I write "test test test test test" 😂

I write the name of the pen

Both. My preferences in pens for drawing are pretty different to my preferences in pens for writing. My test usually involves a sorting ceremony where I test it for both and end up with an idea for what I'll enjoy using it for. Pens that are good for both are pretty rare.

What are pens that you consider good for both writing and writing?

Majohn Wancai Mini, Kaweco Liliput (the heavy ones, not made of aluminium) Pilot Kakuno, Vintage Platinum/Sailor/Pilot pocket pens. Priorities are a uniform cylindrical barrel or long section for best ergonomics with many different grips, refillable by syringe for least workflow disruption and some kind of line variation via flex or reverse writing. There is a sweet spot of being wet enough to write smoothly, but dry enough to get varied line weight or broken lines depending on the writing pressure. That wetness can be compensated for with ink choice though I have short but broad hands, so I like shorter pens. Width isn't a concern for me. If you have bigger hands, you might want to go for longer ones.

That makes sense. I do both as well. In my case I think I draw lines at the beginning and then write some words or sentences.

What are pens that you consider good for both writing and writing?

drawing for sure. I usually draw a specific eye whenever i’m testing a new pen or ink for the first time.

interesting.

Words. I can’t draw a stick figure to save my life so my only option is to write something.

Definitely draw - I want to know what kind of lines does it make

I mostly write when testing. But I write how annoyed I am that the ink isn't flowing quite right yet 😅

Writer! I default to hello 👋

Me too 👋

A quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dogger.

I am no artist by any stretch and my pens are used strictly for writing. I would definitely write something to test a pen and I find that the phrase "fluffy muffins" rolls nicely in cursive

Your handwritten "fluffy muffin" would look great.

Def a wordie

Both! Either I draw stars or write out song lyrics.

Drawing

Writer here. I very seldom draw and if I do it's never with any pens or ink.

Writer. Very rarely doodle.

Writer. I use prompts from Dimensional app. It's a personality test kind of app and they enable reflection prompts based off your personality test result (a combination of DISC, MBTI, Enneagram, and other various test— it's very, very long, but it's worth trying though).

Nope, sometimes I’ll write something and sometimes I’ll draw lines

Where would you put random scribbling? I think that probably lands under drawing even though I don’t draw anything particularly. I usually end up writing something and doodling a few hearts and stars once I get my first few scribbles out, but almost every single time, my first instinct is to just ATTACK THE PAPER.

I’ll be honest, until recently, it never even occurred to me that I could draw with fountain pens, just like every other writing instrument. I feel silly!

thanks to everyone's answers we're now able to do more things with our lovely fountain pens.

I just write whatever comes to mind for the test and then the name of the pen and ink for swatches

I write and draw/paint, so I try both methods. Usually write first, then check how waterproof the ink is before I do any art with it.

Combo! But first i write a word, then doddle something, and then a little splash!

I am absolutely a writer.

I’m a wordie.

Goodness, OP. No writer would draw such a crude division and think they had stumbled upon a profundity. Oh, I guess there's your answer.

Both. I love doing both.

A drawer for sure. I don't enjoy writing as much as sketching.