I start with a small Kaweco Sport fountain pen, then switch to the computer laptop, then for the second draft, I use the fountain pen for making notes, and then back to the computer.
The most creative sections are with the fountain pen. That's why any inserts are handwritten first.
A pencil won't work. A ballpoint pen is okay, but it's not as good as the fountain pen.
The flow makes all the difference.
Oh yes. Black ink. No distractions.
I was given my first fountain pen in 1993 and now have close to 50. My wife calls them “jewelry you can write with”. I always have one with me and it really freaks younger people out as they usually have never seen one before. I experiment with different colors/ brands, but lean towards greens and blues.
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ReplyDeleteThey are magnificent. I love your wife's description!
I had a friend who always used green ink. Very distinctive.
Michael