Poll #81: Which writing utensil do you prefer?

[Shaun]

The question is self-explanatory. Are you a ballpoint pen type? Or do you prefer a regular Type 2 pencil? Or maybe you're really old school and prefer a fountain pen? Then again, you might be the contemporary type and think that all these crazy handwriting tools are, well, crazy! Whatever your preference, we want your vote!

[Jack]

Someone will go Elder Scrolls on our asses and choose 'Quill'.

[Lykaios]

I generally use the keyboard, but I prefer using my fountain pen or a mechanical pencil. (the only mechanical pencils I've ever had are the ones from the Writing Olympics prizes, so thankieeee, I love them!) xD

[Alice Glitterhorn]

Oh man, didn't see the "keyboard" option.

I voted for ballpoint pen, but I usually write on my laptop... :/

[lalodragon]

Ballpoint pen all the way. Otherwise I use the computer... but usually I do prefer a pen. (I dislike pencils... :glare:)

[Shooting Stars]

I usually use the computer, or a mechanical pencil.

[joycey360]

I write with a BIC pen at school.

But computer mainly :)

[OrionRising]

If I could find a quill pen I would use it.

[KythingToWrite]

Pencil, pencil all the way! Mechanica, by the way. I mean, come on, it's like a pencil, eraser and sharpener all in one! You can't get a lot better than that!

[Bwandls]

:"3 Typewriter! So... soothing? XD

[Kalculator]

I chose quill. Because I felt like it.

[Clawfire]

If I could find a quill pen I would use it.

Me too… I guess…
Quills are awesome!

[FayGee]

I voted keyboard because I constantly edit anything I write, so it's aggravating to use anything else!

But a typewriter is really cool!

[Julian]

For experimental short stories, (basically all of my short stories posted here) I normally only type it. Then retype it until the finished product.

However, when I write with the style I am accustomed to, I usually freewrite with whatever physical writing utensil there is and then I transcribe this draft into my computer. I just can't feel the story when I type :/. Longhand always magically solves my pacing and structural problems :). Everyone should try writing old-school style once in a while.

[Dabs]

Gotta use the keyboard. Nothing else will let me get my ideas out quickly and edit at the same time.

[wutheringheights]

Writing with a pencil makes my wrist hurt really bad, and I usually have to stop a lot and rest, so I usually only do it when inspiration hits and I don't have my laptop (or I just finalize the details and store it in the ole' noggin'). It would be cool to have an old-fashioned typewriter, but sadly, I only have a laptop. I find it's much more productive and easier to keep private if I want to.