BELLEMONDKent Paper Screen Protector for iPad Pro 12.9” (6th/5th/4th/3rd Gen, 2022/21/20/18) | Smooth Surface PET Film for Sketching & Note-Taking | Made in Japan | 2 Set

[Pros]+ Probably the best-quality screen protectors for the iPad. This brand offers a few different styles with varying tooth so you can find one that fits your tastes. I personally prefer the smooth kent.+ Toothy, but not too toothy. Just enough for the perfect amount of control over my strokes without feeling like I'm fighting against the surface of the screen.+Completely mattifying. With these, you won't get a hint of glare. I promise. It's great for when you're trying to write or draw in a well-lit area or somewhere there's a bright light.+Much cheaper than Paperlike. A pack of Bellemond typically runs for under 20 bucks. Under half the price of Paperlike. Personally, I prefer the quality of this brand over PL so the choice would be obvious even if they were closer in price.[Cons]- While the application is easy, it can be a bit annoying. As with all screen protectors, putting the damn things on your iPad will be a test of patience. Do it on a clean, flat surface with no fans running and the window closed. Not your bed. Not in a moving car going down the bumpiest street in the city Learn from my mistakes. Look up a video tutorial on how to apply the protector on YT and watch it at least twice before trying yourself. It's not a huge deal if you make a goof, but know that if the protector is slightly misaligned it will encourage the overhanging edges to lift, allowing dust underneath over time and shortening the lifespan of that screen protector.Make sure you get out all of the big air bubbles, and the small ones too if you're that person.- This will dull the colors. If you're the kind of person who primarily watches TV or movies on your device and cares a lot about how crisp and colorful the screen is, I'd probably pass up on protectors altogether or go for a glass one.- It will wear down your Apple Pencil tip. I am VERY heavy-handed and it took over a year and a half of daily drawing for my pen tip to hit metal. Sounds scary, right? I mean, why would you use a screen protector that actively damages your pen?? Well, Apple Pencil tips are easily replaceable - 20 dollars for a pack of 4. If you replace your tips at the same rate I did, it'll be over 5 years before you need to spend another 20. Keep in mind, Paperlike is abrasive as well so the wear is inevitable. Paperlike screen protectors and a single sheet of that cost as much as a pack of Bellemond protectors and a set of replacement tips combined.A single sheet lasts me about 4-6 months. If it starts to feel slick before then, give it a good wipe down with a screen wipe or some eyeglasses cleaner on a microfiber cloth. It's probably the oils from your hands collecting on the surface rather than the tooth wearing down. Pros and cons considered, this brand doesn't miss. I'd pick it over Paperlike every time.

This is such an improvement over the glossy iPad screen for my purposes. I use my iPad for reading and editing sheet music a lot. Having a screen that is more paper-like makes it so much better to look at. The reduction in glare is great and it almost gives the screen a Kindle e-ink look. There is perhaps a loss of clarity in watching videos, but in watching YouTube videos daily on my iPad with this screen protector, I have not felt like I’m missing anything.Editing my sheet music is much easier now as well. The slight textures makes writing feel more natural versus my Apple Pencil slipping around on smooth glass. I also do some art using Procreate, and it is a much more tactile feeling working on this screen protector. There is a satisfying “grit” feeling and sound.The protector has held up for months, so I haven’t even had to change it yet. I don’t give it heavy use, but I’m pleased with the durability so far.

I am a professional artist that uses my iPad extensively for creating artwork. I’m not a huge fan of the slick screen feeling so I’ve always used the paper textured screen protectors. Which are usually hard to install without getting air bubbles and or dust speks caught under it. They are also incredibly harsh on the Apple Pencil tips. When I install a new paper feel protector it will wear down one of my pencil tips in mere days. I saw this recommended online and thought I would give it a try. I was a little worried about it saying “Kent paper feel” because I wasn’t quite sure what to expect as far as texture. I am extremely glad I decided to order Bellemonds’ Smooth screen protectors. Not only was it easy to install- watch the helpful video- it’s different than most companies way and I found I had virtually no air bubbles or dust after applying it to my iPad Pro 12.9.The other extreme plus was the texture itself. It says “smooth” and it IS smooth, but it’s not like a tempered glass or blank screen is. It still has a bit of texture to give your Apple Pencil a fraction of resistance. Nowhere is the gritty feeling of sandpaper from other paper feeling protectors that practically act as a pencil sharpener. Also the Apple Pencil does not make any grooves in the film like other protectors I’ve had as well. Minimal fingerprinting but easy to clean. No glare, but it did dull the colors on my screen just the tiniest bit. Small bit of light refraction as well. So artists- if you are reading this and that’s a game changer for you, I will say that bellemond’s is not nearly as bad as other textured protectors, but there is some.I am ecstatic that this is working so well for me and I will always have this company’s screen protectors on my iPad screen from now on! And no I was not given any free to try ones or am a compensated/paid reviewer. I am simply a happy artist that has finally found exactly what I was looking for.