[Helix 2nd gen] Alternative stylus options

Hi all,
Loving my Helix 2nd gen so far. Not happy with the palm rejection (only starts when very close; would love to double the range). But I guess I will just create a toggle button that deactivates the touch screen through the registry.
Anyway, my question: Are there any alternative stylus options for the Helix 2nd gen? I found an older thread indicating that "penabled" Wacom styli(?) work, but I don't think this attribute is displayed on any of their current products.
Any styli you can recommend for the current Helix? (Maybe even one that extends the palm rejection distance?)
Thanks for your advice!
Moritz

I just tested the Stylus of the Lenovo X230T and it works without issues. Guess I have to calibrate it though. The thing I do not like with the Stylus of the Helix 2nd is that the click button is plan to the stylus. So it is allways hard to find and press if you have some bigger fingers.
So - any other Lenovo Wacom Stylus should run, I guess.

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it seems your have seen this KG then.
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Oria Maymon wrote:
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