DaveM
Member
I have sold several fountain pens this year, but I am still a reluctant user. I am a left hander, so I am always fighting the nib a bit. I also have to overwrite at a really weird angle to avoid smearing the ink. Several customers have had the same problems. They see me writing receipts left handed with demo pens, and when I write with a Fountain, they say "I'd like to use a Fountain pen, but I can't because I'm left handed." Are there any other left handers out there with these issues?
I tend to write with a low angle and very light pressure on the nib, and I am trying a couple of different inks. How are Noodlers and Private Reserve inks for lefties? What paper should I be using to demo my Fountain pens? A slightly softer paper reduces the smudging effect, but harder paper is smoother under the tip.
I have ended up writing with a Baron with the stock (Medium) nib. Should I look at other nib sizes? THe large nib seemed a bit smoother, but the line was wide like a magic marker!
THanks in advance,
Dave
I tend to write with a low angle and very light pressure on the nib, and I am trying a couple of different inks. How are Noodlers and Private Reserve inks for lefties? What paper should I be using to demo my Fountain pens? A slightly softer paper reduces the smudging effect, but harder paper is smoother under the tip.
I have ended up writing with a Baron with the stock (Medium) nib. Should I look at other nib sizes? THe large nib seemed a bit smoother, but the line was wide like a magic marker!
THanks in advance,
Dave