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Banner with lamp and banner, and quill and pen

Banner

Banner with lamp and banner, and quill and pen

"The Pen-Fish or Common Calamary, <em>L. vulgaris</em>, is the best-known species of the genus; the body is somewhat pellucid, of a greenish hue, changeable to dirty brown; the eyes are large and lustrous, of an emerald green, phosphoric, and fiery in a high degree. It is common in the european seas, and was known to the ancient Greeks and Romans. [Shown with a quill pen]" &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Common calamari

"The Pen-Fish or Common Calamary, L. vulgaris, is the best-known species of the genus; the…

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil and pen point are provided, either of which may be inserted into a socket in one leg of the instrument, for the drawing of circles in pencil or ink." &mdash; Hallock, 1905

Compasses

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil…

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil and pen point are provided, either of which may be inserted into a socket in one leg of the instrument, for the drawing of circles in pencil or ink." &mdash; Hallock, 1905

Compasses

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil…

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil and pen point are provided, either of which may be inserted into a socket in one leg of the instrument, for the drawing of circles in pencil or ink." &mdash; Hallock, 1905

Compasses

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil…

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil and pen point are provided, either of which may be inserted into a socket in one leg of the instrument, for the drawing of circles in pencil or ink." &mdash; Hallock, 1905

Compasses

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil…

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil and pen point are provided, either of which may be inserted into a socket in one leg of the instrument, for the drawing of circles in pencil or ink." &mdash; Hallock, 1905

Compasses

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil…

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil and pen point are provided, either of which may be inserted into a socket in one leg of the instrument, for the drawing of circles in pencil or ink." &mdash; Hallock, 1905

Compasses

"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil…

An example of self-closing pen doors.

Pen Doors

An example of self-closing pen doors.

An instrument for writing with a fluid ink, usually made of metl and fitted to a holder. The ancients used pens made from reeds for writing on papyrus or parchment, and reed-pens are still in use among the people of Persia and other countries of western Asia.

Fountain Pen

An instrument for writing with a fluid ink, usually made of metl and fitted to a holder. The ancients…

An illustration of a young girl holding a pen.

Girl Holding Pen

An illustration of a young girl holding a pen.

An illustration of a hand holding a pen.

Hand Holding Pen

An illustration of a hand holding a pen.

"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." &mdash;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…

An incorrect way to hold a pen. The result is stiff, heavy, cramped penmanship, and rough marks.

Incorrect Penmanship

An incorrect way to hold a pen. The result is stiff, heavy, cramped penmanship, and rough marks.

An incorrect way to hold a pen. The large finger should be straightened, and the end caused to drop lightly beneath the holder.

Incorrect Penmanship

An incorrect way to hold a pen. The large finger should be straightened, and the end caused to drop…

An incorrect way to hold a pen. The result of dropping the hand too heavily upon the wrist and allowing it to roll to one side.

Incorrect Penmanship

An incorrect way to hold a pen. The result of dropping the hand too heavily upon the wrist and allowing…

An incorrect way to hold a pen. Another position when the pen is held too tightly.

Incorrect Penmanship

An incorrect way to hold a pen. Another position when the pen is held too tightly.

An ancient pen and ink holder.

Penner and Inkhorn

An ancient pen and ink holder.

"Curves other than arcs of circles are drawn with the pencil or ruling pen by means of curved or irregular-shaped rulers, called irregular curves. A series of points is first determined through which the curved line is to pass. The line is then drawn through these points by using such parts of the irregular curve as will pass through several of the points at once, the curve being shifted from time to time as required." &mdash; Hallock, 1905

Irregular Curves

"Curves other than arcs of circles are drawn with the pencil or ruling pen by means of curved or irregular-shaped…

The proper way to write a letter.

Letter Writing

The proper way to write a letter.

Man sitting at writing desk.

Man

Man sitting at writing desk.

Man writing at desk.

Man writing

Man writing at desk.

Man standing at a writing desk entering notations into a ledger.

Man writing

Man standing at a writing desk entering notations into a ledger.

An illustration of a man writing a letter.

Man Writing Letter

An illustration of a man writing a letter.

A distant view of Moqui, with sheep-pens in the foreground.

Moqui

A distant view of Moqui, with sheep-pens in the foreground.

Pen and quill

Pen and Quill

Pen and quill

The pen with which President Abraham Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation.

President Lincoln's Pen

The pen with which President Abraham Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation.

An illustration of a pen laying on top of papers.

Pen On Top of Papers

An illustration of a pen laying on top of papers.

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…

This fountain pen is typically used in offices as office workers tend to do much writing, with a fountain pen the ink flow out is much better than felt tip.

Fountain Pen

This fountain pen is typically used in offices as office workers tend to do much writing, with a fountain…

A pen filled from an external source and containing an ink reservoir that automatically feeds the writing point.

Fountain Pen

A pen filled from an external source and containing an ink reservoir that automatically feeds the writing…

A writing implement with a point from which ink flows

Fountain Pen

A writing implement with a point from which ink flows

A pen that is supplied with ink from a reservoir in its barrel

Fountain Pen

A pen that is supplied with ink from a reservoir in its barrel

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.

The proper way to hold a pen.

Penmanship

The proper way to hold a pen.

The proper way to hold a pen.

Penmanship

The proper way to hold a pen.

The first position to be taken, when placing the hand in correct position for writing.

Penmanship

The first position to be taken, when placing the hand in correct position for writing.

The hand elevated upon the two lower fingers, with the pen placed in correct position for writing.

Penmanship

The hand elevated upon the two lower fingers, with the pen placed in correct position for writing.

Another view of the correct position to hold a pen.

Penmanship

Another view of the correct position to hold a pen.

The correct position when the pen is at the bottom of an extended letter below the line, the pen being, as shown, nearly perpendicular.

Penmanship

The correct position when the pen is at the bottom of an extended letter below the line, the pen being,…

The front view of the hand showing the position of the forefinger, which should rest squarely on the top of the holder.

Penmanship

The front view of the hand showing the position of the forefinger, which should rest squarely on the…

The correct posture to sit in when writing.

Penmanship Posture

The correct posture to sit in when writing.

The correct posture to sit in when writing.

Penmanship Posture

The correct posture to sit in when writing.

The correct posture to sit in when writing.

Penmanship Posture

The correct posture to sit in when writing.

"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." &mdash;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." &mdash;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." &mdash;French, 1911

Pen Practice Strokes

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

This is a pen rack intended to house pens, pencils, and other writing utensils.

Pen Rack

This is a pen rack intended to house pens, pencils, and other writing utensils.