Every
once in a while you see a product that makes you scratch your head and
say "how do they do that?" The first thing you’ll do when you pick
up the STYLUS+ 4-way Multi-purpose pen is take it apart so you can figure
out how it magically decides which pen to use.
The STYLUS+ has four different types
of writing instruments that are selected based on how the STYLUS+ is held.
The pen itself is mostly aluminum, with a black section that has ridges
for an easier grip; there is also some gold trim.
The STYLUS+
website has all kinds of options for what goes into the pen.
Pick and choose four writing instruments from the following:
| Black ink |
Pink highlighter |
| Blue ink |
Orange stylus tip |
| Red ink |
Grey stylus tip (extra) |
| Orange highlighter |
Yellow stylus tip (extra) |
You can also get replacement erasers
and even a replacement cap in case you lose it. All of the bases
covered as far as options go.
Usability
The STYLUS+ is very easy to use.
The pen has four color-coded sides. Hold the pen horizontally with
the color you want facing up, then click the pen for the desired instrument
to come out. When you are done writing, press the black button on
the pocket clip to retract the pen. The ink flows very smoothly and
does not smear. The pencil is refilled like the Pilot
Pentopia 2+1 but does not have any problems with replacing the lead
or any of the ink refills.
The stylus comes in three colors
(orange/grey/yellow) and makes writing much easier on the Visor.
The pen is weighted very nicely, and I have found that handwriting
recognition increases because of the added weight and the better tip.
I also like the fact that the STYLUS+ is as thick as normal pens.
The highlighter is similar to a felt-tip pen, so it is better suited for
underlining.
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