The Fountain Pen Network

sacha

Dec 25 2007, 05:39 PM

Hello all,

I thought I might introduce myself as I have just registered... I am a student in physics and as such do a great deal of writing. My hand, however, is abysmal in the extreme. Fatigue is a constant issue, and recently my thumb has taken to tingling during long stints. I wish to remedy this, and have set about doing so... thank you for all the helpful information

Sincerely,
Sacha

Clancy

Dec 25 2007, 05:49 PM

Welcome to FPN sacha!

fatehbajwa

Dec 25 2007, 05:50 PM

Welcome to FPN.

Wolverine1

Dec 25 2007, 07:03 PM

Welcome Sacha. I too have problems with myhands- suffered severe nerve damage. I take breaks while writing,and ocassionally massage my hands. That helps stop the pain, the tingling and the pins-and-needles type of sensations.
Best of Luck.
Where are you studying Physics at?

Ghost Plane

Dec 25 2007, 08:01 PM

Welcome! You'll find the proper writing implement will make ALL the difference during those marathon sessions.

wdyasq

Dec 25 2007, 08:16 PM

QUOTE(sacha @ Dec 25 2007, 05:39 PM) [snapback]457745[/snapback]

Fatigue is a constant issue, and recently my thumb has taken to tingling during long stints.

Your start of using a fountain pen is good. I'd almost bet you rare 'finger writing' rather than using your whole arm. A little time spent paying attention to properly writing using the whole arm when doing homework will bring large rewards. The forearm muscles move little when properly writing.

Ron

playpen

Dec 25 2007, 10:14 PM

Welcome Sacha. Enjoy your stay here at FPN!

JayLo

Dec 25 2007, 10:41 PM

Welcome Sacha! This forum will provide relief from studying physics!

I am not a number

Dec 26 2007, 01:10 AM

And there I was all set for a discussion on the role of Bose-Einstein condensates in the Lane-Emden equation...

Just kidding, I was a physics student once but now I'm all betterer!

Welcome to FPN.

jmkeuning

Dec 26 2007, 01:13 AM

A good pen will help... but writing will always be hard work!

pakmanpony

Dec 26 2007, 06:36 AM

Welcome Sacha! Hope you enjoy FPN!

sacha

Dec 26 2007, 06:09 PM

QUOTE(Wolverine1 @ Dec 25 2007, 02:03 PM) [snapback]457795[/snapback]

Welcome Sacha. I too have problems with myhands- suffered severe nerve damage. I take breaks while writing,and ocassionally massage my hands. That helps stop the pain, the tingling and the pins-and-needles type of sensations.
Best of Luck.
Where are you studying Physics at?

Hail Wolverine, and thank you

I'm presently studying at the University of Michigan though my heart still resides at UC Santa Barbara

sacha

Dec 26 2007, 06:12 PM

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QUOTE(sacha @ Dec 25 2007, 05:39 PM) [snapback]457745[/snapback]

Fatigue is a constant issue, and recently my thumb has taken to tingling during long stints.

Your start of using a fountain pen is good. I'd almost bet you rare 'finger writing' rather than using your whole arm. A little time spent paying attention to properly writing using the whole arm when doing homework will bring large rewards. The forearm muscles move little when properly writing.

Ron

Hail Ron

Indeed -- my form is terrible. My posture, hold, movement... all appalling. I have started drilling basic italics with a proper hold and find it far more pleasing. Hopefully I may return to my former speed eventually.

sacha

Dec 26 2007, 06:13 PM

QUOTE(sacha @ Dec 25 2007, 12:39 PM) [snapback]457745[/snapback]

Hello all,

I thought I might introduce myself as I have just registered... I am a student in physics and as such do a great deal of writing. My hand, however, is abysmal in the extreme. Fatigue is a constant issue, and recently my thumb has taken to tingling during long stints. I wish to remedy this, and have set about doing so... thank you for all the helpful information

Sincerely,
Sacha

Thank you all for the warm welcome! I was most pleasantly surprised