Do you get ink stains all over your hands?

[BladeArcher]

Whenever I use my fountains pens, I always get ink stains on my fingers. Doesn't matter if I fill them or just write with them, they are always there. The term "ink stained wretch" comes to mind. So, does this happen to you, too, or am I some dirty exception? Do you have a job where it's important to have clean hands, e.g. doctor, dentist, nurse, maybe even lawyer? If so, how do you handle your ink stained hands? Do people comment on them? Do they embarass you?

 

I remember when all doctors used to write their notes and prescriptions with a fountain pen. I can't remember seeing ink stains on them, and, of course, many fountain pens were made specifically for doctors with thermometer holders. I f you are a medical professional and old enough to have used those fountain pens, did they stain your fingers? Did you have trouble washing the ink off before an examination?

 

Regards,

Blade

Edited March 31, 2009 by BladeArcher

[King of the Road]

I'm not a doctor, and I wouldn't say that I get ink "all over" my hands, but from time to time there's a stain. I try to avoid having to refill on the job, minimizing the possibility of the "all over" effect. Keeping track of the levels in pens and refilling at home helps. Other than that, I really don't mind the odd stain, even in a professional setting. It's part of the profession. I've seen other professionals with ballpoint ink stains on their fingers, so no big deal. If it bothers someone, they can wash it off.

 

KoR

 

 

Whenever I use my fountains pens, I always get ink stains on my fingers. Doesn't matter if I fill them or just write with them, they are always there. The term "ink stained wretch" comes to mind. So, does this happen to you, too, or am I some dirty exception? Do you have a job where it's important to have clean hands, e.g. doctor, dentist, nurse, maybe even lawyer? If so, how do you handle your ink stained hands? Do people comment on them? Do they embarass you?

 

I remember when all doctors used to write their notes and prescriptions with a fountain pen. I can't remember seeing ink stains on them, and, of course, many fountain pens were made specifically for doctors with thermometer holders. I f you are a medical professional and old enough to have used those fountain pens, did they stain your fingers? Did you have trouble washing the ink off before an examination?

 

Regards,

Blade

 

[all my hues]

Oh my GOD I always get ink all over my hands!! :roflmho:

But I'm kind of filthy that way -- get ink on my hands, paint on my hands, food on my hands...yeahh...

 

I never mind because A) I'm a student and I paint and thus am used to having colorful hands. I just kind of roll my eyes at myself, shake my head, and move on. Plus it washes off within a day, what with soap and shedding skin cells and all.

[johnboz]

It's really just a part of using a fountain pen. I'm sure you can be extra-careful and remain stain-free, but I'm not one of those people who's bothered by the odd stain here or there.

 

Do keep in mind, if you have one pen that consistently stains more than others, it can indicate a problem with that pen. Big blobs of ink are typically not acceptable from any fountain pen.

[McPete]

Not when I'm writing, no. Filling yes, but not writing.

 

Oddly, I do tend to get graphite on my hands when I write with a soft-lead pencil though...

[MattN]

I have a nasty habit of occasionally choking too far down on the section and getting my fingertips on the feed... so yes, I get a bit inky. I'm not in a profession where it really matters, so I don't let it bother me.

[hamadryad11]

Aside from the occasional small spot, I usually only get ink stains when I'm filling, cleaning or mixing. The exception to that was a pen that was flooding like crazy with PR Naples Blue; the ink went all over the section. I noticed it a bit too late.

[pmsalty]

Very, very seldom. But it usually is at an inoppotune time. Murphy's law I suppose.

PMS

[morleron]

I have streaks, sometimes weeks long, when I don't get any ink on anything. Then, out of the blue, I'll find that I'm getting ink all over the place, my fingers, my face (by way of my fingers), on my clothes, etc. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme nor reason to it, just a part of life and the wonderful fascination with fountain pens.

[HLeopold]

Whenever I use my fountains pens, I always get ink stains on my fingers. Doesn't matter if I fill them or just write with them, they are always there. The term "ink stained wretch" comes to mind. So, does this happen to you, too, or am I some dirty exception? Do you have a job where it's important to have clean hands, e.g. doctor, dentist, nurse, maybe even lawyer? If so, how do you handle your ink stained hands? Do people comment on them? Do they embarass you?

 

I remember when all doctors used to write their notes and prescriptions with a fountain pen. I can't remember seeing ink stains on them, and, of course, many fountain pens were made specifically for doctors with thermometer holders. I f you are a medical professional and old enough to have used those fountain pens, did they stain your fingers? Did you have trouble washing the ink off before an examination?

 

Regards,

Blade

 

Never really had a big problem with fountain pen ink. On the other hand(s) I am a printer and tend to get rather ink stained at work, mostly from other slobs being slobs about cleaning up their messes.

 

[Pengrump]

If I hold the pen too low on the section, which I usually do, I get ink stains. I try to remember not to and succeed for about five minutes. Then I get into my writing and my hand slips down and I'm inky again!

[jpr]

I have a friend that considers FP ink on the fingers as a badge of honor.

This probably relates to the number of FP users in our country; which is very low.

[acolythe]

Whenever I use my fountains pens, I always get ink stains on my fingers. Doesn't matter if I fill them or just write with them, they are always there. The term "ink stained wretch" comes to mind. So, does this happen to you, too, or am I some dirty exception? Do you have a job where it's important to have clean hands, e.g. doctor, dentist, nurse, maybe even lawyer? If so, how do you handle your ink stained hands? Do people comment on them? Do they embarass you?

 

I remember when all doctors used to write their notes and prescriptions with a fountain pen. I can't remember seeing ink stains on them, and, of course, many fountain pens were made specifically for doctors with thermometer holders. I f you are a medical professional and old enough to have used those fountain pens, did they stain your fingers? Did you have trouble washing the ink off before an examination?

 

Regards,

Blade

 

I am a doctor and careful as I try to be I often have fountian pen ink on my hands. I try to hide it. I have a bottle of bleach and a bottle of household ammonia in the office. They make my hands very potent smelling however. The worst is when some black ink gets under a fingernail. I am greatly embarrassed when it looks as though my nails are dirty. No comments from patieints, so far.

[Fernan]

« All over my hands? »

 

No.

 

A few stains, sometimes, once every so often, on my fingers, generally the right index and thumb, most usually when I'm filling a pen... It comes with the territory. Just like oil for a mechanic I would suppose...

 

 

Fernan

[Chris Chalmers]

I have a friend that considers FP ink on the fingers as a badge of honor.

This probably relates to the number of FP users in our country; which is very low.

 

Exactly what I was going to say - 'Badge of Honor' - but ink all around the cuticle is not a good look!!!

I don't care - right now it is Yama-Budo!!

 

[BladeArcher]

Whenever I use my fountains pens, I always get ink stains on my fingers. Doesn't matter if I fill them or just write with them, they are always there. The term "ink stained wretch" comes to mind. So, does this happen to you, too, or am I some dirty exception? Do you have a job where it's important to have clean hands, e.g. doctor, dentist, nurse, maybe even lawyer? If so, how do you handle your ink stained hands? Do people comment on them? Do they embarass you?

 

I remember when all doctors used to write their notes and prescriptions with a fountain pen. I can't remember seeing ink stains on them, and, of course, many fountain pens were made specifically for doctors with thermometer holders. I f you are a medical professional and old enough to have used those fountain pens, did they stain your fingers? Did you have trouble washing the ink off before an examination?

 

Regards,

Blade

 

I am a doctor and careful as I try to be I often have fountian pen ink on my hands. I try to hide it. I have a bottle of bleach and a bottle of household ammonia in the office. They make my hands very potent smelling however. The worst is when some black ink gets under a fingernail. I am greatly embarrassed when it looks as though my nails are dirty. No comments from patieints, so far.

 

I suppose this would be really bad for a surgeon or anyone regularly doing invasive procedures.

 

Regards,

Blade

 

[WendyNC]

Left thumb and index finger at the moment and two different colors on the thumb to boot. Guess who filled a couple of pens today?

Edited April 2, 2009 by WendyNC

[Con]

Only when filling, never just writing.

 

Remember the rubber gloves after

I've gotten ink all over my hands.

[DrPJM1]

I use FP's exclusively and since dirty fingers/nails is a big no-no (IMHO) I strictly follow the following regimen:

 

Make sure to wipe the nib after filling and write a few words on paper to remove the excess ink on the feed.

Next, clean the cap with cool running water, dry with tissue. Use a cotton swap to wipe the threads clean.

 

If you still get inky fingers, use a green scotchbrite pad and some soap to clean your hands.

[BladeArcher]

I use FP's exclusively and since dirty fingers/nails is a big no-no (IMHO) I strictly follow the following regimen:

 

Make sure to wipe the nib after filling and write a few words on paper to remove the excess ink on the feed.

Next, clean the cap with cool running water, dry with tissue. Use a cotton swap to wipe the threads clean.

 

If you still get inky fingers, use a green scotchbrite pad and some soap to clean your hands.

 

I suppose if you're in a medical setting you could also just put on a pair of rubber gloves when filling. My wife is a nursery school teacher and they go through a ton of rubber gloves for changing diapers. But she doesn't use a fountain pen, so it doesn't matter.

 

Regards,

Blade