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Antique Writing Instruments Revival
Explore the names and clues of historic and obsolete writing tools once used before modern pens and digital devices.
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  • 1. Portable erasable writing surface in schools
  • 4. Small container for holding ink
  • 6. Early pen using a metal point to inscribe
  • 8. Writing material made from animal skin
  • 10. Metal tool used to mark or engrave writing surfaces
  • 11. Ink roller used in letterpress machines
  • 12. Pen made from hollow reed used before quills
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  • 2. Thin slice of metal or wood used to score parchment
  • 3. Feathered pen used before metal nibs
  • 5. Soft material used on slates or blackboards
  • 7. Obsolete mechanical device for writing documents
  • 9. Trays used to hold type in letterpress printing
  • 13. Used for calligraphy and ink painting
  • 14. Tool used to sharpen quills
  • 15. TIP Early porous writing tip later replaced by softer markers
  • 16. Engraving technique for hand-printing text or images

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