I’ve tried a few different iPad screen covers intending to provide “paper-like” qualities. This one is by far the best I've used.
Some "paper-like" screen covers have a rough feel that is intended to provide “toothiness”, or friction, for the Apple Pencil or stylus. That "toothiness" is what simulates the feeling of writing on paper. When that "toothiness" is too much, it can be somewhat jarring when you use your finger on the iPad screen. Paperlike's cover doesn't do that. Instead, it provides a smooth feel when using your finger directly on the screen.
That "toothiness" on other covers can also distort the light from pixels on the screen, which can be annoying. It sometimes looks like tiny specs of red, blue, and green on top of the normal screen image. Paperlike also doesn’t do that.
Paperlike has a matte finish that helps block glare but also doesn't overly block the screen you are looking at. Of all the matte covers I’ve used, this one is the best at not hindering my ability to still see the screen and enjoy the iPad's visual clarity.
On top of all this, the Apple Pencil writes amazingly well on Paperlike. It really does feel like writing on paper. Just keep in mind you’ll need to replace the Paperlike cover and your Apple Pencil tip on a somewhat regular basis, depending on how much you use it. Artists will need to do so quite a bit. I use the Paperlike and my Apple Pencil to take notes more than anything else, so I probably won't need to replace the cover nearly as often as others.
I definitely recommend this cover to anyone looking for a “paper-like” surface for your iPad.