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> our teachers simply thought that water-based ink pens were more "character-building" and resulted in more readable handwriting In fairness, writing with a fo
by devilbunny 3y ago
> our teachers simply thought that water-based ink pens were more "character-building" and resulted in more readable handwriting
In fairness, writing with a fountain pen encourages proper cursive handwriting, because it is far less physical effort. Disjointed handwriting is easier than cursive with a ballpoint, because you have to apply pressure the entire time you are writing or the ball won't roll and pick up ink.
- zabzonk 3y agoi think this may work for an adult - i really don't think it works for a child. at least it didn't for me.
- nradov 3y agoI didn't find that to be the case when I was in school. Handwriting in cursive with a fountain pen was miserable, an utterly pointless waste of valuable class time.
- sudosysgen 3y agoReally? When I first got a fountain pen in school my cursive handwriting experience was far, far better both for me and for my poor teachers.
- b112 3y agoFrom the lefties, we hate all you fountain pen lovers, one and all.
- sudosysgen 3y agoAs a a rightie who had to write in Arabic with a fountain pen, I really do understand, though there are some inks that make this easier.
- martijnvds 3y agoNot completely pointless. Fine motor skills need training too.