Fountain pen

ShulaArcher
ShulaArcher Member Posts: 174
edited 6. Nov 2012, 08:17 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi

Went to the Rheumatology Clinic this morning, had blood taken. Anyway, I was really surprised to see the nurse changing an ink cartridge in her fountain pen. When I commented on not seeing fountain pens nowadays, she said using one is less strain on the wrist than using a biro. I may be the last person to find out about this and you're all probably filling your pens with ink as I speak . . . The only negative thing I can think of is whether fitting the cartridge may cause a painful problem.

Any comments?

Thanks
Shula

Comments

  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    There is certainly less friction between an ink nib and paper than a biro - biro ink is very sticky and requires some force to move the pen to leave an impression but we don't realise it, we just think we're writing! Rollerballs are smoother but it is possible to use a fountain pen without a cartridge: Parker sell a converter for their pens which works by sucking in ink from an ink pot. I've one which I use and it's fine. Yoropens are good for achy hands but the plastic biros are non-refillable. I have a metal Yoro which has similar ink to a rollerball - I love it. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I tried a fountain pen for that very reason and it is easier but after a while, I found it was much heavier than a biro pen. Unless I have to sign something I use a lovely light and easy to use pencil
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • ShulaArcher
    ShulaArcher Member Posts: 174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for that advice. I avoid handwriting if possible but will try your suggestions as any little thing that helps is worth it!

    Shula
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I would end up covered in ink :shock: and then the pen would get oinched from my desk :(