3 ms·I prefer writing with fountain pen, you don't get that scratching feeling like you have with a ballpoint.by wdb 6y agoI prefer writing with fountain pen, you don't get that scratching feeling like you have with a ballpoint.BeetleB 6y agoHigh quality ball points are a lot less scratchy than the cheap ones. I've used some that are definitely less scratchy than a fountain pen with a fine nib.petre 6y agoDo try a rollerball with ink. I also like fountain pens but this one is more convenient.