The pen is usually more in balance when the cap is in place, but each person's experience is different. [title] Take the pen in your dominant hand.
[header] How to write with a fountain pen [title] Balance the pen. [step] Depending on the size of your hand and the size of the pen, holding a fountain pen could cause weight and balance issues. Experiment with the cap posted (i.e. placing the cap on the back of the pen), and with the cap removed.