@krystynlambert I’ve read this article as well, and it is right that ballpoints are extremely ill-suited for cursive. However, ballpoint tech is getting a lot better, and there are some that are excellent, like Uniball Jetstream and Pilot Acroball. The Uniball Jetstream also comes in Parker-size refill, which fits pens including the Retro 51 rollerball and Parker Jotter ballpoint. So you can get a nice pen body with a good writing experience for when you need the advantages of a ballpoint.