How To Overcome Skipping Caused By My Own Hands

[kozmokr]

I've noticed that some of my pens have been skipping from time to time and couldn't figure out why. At first, I blamed the pens, but since it only happened occasionally, I figured that it might be the ink. Switching to different ink did seem to help a bit, but still skipping occurred from time to time.

Finally, I figured out what caused the problem - my own hands. It seems that after I lay my hands on the paper, some of the places where my hand touched would cause annoying skipping. I checked it over and over again, intentionally touching and then immediately trying to write.

 

I searched online for the issue, but only came up with a couple of mentions of the problem, with no solution. So either my search skills are very poor or I'm the only one who thinks this is a issue that needs to be solved.

 

Am I the only one that noticed that?

I can't write with my hand in the air, so what can I do?

Is there a certain type of paper or ink that would be less prone to that?

 

Thanks a lot for any input.

[kozmokr]

Just a quick update. Apparently, my search skills are to blame. I tried again and came up with many threads discussing the issue, sadly none offered an easy solution.

 

So, to answer my own questions:

 

Am I the only one that noticed that? No.

I can't write with my hand in the air, so what can I do? Not much. A spare sheet of paper under the hand would help.

Is there a certain type of paper or ink that would be less prone to that? Not sure. Wetter pens might.

 

Any other input, as mentioned, would be more than welcomed.

[OCArt]

I think you've hit on the answer, I use a protective sheet where I rest my hands. A plain sheet of paper will do but I found very inexpensive iPad screen protectors at the dollar store and use one for this purpose. You could also try washing your hands before writing coupled with an application of some talcum powder.

[A_Tone]

A playing card under my hand works well for me.

[T4TEXAS]

I use a sheet of paper. This is an easily solved problem.

[ksm]

One possible solution would be to learn to arm write proper cursive without resting your palm on paper.

[Bo Bo Olson]

I am lucky and never had that problem.

It is though common enough that similar threads come up every couple of months.

 

Perhaps a paper expert could give you some good papers that are proof against that.

 

What inks do you use?

[sandy101]

It's happened to me a few times, but I only see it on certain types of paper - postcards are another culprit.

 

I just use biro on that paper, and use other stuff for FPs.

[Ghost Plane]

JetPens.com has little half gloves that fit over the side of your hand and last two fingers.