Should I Use A Fountain Pen At College?
Talking from experience whilst in college there is an awful lot of note taking. This means using a reliable pen one which writes quickly and smoothly. One that fits the bill is a fountain pen. However will a cheap fountain pen do the job? Does it matter whether that pen costs 5 or 500? These are important questions to ask yourself.
Firstly your fountain pen should not have sporadic inkflow issues that require you to revert back to using a ballpoint too frequently. It also needs to write smoothly on regular notebook paper. There are pens around that refuse to write on anything but the finest cotton paper or in a moleskin notepad. Another aspect to bear in mind is ink smudging. You need to make sure this does not become an issue especially those of you who are lefthanded.
What about nib size? For note taking you would be better off with a fine nib. However don’t go for extrafine as this tends to be a bit scratchy you could end up with holes in your notes. I would also recommend you steer clear of italic nibs if you are left handed as they do require to be pulled to have a decent ink flow and the writing angle probably wouldn’t suit you. A round tipped nib is best for all round writing.
If you can I would also recommend an 18k nib as they tend to be smoother on porous surfaces and are a big improvement on steel nibs. You also need to bear in mind your own writing style as if you tend to press when you write a nib with more flex could cause you problems. Try not to press at all when using a fountain pen try to glide the pen over the paper. You will definitely like the results.
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