The Golden Age of Japanese Pencils, 1952-1967

Re:The Golden Age of Japanese Pencils, 1952-1967 by blackeyeblitzar on Monday March 03, 2025 @07:06PM (#43248448)

I tried a plastic body light one a long time back but haven’t returned to it. I think in part because I found the roller ball point pens to be smoother writing and less ‘scratchy’. But maybe I am not using it properly or didn’t get the right model.

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Re:The Golden Age of Japanese Pencils, 1952-1967 by capnahab on Tuesday March 04, 2025 @12:04AM (#43250553)

I have found the Pilot Kakuno (about ¥1000, so inexpensive) - just IMO, - pilot ink is very easy flowing, the nibs are great for my writing style, pull off cap not screw, so much easier and readier to use, easy to clean. I work in the UK health service which is not a good place for stationery lovers.

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Re:The Golden Age of Japanese Pencils, 1952-1967 by dbtc on Tuesday March 04, 2025 @12:43AM (#43250780)

A well-tuned fountain pen should write with only the weight of the pen, and then it can take time to learn to relax the hand and shoulder.

I can type for longer without pain than I can write with a ballpoint or a pencil, but a fountain pen exceeds them both.

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Re:The Golden Age of Japanese Pencils, 1952-1967 by blackeyeblitzar on Wednesday March 05, 2025 @09:57PM (#43275892)

Maybe I just have bad technique. I feel like I can’t relax the hand but have to actively use it. Longer writing is definitely painful.

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Re:The Golden Age of Japanese Pencils, 1952-1967 by dbtc on Wednesday March 12, 2025 @02:55PM (#43346512)

Relaxing isn't easy by any means, at least for me, it takes a lot of practice.

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