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The
writing quill pen came into use in the seventh century. It was the main
writing instrument until the introduction of metallic pens and pen nibs that
took over in the 1800's.
After
plucking the wing feathers, the barrel or the shaft needed to be carved. The
cut the pens a sharp knife was used, hence the word 'penknife'.
These
pen quills measure approximately 30 - 35cm are supplied in 1 of 6 colours. The bottom of the quill is wrapped with
a coloured ribbon and the pen is of a ball point (biro) type.
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