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Fountain Pens

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A gift from my wife. A La Grande or 146 with an oblique broad nib.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I like fountain pens but I’m left handed so it’s a bit of a struggle. Unless it’s just the ink I’ve used, they seem to smudge lots into my wrist.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That could be your ink! Look into some quick-drying inks, Noodler's has some. That should minimize your smear. I think there's something youtube videos for lefties to help them!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Beyond fast drying ink consider a finer nib. Less ink on the page dries more quickly. Also, paper makes a big difference. Midori paper absorbs ink well while still providing some sheen, while paper like Tomoe River is coated such that the ink will sit on the paper for a long time making smearing more likely.