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I'm lefthanded and I really doubt this is easily fixable. From grade 1 to 7 I was exclusively using fountain pens (germany, this is a requirement, so there was
by zaarn 9y ago
I'm lefthanded and I really doubt this is easily fixable.
From grade 1 to 7 I was exclusively using fountain pens (germany, this is a requirement, so there wasn't a choice) and there was no end of teachers trying to "fix" the lefthanded children in the class.
Writing lefthanded with a ballpoint pen is simply easier than using a fountain pen where I have to either put my hand into a position that cramps after a minute of continuous writing or hover over the paper which also cramps or using a blotting paper, which reduces my ability to keep the last few sentences in mind while writing.
Left-handed writing will also push the pen, inevitably, you will put pressure on it, the light contact required for fountain pens is extremely tired.
After grade 7 I've switched to ballpoint pens, much easier to handle and write. About 4 years ago I managed to find a gas-pressure ballpoint pen which has been the most relaxing way to write.
Unlike normal ballpoint pens, they have gas cartridge behind the ink which expands. They push the ink out of the pen meaning you don't have to press at all to get writing while still getting the benefit of minimal ink usage and quick drying that left-handedness almost requires.
- Doxin 9y agoYour teachers shouldn't have tried to "fix" your handedness. They should have taught you valid writing techniques for lefties. A common and fairly easy one is to rotate your paper counter-clockwise 45-90 degrees and write bottom-to-top. If you're hovering or strongly bending your wrist you've been taught wrong.