While I wholeheartedly agree, there are few things in this world more frustrating than being a few minutes away from finishing a pen and ink drawing on vellum only to have the nib stick and splatter ink droplets everywhere. It's like having your pen give your drawing an india ink raspberry.

No, I wasn't going for a stippled effect there, thanks.

As to your other points, I'm sure you will have a great time visiting my childhood to discuss such things with my father. ;)