When was the last time you sent a handwritten letter? Write one with a pen that matches your personality

Still love writing by hand? Here’s how your pen choice reflects your personality—and why it still matters today. (Image: Pexels)

• Handwriting is fading as digital media use rises among younger generations
• The right pen enhances writing and reflects personality.
• Different pen types suit various writing styles.

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Penmanship used to be an art, which might be slowly fading, with the excessive use of digital media. The act of putting pen to paper now seems ancient, as the day and age we live in scarcely offers any opportunity for the same. What must be a gift of ‘days of yore’ for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, was one of the most prized tokens one could ever receive — a pen, from teachers for a well-written essay, or from grandfathers on a defining birthday.

While convenience may be key for a typed letter, it can hardly triumph over a handwritten note. The pleasure of opening an envelope addressed to you, and finding a scrawny or curvy or calligraphic handwriting of the person who presented the letter radiates a certain warmth digital pieces can hardly fathom.

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It may be time for you to pick that pen again, for a journal or for new resolutions, or even just to sign your name. The key aspect of good handwriting, besides the person, is also the pen. It is hence crucial to choose the right pen for your personality.

Traditional Fountain Pens

If you’re all about old-school charm and dark academia, this could be the pen for you. It was often heard in schools that one must begin writing with fountain pens, when learning to use a pen for the first time. A fountain pen employs a metal nib that aids in writing with water-soluble ink onto paper. They need a refill more frequently than other pens, and hence, are good for those who are writing with calm and poise, perhaps unhurried letters or small thank-you notes.

Rollerball Pens

These pens are best for fast-thinkers, those whose words need to keep up with their thoughts. They use a ball point writing mechanism, and the ink may either be gelled, or a water-based liquid, and work best for note-making and journaling, or scribbling random thoughts in the middle of the day.

Felt-tip Pens

If you’re a bold artist, these may be just the pens for you. Their tips offer thick and clear lines, and are suited well for posters or headings. The visual effect produced by these pens is striking, and those with a flair for the dramatic may often use felt-tip pens.

Calligraphy Pens

Another vintage choice, though quite modern now, especially in regard to personalised items. If a calligraphy pen catches your eye, it might be time to plunge into this hobby. Many calligraphers have found this style of writing cathartic, with its beautiful strokes and the effect it produces on high quality paper.

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Technical Pens

If your personality is a little bit of Type A, and precision is your middle name, technical pens are just the choice for you. They are often used by artists and architects for creating technical diagrams. Their great advantage is the constant-width lines that they seamlessly create, and work on a wire-controlled tube-based nib-system.

Irrespective of the pen you choose, it is time for you to dip it into ink, or take the cap off, and begin writing like old times. You might realise how meditative it can be to write something with a pen you love.