I rarely do any lengthy writing by hand because my hand quickly tires due to the way I write (I tend to write with a heavy hand). Usually, I do all of my lengthy writing on my word processor.
When I do write by hand, such as writing a first draft or notes when travelling, I prefer to use a mechanical pencil (with 0.5mm lead) so I can make corrections. When it comes time to write in ink, I prefer a Uni-Ball Vision Micro pen (0.5mm line) which gives me a good solid dark line or make a copy my pencil-written original to make it permanent.
I have used a fountain pen to write from time to time and I like the way they write, but I find they're not practical for day to day use. Also, I write in printed letters (writing each letter separately) rather than cursive and a rollerball pen works better than a fountain pen for my writing.
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