I would like an explanation as to why this appears to be so difficult for GoodNotes and why handwriting is so slick in other apps like Noteshelf. This is 2022. Honestly!

This is something that would absolutely set GoodNotes apart from its competitors in a major way. Being able to create custom pens/markers as well as tweaking existing ones (similar to Procreate) would be really effective.

I agree. Currently, I have an e-ink tablet where I do most of my notes. The last thing stopping me from converting 100% to my iPad and goodnotes is the selection of writing tools. I only get a "fake-looking pen," and that's about it.

really would like to have this as a feature. it personalizes the experience on goodnotes app very well aside from the other pens available!

I would love to see a realistic pencil tool. It’s the only thing that keeps me going to Apple’s notes app just because of their pencil tool

but they still didn’t add it. I really wonder why they don’t add pencil tool during 6 yrs.

Graphite pencil with realistic eraser!

Would really love to decorate my notes with some calligraphy! Would be much appreciated :)

Sounds great!
I really hope that becomes standard for every app so we finally have a usable file system.
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I think a pencil tool is one of the only things keeping me going to apple notes instead of GoodNotes. All the pen tools in GoodNotes are too slick. It would be nice to have an alternate option. The pencil in apple notes is the easiest to write with. It also most closely resembles the real-life note taking experience.

6 years later

Please add a crayon/pencil like in the notes app!

I came looking hoping this was a possibility. Too bad. I love goodnotes but it is missing pencil options. I love the brushes in procreate.

Come on Goodnotes! You can DO IT!

Please!!! Would be a very neat feature!!!

Spray can brush that sprays the colour like in Paint 3D

I personally want a crayon in goodnotes

Considering this was made in 2016 I guess we aren’t getting a graphite pencil. I will look for another note taking app.

Aggreed having the ability to download different pen styles would be amazing

Goodnotes is nearly perfect.
I only miss very much the option of one more pencil, graphite-like, like in apple notes!!!

Yes, me too I'm waiting for a "graphit"-pencil tool like in apples notes