Learn how to write with pencil?

[sdhaku]

Is it better to learn how to write Japanese in pencil?

[chikara]

Well it makes it easier to rub out (erase) your mistakes.

[Harisenbon]

Unless you plan to carry a fude pen with you whereever you go...

[AJBryant]

Unless you plan to carry a fude pen with you whereever you go...

And what's wrong with that?

Seriously, it doesn't matter a damn whether you use a ballpoint, a rolling-ball, a felt tip, a pencil, a mechanical pencil, or a stick in the sand. Just PRACTISE.


Tony

[Frumious Boojum]

I use mechanical pencil. Easier to write the more detailed kanji with one.

We were only allowed to use a pencil in Japanese class. Sensei didn't like us scratching out mistakes make with a pen. Also, he said it was because students in Japan will use pencil.

I like the stick in the sand idea best, though. Or, if you can't get sand, try dust, dirt, or mud.

[sdhaku]

Thanks! I'll go with pencil. Pen was giving me some problems with my characters. B)

[Frumious Boojum]

Be sure to get a good pencil with a thin lead. Mechanicals are the best for this purpose. Get one that you know you'll fall in love with. It might not be the prettiest, but it'll be yours.

[MoogleFan]

Yep, mechanical pencils are definitely better for writing characters more neatly in Japanese. They make English writing look better too! ^_^