BELLEMOND | The Original Made in Japan Paper Screen Protector for iPad Pro 11” (4th/3rd/2nd/1st Gen, 2022/21/20/18) | Matte Surface PET Film for Writing, Drawing & Note-Taking | 2 Set

A very controlled stroke experience. Actual paper feel, recommended

5 star

Like a lot of others who own an iPad Pro, I bought into the hype of the PaperLike screen protector. How could you not, right? The dang thing is everywhere. Seems like every iPad-related video is sponsored by the company. I even bought two different versions, because with all that advertising and the high cost, the product had to be the best, right? But after applying those protectors, I kept wondering what the heck everyone was raving about. They felt okay, sure, but not high-quality enough to justify their high cost. Plus they wore out really fast. After a month of grad school note taking, I found the PaperLike slick and basically useless. So, after peeling the last PaperLike off my iPad and preparing to fork over another $30, I stumbled upon this Bellemond product. I was skeptical though, because how could a product be as good as the most expensive and most hyped screen protector on the internet? But after reading the reviews for Bellemond, and seeing the cost, I figured I’d give it a shot. Besides, if the Bellemond didn’t work out I could always go back to PaperLike. Well, I’m happy to say that PaperLike will never get my money again as long as Bellemond is around. This protector is phenomenal. It finally FEELS like I’m taking notes on a legal pad. One of the other things that always bugged me about the previous protectors is that they mottled the iPad’s Retina display. It wasn’t terrible, but there was a noticeable difference in screen quality with the other guys. With the Bellemond, I can still tell there is a protector on the screen, but I’m shocked at how much better the screen looks versus the PaperLike. Now, there is one category in which I think the Bellemond is slightly lacking and that is the application process. PaperLike has a “hinge” system that uses stickers to apply the protector. Bellemond doesn’t use this process. Instead it asks you to freehand the protector on the screen, which I found to be a little more difficult than the other guys. Regardless, I was able to apply this protector with a little bit more attention to detail and as a result there are zero air bubbles or dust underneath. If you are careful then this isn’t a huge problem, but it is something to be aware of. Overall, I love this protector. It’s a little over half the cost of the PaperLike, much better quality, has a much more satisfying writing experience, and doesn’t impede the iPad’s gorgeous Retina display. All these traits make the Bellemond a better value than any of the other protectors out there—especially you know who. If you’re serious about using your Apple Pencil with your iPad then this is the screen protector to buy. Hey PaperLike, if you’re reading this review—you should be worried. I

I simply LOVE this product. This is what was missing from the iPad all along. The texture when using the Apple Pencil is just amazing and the matt finish does not diminish the truly fabulous quality of the iPad display. In fact, I think that the matt finish accentuates the colours. I use my iPad for reading, writing (handwriting), typing and sketching. I have a Magic Keyboard, but I find it cumbersome to keep pulling the tablet off when I need to handwrite, or sketch using the Apple Pencil, so I normally have a simple case and my trusty Logitech Keys-to-go bluetooth keyboard. Cons: Only one. Installation is really, really, really tough. But the product is forgiving enough that you can peel it back and keep trying to put it on carefully a few times, since the main issue is bubbles forming. I found that the best method was to peel away about one-third, stick the top and make sure that the top third has no bubbles using the cloth (not the card) - then, slowly, this time using the card, lay down the rest of the screen protector. Bubbles may form while you're laying down the last third, but you can easily get rid of them by lifting the screen protector back up, and trying to carefully lay it down again. I did that two or three times and it worked - finally! And now I have the most desirable, productive tablet since I find it very comfortable to write and sketch on, without affecting the visual beauty of the product. Kudos to BELLEMOND

Update: this eventually came off my iPad and I’m super disappointed in the amount you get for the cost because they are not easy to apply. However, I want to add that I have the newest iPad and the glass is supposed to be “unbreakable “ which is why the company doesn’t make covers for them. As SOON as this cover came off, it got a crack. Buy this!!! BUT please increase the amount we receive because you absolutely will waste one trying to apply.

good quality