We're fans of the Surface Pen and the newer Surface Slim Pen. Still, there are plenty of alternative styli out there if you don't fancy Microsoft's official offerings, whether it's because you don't have a Surface or just have your own preferences. Here are some excellent examples. Hybrid Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus Staff favorite Wacom is a big name in the land of the stylus. The company has been responsible for some of the best pens and drawing pads out there, and there's even a Surface-compatible pen available should the official one from Microsoft not quite do it for you. This pen is a unique option since it supports Wacom's Universal Pen Framework (UPF). This allows it to seamlessly shift between Microsoft Surface devices and Wacom Active ES (electrostatic) hardware. $100 at Amazon Premium Dell Premium Active Pen The Premium Active Pen is Dell's best digital stylus, offering incredible quality and versatility for a high, but fair, price. Thi