Write with pen and ink for an old-fashioned feel.
To understand what it was like to write with a pen before ball-points and disposables, try writing with a dip pen. These pens work by dipping the tip of the pen into a jar of ink for every few words of writing. Dip pens have a variety of tips, from glass to metal, but you use them all in the same way. If you have an interest in calligraphy, you may find that dip pens give you more control than felt-tip pens.
Instructions
1. Lay the paper on a slanted surface, holding it in place with glue tacks if necessary. The writing surface should slant downward and away from your hand to assist the flow of ink and prevent blotches.
2. Dip the tip of the pen into the ink so that 1/4 inch of the tip is covered.
3. Slide the tip of the pen along the inside lip of the bottle opening to allow any excess ink to drip off. When there are no more drips, remove the pen from the bottle.
4. Hold the pen lightly between your thumb and middle finger, with your index finger laying flat along the top of the pen. This will result in a more horizontal angle and lighter touch than you would have with a regular pen.
5. Write with long, flowing strokes in which you pull rather than push the tip of the pen. Keep your hand moving, as any pause will result in an ink blot. Refill the pen every few words for best results.
