Get the most out of your Apple Pencil with these cases, grips, and more
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The Apple Pencil is a fabulous drawing tool in its own right, but you can make it even better with these accessories and cases.
The Apple Pencil is quickly becoming a necessary companion for iPad Pro users, but an often-lost one. Between its slim cylindrical white body and the removable magnetic cap, it's not hard to lose one or the other to couch cushions or forgetful minds. On the bright side, there are dozens of great Apple Pencil accessories to help keep your Pencil (and cap) safe, secure and ready to sketch. Here are a few of our favorites!
- Apple Pencil Case
- TechMatte Apple Pencil Charging Adapter
- Use a Micron or Bullet Pen Clip
- Pad and Quill Pencil Case
- Kaweco pen sleeve GRIP for Apple Pencil
- Atelier iPad Pencil Case
- Moxiware Apple Pencil Magnet
- Stylus Sling
- Thankscase Apple Pencil Charging Dock Station
- Lost caps and adapters
Apple Pencil Case
Perfect Style
Get the Apple brand for your Apple Pencil. It's made from luxurious leather and is handcrafted to cradle your Apple Pencil. It comes in a variety of colors, including (Product)RED.
Nothing fits more perfect with your Apple Pencil than a case designed by Apple. It's made from durable leather and fits the Pencil perfectly. It looks like a cradle with a protective lip at the top so your Apple Pencil doesn't slip out accidentally while it's in your bag. It comes in a variety of colors like Electric Blue, Soft Pink, Saddle Brown, and the charity-driven (Product)RED. At only $29, you might as well get one for every day of the week.
TechMatte Apple Pencil Charging Adapter
Top Pick
Charge your Apple Pencil in style while keeping it close to your Pro. For just $10, this little dongle will keep your Apple Pencil's Lightning plug from accidentally breaking off on your iPad.
Your Apple Pencil is designed to plug right into your iPad Pro for fast and convenient charging, but not all users are fans of this feature. The most common complaint is that the Pencil sticks out from the Pro at an inconvenient angle. TechMatte has created a $10 alternative charging method that allows your Pencil to lay flat beside your Pro instead. Two versions are available, but we like the shorter connector. It gives you that little bit of extra flexibility without adding another long cable to the mix.
Steal the clip off a Micron pen
Fan Favorite
If you just want to accessorize your Pencil with a clip, consider skipping the expensive "Made for Pencil"-brand accessories and pilfer the clip off a similar-bodied pen, like a $5 Pigma Micron.
The clip on the Micron fits snugly over the Pencil's aluminum logo and gives you a great way to attach your digital drawing tool to shirts, pants, and even iPad cases. (And as a bonus: You get a great physical drawing pen, too.)
Note: These clips are a fairly tight fit around your Apple Pencil. When first applying one to your pen, I suggest sliding it on starting at the pen tip, rather than trying to force it over the rear cap (or rear charging port).
You can also skip the pen and go straight for the clip with Bullet Pen's Chrome Clip for around $5.
Pad & Quill Apple Pencil Case
Premium Option
If you love your iPad Pro's case but curse the fact it lacks a place for the Pencil, Pad and Quill has an option for you in the form of the Pad & Quill Apple Pencil Case.
See the Quill Apple Pencil Case at Pad and Quill
Pad & Quill's Apple Pencil Case is a magnetic leather sleeve for your Apple Pencil that holds both your cap and Pencil securely in place on your iPad Pro via the power of magnets. The removable sleeve is a nice option for carrying and storing your Pencil without losing it, and the cap storage is especially appreciated while drawing. It comes in Whiskey, Chestnut, and Galloper Black for $35.
Kaweco pen sleeve GRIP for Apple Pencil
Best for Grip
Make your Apple Pencil feel like a true luxury pencil, complete with that familiar hexagonal grip style.
This full-body Apple Pencil sleeve is one of the pricier items on our list, but it comes highly-recommended by all-around pen snob Myke Hurley: The €34.50 (approximately $45 U.S.) Kaweco GRIP sleeve turns your cylindrical Apple Pencil into a full-length hexogonal pen grip, offering a stylish — and functional — way to improve your drawing and writing experience.
Waterfield Leather Case for Apple Pencil
Best Protection
Want the clip and some protection for your Pencil? Waterfield Designs has a $29 leather and ultra-suede-lined sleeve for your Pencil to keep it secure from dings, scratches, and accidental losses.
The Apple Pencil slides firmly into the Waterfield Leather Case, and its leather strap offers extra protection from accidentally sliding out or otherwise disappearing. And best of all, the case comes with an integrated clip to allow you to clasp it onto pants pockets, jackets, bags, or your iPad itself.
If you'd prefer something a little less like it's from the 1980s, there's also the $49 iPad Pro Gear Case, which allows you to store the Pencil and a few charging cables.
Moxiware Apple Pencil Magnet
Never Lose It
Tired of your Pencil rolling away? Use magnets to firmly attach it to your iPad with Moxiware's $17 Apple Pencil sleeve.
This thin rubber Moxiware Apple Pencil sleeve comes in a variety of colors (including white, if you like your Pencil's normally-pristine look), and adds a series of magnets to the side of the Pencil. When you're finished using it, you can simply snap to the side of the iPad (where you'd normally attach one of Apple's Smart Covers). The rubber sleeve also gives users a bit more of a texture to grip while drawing with, as well.
Stylus Sling
Most Stylish
If magnets aren't your bag or you're already using a Smart Cover, consider a physical addition to your iPad's case: the $25 Stylus Sling.
First and foremost, the Style Sling is available for both the 9.7 inch and 12.9 inch Pro so size doesn't matter. The pocket for the Pencil allows you to grab onto the body of the Pencil when you're removing it, not just the cap, which could get lost or go flying. Finally, a tiny, snug pocket is built into the sling especially for holding its USB adapter. The sling won't take up extra space and secures nicely around the Pro and any optional case you may attach.
Thankscase Apple Pencil Direct Charging Stand
Double Duty
Your Apple Pencil needs a charging dock and this is the perfect match for your Mac-friendly desk.
If you're in the habit of charging your Pencil with the USB adapter and Lightning Cable, this sturdy $20 aluminum dock is a perfect addition to your workspace. It holds your pencil vertically and fits around your charging cable nicely. It stops your cord from tangling up and keeps the Pencil in sight. A small notch holds the cap while the Pencil charges, so it won't disappear on you. You can also use the dock as a stand when you pause your workflow so you don't set the pencil down and let it roll away. An added bonus? The dock is available in silver, black, gold, and rose gold.
Lost caps, adapters, and Pencil tips
Little Extras
All the bits and bobs that come with your Apple Pencil can be easily lost if you're not careful.
Apple doesn't currently offer replacement caps or adapters online or in stores, but if you find yourself in need of either one (or both), Apple advises that users call AppleCare. A number of Pencil users have, for a nominal fee, been sent replacement caps or adapters in exchange for the Pencil's serial number.
If you're instead looking for replacement Pencil tips, you can pick up a four-pack for $19 from Apple directly or any Apple Store.
Your favorites?
Have you found a must-have Apple Pencil accessory that's not on our list? Tell us about it and why you covet it in the comments!
Updated August 2018: Removed the Pencil Cozy and added Apple's Leather Pencil Case.
