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A metallic ruling-pen, having the part which holds the ink bowed out towards the middle.

Bow-pen

A metallic ruling-pen, having the part which holds the ink bowed out towards the middle.

"The pen should be held with the thumb and second finger in such position that they may be used in turning the adjusting screw, and the handle resting on the forefinger." —French, 1911

Holding the Pen

"The pen should be held with the thumb and second finger in such position that they may be used in turning…

"Round-writing Instrument, with round-writing pens." -Whitney, 1911

Round Writing Instrument

"Round-writing Instrument, with round-writing pens." -Whitney, 1911

An instrument used for writing and drawing.

Lead-pencil

An instrument used for writing and drawing.

An instrument used for writing.

Pen

An instrument used for writing.

The curve pen is made with a swivel to draw free hand curves and contours.

Curve Pen

The curve pen is made with a swivel to draw free hand curves and contours.

Dotting pen is used to create five different dotted and dashed lines. The dot lengths can be varied by changing the angle of the handle.

Dotting Pen

Dotting pen is used to create five different dotted and dashed lines. The dot lengths can be varied…

The Double pen is used to draw parallel lines up to 1/4 inches apart.

Double Pen

The Double pen is used to draw parallel lines up to 1/4 inches apart.

Drop pen, or rivet pen, can make small circles faster than the bow pen. The pen is useful in bridge work, constructional work, and topographical drawing.

Drop Pen

Drop pen, or rivet pen, can make small circles faster than the bow pen. The pen is useful in bridge…

A hinged ruling for pen easy cleaning. Ruling pens are useful in drawing with ink.

Hinged Ruling Pen

A hinged ruling for pen easy cleaning. Ruling pens are useful in drawing with ink.

An oval nib ruling pen for easy cleaning. Ruling pens are useful in drawing with ink.

Oval Nib Ruling Pen

An oval nib ruling pen for easy cleaning. Ruling pens are useful in drawing with ink.

The Payzant pens, sized 1 to 6, are used for large single stroke lettering.

Payzant Lettering Pen

The Payzant pens, sized 1 to 6, are used for large single stroke lettering.

The railroad pen is used to draw parallel lines.

Railroad Pen

The railroad pen is used to draw parallel lines.

The ruling pen with spring blade for easy cleaning. Ruling pens are useful in drawing with ink.

Ruling Pen

The ruling pen with spring blade for easy cleaning. Ruling pens are useful in drawing with ink.

A ruling pen with clamp for easy cleaning. Ruling pens are useful in drawing with ink.

Ruling Pen with Clamp

A ruling pen with clamp for easy cleaning. Ruling pens are useful in drawing with ink.

A ruling pen with hook for easy cleaning. Ruling pens are useful in drawing with ink.

Ruling Pen with Hook

A ruling pen with hook for easy cleaning. Ruling pens are useful in drawing with ink.

The Shepard pens are used for large single stroke lettering.

Shepard Lettering Pen

The Shepard pens are used for large single stroke lettering.

A Swede pen or a detail pen useful for a large work.

Swede Pen

A Swede pen or a detail pen useful for a large work.

An instrument used for writing and drawing; a lead-pencil.

Pencil

An instrument used for writing and drawing; a lead-pencil.

"It (pen) should be held easily, in the position as illustrated, the strokes drawn with a steady, even motion and a slight uniform pressure on the paper, not enough to spread the nibs of the pen." —French, 1911

Side View of Position for Lettering Using Pen

"It (pen) should be held easily, in the position as illustrated, the strokes drawn with a steady, even…

"For the first practice draw in pencil top and bottom guide lines for 3/16" letters and with a 516 F or similar pen make directly in ink a series of vertical lines, drawing the pen down with a finger movement. This one stroke must be practised until the beginner can get lines vertical and of equal weight." —French, 1911

Top View of Position for Lettering Using Pen

"For the first practice draw in pencil top and bottom guide lines for 3/16" letters and with a 516 F…

To draw a straight line, the pen must be perpendicular with the straight edge ruler, as shown in A. A one sided ragged line will result if the pen is positioned at C. If the pen is positioned at B, the ink will run under the edge and form a blot.

Positioning Pen with the Straight Edge

To draw a straight line, the pen must be perpendicular with the straight edge ruler, as shown in A.…

"These strokes are the elements of which the single stroke letters are composed." —French, 1911

Pen Practice Strokes

"These strokes are the elements of which the single stroke letters are composed." —French, 1911