{"id":4902,"date":"2021-08-27T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T07:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/?p=4902"},"modified":"2021-08-05T12:14:41","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T11:14:41","slug":"best-writing-tools-for-left-handed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/pens\/best-writing-tools-for-left-handed\/","title":{"rendered":"The best writing tools for left-handed people"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With 10 per cent of the world\u2019s population being left-handed, it\u2019s about time the world acknowledged that one in 10 people write with their left hand<\/a> and designed all objects with this fact in mind.<\/p>\n

If you are left-handed, you might find you have some issues using certain writing tools due to their right-hand-centric design; however, you are also living in a flourishing era for left-handed designs, as we\u2019ll explore below.<\/p>\n

Alongside challenges created by writing tools, the English language is written from the left to the right side of a page, which is not ideal for left-handed individuals.<\/p>\n

This blog post will explore some of the best pens for writing with the left hand.<\/p>\n

Common challenges for left-handed people<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re a left-handed person using writing tools that have a right-handed bias, you may face challenges such as imperfect ink flow, scratchy writing, the smudging of ink on paper, and hand cramps.<\/p>\n

These challenges can be incredibly frustrating \u2014 especially for those who love writing with a fountain pen, as this writing tool can cause the most issues alongside gel pens with their slow-drying inks.<\/p>\n

The best pens for left-handed people<\/h2>\n

When it comes to pens, you require a smooth application combined with a quick drying time to avoid the dreaded aforementioned smudging.<\/p>\n

Fisher Bullet Space Pen<\/h3>\n

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Not designed solely for left-handed writers, the Fisher Bullet Space Pen<\/a> is coincidentally great for lefties because its pressurised cartridge results in a consistent ink flow however the pen is being held (even upside down and underwater!)<\/p>\n

The ink itself is also thick and quick-drying, so less likely to smudge. Being a bullet, this pen is small, so bear that in mind if that\u2019s an issue for you.<\/p>\n

Lamy Safari Fountain Pen<\/h3>\n

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The Lamy Safari<\/a> is a wonderful fountain pen for anyone \u2014 from fountain pen newbies to those who use a fountain pen daily.<\/p>\n

On top of this, Lamy offers a fountain nib specifically for lefties<\/a>, called the LH (Z 50), which is available with the Safari or separately. It is very similar to Lamy\u2019s M (medium) nib, except it is slightly oblique, which tends to suit left-handed writers well \u2014 resulting in a reliable ink flow.<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s a fountain pen you\u2019re looking for, you\u2019ll be delighted to learn that this is a very affordable option for you and it comes in a wide range of colours, too.<\/p>\n

Schneider Breeze Rollerball Pen<\/h3>\n

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This rollerball suits both left and right-handed people and big or small hands. The ink dries quickly, doesn\u2019t smudge, and is erasable with an ink eraser \u2014 so any mistakes can be corrected instantly.<\/p>\n

If you like to make eco-friendly choices where possible, you might also like to know that the Schneider Breeze rollerball<\/a> received a Blue Angel award for its eco-credentials, including an environmentally friendly manufacturing process and a long lifespan.<\/p>\n

The best inks for left-handed people<\/h2>\n

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We recommend using quick-drying ink in your fountain pen, such as the Lamy T52 bottled ink<\/a> \u2014 it\u2019s a smooth ink and comes in a variety of colours.<\/p>\n

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I hope this blog post has been useful; if so, we may turn it into a series with further recommendations for our lefty friends.<\/p>\n

If there are other left-hand-friendly stationery recommendations you\u2019d like to see, let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With 10 per cent of the world\u2019s population being left-handed, it\u2019s about time the world acknowledged that one in 10 people write with their left hand and designed all objects with this fact in mind. If you are left-handed, you might find you have some issues using certain writing tools due to their right-hand-centric design;…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":4903,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe best writing tools for left-handed people - The Pen Company Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you a left-handed stationery fan? 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