BELLEMOND2 SET - Made in Japan Paper Screen Protector for iPad Air 11" (M3, 2025 / M2, 2024) - Matte Surface PET Film for Writing & Drawing - W24M2IPDA11PL10

This is a terrific product. I do a lot of note taking on OneNote including on my iPad Pro. This screen protector transformed the pen experience for me giving something much the same as the satisfying feel of pencil on paper. Very close indeed, as close as it needs to be. Gone is the OK but unsatisfying feeling of writing on glass with a pointed stick.A certain amount of handicraft skill is required to apply the screen to the device but the end result for me was a perfect screen without air bubbles or dust particles underneath. I should say that despite all care and precautions my first attempt had two bumps from minute dust particles but these were easily removed as per instructions by carefully lifting a corner then using the supplied dust removal tool (effectively a piece of stiff sticky tape) on the screen to lift the almost invisible dust particle and carefully re-squeeging down the screen protector film.Update - December 2023, i applied another of these paper-like protectors to a new 10th gen ipad. With previous experience this second install went swiftly and the end result was perfect. The product is excellent in terms of thinness and surface finish, but, and this is important - do not attempt installing this protector unless you are an adept handicrafter. The problems to look out for are alignment, trapped dust and air bubbles. Even a single tiny trapped dust particle will spoil the end result and when a dust particle sticks to the sticky protector surface (as it will do) the dust removal tool must be used sticky on sticky, not easy. Air bubbles are easier to deal with, carefully separate and lift a corner with a scalpel tip and re-squeegee.The review by "Steve" 2Nov21 lists great advice, read his review carefully. Ideally get ready by meticulously preparing a clear dust free environment, take a shower and wear a sleeveless Tee shirt.

When I opened the box, I was initially concerned that there was only 1 screen protector. So you only have 1 chance for a successful installation. I watched a couple of installation videos on YouTube for tips. The main takeaway for me was patience and care.Edit (7/11): something l forgot to mention when I started this review. Looking at the negative reviews, it appears that a fair few didn't read the instructions and were careless or impatient during the installation. For instance some thought the blue screen was the actual screen protector. This definitely needs to be taken into account before purchasing.Here are some installation tips:1. Make sure you have a good space for installation with lots of natural light, preferably a clean table without clutter around you and have everything you need within reach.2. Latex gloves help for the initial clean, as you need to grip the iPad and you will end up touching the screen.3. When cleaning, wipe in one direction only to make sure the dirt and dust isn’t being spread. Do not wipe up and down.4. When using the sticker, don’t press it on the screen. Just lightly drag it over the screen where you see any dust specs.5. Before sticking the protector, practice lining it up on the screen to give yourself an idea of the best place edge to start and how everything will line up.6. When you’re ready to apply the protector, make sure the blue sheet is facing upward. You can tell because the small tab (to remove the blue sheet) is on top.7. Peel back the larger sheet only 3 or 4 cm and pinch the folded area. Do this right and you can use your index fingers to help guide the protector to line up accurately. Do not pull the whole backing off as this will lead to disaster.8. Once you are confident everything has lined up well, grab the plastic card and use it to slowly ease the protector onto the screen while slowly and gently pulling the backing.9. While applying the protector, check the screen that no more dust has made it back on the screen and use the sticker again (I had this issue).10. When the protector is down, push out any remaining air bubbles with the plastic car and use a cloth to firmly wipe the screen to make sure it’s secure.11. When removing the blue screen, make sure not to just rip it off as there’s a chance you could rip off the screen protector and you will have to apply it again. If it looks like it’s coming up, just use a cloth and firmly wipe the area again.This for me was the most successful installation of a screen protector I’ve ever done. I only had 1 air bubble at the edge, which was very easy to remove, the rest went down smooth and bubble-free. The only drawback being that you only get 1 chance at this.I’m really happy with the results and it works great with the Apple Pencil. I’m particularly relieved not to have spent money on Paperlike.

Easy to install, comes with everything. Feels nice to draw on and use,Fit is not great on the bezels and it's cut a bit off but it's perfectly covered where it counts.It won't protect from a fall but it will stop scratches. There's 2 in the pack as well!Everything looks very crystally when it's on but you get used to it. It's definitely not clear as glass.Feels high enough quality.Bought for something like 14gbp.

I bought mine in July and it’s still holding up well, even after almost daily use and a couple of toddlers “drawing” on it.It’s obviously matte, so the screen does look less ‘crisp’ but that’s never bothered me really.Apple Pencil tips do wear out a little faster, but not fast enough that it's a huge problem. Feels like paper, makes a satisfying scratching sound and is lovely to write on. After 5 months it’s only just starting to get smooth patches but I feel like it’ll last at least a few more months. I’ve even given it a clean with alcohol wipes to get rid of sticky toddler PB & J fingerprints and it’s still working fine.For the price it’s an absolute bargain.

The media could not be loaded. I had one of these on my ipad for about 2 years before I cracked the screen and had to have it replaced. I recently bought another one of these to replace the previous one and it’s just as good. Excellent value for money! It makes writing with the apple pencil much smoother since it doesn’t get caught on the screen like it does when it’s smooth. The matteness only wore down slightly over 2 years with a lot of use (I used it for all of my uni notes) and it actually wears to a very nice texture. Relatively easy to install, reduces glare & touch screen/apple pencil work just fine. I also had no problems with it wearing down the apple pencil tip, which was something I have heard can happen with paper-like screen protectors.