Has bumps on sides of the pad, collects dust really easily, does not lay flat after months of use. Less stiff version of MP510 fabric. Literally a little slower. The texture itself is a little more palpable than the usual artisan Hayate. Because of the mid bedding substrate, the mouse movement is extremely stable, easy to start, the glide itself is quite oily, and the surface feels like a weak magnet.

There is compatibility with the surface of the desk where the mouse pad is placed, so it may fail two or three times. However, cheap investment as it can be used for several years if matches can be obtained. Artisan Hien is the 2nd most popular mousepad. Well-constructed mousepad. Has a little bit of rough texture. If you’re not sure about more speed or more control, we would suggest the Hien. It will be your endgame mousepad. The glide is also not influenced by humidity or perspiration. Plug'n'play kind of mousepad. In general, very good control over each movement and rather low speed. Ideal for high sensors. For fans to wave, it is worth taking a mid substrate. With a mid-liner, the zero is more like the XTrac Pads Ripper.

Some people do find the texture too much for their skin or that it snags on sleeves, I didn’t find that an issue at all, I love the texture. Stitching I hope this helps answer your questions, as this is perhaps the most confusing aspect of Artisan pads. Also link this anytime this question comes up and save us the trouble. This is a top tier mouse pad with not much to complain about other than if you find the textured surface irritating. Well, the answer is a little hard to find because of so many different views and preferences, but I'll do my best to simplify things for you. Starting with the Soft The fact is that the japanese mouse pad fabric is stiffer than an ordinary mousepad has, and therefore there is no such strong friction.

Moreover, the synthetics themselves are somewhat rough to the touch, so you have to deal with it for some time. Stiffer version of ROG Scabbard fabric. QC issue where weave has Y direction faster than X direction. (sometimes) So, why the bad rap? I think it comes down to people who like to use Claw Grip, or tend to really push into their mouse when it's on the pad. If that sounds like you then go for the Soft variants, and perhaps go for the Hien instead of the Raiden or Shidenkai. I myself don't press into the pad very much, I have a very relaxed palm grip but firm enough for the dexterity I need for small adjustments. If you're a heavy dude, muscular or just big in general, this may not be for you. As I tend to notice most people who dislike this firmness tend to be bigger than me (Brandon Taylor for example). A lot of people diss this hardness but I gotta say, on the Raiden or Shidenkai, this is niiiiiiice.The Raiden pad is the speed demon of the family. This pad is even faster Hien’s mid-speed. For the folks that really want that glass-pad experience. Classic vs FX That is, these are not artisan mousepads for lan tournaments, which he threw into his bag and went without worrying about its safety. Frequently Asked Questions How to clean artisan mousepad? So a common misconception about this firmness is that it's faster than the others. And while that's true to an extent, it's not going to make your Hien or Zero a faster pad. What happens is much more subtle. If not sent in a flat box, it is impossible to get flat. Big wipes make it slower considerably. Also slower if you move your mouse while pressing down the mouse. Since the Mid substrate is practically not deformed, mousepads are obtained a little faster than their counterparts with the XSoft substrate, but at the same time, some control and viscosity are lost.

All mousepads are selling in cardboard envelopes so that they will always be smooth, and there is no need to wait for them to straighten.

The Otsu is slightly slower than the Hien with a smooth texture for the folks that find the Hien texture too much. Kou In the simplest terms, it's basically as soft as any standard cloth pad. This is what you could consider the norm, but the thing you'll find out with Artisan Pads is that their Soft is not quite like other companies.

Fourth, artisan mousepad has a three-layer structure: surface, substrate, and base, while the base is made of soft foam rubber with a “papillary” structure, which is molded to almost everything. Good durability, rough. Tight threading traps hairs, making cleaning difficult, but it does not impact performance. The Hien is a fast pad especially if you bought it in medium softness like I did. This is a big perk of the hybrid surface which has low static and kinetic friction. This allows you to move your mouse with ease from a full-stop and continue your glide seamlessly while micro-adjusting your aim. The Artisan Hien comes in small mediu, large and extra large, here are the corresponding dimensions. S A good practice to maintain the speed of your Hien is to clean it regularly with a microfiber cloth and rotate the mousepad around so you break in the entire surface of the pad without creating slow spots.It is suitable specifically for control in motion, and the mousepad is much faster than zero in speed.