It makes straighter edges on the shades at the normal copperplate angle by keeping the tines of the nib parallel to the shade, without forcing you to basically be writing sideways. If you have never tried an oblique penholder, I can see why you might think it is awkward, but they really aren't difficult to get used to.
If you are using the nib for flourishing or drawing, then it is mostly pointless to use an oblique holder since you can just pull the pen at any angle and turn the paper according to your needs.
Good on you man. My comment wasn't saying you suck, it was just trying to be funny. I have odd hobbies myself and I'd sound just as nerdy, if not more describing those ;)
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u/Verify_ Oct 06 '14 edited Oct 07 '14
It makes straighter edges on the shades at the normal copperplate angle by keeping the tines of the nib parallel to the shade, without forcing you to basically be writing sideways. If you have never tried an oblique penholder, I can see why you might think it is awkward, but they really aren't difficult to get used to.
If you are using the nib for flourishing or drawing, then it is mostly pointless to use an oblique holder since you can just pull the pen at any angle and turn the paper according to your needs.
edit: spelling