How does a quill pen work?
A quill pen is a simple writing tool. The end of a large feather is sharpened to a point and the point is dipped in ink. The quill must be repeatedly dipped in the ink while writing, as the ink on the tip is used up. The quill can also be resharpened using a small knife, as the tip wears down. After about two weeks of resharpening, you will need to get a new quill. The writing style is greatly affected by the kind of feather that is used for a quill pen. If you want to produce a fine line, then you use crow feathers. The quill pen works especially well for right-handed writers because the feathers curve outward and away from your face if you are right-handed. Zach Pinegar is editor of http://www.Z-Pen.com, the online guide to Pens. He also writes Pen FAQ’s for http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/articles/PensQuestions/ .
