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vitix · 6 April 2010, 02:23 AM

hello friends, i'm new with the fountain pens and i love it..
i need some tips on how to hold the pen while writing, since the ink takes a little to dry sometimes with my hand i mess up what i wrote, the way i hold the pen part of my hand touches the paper i'm writing in...

any sugestions?

Gracias

JBat · 6 April 2010, 02:34 AM

Are you left handed, Victor?

vitix · 6 April 2010, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Are you left handed, Victor?

no, i'm not

daveathall · 6 April 2010, 02:42 AM

Im wondering if you are holding the pen too far down the barrel Victor, try holding it slightly higher to see if that helps.

vitix · 6 April 2010, 02:47 AM

you can see that my hand touches the desk, since this is a small pad my hands are outside the paper, but normaly is in the paper and mess up the upper writing when the ink still wet in the paper

am i holding the pen to low?

TswaneNguni · 6 April 2010, 02:58 AM

Turn the page 15-25 degrees to the left.Your letters will have a more forward slant and your hand will not smear the words

TattooedGQ · 6 April 2010, 03:14 AM

Looks like your hand is about 90degrees to the pad. Try 45 ish....in other words the pen the base of your hand should be about an inch lower than your pen, not lined up with it. notice how my fingers are closer to my body than the body of the pen is.

TswaneNguni · 6 April 2010, 03:40 AM

Also looks like very firm grip on the pen ..........relaxxxxxxxx !!

KKB · 6 April 2010, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Turn the page 15-25 degrees to the left.Your letters will have a more forward slant and your hand will not smear the words

+1

This will solve your problem.

TattooedGQ · 6 April 2010, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Turn the page 15-25 degrees to the left.Your letters will have a more forward slant and your hand will not smear the words

Yeah that's probably easier than my way hahah

shandy · 6 April 2010, 07:45 AM

Hi Victor. I agree with Daves suggestion!

I have my journal almost horizontal to my sitting position, just a few degrees off that, it looks like your writing up hill that way and it not only avoids the problems your having but it also really helps cursive writing look even nicer.

In my experience fountain pens seem to work better with the paper at such an angle as well, it seems easier to find the nibs sweet spot and ease of flow!

Hope that helps and good luck, let us know how you get on

Lion · 6 April 2010, 08:26 AM

Wow, I'm really enjoying the education.....so guys keep it up!!!

shandy · 6 April 2010, 08:52 AM

I just took this quick shot to show you what I mean. I tried to place the camera right in the middle of me at stomach level (the first time my stomach has ever been described as level

)

Hope that helps!

vitix · 7 April 2010, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Turn the page 15-25 degrees to the left.Your letters will have a more forward slant and your hand will not smear the words

Gracias, i will try it!

Shangas · 7 April 2010, 07:31 PM

You better have a damn good safe at your house, Shandy, or that delicious Duofold of yours won't be around much longer...

Lion · 7 April 2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shangas

You better have a damn good safe at your house, Shandy, or that delicious Duofold of yours won't be around much longer...

Okay Shahan, what are you insinuating!!! LOL!!!

Shangas · 7 April 2010, 11:43 PM

I insinuate nothing, master. Just that I am coveting that pen.

shandy · 8 April 2010, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shangas

You better have a damn good safe at your house, Shandy, or that delicious Duofold of yours won't be around much longer...

Oh trust me shahan, this one never leaves my side.
I must admit I think I could be brought up on charges of over working the elderly as I use this one so much!

What is that old saying."your gonna have to prise this one from my cold dead hands"

Lion · 8 April 2010, 07:02 AM

Ian, I can understand why you love that pen so much what size nib does it have???

shandy · 8 April 2010, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Ian, I can understand why you love that pen so much what size nib does it have???

Leo, It's a broad nib stub with lot's of flex

Original to the pen so it has been flexing for 84 years and still looks pretty much like it did when it left the factory!

Fountain pens never cease to amaze me with their longevity. I hope I work as well as this pen when I am 84

Lion · 8 April 2010, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shandy

Leo, It's a broad nib stub with lot's of flex

Original to the pen so it has been flexing for 84 years and still looks pretty much like it did when it left the factory!

Fountain pens never cease to amaze me with their longevity. I hope I work as well as this pen when I am 84

So would I but I do not think that will be possible with my Rheumatoid Arthritis!!!

6 April 2010, 02:23 AM	#1
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	Help writing with Fountain Pen hello friends, i'm new with the fountain pens and i love it.. i need some tips on how to hold the pen while writing, since the ink takes a little to dry sometimes with my hand i mess up what i wrote, the way i hold the pen part of my hand touches the paper i'm writing in... any sugestions? Gracias

6 April 2010, 02:42 AM	#4
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Im wondering if you are holding the pen too far down the barrel Victor, try holding it slightly higher to see if that helps. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

6 April 2010, 02:47 AM	#5
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	you can see that my hand touches the desk, since this is a small pad my hands are outside the paper, but normaly is in the paper and mess up the upper writing when the ink still wet in the paper am i holding the pen to low? Attached Images

6 April 2010, 03:14 AM	#7
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Looks like your hand is about 90degrees to the pad. Try 45 ish....in other words the pen the base of your hand should be about an inch lower than your pen, not lined up with it. notice how my fingers are closer to my body than the body of the pen is. Attached Images __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

6 April 2010, 08:26 AM	#12
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Wow, I'm really enjoying the education.....so guys keep it up!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

6 April 2010, 02:34 AM	#2
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Are you left handed, Victor?

6 April 2010, 02:58 AM	#6
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Turn the page 15-25 degrees to the left.Your letters will have a more forward slant and your hand will not smear the words

6 April 2010, 03:40 AM	#8
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Also looks like very firm grip on the pen ..........relaxxxxxxxx !!

6 April 2010, 07:45 AM	#11
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Hi Victor. I agree with Daves suggestion! I have my journal almost horizontal to my sitting position, just a few degrees off that, it looks like your writing up hill that way and it not only avoids the problems your having but it also really helps cursive writing look even nicer. In my experience fountain pens seem to work better with the paper at such an angle as well, it seems easier to find the nibs sweet spot and ease of flow! Hope that helps and good luck, let us know how you get on

6 April 2010, 08:52 AM	#13
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	I just took this quick shot to show you what I mean. I tried to place the camera right in the middle of me at stomach level (the first time my stomach has ever been described as level) Hope that helps!

7 April 2010, 07:31 PM	#15
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	You better have a damn good safe at your house, Shandy, or that delicious Duofold of yours won't be around much longer...

7 April 2010, 11:43 PM	#17
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	I insinuate nothing, master. Just that I am coveting that pen.

8 April 2010, 07:02 AM	#19
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Ian, I can understand why you love that pen so much what size nib does it have??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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