Okay, so I impulse-bought this 3D pen because TikTok convinced me I could be the next Michelangelo of plastic doodles. Spoiler: I’m not. BUT this pen is actually super fun!

The good stuff first: It heats up fast (like 2 mins), and the speed slider is *chef’s kiss* for control. My first ‘project’ was a lopsided butterfly with my niece—she’s 7 and nailed it better than me. The stencil book helps, but freehand? Let’s just say my ‘Eiffel Tower’ looks more like a spaghetti monster.

Warning: The included filament disappears faster than cookies at a bake sale. Order extra! Also, the pen tip gets HOT (duh), so kids need supervision. My cat learned this the hard way—RIP Whiskers’ curiosity (jk, he’s fine).

Pro tip: Lower temps = less bubble-gun sounds from the PLA. Higher temps = smoother flow but watch your fingers! I upgraded to fancy PLA from a local shop, and wow—game changer. Less stringy, more ‘professional’ (lol) results.

Verdict: 4/5 stars. It won’t make you a 3D printing god overnight, but for $40? Hours of messy, creative fun. Just… maybe practice outside if your roommate hates the melted-plastic smell.