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Mechanical Pencils for Writing (Cursive) (self.mechanicalpencils)

submitted 1 year ago by ZOSTED to c/[email protected]

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I've used mechanical pencils for note taking for decades now, but recently took up cursive and journaling.

Maybe I'm just not used to it, but I find my hand cramps up way more than it ever did when I was printing notes (maybe 1 to 2 pages per day).

I'm curious what other people are using for serious writing. I've got my Rotrings (naturally), but for real "heads down" writing sessions I've been using either the Kokuyo Fitcurve (a fat and light mech. pencil) or just a plain wooden pencil.

And lately I've been using wood pencils more and more, even for note taking. Anyone else dip back and forth like this?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

you should look into the Uni Alpha Gel Switch; it's a good choice for long writing sessions. it has of course the alpha gel grip which is very squidhy, and you have the choice between a stable hold mode and a mode where it turns the lead for consistent print.

I would use the hold mode for your cusive and the kuru toga mode for when you need legible notes.