How does the thick, oil-based ballpoint ink typically alter the physical act of handwriting compared to thin fountain pen ink?

Answer

It often requires the user to exert more downward pressure

Due to the thick nature of the ink and the requirement of friction from the rolling ball mechanism, writing with a ballpoint generally demands a firmer downward pressure than writing with a wet, thin fountain pen ink.

How does the thick, oil-based ballpoint ink typically alter the physical act of handwriting compared to thin fountain pen ink?

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