There is a big downside to pencils (and ballpoint pens), which is that you need to push down on the paper. I write a lot and for years I would be limited by my

There is a big downside to pencils (and ballpoint pens), which is that you need to push down on the paper. I write a lot and for years I would be limited by my hand getting sore (having to take breaks, simply not being able to keep writing). After moving to a fountain pen I've had no trouble at all, I can write the whole day without any pain or soreness.