in sync with what was going on with the paper. Sad...
very nice review - unbiased opinion it helps a lot
Great review. Thanks for trying shading, I was very interested in how it handled that. I’m gathering that it’s kinda useless lol. Still wasting paper and with lower fidelity than some other digital options. Or if you like analog, drawing on paper and then importing into photoshop or illustrator or something might be easier and have higher fidelity.
How do you import your work? I have a shitty scanner, I think, because the quality is just nothing compared to the real thing when I import it.
@@sophied.1647 50 bucks gets you a good scanner better then what this does
is it good for a beginner in digital art? or should I buy the simbans picasso tab?
I was really curious about this device. Thanks for the video! My conclusion is that this device is good for a sketch. A full graphite drawing is too much fuss for me. I sometimes use eight different pencils and I always use blendingtools. Thanks again!
Shading the sun…nice 🤜🤛
Thanks for the review. I wish the product was better but that’s not your fault 😊
Thanks for the review... I'm not buying it. Sticking with taking a picture, tracing the outline in black then magic erase the rest..... still need a better way tho. Few steps I feel i could avoid if i had better equipment.
I don't like the black tablet thing either cuz I wanna see where my hand is drawing connected to what part going in what direction I want it too.
With a Shakey hand it's hard to use stylus too. Stuck using my finger to draw
I enjoyed listening to your review, this is the first time I've visited your channel. You would of scored a perfect 10, if you had simply mentioned that purchasing an additional ring would of solved the problem on the eraser segment. Otherwise, well done.
I have a sort of dumb question, how far can the tablet be from the drawing pad?
Are those buttons on the top left corner? If yes, what do they do? Great review though, keep it up!
I’m curious as to how the drawing on the go would respond if you erased without a connection to your tablet or computer.
Without the programm, I believe, you can't erase, because you can't change it in the programm, so on the go, you'd have to use the programm on the phone to change between pencil and eraser or you'd have to sketch without being able to erase.
Cool review. The only thing is in the first drawing I think you had some gaps in it ,because the Repaper was to close to the table. Try spacing it away a bit. That might work
How does it recognizes the pressure? When using this ring and a regular pencil
There is one button at the top for a new page and one for a new layer. I assume the new layer means a new document. Like you write down some pages of task one and then start a simple to do list on a new piece of paper and press the "new layer" button?
Is the surface suitable for writing with a ball pen on a single layer of paper or does it have this weird feeling like you don't get any ink out of the pen?
Is iskn repaper compatible with clip studio???? Someone please answer me! I don't wanna regret buying this thing but its cheaper than the intuos paper edition. Also when you draw analog with no screen can the tablet detect your erasing does it know the difference is their a button u hit or do you need to use it live with a screen? also can you add layers in analog mode or do you need to hit a restart and start a new fresh page intuos has a setting with their buttons for layering and new paper
this is a good review
i think i might buy one now
You know, ya might want to peruse the item's operating manual
prior to making a video about any new product. Just a suggestion.
Thanks Jim!
Now we can use manga anatomy books on iskn for tracing
Can we use any kind of papers with it? or any pencil?
yes
The smaller-than a4 is my big problem with it, and what if i want to use a thicker pen than these been shown? Sigh.
Keep at it, Brad! I look forward to more reviews.
Can you draw in Photoshop with the pencil/ring? And get pressure sensitivity in Photoshop with the pencil/ring?
The ring is just for their Repaper Studio app. You can't use normal pencil to draw in Photoshop. That is the reason they provided the stylus. That would have been cool though right?!
@@BravetheWoods Iskn tech support informs me that the Repaper pencil/ring has pressure sensitivity in Photoshop. And they sent me this video link to prove it. ua-cam.com/video/ADh6l1y9ZF8/v-deo.html&feature=emb_logo
Same here. I'm fighting against the f* pressure pencil and I found the video u shared, so I can't draw with the pressure in Photoshop, but option is activated without the triangle, so IDK why doesn't work... Somebody can help us?
Phil Nibbelink well I stand corrected! It didn’t work for me so I need to mess around with it some more then.
No, it doesnt work the Slate with pressure pen function. Only its allowed to Repaper tablet... Fuck Iskn
Great review! Thank you. Since you can use it as a drawing tablet with a stylus, would I be able to use it on Affinity Designer? New to digital.
JRyder Engraving you should!
... and it holds the paper nice and tight... (the paper is juggling around...) seriously ? 😕
I just got that same set, but mine came with a fake wool and fake leather sleeve, and I got a extra box with another Faber Castell pencil, 2 more rings, came in a separate box. So I ended up with a total of 4 rings, 2 pencils and a stylus. Its no worse then using the original Wacom intuos and cintiq tablets.
K J thanks for letting me know! Do you use it for hobby or work?
@@BravetheWoods I'm trying it out to see if it will suffice for my business. I generally start artwork on a sketch pad and scan into a computer running Corel Painter2017. I find no matter what program or tablet, brush control is always lacking for fine details for the most part, at least not with out way more work then just physical media does. Art innovations are like bits in the horse world, we buy em all and try them, and one or two are usable and we have a collection of stuff. I have like 8 bits in a tack trunk 4 bridles, 3 saddles(and only 2 horses) I have an entire closet in my house dedicated to art tech and supplies. though I've been weeding out the tech the last year. Schools near me don't mind few year old wacom tablets for art classes, since they all still work perfectly with no scuffs on them.
WWhen you are working are are not conneccted are you able to erase and does the pad remember the easing
Robert Gangi I don’t believe it does let you erase when not connected
Great review. Do you know how colour sketching works? I’ve seen ads where the illustrator is drawing with a colour pencil, and the tablet is picking up the same colour. Presumably there’s a colour select tool?
I've seen those too, and my theory is that they select the color in whatever program they're using when they change colors.
@@Whyteroze28 So does that mean if they use colored pencils on the go the digital version will not show up in color? Also, if it doesn't show up in color, can color be added after it is transferred to the app?
@@KarlaMarieWilliams-Author I honestly don't know, it's just my thoughts after watching the ad for it. That's the only way I can see for the color changes to work...
Hi! I have a question...can the iskn ring work without the tablet?
Regards, AD
no..... the tabet creates magnetic field and te ring is registered within tat field.. distance and tllt
Can drawings be recorded for tutorials? I’m an art teacher and this would be a great way to make quick visual aids, and save them for playback.
I think any screen recorder will work
or use a graphic tablet or graphic pen monitor and record what you draw. photoshop can do this natively
Dude, your voice dropped the excitement level 30% into this review! I can feel this product is not up to the standard and way overpriced! It should be around $50-70 at the most... This is the conclusion I read from you at the end. Perhaps I am wrong.
Buttons are not covered. Eraser sucked big time. It needs another year of redesign and refinement.
Can you use photoshop when you draw on paper?
You can use this as a drawing tablet with photoshop yes.
OKAY 👌 COOL 😎
Just draw on paper and scan the paper…and you save money…and time
ultra instincts 9:11 😂
1 the result is not 100% the same. ive seen scans of rawings as compaired to what is saved. and its not there.
2 now you limit yourself to only a pencil or the gimmick airbrush.. anything else. like painting in photoshop you would need to stare at screen as what your drawing on paper doesnt match at all then
3 how is this an improvement on a good scanner.
4 you need to llift pen more as get to close without touch it can still register
5. lag
for this price you can own a 12 inch drawing onitor that can connect to mac ,linux, windows ,android and be used with any software.
i honestly do not see the advantage other then its a nice curiosity.
Interesting concept but seems like a waste of time and money to me. I like to sketch on paper then take a photo of it and ink it on the Ipad
чем это лучше обычного привычного вакома?
that ring looking kinda big 🙄🙄
My daughter draws very well, and she didn't like it. It is too inaccurate, to the point that it makes tons of mistakes in the digital version.
Good review, but I am not impressed with the product. The quality is not there.
Good review, but tablet it's not worth money
I don't get it really, just buy a sketch pad and some pencils.
now i know i dont want it xD
horrible
I was going to get this product, but then I realized it only comes in 1 size, A5, half the size of my normal drawing paper. The sketch review was helpful. Thanks
Peaple who work analog are not used to drawing on such a small piece of paper. For me anything smaller than a4 is as bad as a small tablet but what I like about it is that for me is defenitely much better the feel of paper and pencil than a plastic sheet and a plastic pen. thanks for the review!
OR you can just buy an iPad and free yourself of paper
Thanks, this was really helpful :) I find it really difficult to draw directly onto a tablet, but love the clean look of digital, and at this price I'm tempted to give it a go!
You may as well scan your drawing the old fashioned way and have a better result. Good novelty item though. Thanks for this, this is why I love you tube.
Write and Erase.
They should give us a 2 parts dual pair, like a latest wireless earbuds, Bluetooth or USB A or C connections. OR, left primary and right secondary of a mouse click.
Like a left primary mouse click, program as Write,
The Right secondary mouse click, program as right.
Also, color code it like a previous suggested comment, is great too.
Cool device. But depends on a ring.
Hi Brad, I just liked your post and have put you at an even 850! I have been invited to review this same Repaper tablet. I'm in the same boat with you as I basically draw and then scan whatever and whenever. That said, the Repaper has some intriguing qualities: it looks to genuinely be a grab-and-go plus it looks super easy to plug into your laptop. I'll have to post my review and update you on what my final verdict is! And, by the way, you have an outstanding UA-cam channel. Makes me think of more to say but I'll wait. I may have a project for you.
Looks cumbersome to use.
Perfect pronunciation 👌🏻
Thanks for the review it really helps me to change my mind about this tablet.
yeah this doesn't make much sense, this is what scanners are for
Roger rtewwr Agreed. But the idea that you can go around sketching and it saves your drawings digitally can be cool for folks.
@@BravetheWoods hmm only if it reproduces them well and accurately, which I didn't really see it doin
@@rogerrtewwr4723 so for note takin' then ;)
@@BravetheWoods tbh there are cheaper versions of this that does not use rings. it just reads where the pen hits the paper .. any paper and stores in memory
rowrite and SolidTek Acecad DigiMemo did something like this
I do have a question the one base that wasnt overviewed was what if u need to erase and the tablet is recording ur drawing? Will it auto switch to eraser if u put it on the end of ur pencil or will it still count as u drawing and make lines where u erased?
The pronounciation of Faber Castell was pretty decent! It is a high quality company here in Germany. :)
It feels like those buttons on the tablet face would be shortcuts maybe? If so, that might solve some of those drawbacks in your review?
Does it work on mechanical pencils?
The number on the pencil is the hardness of the lead not the size of the mark.
Can i draw without the tablet just with the thing for the pencil?
what about writing to Do list and pases to internet save out? thx
my pressure sensitivity isnt working, any suggestions?
whoa I will get that for Christmas if I find one on sale
Spanish?
can you use just a single sheet of paper or would it be possible to use the drawing pad with the repaper? :)
Anne Ziegler just one sheet. The whole drawing pad would be too thick
Does this work with tracing paper?
Yep!
Would be great but...without the lag.