First Look: Lynktec Artist Paintbrush Tip

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    Accessories for accessories tend to be hard sells, but Lynktec’s new Artist Paintbrush Tip ($15) is arguably more appealing than most — a replacement tip for the company’s TruGlide Pro stylus, transforming the previously microfiber-domed writing tool into a capacitive paintbrush. Shipped in a metal carrying case capable of holding the stylus and spare tips, the Artist Paintbrush Tip feels very solid, and the bristles are coated with a conductive material that’s capable of triggering iPad screen responses even with a light touch. While there’s no pressure sensitivity, nor recognition of how spread out the bristles are at a given moment, the new Tip can help artists replicate the feel of a paintbrush. A clear plastic sheathe is included to protect the bristles, and the shaft connects to the separately-sold TruGlide Pro with a sturdy integrated screw, forming a 5.8″ long brush. The latter three pictures show the Artist Paintbrush Tip connected to the TruGlide Pro, with TruGlide’s regular tip removed for storage.

    First Look: Lynktec Artist Paintbrush Tip


    First Look: Lynktec Artist Paintbrush Tip

    First Look: Lynktec Artist Paintbrush Tip

    First Look: Lynktec Artist Paintbrush Tip

    First Look: Lynktec Artist Paintbrush Tip

    First Look: Lynktec Artist Paintbrush Tip

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    Company and Price

    Company: Lynktec

    Website: www.lynktec.com

    Model: Artist Paintbrush Tip

    Price: $15

    Compatible: TruGlide Pro with all iPads, iPhones + iPod touches

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    Jeremy Horwitz was the Editor-in-Chief at iLounge. He has written over 5,000 articles and reviews for the website and is one of the most respected members of the Apple media. Horwitz has been following Apple since the release of the original iPod in 2001. He was one of the first reviewers to receive a pre-release unit of the device, and his review helped put iLounge on the map as a go-to source for Apple news.