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Antique Quills and Secret Scribblers
Explore rare and forgotten writing tools from history in this crossword dedicated to obscure writing instruments.
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Across
  • 1. Instrument that writes by burning marks into wood or leather
  • 2. A scissor-like pen used in historical manuscript work
  • 3. Reed pen used in ancient times for writing on papyrus
  • 4. Metal band securing the nib to the pen shaft
  • 5. Sharp metal or bone instrument for writing on wax tablets
  • 6. Holder for crayons or writing sticks
  • 9. Wood-crafted pen or stylus shaped like a twig or branch
  • 12. Sharpened stylus shape used for scratching letters
  • 13. Rare tool for holding quills steady while writing
  • 15. Instrument for signing or copying handwriting mechanically
Down
  • 7. Style of small stylus used for intricate detailed script
  • 8. Early pen using a metal stylus instead of ink
  • 10. Marking tool that prints numbers or letters
  • 11. Pen with grooves to regulate ink flow
  • 14. Pen-like tool used for making perforations on paper
  • 16. Early container used to hold ink for dipping pens
  • 17. Engraving tool used for inscribing letters on metal
  • 18. Tiny notebook combined with a pen for secret messages
  • 19. Small portable ink block for brush or pen
  • 20. Little feather tip used as a writing quill

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