Pens

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

I'm very particular when it comes to writing implements, and being left-handed it's very difficult to find one I like.

My current favourites are from Zebra, which is a decent brand. The F-701 has a decent weight to it, and the X-701 is lightweight and has a pressurised refill similar to the Fisher Space Pen, which is ideal for writing on vertical surfaces which is often difficult being an awkward leftie

 

[citizen_maine]

Can't remember the last time I used one

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Don’t seek Bernardo’s advice on pens.

 

[Barcon]

I keep the wife in one.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Can't remember the last time I used one

I take a notebook and pen pretty much everywhere with me.

 

[Innsbruckblue]

Best pen ever made or designed. Ergonomic perfection

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

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Best pen ever made or designed. Ergonomic perfection

Certainly stood the test of time, but I just don't like the feel of them. I'm very particular (weird).

 

[TinFoilHat]

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Was just about to post this

 

[ReutlingerBlick]

The F-701 has a decent weight to it, and the X-701 is lightweight and has a pressurised refill similar to the Fisher Space Pen

I once read this (not sure if totally true, but it made me laugh) NASA spent $20 million to develop the Fisher Space pen, the Russians used....... pencils!

Seriously though, I like a nice pen - when I was a younger I had a set of those Rotring drawing pens, but they need so much care and attention. I will enjoy to read this thread as it expands.

 

[The Mighty Marmoush]

Bring back the fountain pen

 

[Paladin]

I'm very particular when it comes to writing implements, and being left-handed it's very difficult to find one I like.

My current favourites are from Zebra, which is a decent brand. The F-701 has a decent weight to it, and the X-701 is lightweight and has a pressurised refill similar to the Fisher Space Pen, which is ideal for writing on vertical surfaces which is often difficult being an awkward leftie

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Most pens, including the one you have shown us, are ambidextrous.



Here are a few from my own collection. My favourite is my Parker Duofold International Blue Marble Fountain Pen, with a medium 18k gold nib. I've had this for many years, and I use it to fill out official documents such as wedding stationery. I'm a wedding registrar, and I used this to complete the registers when my sons married, in 2018, and my second son in August this year.

I dabble in a spot of calligraphy from time to time too, and I have special pens for this.

If anyone is wondering what to buy me (or the pen lover in your family) for Christmas this year, take a look here. https://tomsstudio.com/.

They have many stylish pens, including calligraphy pens, and some great inks. Sample below.

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

The pen of hopes and dreams

 

[TinFoilHat]

Was just about to post this

I would say great minds but as I don't have one...

 

[urban genie]

As a left handed person I find all pens fine.

It is the books with margins designed for the right handed that frustrate.

But seeing as us lefties are proven to be smarter, more open minded, passionate and also more well endowed I will let it go

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Most pens, including the one you have shown us, are ambidextrous.

It's the weight and balance that gets me. Also, the writing angle. It's a tactile thing. I'm also very particular with eating irons, especially cake spanners.

I used to use a left-handed fountain pen with a curved nib to prevent smudging which was alright, but not comfortable to use for long periods. Being left-handed, I also struggle with whiteboards as I usually end up scrubbing off half of what I've written.

Also, if you notice (and I know this is being picky) any pen or pencil that has writing on, the writing is upside down if you hold it in your left hand ;-)

 

[hampshireblue]

I take a notebook and pen pretty much everywhere with me.

Plane spotter?

 

[jimharri]

Tell me when I can start laughing, per-lease.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

How do lefties not smudge as they go along?

 

[urban genie]

I will say I write like a spider walked through ink in lower case and tend to write in capitals a lot to be clearer, a lot of pens are shite for left handers