In the memory of John Hancock, the National handwriting day is on Jan 23rd. In the modern world when things are moving to digital, take a moment to embrace the traditional method of writing. While things are moving at blazing speed, there is something about the pen , paper and the ink. It creates a great feeling and you are able to suddenly take your time and slow down. It allows you to put things into perspective and value the art of writing.
You can start National Handwriting Day with these ideas to help you started with the analog world
- Start writing a journal or write a page everyday. Something which comes to your mind and just start writing or may be write about the day!
- Write a letter to your loved one or parents or your children. The value of handwritten letter is priceless. Emails might be forgotten but a letter will be cherished.
- Whip out your favorite pen and may be it needs the cleaning or ink refilled? Give it the extra love. Write with it until you feel fulfilled.
- Share your handwritten letter online to the world. use instagram, facebook, pinterest or any media and hashag it #nationalhandwritingday
What is your favorite pen and ink that you will be using on that day? May be add a fountain pen friendly paper too?
Have you participated in our contest for National Handwriting Day? You can win various prizes and it is FREE to enter!
-Leena.
137 comments
Nena Gray
I like the Visconti
I like the Visconti
Fern
So far, my favorite pen to use for pretty inks is the Pilot 742 with FA nib. A decent amount of flex for shading, and dependable. For everyday use though I do love the Noodler’s Konrad!
So far, my favorite pen to use for pretty inks is the Pilot 742 with FA nib. A decent amount of flex for shading, and dependable. For everyday use though I do love the Noodler’s Konrad!
Cassandra D
The Montblanc pilot pen.
The Montblanc pilot pen.
Ruth Morrisson
My favorite pen to write with? Ooh, toughie. So many pens I like; but probably my absolute favorite is the 1949 Plum Demi Parker 51, M nib. But I also like my 1937 Red Shadow Wave Parker Vactumatic, F nib; and the Pelikan M405 Blue/Black, EF nib; and the light grey Pilot Decimo, F nib; and the dark blue Decimo, stub nib — which “sings” (first nib I ever had that did that); and the Noodler’s ebonite Konrad; flex nib; and the Cedar Blue Parker 51Vac with the rolled gold cap, EF nib (for when I need to take copious notes); and… and… and….
But the Plum Demi 51 is the one they’ll have to pry from my cold dead fingers….
My favorite pen to write with? Ooh, toughie. So many pens I like; but probably my absolute favorite is the 1949 Plum Demi Parker 51, M nib. But I also like my 1937 Red Shadow Wave Parker Vactumatic, F nib; and the Pelikan M405 Blue/Black, EF nib; and the light grey Pilot Decimo, F nib; and the dark blue Decimo, stub nib — which “sings” (first nib I ever had that did that); and the Noodler’s ebonite Konrad; flex nib; and the Cedar Blue Parker 51Vac with the rolled gold cap, EF nib (for when I need to take copious notes); and… and… and….
But the Plum Demi 51 is the one they’ll have to pry from my cold dead fingers….
Tammira
My favorite pen to write with currently is my new Pilot Custom 74 in Merlot!
My favorite pen to write with currently is my new Pilot Custom 74 in Merlot!
Wayne Eveland
My favorite pen to write with definitely has to be my Cross Darth Vader. It’s just me to the core.
My favorite pen to write with definitely has to be my Cross Darth Vader. It’s just me to the core.
Ryan
My favorite pen to write with is my Opus 88 Koloro in blue and tan with a fine nib.
My favorite pen to write with is my Opus 88 Koloro in blue and tan with a fine nib.
PIng Amranand
My favorite pen is Lamy AlStar.
My favorite pen is Lamy AlStar.
Jenny Ham
I like the LAMY 2000
I like the LAMY 2000
Jessica Ozburn
Well, National Handwriting Day has passed, but I love using my Leonardo Momento Zero with my Leuchtterm notebooks to journal in! Of course, the quest for a perfect pen is never ending so that could change!
Well, National Handwriting Day has passed, but I love using my Leonardo Momento Zero with my Leuchtterm notebooks to journal in! Of course, the quest for a perfect pen is never ending so that could change!
Mike Czaplicki
My favorite pen would be the Pelikan 600.. Just the perfect pen in many ways.
My favorite pen would be the Pelikan 600.. Just the perfect pen in many ways.
Steven
Well obviously my fav pen is, as usual, the Next One on my Wishlist D:
Well obviously my fav pen is, as usual, the Next One on my Wishlist D:
Andrea Keenan
My favorite pen (this week) is my Pelikan Stone Garden, which I think my husband bought here for Christmas !
My favorite pen (this week) is my Pelikan Stone Garden, which I think my husband bought here for Christmas !
T
I’ll probably be using my Diplomat Aero with a juicy broad nib on some Tomoe River Paper.
I’ll probably be using my Diplomat Aero with a juicy broad nib on some Tomoe River Paper.
William Hernandez
My favorite pen is the Pilot Vanishing Point. It is practical as there is no cap to worry about and switching nib sizes is extremely easy.
My favorite pen is the Pilot Vanishing Point. It is practical as there is no cap to worry about and switching nib sizes is extremely easy.
Jasmine
Currently it’s a toss up between a EF Pilot Custom 74 or a Jinhao x450 with a nib I salvaged from an indie FP maker on Etsy.
Currently it’s a toss up between a EF Pilot Custom 74 or a Jinhao x450 with a nib I salvaged from an indie FP maker on Etsy.
Richard
Toss up between Pelikan 800 and Sailor 1911L.
Toss up between Pelikan 800 and Sailor 1911L.
Mark Fuller
My favorite pen is one of my Parker Sonnets. I got my Brown Deluxe model as a gift for my 60th birthday. It was a wonderful choice. Parker has great customer service. I use their free nib exchange numerous times.
My favorite pen is one of my Parker Sonnets. I got my Brown Deluxe model as a gift for my 60th birthday. It was a wonderful choice. Parker has great customer service. I use their free nib exchange numerous times.
Chelsea
I love writing with my Pilot Vanishing Point matte black with a fine nib. I use Iroshizuku Kon-peki with it. It’s a very fine nib, but it’s so smooth and just a great writing experience.
I love writing with my Pilot Vanishing Point matte black with a fine nib. I use Iroshizuku Kon-peki with it. It’s a very fine nib, but it’s so smooth and just a great writing experience.
Stella
My favorite is Pilot VP turquoise with the Sailor Yama-dori ink. Beautiful shading!
My favorite is Pilot VP turquoise with the Sailor Yama-dori ink. Beautiful shading!
Larry
I am working on my third book, and as with the previous two I begin most of my drafts in longhand. The pen from which my ideas seem to flow the most readily is a stunning blue Waterman Carene that I bought in 2012, which was my first really good fountain pen. I have added to my collection of fountain pens since then, but the blue Carene is still my go-to pen for serious writing.
I am working on my third book, and as with the previous two I begin most of my drafts in longhand. The pen from which my ideas seem to flow the most readily is a stunning blue Waterman Carene that I bought in 2012, which was my first really good fountain pen. I have added to my collection of fountain pens since then, but the blue Carene is still my go-to pen for serious writing.
A.J. Soll
It’s hard to beat my Lamy Studio, in green, with a basic lamy medium nib. It’s just awesome!
It’s hard to beat my Lamy Studio, in green, with a basic lamy medium nib. It’s just awesome!
Mary
Twisbi 580 diamond, twisbi eco, and kaweco double broad
Twisbi 580 diamond, twisbi eco, and kaweco double broad
Andrea Lewis
My favorite, so far is the Pineider Avatar. It delivers a smooth writing experience and sleek design with it’s glueless assembly.
My favorite, so far is the Pineider Avatar. It delivers a smooth writing experience and sleek design with it’s glueless assembly.
Andrew Hazlett
I love my Kaweco Sport fountain pen, but I often reach for a disposable Pilot Varsity to be honest.
I love my Kaweco Sport fountain pen, but I often reach for a disposable Pilot Varsity to be honest.
Paul
My favorite pen changes, frequently. Right now I am enjoying a Stipula Etruria Tortoise Fountain Pen with a stub nib.
My favorite pen changes, frequently. Right now I am enjoying a Stipula Etruria Tortoise Fountain Pen with a stub nib.
Liz
Well my Retro51s are all great, but those are rollerball. My favorite fp is definitely my Visconti Van Gogh in pink (souvenir de Mauve), it writes like butta.
Well my Retro51s are all great, but those are rollerball. My favorite fp is definitely my Visconti Van Gogh in pink (souvenir de Mauve), it writes like butta.
Cindy Muzzo
My favorite pen to write with changes by the day, which is why I have so many! I am enjoying fountain pens with medium nib at the moment!
My favorite pen to write with changes by the day, which is why I have so many! I am enjoying fountain pens with medium nib at the moment!
Dane
Awesome giveaway. Good luck to us!!!
Awesome giveaway. Good luck to us!!!
David
So far TWSBI 580ALR is my favorite, but I’m looking forward to get my hands on the Pilot Custom 823!
So far TWSBI 580ALR is my favorite, but I’m looking forward to get my hands on the Pilot Custom 823!
David
Love your blog!😘
Love your blog!😘
Mary Cook
My favorite pen at the moment to write with is my Lamy 2000 with an oblique medium nib.
My favorite pen at the moment to write with is my Lamy 2000 with an oblique medium nib.
Milan Elek
My favorite pen is the Pilot Falcon Namiki.
My favorite pen is the Pilot Falcon Namiki.
MARIO FERNANDEZ ULLOA
My new favorite pen is the Pilot Capless LS (Vanishing Point) in purple. It comes with the exceedingly soft rhodium gold 18 k med. Nib. I simply can’t left aside.
My new favorite pen is the Pilot Capless LS (Vanishing Point) in purple. It comes with the exceedingly soft rhodium gold 18 k med. Nib. I simply can’t left aside.
Renee Peterson
I like nice, smooth, thin lines, without blotching. I get that with my Caran d’Ache 849. I like it so much that I want to share my love of it with my friends and family, but sadly not everyone is a connoisseur of good to exceptional writing instruments.
I like nice, smooth, thin lines, without blotching. I get that with my Caran d’Ache 849. I like it so much that I want to share my love of it with my friends and family, but sadly not everyone is a connoisseur of good to exceptional writing instruments.
Penny Ricker
My favorite pen is the Pilot Falcon Namiki.
My favorite pen is the Pilot Falcon Namiki.
RUST
My Lami Safari is my favorite one.
My Lami Safari is my favorite one.
Elizabeth
My favorite pen to write with is probably the TWSBI 580 diamond.
My favorite pen to write with is probably the TWSBI 580 diamond.
Jesse
My favorite pen is probably my Lamy 2000. I absolutely love how it writes and it’s so dependable. It was the first “expensive” pen that I bought and even after expanding my collection with a wide array of pens, my Lamy 2000 is still right at the top.
My favorite pen is probably my Lamy 2000. I absolutely love how it writes and it’s so dependable. It was the first “expensive” pen that I bought and even after expanding my collection with a wide array of pens, my Lamy 2000 is still right at the top.
Julia
I’m really enjoying my platinum kanazawa sakura pen, it is so soft and juicy!
I’m really enjoying my platinum kanazawa sakura pen, it is so soft and juicy!
J. Schiek
I’m really torn. I love my Montblanc 149; the size, the smoothness…But there’s nothing quite like an Aurora, either. Or, for that matter, a Visconti. Or a Pilot. Please don’t make me choose…
I’m really torn. I love my Montblanc 149; the size, the smoothness…But there’s nothing quite like an Aurora, either. Or, for that matter, a Visconti. Or a Pilot. Please don’t make me choose…
dany doggo
Lamy safari because I’m basic
Lamy safari because I’m basic
Amy Hunt
Love my Rocket pens! So weighty and beautiful!
Love my Rocket pens! So weighty and beautiful!
Roxanne
Pelikan Twist with Diamine Razzmatazz. Such a fun ink to use.
Pelikan Twist with Diamine Razzmatazz. Such a fun ink to use.
Bill Davis
Favorite pen is Classic pens LB5 Midorigi with Sailor Jentle Tokiwa-Matsu ink
Favorite pen is Classic pens LB5 Midorigi with Sailor Jentle Tokiwa-Matsu ink
Ren
My favorite pen is the Pilot Vanishing Point Decimo!
My favorite pen is the Pilot Vanishing Point Decimo!
Michael Burnley
Hoping to win a prize.
Hoping to win a prize.
Paul Stewart
Love my new Opus 88, very smooth writer
Love my new Opus 88, very smooth writer
Cathy
I love writing with my TWSBI Diamond 580 Smoke Rose Gold II with a stub nib. It’s beautiful and surges like a dream!
I love writing with my TWSBI Diamond 580 Smoke Rose Gold II with a stub nib. It’s beautiful and surges like a dream!
Pegg
Out of all my pens, my favorite so far is my humble Amber Monteverde Monza Fine; always reliable, smooth and comfortable. Fits like a comfy old shoe.
Out of all my pens, my favorite so far is my humble Amber Monteverde Monza Fine; always reliable, smooth and comfortable. Fits like a comfy old shoe.