Pen Barrel Is Too Big -- Uncomfortable To Hold

[all my hues]

I recently got a new Lamy Studio, but discovered to my dismay that the pen is fatter than other pens I have in my collection, and so it makes it uncomfortable to write for long periods of time. Will I get used to it, or should I just return it and buy a pen with a slimmer barrel? (I have small hands, in case you couldn't tell.... XD)

[jar]

Try something different.

[Marko Kloos]

Which Studio did you get?

 

I find that the ones with the slick metal sections give me hand fatigue as well, because of the grip I have to maintain so my fingers won't slip.

[Eccles]

I have the Palladium/CT version and find it comfortable to use despite my small hands, more so than my Parker 100 - I can comfortably use my MUY 90 & '31 Duofold Jnr streamlined unposted. I think it's likely the contrast with what you are used to is the major factor, and if you continue to mostly use slimmer pens, the Studio will always feel strange and you are unlikely to enjoy it. Sadly, on that basis, 'bye-'bye Studio!

My thoughts, for what they're worth. Glenn.

[krandallkraus]

I agree, T. You will never get used to a pen that is the wrong size for your hand. I know from experience.

 

(BTW, have I answered your letter yet?)

[Silvermink]

I've actually had decent luck in getting used to sections that were initially either too narrow (Sahara) or too wide (Cum Laude) for me, so I dunno. If you're really concerned about it, though, I'd return it while you still can.

[all my hues]

Which Studio did you get?

 

I find that the ones with the slick metal sections give me hand fatigue as well, because of the grip I have to maintain so my fingers won't slip.

 

 

I have the stainless steel one with the black gripping section. It's not hand fatigue from gripping the pen, but from the width of the barrel itself (I can tell from how my hand aches).

 

Thanks for your input so far, everyone...I only just received it in the mail yesterday, so there's some time for me to decide whether or not I want to return it, I think...

 

I'd never worried about a pen's width before; I'd never had this issue come up, since all of my pens happen to be slim.

[Immoteus]

If you're truly not comfortable with the pen, you should return/exchange for a different pen.

[Yuki Onitsura]

You shouldn't really have to get used to a pen. It should just fit. Exchange it for another pen and if that's not possible put it up for sale/trade on the FPN marketplace.

 

Yuki

[eric47]

It's not hand fatigue from gripping the pen, but from the width of the barrel itself (I can tell from how my hand aches).

 

Your hand aches from using it. Not good. Exchange for a more appropriate pen for your grip/hand.

[Hugh200au]

Try something different.

 

As always, Jar has the simple,logical and correct answer!!

 

Regards

Hugh

[Kabe]

trade it here for something different

[lapis]

The worst thing about not trading it in is that you might then lose interest in writing with FPs in general. The pen itself won't give a heck, but you will.

Mike

[jniforat]

return it. write with something that feels good.

[Russ]

I disagree with the previous.

 

My Omas Milord felt far too thick and was so awkward I nearly sold it. Yet I gave it time. Over time it became my hands-down favorite. Can't put it away uninked.

 

It's your decision, and whether you sell or keep it is neither right nor wrong. But it won't cost anything to wait a while.

[all my hues]

Put the pen up for sale in the forum...

 

Not just cuz it was a bit uncomfy, but also it was an impulse purchase that I"m feeling guilty about XD