Handwriting tip: get a decent pen

My handwriting is 10x better with a gel pen (Pilot G2 or similar is pretty cheap) or a fountain pen (would recommend a Pilot Metropolitan. It feels a little silly to spend $10 on a pen, but if you have one nice pen, much easier to not lose it).

In both cases (and more so with the fountain pen), it's simply easier to be precise and in control since the pen only needs to glide along the paper, not be mashed down into the paper like you have to with cheaper ball point pens.

In response to this post by EDGEMAN

Posted: 02/12/2018 at 2:26PM

Any tips for writing on unruled paper? -- EDGEMAN 02/12/2018 09:31AM

Sounds like an "unruly" task. ** -- MikeVT85 02/13/2018 01:21AM

Handwriting tip: get a decent pen -- jmanatVT 02/12/2018 2:26PM

Fountain pens are the devil. ** -- 48zip 02/12/2018 3:04PM

Invest heavily in the paper industry. Only one place for it to go now. ** -- ElbertoHokie 02/12/2018 12:07PM

Become the papers king and rule over it. ** -- Major Kong 02/12/2018 11:03AM

Use a hand lettered font. No one will know. ** -- 48zip 02/12/2018 10:42AM

Only those who have seen my handwriting...lol ** -- EDGEMAN 02/12/2018 10:45AM

I'm with you. I used to letter invitations. Now I can't read my own crap. ** -- 48zip 02/12/2018 11:01AM

I even bought computer printed labels for my Christmas cards -- EDGEMAN 02/12/2018 1:06PM

Put your pencil or pen tip on the paper and move your hand around. ** -- hokietony 02/12/2018 10:40AM

If transparent enough, put ruled paper behind for guide ** -- TomTurkey 02/12/2018 10:16AM

That's what they do in Germany, or so I hear ** -- Brown Water 02/12/2018 10:28AM

My kids always used crayons ** -- bigbadbird 02/12/2018 10:09AM

Writing........sigh.........a lost art........... ** -- vt_mughal 02/12/2018 09:48AM

Exactly. Probably need to practice my cursive writing first... ** -- EDGEMAN 02/12/2018 09:51AM

Many schools don't even teach that now....wtf ** -- DonHo-kieHi 02/12/2018 10:50AM

I teach it in 2nd grade. It is continued in 3rd grade. ** -- HokieGator 02/12/2018 12:35PM

Cool...I think its important. Even if just for spatial skill development. -- DonHo-kieHi 02/12/2018 6:36PM

Any practice tips/methods? -- EDGEMAN 02/12/2018 1:17PM

Practice practice practice. -- HokieGator 02/12/2018 7:59PM

Websites? Try practicing with an actual pen and sheet of paper. (edit) -- 48zip 02/12/2018 1:57PM

I don't understand that either. -- EDGEMAN 02/12/2018 10:59AM

We're moving to Chisanbop ** -- 48zip 02/12/2018 11:14AM

Use crayons - trust me on this -- FfxStationHokie 02/12/2018 09:40AM

Cursive font FTW! -- MP4VT2004 02/12/2018 09:38AM

Make a lined template and slip it behind your blank paper ** -- Newt 02/12/2018 09:33AM

Or you can use a piece of ruled paper instead of making your own template ** -- Nova Hokie 95 02/12/2018 10:07AM

Back in the old daze, many stationary packages would come with a guide temp -- Newt 02/12/2018 3:01PM

I only use checks when I'm paying my taxes. -- EDGEMAN 02/12/2018 5:21PM

Wow, grate idea! Thanks! ** -- EDGEMAN 02/12/2018 09:37AM

Hope I can see it through the parchment paper. ** -- EDGEMAN 02/12/2018 09:49AM

33 years of elementary school experience right there. ** -- Newt 02/12/2018 09:38AM

Man you got held back a LOT ** -- Trogdor 02/12/2018 09:46AM

37 year old high school freshman? -- VTgrass01 02/12/2018 09:58AM

Handwriting tip: get a decent pen

Insert a Link

Tech Sideline is Presented By:

Our Sponsors