Fountain Pens in Movies and TV

[catbert]

A reed pen in Catherine Called Birdy, set in late 13th century England.

What a shame she didn't learn how to hold a pen. That sort of hold always grates for me personally whenever I see it.

Indeed. What's the point of an opposable thumb if it isn't helping to control the pen? On the other hand, I suppose it makes the case for arm writing.

[Chrissy]

A reed pen in Catherine Called Birdy, set in late 13th century England.

What a shame she didn't learn how to hold a pen. That sort of hold always grates for me personally whenever I see it.

Indeed. What's the point of an opposable thumb if it isn't helping to control the pen? On the other hand, I suppose it makes the case for arm writing.

It's probably difficult to believe but I've seen even worse pen holds. Perhaps their opposable thumbs are worn out from texting? LOL

[Deb]

I see bad pen grips so often now often in films and series but I must forgive Bella Ramsey as she's such a good actor and Catherine Called Birdy is a really good film.

[FredRydr]

A reed pen in Catherine Called Birdy, set in late 13th century England.

What a shame she didn't learn how to hold a pen. That sort of hold always grates for me personally whenever I see it.

Didn't you know? That method was de rigueur in the late 13th century!

[catbert]

A reed pen in Catherine Called Birdy, set in late 13th century England.

What a shame she didn't learn how to hold a pen. That sort of hold always grates for me personally whenever I see it.

Indeed. What's the point of an opposable thumb if it isn't helping to control the pen? On the other hand, I suppose it makes the case for arm writing.

It's probably difficult to believe but I've seen even worse pen holds. Perhaps their opposable thumbs are worn out from texting? LOL

Plenty of unconventional grips in this thread. Here's one in The Souvenir that stood out recently.

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And this (not a fountain pen, I know) in Altered Carbon 2 looks especially tortured.

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[FredRydr]

...Plenty of unconventional grips in this thread. Here's one in The Souvenir that stood out recently.

Ouch! And ouch!

[JohnUphill]

I wonder if there is a connection between the demise of handwriting and the failure to teach more ergonomic grips at an early age.

[catbert]

In the second season of Altered Carbon, an AI takes notes with a fountain pen to preserve a deteriorating memory.

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A Pineider-like section?

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Another AI uses a quill or more likely, given the absence of an inkwell, a feather-ended ballpoint.

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[carlos.q]

"Spiderhead" (2022) is an odd movie in which convicts are offered the chance to become medical test subjects in exchange for reduced sentences. Chris Hemsworth as the warden/investigator does not use a fountain pen but rather an upscale ballpoint:

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The ballpoint barbarian uses a Montblanc Model M, Marc Newson edition.

[catbert]

In an episode of The Secret Genius of Modern Life, Professor Hannah Fry uses a fountain pen and purple ink to explain food delivery apps.

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[carlos.q]

From a recent Virgin Voyages TV ad:

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I guess when you go on a cruise ship you should leave your Montblancs and Pelikans at home...

[Scrawler]

In this interview with Christiane Amanpore Former US Joint Chiefs Chairman Mike Mullen gesticulates with a pen of some sort while he speaks. I can't tell what it is.

https://youtu.be/B7qsyBBZu78?t=458

[catbert]

In this interview with Christiane Amanpore Former US Joint Chiefs Chairman Mike Mullen gesticulates with a pen of some sort while he speaks. I can't tell what it is.

https://youtu.be/B7qsyBBZu78?t=458

Distinctive finial, whatever it is.

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[catbert]

An anthropologist with a Pelikan (M200 green marbled?) in this DW documentary.



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[Scrawler]

[QUOTE=catbert;390872]

In this interview with Christiane Amanpore Former US Joint Chiefs Chairman Mike Mullen gesticulates with a pen of some sort while he speaks. I can't tell what it is.

https://youtu.be/B7qsyBBZu78?t=458

Distinctive finial, whatever it is.

<snip>

How did you manage to catch such a good image? I tried and eventually just posted the link.

[catbert]

[QUOTE=Scrawler;390876]

In this interview with Christiane Amanpore Former US Joint Chiefs Chairman Mike Mullen gesticulates with a pen of some sort while he speaks. I can't tell what it is.

https://youtu.be/B7qsyBBZu78?t=458

Distinctive finial, whatever it is.

<snip>

How did you manage to catch such a good image? I tried and eventually just posted the link.

Slowed the playback speed right down to 0.25x.

[Yazeh]

Beauty Queen of Jerusalem.
A green Fountain pen. Note how the prisoner signs his name in the last screen capture....

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[Scrawler]

There is something very 1960/70s about that pen. Is he signing with the nib upside down or is that an illusion caused by shadows?

[Yazeh]

The story moves between the 20s and late 30s, I believe it's before 2nd World War. This scene happens during late 30s, I believe. The pen was held the reverse side as dar as I know

[dneal]

This one is in the opening credits of Amazon's The Consultant

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