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Quills and Metal Masters: Penmaking Lore
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  • 1. Protective sheath not for swords, but for pens
  • 2. Reservoir pen predating ballpoint innovation
  • 3. Receptacle for the liquid essence of penmanship
  • 4. Elegant penmanship prompting specially crafted nibs
  • 7. Artisan bending steel for flawless ink flow
  • 8. Tool polishing gold trims on slender writing rods
  • 10. Craftsman shaping writing tools before industrial presses
  • 13. Quality of nib allowing line variation in script
  • 15. Process of fine grooving, essential in nib tip design
  • 19. Thin layer of precious metal adorning a pen
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  • 5. Avian-derived writing instrument of medieval scribes
  • 6. Method to harden nib metal by rhythmic striking
  • 9. Basic ink applicator predating fountain innovation
  • 11. Device grasped to wield a delicate tip
  • 12. German firm renowned for historic luxury pens
  • 14. Phenomenon drawing ink through narrow nib slits
  • 16. Process of preparing goose feathers for script
  • 17. Technique to decorate metal nibs with stylized patterns
  • 18. Rare metal tip enduring wear in nib design
  • 20. Describes time-honored writing tools cherished by collectors

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