From the course: Illustrator: Using Wacom Tablets

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Changing the pen nib

Changing the pen nib

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Changing the pen nib

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- This is your Wacom grip pen. On one end of my pen is a tip for drawing and the other has an eraser tip that I can utilize in various applications. On the side is a toggle button that I can customize. To customize these options or to set up your pen's sensitivity, refer to the chapter titled Customizing Your Wacom Tablet. You can change out the nib on your Wacom graphic pen. There are two main reasons to do so. One, your nib may have worn out and become dull. Yes, this can really happen. The surface of your Wacom tablet has a texture to it to give you some resistance when you draw on the surface. This can wear down your nib over time. You may also wanna change out your nib for a different tip. Depending on your tablet, your tablet may have come with a handy pen cup. This pen cup has a secret. If you remove the top, you'll notice that there are several different tips inside and a handy ring tool in the center. You'll see five standard replacement nibs, three which are felt tipped, one…

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