DIGITAL STYLUS GAUGE

That Rega has a small target to lower down onto.

It is not always easy to see the stylus tip, so I like a larger surface to lower the stylus onto, doesn't have to be perfectly centered, the downward force can actually be measured at the corner of the cartridge body, it is the same, 

Approximately 3 months ago, I met J.R. Boisclair of WAM Engineering (Wally Tools), at an audio show in a Hilton in New Jersey.

He was setting up a turntable.

He was using the Riverstone gauge.  While speaking to him, he recommended that I use the same one.

He was selling various turntable tools -- but not the Riverstone gauge.  He said that I would find it on Amazon.  So he had no profit incentive in recommending that gauge.

I purchased it, and it was simple to calibrate.

Note that it is so sensitive that, if you breath on it, it will register the weight of the wind.

Here's the one I use:

Audio Additives - Digital Stylus Force Gauge - Music Direct

I also have my old tried & true Shure SFG-2, which I've used to double-check the digital one.

@seymour-krelborn 

I didn’t get the Wally Tool guy’s name, but I met him there also, very easy to talk to, he has a lot of videos on YouTube.

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I love cheap stuff that works! Amazon returns are easy, free overnight delivery ..

try any cheap gizmo, especially if it takes up very little space, nothing to lose, and I would feel robbed if I spent real money without finding out if the bargain priced was as good as .....

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=digital+stylus+gauge&crid=2SEGXNU7L9FOB&sprefix=digital+stylus+gauge%2Caps%2C139&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

I bought the Rega scale years ago and have been totally happy.