In the memory of John Hancock, the National handwriting day is on Jan 23rd. In the modern world when things are moving to digital, take a moment to embrace the traditional method of writing. While things are moving at blazing speed, there is something about the pen , paper and the ink. It creates a great feeling and you are able to suddenly take your time and slow down. It allows you to put things into perspective and value the art of writing.
You can start National Handwriting Day with these ideas to help you started with the analog world
- Start writing a journal or write a page everyday. Something which comes to your mind and just start writing or may be write about the day!
- Write a letter to your loved one or parents or your children. The value of handwritten letter is priceless. Emails might be forgotten but a letter will be cherished.
- Whip out your favorite pen and may be it needs the cleaning or ink refilled? Give it the extra love. Write with it until you feel fulfilled.
- Share your handwritten letter online to the world. use instagram, facebook, pinterest or any media and hashag it #nationalhandwritingday
What is your favorite pen and ink that you will be using on that day? May be add a fountain pen friendly paper too?
Have you participated in our contest for National Handwriting Day? You can win various prizes and it is FREE to enter!
-Leena.
137 comments
Hunter Olson
My favorite pen to write with it is my Noodler’s Triple Tail.
My favorite pen to write with it is my Noodler’s Triple Tail.
Damon Moore
Fantastic site
Fantastic site
Jeremiah Dewey
I use a Pilot Metropolitan that is paired with Private Reserve Electric DC Blue ink.
I use a Pilot Metropolitan that is paired with Private Reserve Electric DC Blue ink.
George Antonio
Favorite Pen currently is Monteverde Vesuvius fountain pen in EF.
Favorite Pen currently is Monteverde Vesuvius fountain pen in EF.
Bill
I love tombow fountain pens even though they’re better known for pencils.
I love tombow fountain pens even though they’re better known for pencils.
John H.
Pen Boutique is my favorite place to shop for fountain pens and supplies. Excellent value and wonderful selection.
Pen Boutique is my favorite place to shop for fountain pens and supplies. Excellent value and wonderful selection.
Roy Henry
I have several “favorite” pens. Lately I’ve been using Graf von Faber Castell eMotion with a fine nib. I also have an Italix Churchman’s Prescriptor with an extra fine nib that I use for journaling. I enjoy the Lamy 2000 and Studio pens, along with the Pelikan Pura. Like I said, I have a lot of “favorite” pens. :-) As for ink, I enjoy using the Pilot inks.
I have several “favorite” pens. Lately I’ve been using Graf von Faber Castell eMotion with a fine nib. I also have an Italix Churchman’s Prescriptor with an extra fine nib that I use for journaling. I enjoy the Lamy 2000 and Studio pens, along with the Pelikan Pura. Like I said, I have a lot of “favorite” pens. :-) As for ink, I enjoy using the Pilot inks.
Kara
I’m new to the pen world, but I am loving my Kaweco Student 70s!!!
I’m new to the pen world, but I am loving my Kaweco Student 70s!!!
ANGELIZ PRESTON
I really Love your store this is my first go to! I do journaling because I want to use fountain penS! and Love read wonderful colors on my journal! I don’t know what I gonna write today but I thinking not get win LOTTO lol
I really Love your store this is my first go to! I do journaling because I want to use fountain penS! and Love read wonderful colors on my journal! I don’t know what I gonna write today but I thinking not get win LOTTO lol
Jose C Azurdia
I love my pelikan m1000!
I love my pelikan m1000!
Ben
I like my pens to be wet with broader nib so I can appreciate the smoothness and the ink colour!
I like my pens to be wet with broader nib so I can appreciate the smoothness and the ink colour!
Sara Hagen
My favorite pen or I should say pens to write with are my 3776s. So smooth with just the right amount of feedback, I love them all!
My favorite pen or I should say pens to write with are my 3776s. So smooth with just the right amount of feedback, I love them all!
Andrew Bartlett
I love writing with my Esterbrook Estie Honeycomb
I love writing with my Esterbrook Estie Honeycomb
Andrew Bartlett
I love writing with my Esterbrook Estie Honeycomb
I love writing with my Esterbrook Estie Honeycomb
Art Coulson
My favorite pen at the moment is a 1960’s era Montblanc 22. I can count on it to write beautifully every time, even if I haven’t used it for a while. It’s my most dependable pen.
My favorite pen at the moment is a 1960’s era Montblanc 22. I can count on it to write beautifully every time, even if I haven’t used it for a while. It’s my most dependable pen.
Mark Cochran
One of my all time favorite pens is the Geha 711 school pen. It was my very first fountain pen that my Uncle in Germany gave me. To this day it makes me smile every time I use it.
One of my all time favorite pens is the Geha 711 school pen. It was my very first fountain pen that my Uncle in Germany gave me. To this day it makes me smile every time I use it.
John D
The pen I write with the most right now is my Leonardo Momento Zero in EF, currently inked with Monteverde Ocean Noir.
The pen I write with the most right now is my Leonardo Momento Zero in EF, currently inked with Monteverde Ocean Noir.
Jennifer Galfi
Currently, my favorite pen is the Pilot Custom 823 with a fine nib!
Currently, my favorite pen is the Pilot Custom 823 with a fine nib!
Melissa Daly
I tend to love Japanese pens. My favorite pen is a Pilot 845. My favorite ink is Diamine Oxblood.
I tend to love Japanese pens. My favorite pen is a Pilot 845. My favorite ink is Diamine Oxblood.
Uwem Bassey
My favorite fountain pen that I own is the Monteverde Ritma.
My favorite fountain pen that I own is the Monteverde Ritma.
Will
A lot to choose from. Hard to decide.
A lot to choose from. Hard to decide.
Evelyn Livingstone
My Kaweko Sport
My Kaweko Sport
Leon Guidry
My favorite so far is the Pilot 823. Smooth and wet with the medium nib.
My favorite so far is the Pilot 823. Smooth and wet with the medium nib.
Sarah W.
Today I am going to use my Visconti HomoSapiens that I bought from PenBoutique!
Today I am going to use my Visconti HomoSapiens that I bought from PenBoutique!
Ali RahmN
Senator President
Senator President
Stephen Trimble
I’ve used so many pens it’s hard to say which is my absolute favorite. Right now, my favorite pen is a Monteverde Giant Sequoia with a broad nib.
I’ve used so many pens it’s hard to say which is my absolute favorite. Right now, my favorite pen is a Monteverde Giant Sequoia with a broad nib.
Dagsy
I don’t know that i have a true favorite, but I recently got a journaling nib on the peacock esterbrook estie, and it’s been really fun to write with- and gaze at the sparkles!
I don’t know that i have a true favorite, but I recently got a journaling nib on the peacock esterbrook estie, and it’s been really fun to write with- and gaze at the sparkles!
Peter
Lamy 2000 with sailor mango ume on Midori MD
Lamy 2000 with sailor mango ume on Midori MD
AL
I will be using my favourite pen: The TWSBI Eco Yellow Fine Fountain Pen with the Waterman’s Mysterious Blue ink!
I will be using my favourite pen: The TWSBI Eco Yellow Fine Fountain Pen with the Waterman’s Mysterious Blue ink!
Yvonne Livingstone
My Benu Splendor
My Benu Splendor
Denise Chelpka
Favorite pen is anything with a super smooth nib. Favorite ink is Diamine Shimmering Ink in almost any color.
Favorite pen is anything with a super smooth nib. Favorite ink is Diamine Shimmering Ink in almost any color.
Melissa Camacho
I write with a Waterman fountain pen pen my father gave me in 1991 whenever it’s a tough day or I’m working through something. Journaling with it makes my life better. This is also the pen that has inspired my love for fountain pens!
I write with a Waterman fountain pen pen my father gave me in 1991 whenever it’s a tough day or I’m working through something. Journaling with it makes my life better. This is also the pen that has inspired my love for fountain pens!
Kayla Price
Hi,
I will write with my new Bailey Black Lacquer Fountain Pen with Cross Black ink. I am so excited.
Hi,
I will write with my new Bailey Black Lacquer Fountain Pen with Cross Black ink. I am so excited.
Dan Goldman
I really enjoy writing with my Pilot Metropolitan!
I really enjoy writing with my Pilot Metropolitan!
Elizabeth
My favorite pen to write with is the Platinum Carbon Desk Pen EF.
My favorite pen to write with is the Platinum Carbon Desk Pen EF.
Lily
My most favorite is the Sailor 1911. I have three of those fountain pens. They write so smoothly.
My most favorite is the Sailor 1911. I have three of those fountain pens. They write so smoothly.
Steve W
I’ll be using my OMAS Milord in teal guilloche finish with waterman serenity ink today. I’ll be writing in my notebook I received at work and it is surprisingly good for fountain pens!
I’ll be using my OMAS Milord in teal guilloche finish with waterman serenity ink today. I’ll be writing in my notebook I received at work and it is surprisingly good for fountain pens!
Sandra F.
During National Handwriting Day, plan on writing with my Sailor Fountain Pen – Shikiori “Tsukuyo no Minamo” in Burgundy Yodaki with fine nib paired with Sailor Ink – Manyo, Yamabuki on an Apica CD-15 B5 notebook: navy, lined.
Hoping to better cursive writing! ~Thanks!
During National Handwriting Day, plan on writing with my Sailor Fountain Pen – Shikiori “Tsukuyo no Minamo” in Burgundy Yodaki with fine nib paired with Sailor Ink – Manyo, Yamabuki on an Apica CD-15 B5 notebook: navy, lined.
Hoping to better cursive writing! ~Thanks!
David Malin
Favorite pen to write with is a Sailor KOP.
Favorite pen to write with is a Sailor KOP.
Farhan
It is hard to pick one.. so I have to say Montblanc Writer’s Edition (M) and Visconti HomosSapiens Bronze Age (F) are my favorite writers.
It is hard to pick one.. so I have to say Montblanc Writer’s Edition (M) and Visconti HomosSapiens Bronze Age (F) are my favorite writers.
nergihan yesilyurt
My favorite fountain pen brand is Sailor. I love all of Sailor Fountain Pens. And I love Visconti Van Gogh Starry Night. ^^ I am pen addict.
My favorite fountain pen brand is Sailor. I love all of Sailor Fountain Pens. And I love Visconti Van Gogh Starry Night. ^^ I am pen addict.
Sandy
I am relatively new to fountain pens, but so far my favorite pen to write with is my parker sonnet. It has good weight and a nice smooth nib. Not to mention the design. I haven’t tried many papers either but so far my favorite is tamoe river. I bought some elemental notebooks before they went out of business, and they have tamoe river in them. It gives you a really good writing experience. Happy (soon to be) handwriting day everybody!
I am relatively new to fountain pens, but so far my favorite pen to write with is my parker sonnet. It has good weight and a nice smooth nib. Not to mention the design. I haven’t tried many papers either but so far my favorite is tamoe river. I bought some elemental notebooks before they went out of business, and they have tamoe river in them. It gives you a really good writing experience. Happy (soon to be) handwriting day everybody!
Veronica Johnson
My favorite pen is the one I haven’t used in a few months. I have so many, love collecting but it takes a while to rotate back around. Writing with a handmade pen is truly elegant and so graceful.
My favorite pen is the one I haven’t used in a few months. I have so many, love collecting but it takes a while to rotate back around. Writing with a handmade pen is truly elegant and so graceful.
Melissa
Just bought my first pen from you, the esterbrook peacock to start journaling this year. New pen, new journal, new ink, no excuse not to do it.
Just bought my first pen from you, the esterbrook peacock to start journaling this year. New pen, new journal, new ink, no excuse not to do it.
Dayna lee
My absolute favorite pen is my champagne Decimo, inked with the Rushbrooke Blue. Maybe I’ll write a letter on some of my lovely Clairefontaine paper ☺️
My absolute favorite pen is my champagne Decimo, inked with the Rushbrooke Blue. Maybe I’ll write a letter on some of my lovely Clairefontaine paper ☺️
Alyson Kotkowski
My taste in pens is so varied that it would be impossible to pick one favorite. From my Leonardos, Pelikans, Visconti, Aurora, Montblancs to TWSBI, Kaweco, vintage and bespoke pens – I love them all. The Kaweco AL Golden Espresso is one of my recent favorites, smooth and a pleasure to write with – out of the box. Mine is inked w GvFC Burned Orange ink.
My taste in pens is so varied that it would be impossible to pick one favorite. From my Leonardos, Pelikans, Visconti, Aurora, Montblancs to TWSBI, Kaweco, vintage and bespoke pens – I love them all. The Kaweco AL Golden Espresso is one of my recent favorites, smooth and a pleasure to write with – out of the box. Mine is inked w GvFC Burned Orange ink.
Allen
It’s very hard to narrow it down and often my mood sets the target for which one I use. But, if I had to select only 1, it would have to be my Montblanc 149. Or may Pilot custom 823…. or my Aurora Optima…. oh wait, it’s too hard to narrow it down!
It’s very hard to narrow it down and often my mood sets the target for which one I use. But, if I had to select only 1, it would have to be my Montblanc 149. Or may Pilot custom 823…. or my Aurora Optima…. oh wait, it’s too hard to narrow it down!
Stepehn S
I only have two pens right now as I just go into fountain pens after this past Christmas. My first was a Waterman Expert with their Mysterious Blue ink and it was love at first write. I bought another pen for work purposes while the other stays home. For work I just received a Pilot Metropolitan with Noodlers 54th Massachusetts ink. The ink is a bit wet but the overall I can’t wait to use it at work as I just got it on the 16th of this month. Out of the two, my favorite is by far the Waterman, as it is just the right amount of weight and makes writing for a long time just so joyous. According to my wife and co-workers, it has improved my handwriting already and I just started using a fountain pen a few weeks ago.
I only have two pens right now as I just go into fountain pens after this past Christmas. My first was a Waterman Expert with their Mysterious Blue ink and it was love at first write. I bought another pen for work purposes while the other stays home. For work I just received a Pilot Metropolitan with Noodlers 54th Massachusetts ink. The ink is a bit wet but the overall I can’t wait to use it at work as I just got it on the 16th of this month. Out of the two, my favorite is by far the Waterman, as it is just the right amount of weight and makes writing for a long time just so joyous. According to my wife and co-workers, it has improved my handwriting already and I just started using a fountain pen a few weeks ago.
David Durham
I love writing with my Montblanc’s. Specifically the 149 and Egyptomania Duoe. The 149 has a CSI nib and Duoe has an F nib.
I love writing with my Montblanc’s. Specifically the 149 and Egyptomania Duoe. The 149 has a CSI nib and Duoe has an F nib.
Jen
Advanced Happy National Handwriting Day! I will use my Kaweco Sport Chocolate Brown inked with Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-Guri to write my coworker a birthday card (in the hope of penabling her)
Advanced Happy National Handwriting Day! I will use my Kaweco Sport Chocolate Brown inked with Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-Guri to write my coworker a birthday card (in the hope of penabling her)