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Writing With Ball Point Pens

Writing With Ball Point Pens

Is it true that when you write with a ball point pen your hand writing deteriorates because you have to press down more than you would with a fountain pen?

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I do not buy this. I write with the same amount of pressure as I do with a gel, marker, pencil or the ball point pen. I have not seen a change in my hand writing for the past 20 odd years.

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I think yes as you have to take much more care when using a fountain pen or quill to keep things from smudging or blending into each other. Out writing style was based on the quill and fountain pens. As far as the pressing I am unsure that is and issue other then breakage.

Pens Point Ball Writing

I tried to write with a quill pen. I can not keep the ink in it so I made large smudge spots. I am much better with the ball point pen or pencil. Even a small fine tipped marker works for me.

Pens Point Ball Writing

Yes that is why the old hand writing techniques and rules were formed to prevent that while giving legible and a nice flow in the writing style. It was art not just a functionality. Pride in writing has been lost I think.

Writing With Ball Point Pens

I can understand that point. I know that I could have learned to write in ink with a quill and ink pot but I was lucky enough that the ball pen came out before my dad would let me use his ink. I suppose I can always try it again someday.