Difference between revisions of "Pen"

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A pen is a writing instrument which uses ink. Popular varieties include: fountain, felt-tip, ball-point, and gel.

History

The ball point pen was invented in 1936, and over the next few decades overtook the fountain pen as the most-used writing instrument in the industrialised world.

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-A writing implement.
+A '''pen''' is a writing instrument which uses ink. Popular varieties include: fountain, felt-tip, ball-point, and gel.
+== History ==
+The ball point pen was invented in 1936, and over the next few decades overtook the [[fountain pen]] as the most-used writing instrument in the industrialised world.
-== History ==
+==See also==
-The ball point pen was invented in 1936.  Prior to this invention, the [[fountain pen]] was the dominant writing instrument in America, especially as defined by the [[Waterman]] company.  [[Fountain pen|Fountain pens]] are still sold to persons of exquisite taste, who recognize the distinction that these delightful instruments carry.<ref>The Fountain pen Hospital, Rector Street, New York, NY, http://www.fountainpenhospital.com</ref>
+* [[Plume]]
+* [[Nom de plume]] or [[pen name]]
-== References ==
+[[Category:Writing]]
-<references/>