Ditto using a fountain pen when signing a lot of documents! Nothing easier on the hand. I have some great ones, but sadly don't use them much anymore. It is hard to keep them clean and operating well with so little use. I have an inexpensive Lamy Safari that leaks like my old '72 Vega--but I can't bring myself to throw it away. But the good ones I have and love to use include 3 great Parkers from the 90's (including a great Sterling 75), and a Sheaffer White Dot.