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Various types of drawing and writing implements some of which have ancient origins, but which still constitute an important part of the artist’s kit bag of art materials due to the unique characteristics of the primitive implements that make them superior to high tech equivalents in many instances. The pen is used by dipping the cut or sharp end of the pen into ink, and re-dipping when the ink runs out on the pen. The charm of pen drawings done with all kinds of dip pens lies in their imperfect line that increases the artistic beauty of the work.
The Reed Pen, once widely used in Europe was made from cut reeds and was a practical alternative to the Quill. These days the ones available for purchase tend to be made from bamboo, although there is nothing preventing the artist from cutting their own from suitable reeds if any grow in the vicinity of the studio.
The steel nib dip pen was invented in the early Industrial revolution and died out except for artists use with the arrival of the fountain pen. The development of a ‘reservoir’ version in recent times has finally perfected the implement.
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