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How to use a fountain pen
Hold the pen properly.
Remove the lid from the pen and hold it in your dominant hand, pinching it gently between your thumb and index finger. The barrel should rest against your middle finger.
Rest your other fingers on the paper to stabilize your hand. It's important to hold a fountain pen properly, because this will prevent your hands from getting tired as you write, and it will facilitate the writing process.