calligraphy pen

Artistic writing tool

A calligraphy pen is a writing instrument designed to produce the varied line widths characteristic of decorative lettering.

Unlike ordinary pens, calligraphy pens have broad, flat, or flexible nibs that create thick downstrokes and thin cross-strokes: She bought a set of calligraphy pens to address wedding invitations.

The term covers both dip pens and modern felt-tip markers designed for the same purpose.

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script · parchment · quill · brush pen · lettering · fountain · italic · cursive · bamboo · inkwell · stroke · serif · elegant · flowing · gold ink · wedding invitations · blackletter · hand lettering

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writing instrument sophistication/artistry

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Rotating-sphere writing instrument

disposable pen · crayon · marker · gel pen · felt-tip pen

ink delivery mechanism

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Pen with rotating sphere

rollerball · gel pen · felt-tip pen · ballpoint pen

precision and control

calligraphy pencrayon

Colored wax stick

marker · finger paint · chalk · grease pencil · sharpie

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G