What is a disc stylus for?

The new precision disc tip creates a precise contact point with the screen to write exactly where you place it, which is perfect for writing, drawing, sketching, painting and playing games on your kinds of touch screens.

What are the two types of stylus?

There are two main types of stylus pens: active and passive. Active styli include electronic components that can communicate with the device that they are paired with. An active stylus may have the ability to erase, sense pressure, and store memory.

What does universal stylus mean?

The acronym “USI” stands for “Universal Stylus Initiative” and is an organization of tech companies that are working to expand their active styluses on any touchscreen device. This is a result of USI certification to enable stylus devices to work with more products. A new standard form of USI was created by Google.

How does a stylus work?

Passive (capacitive) stylus The passive stylus conducts the electrical charge from your finger to the screen. A pro of the passive stylus, such as the Lamy stylus pen, is that it works on all touch screens. Whether it be Android, Windows, or iOS, the stylus will work on any screen that reacts to your finger.

Is a stylus the same as a pen?

A stylus is sometimes referred to as a stylus pen, as it’s held like a pen and in the case of an active stylus, often used exactly like one. However, the term “stylus pen” can also refer to a passive/capacitive stylus that incorporates a ballpoint or other ink pen into its design.

What are the advantages of stylus?

A stylus can be used to increase the accuracy of your typing and swiping on any smartphone or touchscreen device. It can also help you more precisely highlight and select specific text (you know you’ve struggled to highlight a phone number buried in text before), or make selections in forms or drop-down menus.