Do fountain pens work for left-handers?

They can, but reviewers consistently flag two issues: ink dry time and the angle of the nib. Quick-drying inks and fine nibs (like the Hongdian Black Forest EF or a Pilot Varsity) tend to smear less. The Lamy Safari's grip section is divisive among left-handers because the molded finger grooves assume a right-handed hold.