Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum and fountain pens in general. I recently picked up a TWSBI 580 with EF nib and have started learning to use it. I had previously been generally using Pilot Hi Tec C gel pens for my everyday work as a lawyer, and I figured it was time to step up my pen game so that I could pull out a more substantial writing instrument in client meetings and for signing important documents.
After a bit of research I settled on the TWSBI 580 because it was affordable, looked great, and was from Taiwan, where I was originally from.
So far I've enjoyed it, but I feel like I'm still getting to learn how to write with a fountain pen. It still feels a bit unnatural when compared to writing with my Hi Tec C, but maybe I'm just getting used to the different grip and pressure needed to write with a fountain pen. My biggest issue though, is that my 580 just doesn't feel as smooth as the gel pen, and feels a lot scratchier too. I don't know if this is a function of the EF nib, the paper I'm using, the ink, my writing style, or likely all of the above, but I figure I'd come here to see if people had tips or advice on what I should expect as a brand new fountain pen user, and what I can do to make the experience even better.
Thanks everyone, and looking forward to getting more into this!
Dave
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