Comments on: A Leftie’s Favorite Pens http://www.simpleproductivityblog.com/a-lefties-favorite-pens/ Because a fulfilling life doesn't have to be complicated. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:37:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: LJ http://www.simpleproductivityblog.com/a-lefties-favorite-pens/#comment-1298 LJ Fri, 08 May 2009 01:29:13 +0000 http://www.simpleproductivityblog.com/?p=1136#comment-1298 I had to spend some time thinking about it, but I believe I push pens rather than pull them as well. I guess the lefties who write with their hand curled around must pull the pen. I didn't know about your tips for fountain pens. I guess I just lucked out. I had used cartridge fountain pens in the past when I did calligraphy (talk about a nightmare!) and was very satisfied with the ink loading mechanism in the Levenger pen. Not that I would have bought it if it hadn't been deeply discounted! I get a very happy feeling using it too. It makes me slow down and feel like I am writing something worthwhile, even if it is just a grocery list! :) I am looking forward to going back to the college campus where I picked up the Eco. I am going to buy every refill I can lay my hands on. I had to spend some time thinking about it, but I believe I push pens rather than pull them as well. I guess the lefties who write with their hand curled around must pull the pen.

I didn’t know about your tips for fountain pens. I guess I just lucked out. I had used cartridge fountain pens in the past when I did calligraphy (talk about a nightmare!) and was very satisfied with the ink loading mechanism in the Levenger pen. Not that I would have bought it if it hadn’t been deeply discounted! I get a very happy feeling using it too. It makes me slow down and feel like I am writing something worthwhile, even if it is just a grocery list! :)

I am looking forward to going back to the college campus where I picked up the Eco. I am going to buy every refill I can lay my hands on.

]]> By: Kim http://www.simpleproductivityblog.com/a-lefties-favorite-pens/#comment-1297 Kim Thu, 07 May 2009 20:28:42 +0000 http://www.simpleproductivityblog.com/?p=1136#comment-1297 I totally agree - I use your 2 top picks too. I found a rounded, medium-sized nib smoothest (as a leftie I push pens rather than pull them). When I bought my beloved Waterman fountain pen I learnt 2 things: 1. Test pens on your own paper - the paper in stores is ultra-smooth to make the pen feel nicer. 2. Most good fountain pens have a choice of nibs, so ask at the store. I'm so glad I splashed out and bought a really nice pen - my Waterman is the only pen I use at home, and I get a happy feeling every time I do :) The Zebra eco lives in my purse. I totally agree – I use your 2 top picks too. I found a rounded, medium-sized nib smoothest (as a leftie I push pens rather than pull them). When I bought my beloved Waterman fountain pen I learnt 2 things:
1. Test pens on your own paper – the paper in stores is ultra-smooth to make the pen feel nicer.
2. Most good fountain pens have a choice of nibs, so ask at the store.

I’m so glad I splashed out and bought a really nice pen – my Waterman is the only pen I use at home, and I get a happy feeling every time I do :) The Zebra eco lives in my purse.

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