Comments on: Pilot Parallel Pen Review

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:54:57 +0000

I can’t speak to it directly but I know a calligrapher who loves parallel pens and uses them all the time who is left handed. The ink is very thin so there is the danger of dragging your hand through it. I’m not sure if it’s possible to lift your hand enough to not touch the paper. You will probably want to use them on a paper that is fairly absorbent like watercolor paper and avoid vellum or tracing paper.

By: Gobbomob

Gobbomob — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:17:18 +0000

Just one question. Don’t know if you have the answer but… can left handed people use the parallel pens?

By: fountain pen

fountain pen — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:52:32 +0000

Thanks for the review, love the handwriting!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:07:28 +0000

Don’t leave out reeds and quills–some people still make them today–

By: Leesa

Leesa — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:09:22 +0000

Wonderful review. I love these pens so much I bought two of every width.

By: Alberto

Alberto — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:17:24 +0000

Very clear, well-thought, and thorough review. Beautiful calligraphy. I had no clear understanding of the advantages and limitations of the Parallel Pen until I read this blog.

By: Nosferatuia

Nosferatuia — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:58:10 +0000

Great review! I love your penmanship, very beautiful indeed!

By: Oneloneman

Oneloneman — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:47:54 +0000

Nice review. Awesome calligraphy. I need to dig out my calligraphy pens and start practicing again. It’s been way too long.

By: Marte

Marte — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:15:11 +0000

Very informative review!
I love the gradations you made, especially the purple/pink one Such beautiful handwriting too.