BELLEMOND Kent Paper Screen Protector for iPad 10.2" 9th/8th/7th, 2 Pack

If youre looking for a super textured or matte screen protector this isnt the one for you, but if you just want a subtle paper-like experience this is perfect. Texture-wise it feels very similar to my Wacom cintiq with a subtle paper-like texture that makes for a comfortable experience to draw with. The screen protector causes very little distortion, and the anti-glare sparkle is only visible on light-colored backgrounds. When watching videos or playing games I didn't notice any distortion. This screen protector also gives a nice matte effect that reduces glare, making it easier to draw in bright environments and from different facing angles. The thickness of the protector is very thin so theres no line interference. The protector fit perfectly on my 2022 Ipad Air. TIP FOR APPLICATION: Application is a little nervewracking but i was able to apply it with no bubbles successfully. A little lifehack I found out recently: run a warm shower in your bathroom for a bit and afterwards apply the screen protector in the bathroom. The humidity from the warm shower water will make all the dust in the room fall out of the air, making the application much easier.

I’m really impressed with this iPad screen protector. The Apple Pencil feedback is excellent. It feels smooth and natural, not slippery or laggy, and writing or drawing still feels precise. Installation was surprisingly easy with no bubbles or hassle. Overall, it feels great to use and honestly performs just as well as the expensive name brand options. For the price, this is a no brainer. I would absolutely recommend it over the overpriced alternatives. Plus you get two!!

Rating it a 4/5 for now. Installation was a challenge for me even with the help of the video guide. However, it was quite forgiving and I was able to lift and adjust three times to set it right. Doing this did not ruin the screen or is adhesive at all. I was able to get it on bubble free. Ive had it on for maybe two weeks now and I love it and think this might be my go too brand. I previously used Paperlike which I had a far worse experience with. Before installing the screens already has a heavy crease and the bubbles would not go away. Bellemond truly has a nicer quality and paperlike texture for digital drawing.

[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.

FOR BUBBLE-FREE APPLICATION: (Ensure your device is at least splash-proof or waterproof first…) - Put water into a spray bottle with a teeny tiny bit of gentle dish soap or baby shampoo and shake vigorously to mix. - After cleaning your screen with the included wipe & cloth, spritz it with the soapy water. - Remove the screen protector backing and spray soapy water on the sticky side as well. - Place the soapy-wet screen protector on the soapy-wet screen. - Arrange it until perfectly aligned, and scrape the bubbles out. - Allow to dry before use. This makes the process MUCH easier, as the water + surfactant combo gives you ample time to align the film with your screen, makes the bubbles a snap to push out, and helps “wash out” any trapped dust. ___ I use a Mobiscribe Wave, a 7.8” e-ink tablet. Every accessory for it is out of stock, likely due to the business preparing to shut down, so I couldn’t find a screen protector that was the right size, but the screen is made of a slightly flexible plastic (not glass), so it’s very easy to scratch. Thankfully I have a paper cutter that can manage thicker materials :) I tried a few other brands of similar papery films including paperlike and another one I don’t remember the name of. The former was too smooth and peeled up at the edges easily, while the latter felt like sandpaper, gritty enough to sand down a Staedtler Mars Jumbo EMR nib in a day or two. Both also felt thin enough for me to get nervous using a ceramic or titanium nib to write. I ended up getting this one (Bellemond Kent, iPad Mini size) after reading that it’s made to feel thicker than others. It’s a little overpriced, but it’s worth it for me, especially given that I don’t have to change it very often (and I was more confident about getting it right after discovering the soapy water trick online). Two aspects go into making a screen protector feel similar to paper: the texture and the cushion. Preference is obviously subjective, but I really like that Bellemond Kent has both a matte texture & plush, notebook-like feel (vs the thinness you’d feel writing on a single sheet of paper on a hard tabletop), not to mention it actually works to protect my screen from scratches, regardless of nib material :) Worth noting: I did also test the original version from Bellemond, but I didn’t like it as much due to the lack of aforementioned “cushion,” apparently only in the Kent Paper variant. I’ll be back for more when I need it :)

My original review got removed for something specific I really like this, I came from the magnetic paper protector of same brand with under a glass protector. I was able to work with it. Magnetic version is thicker a bit cloudy but I was able to see well and colors were fine. After coming back from a trip thought I’ll try this in pernament way since I never experienced it and it is popular, always shut down going pernament in paper protector way because I worried that it’ll have less screen protection, thought glass is stronger which I kept it for 3 yrs, until few days ago. So now that you know my background. Hey the pernament way- offers better and more benefits!! Overall better choice. The other way if you reeeeally love the glass display, you might have to clean up the dust if you travel often with it though, but dust didn’t come till many months for me, a review pointed about it. But but… once I switched first thing I noticed oh wow my screen is more awake by 1-2% and quality stood out a bit, specifically at night. I didn’t lose screen quality, it leans to the glass lane but with a tint of paper texture layer ( not that it’s just like the glass one) it’s pretty good to me. For me this bellemond paper Kent protector is perfect, maybe brightness shows up a bit more than the glass protector or maybe its just blue light protection The only cons: Touch gesture kinda wee bit slow compare to glass and with the magnetic together but fast enough. I’m willing to accept this sacrifice over everything else positive and amazing. The installation is the other negative . On YouTube I watched: “Text&Tullip Art studio” they helped me installed it, best video for it. You will need it specifically if your pull tab is backwards from where you glue starting from the camera. (That’s my tip) Overall best paper protector is my first and since I seen the two other ways this absolutely does not make your screen worst, if your very about that, this is like day three that it’s glued so can’t comment on scratches but it feels strong and premium like if it was a 20-30$ rival of the famous brand. But yeah make sure to follow that video from that YouTuber, they will make sure you don’t have bubbles !! Happy installing!! Oh one more thing, I’m a computer art user and for a year a lot of brushes didn’t work out for me, until I kept trying found a few, but now with this protector it makes more likeable brushes and I love my Apple Pencil reaction to this, I have two different tips the official Apple and Amazon, the Amazon one sounds like almost runs out on wear but that’s just me used to how it sounded in the magnetic, it’s ok. But with the Apple ones I love them 😍😍 and the Amazon ones makes, as awesome experience too they’re my favs with the magnetic protector, i don’t remember the shop I got them at rn. But I just brought from another shop to try and experiment, I noticed that different devices can influence brushes or the technology or your hand pressure. I had two Huion, two wacoms and currently xp pen monitor 22 inch and this So you can trust me.

This is the sweet spot of screen protectors; it makes writing on the screen feel natural but doesn’t dull the picture too much. However, I can’t get it on straight. I was careful, and my first attempt is a complete waste. I will have to throw this one away. I’m a little afraid to try again with no guide or alignment stickers.

Works as described, with "soft" touch while using pencil.

OBSESSED. THE APPLICATION WENT PERFECTLY SMOOTH AND NO BUBBLES ON THE SCREEN. I’M VERY HAPPY AND DEF WOULD BUY THIS AGAIN!

Excellent

Todo un descubrimiento. Acostumbrada a escribir sobre cristal, la primera sensación es como de asperezas, pero mucho más parecido al papel. Estoy encantada.

Ayant eu récemment un iPad air M3 pour dessiner, j'avais un peu de mal avec la surface complètement lisse et surtout j'avais peur d'abîmer le verre. Venant d'une tablette graphique sans écran, j'avais l'habitude d'avoir une texture sous le stylet. J'ai lu les autres commentaires avant d'acheter et j'avais quelques doutes mais j'ai quand même pris le risque car le modèle le plus connu était deux fois plus cher ! J'ai lu que le film était difficile à poser, qu'il n'y avait pas de guide, etc... Alors voici mon expérience : On reçoit les films très bien protégés dans un beau carton rigide. Est compris à l'intérieur, deux films et dans une petite pochette séparée il y a une grande "raclette" pour appliquer le film, deux lingettes nettoyantes, deux set de guides, deux petits chiffons pour le nettoyage de l'écran et deux autocollants anti poussière et pour finir deux pads antidérapants afin de ne pas abîmer l'iPad lors de la pose. La manipulation est vraiment simple, on place les pads sur la surface de travail, on colle les guide au dos de l'iPad en suivant les pointillés, on place le film sans décoller les protections de celui-ci et enfin on colle les guides sur cette dernière afin de bien la maintenir en place. A partir de là, il suffit simplement de décoller le premier film et appliquer avec la "raclette". Si on applique le film grâce à l'outil prévu, très peu de bulle ne se forme, c'est d'une facilité déconcertante ! Je n'ai eu que 3 bulles sur les bords mais en utilisant l'outil fourni, j'ai pu les chasser en deux ou trois passages. Le temps nécessaire à l'application sur mon écran d'Ipad m'a pris en tout et pour tout 10 minutes ! Au niveau de la sensation du pencil pro, il n'y a aucune comparaison, les gestes sont bien plus agréables et précis, moins hésitants et vraiment plus naturels. Pour ce qui est de la netteté de l'écran, oui il y a une petite différence mais je trouve que c'est vraiment très loin de détériorer l'image. C'est peut-être moins éclatant au niveau des couleurs mais personnellement je préfère ce petit inconvénient au vu de ce que celà peut apporter au confort de dessin et à la tranquilité d'esprit ! L'achat de cet iPad représente une somme conséquente et je préfère avoir une détérioration au final assez minime de l'écran que de rayer ce dernier et devoir le changer au bout de quelques années car il sera forcément plein de micro rayures inévitables. Je ne met que rarement des commentaires et j'ai payé cet article mais au vu de la qualité du produit, je trouve important de laisser un commentaire pour remonter sa note car il le mérite largement !

I tried a lot of screen protectors from different brands, this is just the best I have tried so far. I thought I would struggle since it didn’t have alignment frame like the others. But surprisingly installing it was way easier than with other ones.