Do they make better apple iPad iPhone pens?

I've got an iPad & have the pens with the rounded tip but I can't use it to write on my iPad as it is too far. I want to use it to take my lecture notes saving paper & pens

I actually found a nice little how-to video on youtube for making your own stylus for ipad/iphone out of tin foil, tape, and a pen. I've been using one for quite a while now and have not had a problem yet with it. Though the video made it quick, and ugly I did take the time to make one nice and neat looking. Basicaly you wrap the foil around the pen so that it covers the end, and part ay up (the part you touch to make it conductive if you don't have a metal pen), tape around it so the foil stays on. There are lots of other ideas on how to make your own including sponge tips like a bamboo type stylus as well. Just have to see what works best for you.