Why Do I Use a Fountain Pen? - The Expositor Podcast

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 1. 05. 2018

Komentáře • 35

  • @davidnelson1117
    @davidnelson1117 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I didn't start using a fountain pen until my early 50s. I loved the idea of writing, but not the actual writing itself because my hand always cramped up. I'm a lefty and was always a hooked overwriter. One day when researching something else I came across articles about fountain pens. So I took the plunge and bought some inexpensive ones in case I didn't like them. Well, I liked them, and won't hardly use anything else.
    My favorite pen is my Grey Houndstooth Pilot Metropolitan, F nib, Noodler's X-Feather Black ink. And because I was a hooked overwriter for so many years, it took a while to train myself to be an underwriter. These fountain pens are so much easier on my arthritis.
    Although I wrote my sermon notes with my fountain pen, I had to type them up so I could actually read them while I was preaching.
    Looks like I'm in good company.

  • @christophercunningham5434

    I’m glad I’m not alone in hand writing my sermons. Very clean, very legible, and easy to follow. I just take in information and remember it much clearer when I’m writing it out. I hand wrote all of my seminary class notes as well. And partially I also want to admit some of it is pride. I take pride in my notes and having them organized. I have hand written notes for every sermon and being that I am an expository preached I go verse by verse chapter by chapter book by book, so I have an entire catalog of notes for Ephesians John Romans and James. It’s just kinda cool to look at those notes as a whole I guess.

  • @RevEricEvans
    @RevEricEvans Před 3 lety +3

    I appreciate how seriously you take the craft of your calling. Certainly it is a calling but it is also a gift that we have to develop and hone and improve for the glory of God. I've been preaching for over 20 years, and I still strive to do better the next time than I did the last time. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. They are helpful.

  • @sdovas
    @sdovas Před 6 lety +6

    I Just Want to Thank You, from a very secular perspective, for your truly refreshing and insightful little talk here. As a fellow fountain pen appreciator, it's always interesting to hear the perspectives of those who share my Affinity. Keep up your good work.

  • @frankieb2784
    @frankieb2784 Před rokem +1

    Thank you! I am 66 years old and had to use Sheaffer Cartridge pens in catholic school. I’ve been using fountain pens seriously for 20 years and love them. I usually carry 4-6 each day. I was recently ordained as a minister and also write my messages with fountain pen. Thank you for your work and commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ! Frank in colorado

  • @cindybailey9153
    @cindybailey9153 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you! You have articulated very clearly...what I have tried to share with friends about writing and studying. I am 65 and started using the method of re-writing my notes to study. Many years in the corporate world using a Keyboard confirmed handwriting is necessary .
    I am writing this with a stylus...on my phone.
    I most often use my Remarkable Two for Bible Study, Counseling Notes, and Hope work... I write with a stylus that flows and then can email...either as a handwritten note or convert to text.
    Sharing so parents will realize the need to teach their children Cursive...
    BTW, I handwrite scripture in a Journible also.

  • @1689solas
    @1689solas Před 6 lety +9

    Also I tend to include waaay too much extra information when I type. When I use a pen I don't include so much clutter in my sermons.

  • @tkn0831
    @tkn0831 Před 3 lety +1

    Amen, I too love writing my sermon notes with a fountain pen. Adding to what Steve has already said, I will switch pens during writing. The new pen personality, the new ink color adds a push or uptick in my energy level and increases my waning concentration levels.
    I just love the fountain pen and am also a collector.
    Thanks Steve.

  • @baraktownsley6173
    @baraktownsley6173 Před rokem

    I enjoyed this video! While doing missions work in Germany I got into using fountain pens. It is still the norm in school and in business there to use fountain pens. My daughter in 1st grade had to begin using one and learning to write in cursive as well. We lived in Heidelberg (2020-2021) which just so happens to be the city where the LAMY headquarters and their flagship store are located. My favorite brand is now Kaweco. I still type my sermon notes, but I handwrite my study notes in my journal with my fountain pen. People who haven't tried it.... You're missing out. It really is an enjoyable experience.

  • @smokedawg9371
    @smokedawg9371 Před 11 měsíci

    That was unique and interesting! Just started using foundation pens , I absolutely get what you’re saying. Thanks

  • @Cotyblack
    @Cotyblack Před 6 lety +4

    Yes! This is so true. I write and enjoy it only when I use my fountain pen. I must hear the scratch of the pen on the paper. It does bleed through my Preacher's Bible however. Lol. Thanks for this upload.

  • @richardsyt33
    @richardsyt33 Před 6 lety +3

    Hey that's awesome, the great pastor's use fountain pens. I'm not a pastor (I'm just a retail manager) but I love fountain pens!

  • @RyGuy8989
    @RyGuy8989 Před 4 lety

    Definitely brought up something I have never thought about before.

  • @FabioBarahona
    @FabioBarahona Před 6 lety +3

    I agree with you on all accounts. My most frequent/favorite FPs use are Pelikan m800, Pilot Custom 823, TWSBI 580 Diamond AL, OMAS Ogiva. Piston fillers and vacuum fillers work really well for me. God bless you Pastor Lawson. All glory and honor to our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • @jwtrain
    @jwtrain Před 6 lety +6

    Looks like I need to get a good fountain pen!

  • @Pastor4all52
    @Pastor4all52 Před 6 lety +5

    Unfortunately I'm left-handed. Smears ink of fountain pen. But I love them.

    • @fluff5800
      @fluff5800 Před 4 lety +1

      There's a left nib fountain pen

    • @sokrat3s
      @sokrat3s Před 3 lety +3

      Just write in hebrew :-)

  • @pen_journal
    @pen_journal Před rokem

    All of a sudden, I feel so inspired and encouraged that (like Dr Lawson) I owned a decent sized Fountain Pen Collection; and that's pretty much I have to show for! LOL! Praise the LORD JESUS!

  • @mrsheehy9896
    @mrsheehy9896 Před 6 lety +7

    Off to Amazon in search of a fountain pen! :)

    • @richardsyt33
      @richardsyt33 Před 6 lety +2

      Braxton Sheehy Amazon?! Bro!! Support either a local or online store that specializes in writing instruments!!

  • @oliveryu7442
    @oliveryu7442 Před rokem

    Hello Dr. Lawson; I found this video on CZcams. I’m a long time user of fountain pens myself since the late 60’s in Taiwan as a 4th grader. I greatly appreciate your explanation and if you don’t mind I borrow it when strangers ask me about what is the pen I’m writing with and why.

  • @thirstresponder4569
    @thirstresponder4569 Před 3 lety +1

    I use a quill. It's as light as a feather

  • @cybrough
    @cybrough Před 3 lety

    They are also great for sketching.

  • @duncescotus2342
    @duncescotus2342 Před rokem

    Why does every wannabe Wallstreeter use the fountain pen. To spill more ink. IDK. Maybe it's nostalgia for the days when only insiders could trade.

  • @robertluff6623
    @robertluff6623 Před 5 lety +2

    Dr. Lawson, how many pens showed up in the mail after you posted this? :)

  • @kathrynludrick4821
    @kathrynludrick4821 Před 5 lety

    Lol. Nothing like a good fountain pen.

  • @rknine7998
    @rknine7998 Před 5 lety +2

    I kind of disagree with the fact when he mentioned something about not remembering what you type on a computer versus writing. If someone opens up a Word document they typed 3 years ago, chances are they will remember it since they have deep memory of it. It's similar to when I help a friend remember something he said 10 years ago and he remembered what he said right away because the soul records it.

    • @HappyPenguin75034
      @HappyPenguin75034 Před 11 měsíci

      He is speaking of same week usually. And Lawson, Sproul, MacArthur, Pennington - all called and brilliant expositors use them. Maybe you are off ….

  • @hellfirehellfyre6591
    @hellfirehellfyre6591 Před rokem

    Point of correction sir, handwriting assists the human brain in remembering information.

  • @icyettall2905
    @icyettall2905 Před rokem +1

    Seriously?

  • @user-rg8vk3zp7y
    @user-rg8vk3zp7y Před 11 měsíci

    Are you serious? Fountain pens is a topic to discuss. I am 76 .... pastor of 57 years.... I can type three time as fast as i can write. I too earned my doctorate on a typewriter.... This is a crazy topic....

    • @HappyPenguin75034
      @HappyPenguin75034 Před 11 měsíci

      Your brotherly love is unusual for a pastor of 57 years. Are you born again?

    • @believer7280
      @believer7280 Před 10 měsíci

      I agree with you. This is only his preference. There's no chapter and verse for this.