Thread: Any Fountain Pen Users?

Anyone got any tips for a left handed fountain pen born again virgin?

I used fountain pens decades ago, and it was quite messy, being a left handed 10 yr old i dont think i made the best candidate for their use. I am now a mid 30's lefty.
I have read about left handed nibs and such, but itis a bit late for that as i have already ordered a cheap jinhao x450.
So other than "always carry good soap" can anyone give me some useful advice.

I have also ordered some toucan ink, in black and purple.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Anyone got any tips for a left handed fountain pen born again virgin?

..Ask Leonardo...

Originally Posted by MickR

I reckon just drawing a picture of young James on the envelope would almost see it to his door .

On a more serious note, Ed, perhaps having a spare sheet of paper under your writing hand may save you some ink stains. I remember reading of such a technique somewhere, though I can't remember just how that spare sheet should be positioned to prevent the smudging of the already written work. I'm fairly certain that was it's main reason of use all the same.


Mick

I can only think you would hold it between your fingers and move it along as you write, like a blotter, if it becomes an issue i will try it out.
I thought a bit more about the results of blending my inks, i could just use a paintbrush and paint stripes of the mix as i vary the ratios, and when i have that nailed i will be able to fill the pen.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

..Ask Leonardo...

pretty sure he used a quill or something similar, and besides he is dead, assuming you mean da-vinci. I seem to recall that he wrote from right to left, but i could be wrong.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

...pretty sure he used a quill or something similar, and besides he is dead, assuming you mean da-vinci. I seem to recall that he wrote from right to left, but i could be wrong...

We're not very helpful, are we? Yes, Da Vinci, he wrote from right to left...