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1. Re: Why is Ink only ergonomic for right-handed people?
Many left handed customers have told us that Ink feels great. Sometimes they were expecting that the twist would feel wrong and were pleasantly surprised once the held it.
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2. Re: Why is Ink only ergonomic for right-handed people?
It's not terrible. I'm just critical because it costs a lot of money for me to put it in my left hand, then move it to my right and wish I was right handed. It feels perfect in the right hand and only good in the left.
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3. Re: Why is Ink only ergonomic for right-handed people?
Another vote from a LEFTY. Its OK, but clearly fits better in my right hand. A real disappointment. I use my 53 "Pencil" most of the time. No pressure sensitivity or palm rejection though.....
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4. Re: Why is Ink only ergonomic for right-handed people?
Hi, just wondering - Have you held the Ink in both your left and right hand? And if so, can you honestly state it feels as comfortable and functional in your left hand as in your right hand? I was considering buying the set for my ipad air, but I am left handed and now would definitely like to test it out before I invest.
In my experience, anything but a symmetrical design feels better in one hand than the other, most usually to the detriment of the left handed.
I also wonder what the statistics are for the percentage of left handed creatives and if it is actually higher than for the general population, as I'd expect.
I've the sense that the thought of a cool aesthetic and/or less 'boring' design won out over making Ink as comfortable for lefties as it is for righties.
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5. Re: Why is Ink only ergonomic for right-handed people?
Yes, I have worked with it in both my right and left hands. The twist is biased for right-handers (see my photos below to see how the Ink sits differently in the left hand. In the left hand, the point of the triangle rests on the hand. In the right hand, the flat of the triangle rests on the hand. But the shape of the triangle still provides a stable grip at the fingers, it won't twist out on you). After using it, I decided not to return it because to be honest, the case is great.
Adonit (the actual manufacturers of Ink & Slide) makes a very similar product for less ($119) called the Adonit Jot Touch. In fact, it's basically the same thing, it has the Pixelpoint technology, the access to Creative Cloud, everything AND it is uniform/ambidextrous in design. So you might consider this option instead.
The Slide has come in handy for quick drawing but with Adobe's free programs (specifically Line), the features of Slide are still available with the Adonit Jot Touch without actually having Slide. BUT - apart from the effort of returning Ink & Slide - I kept Ink because of its amazing case. The Jot Touch charges with a dongle, Ink charges inside a protective case. I work between digital and traditional media, so I put my Ink into my pencil case with wood pencils, micron pens, lead holders and sharpeners (messy stuff). The case is just great (see my photo below of Ink inside its case).
As I stated above, the biggest problem with the handedness of Ink, is the fact that I paid $200 for it, it actually works great and is not uncomfortable, just not equal. Know what I mean?
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6. Re: Why is Ink only ergonomic for right-handed people?
I am lefthanded also and control circles on the left ant objects to draw is on the right side of my right hand and I have to on the right side to trace the shapes.
thanks
JOe
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7. Re: Why is Ink only ergonomic for right-handed people?
I purchased the adonit, and it is very good, and not even slightly 'right-centric' but I do have to admit, no case and a small USB dongle to charge it if a bit funky for a $120. stylus. I can see myself misplacing the inch long charger very easily, and even the stylus, as it does roll.
It is interesting that the stylus's function depends entirely on the SDK and its incorporation into each app, which is somewhat inconsistently implemented already from app to app, even just the Adobe apps, never mind others.
