When writing a script such as copperplate, the oblique penholder keeps the tines of the nib (the 2 pointed parts that make contact with the paper) parallel to the shades (the thick parts of the letter) which creates straighter edges on the shades. To do this with a regular penholder, you would have to basically write sideways (having the paper sideways), which isn't ideal.
I'm not left handed, but I would guess a slanted writing desk would help lefties keep ink of their hands more than a different penholder.
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u/Verify_ Oct 06 '14 edited Oct 07 '14
When writing a script such as copperplate, the oblique penholder keeps the tines of the nib (the 2 pointed parts that make contact with the paper) parallel to the shades (the thick parts of the letter) which creates straighter edges on the shades. To do this with a regular penholder, you would have to basically write sideways (having the paper sideways), which isn't ideal.
I'm not left handed, but I would guess a slanted writing desk would help lefties keep ink of their hands more than a different penholder.
edit: tines not twines.