As for being left-handed, so am I - and I have found it to be not much of an issue, as (some!) modern inks dry almost instantly. (de Atramentis Fog Grey being a favourite - dries instantly and is highly water resistant to boot.)
Sounds like you'd fit in just right with the others at r/fountainpens
Ha, that's the problem, right?
I fit in with obsessive gear geeks a little too well, and can't afford a new time- and money-suck of a hobby.
As somebody who enjoys playing games, managing to avoid the MMO craze entirely was a struggle and an achievement...
Three months into the hobby I'd probably have two desk drawers full of pen paraphernalia and a credit card bill full of shame! Not that other pen freaks do this. I just know I would.
(and I'm left-handed....)