List of terms about pen and ink
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Pen
A pen is a device used to apply ink to a surface, usually paper, for writing or drawing. Historically, reed pens, quill pens, and dip pens were used, with a nib of some sort to be dipped in the ink. Ruling pens allow precise adjustment of line width, and still find a few specialized uses, but...
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Ink
Ink is a liquid or paste that contains pigments and/or dyes and is used to color a surface to produce an image, text, or design. Ink is used for drawing and/or writing with a pen, brush, or quill...
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- ballpoint penBallpoint penA ballpoint pen is a writing instrument with an internal ink reservoir and a sphere for a point. The internal chamber is filled with a viscous ink that is dispensed at its tip during use by the rolling action of a small sphere...
– an ink pen which uses a roller ball tip - Ballpoint Pen DrawingsBallpoint Pen DrawingsBallpoint Pen Drawings are a form of art that consist of the usage of a ballpoint pen in a way similar to an average pencil except that the results are more permanent. The medium itself is considered to be easier to purchase when compared to other artistic materials. It is also a tool that any...
– a type of drawings - Bic CristalBic CristalThe Bic Cristal is an inexpensive disposable ballpoint pen mass-produced and sold by Société Bic of Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France.-Background:...
– a type of ink pen - Birmingham pen tradeBirmingham pen tradeThe Birmingham pen trade evolved in the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter and its surrounding area in the 19th century; for many years, the city was the centre of the world's pen trade.-19th century:...
– commerce of ink pens in Birmingham, England - Birmingham Pen Trade Heritage AssociationBirmingham Pen Trade Heritage AssociationThe Birmingham Pen Trade Heritage Association is a registered charity, located in the independent museum known as The Pen Room in Birmingham, England. The charity is based within the museum, and the museum is run entirely by volunteers...
– an association - BiroBallpoint penA ballpoint pen is a writing instrument with an internal ink reservoir and a sphere for a point. The internal chamber is filled with a viscous ink that is dispensed at its tip during use by the rolling action of a small sphere...
– a type of ink pen, also known as a ballpoint pen - Blacklight paintBlacklight paintBlacklight ink or blacklight-reactive Ink is ink that glows under a black light, a source of light whose wavelengths are primarily in the ultraviolet. The paint may or may not be colorful under ordinary light...
– a type of ink
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- C. Howard HuntC. Howard HuntC. Howard Hunt was an American company that manufactured Dip pens, now commercialized under the brand Speedball.-The beginning:In 1899 C. Howard Hunt formed his own company and established it in Camden, New Jersey. The C. Howard Hunt Pen Company invented the smooth gliding round pointed pen, which...
– an American company that manufactured Dip penDip penA dip pen or nib pen usually consists of a metal nib with capillary channels like those of fountain pen nibs, mounted on a handle or holder, often made of wood. Other materials can be used for the holder, including bone, metal and plastic, while some pens are made entirely of glass...
s - Classmate StationeryClassmate StationeryClassmate is an Indian brand of student stationery products. ITC Limited launched its Classmate brand in 2003 with the notebooks category. Subsequently, Classmate added new products to its portfolio which consists of pens, pencils, mechanical pencils and geometry boxes. Classmate has 900...
– a type of ink pen - compatible inkCompatible inkCompatible ink and toner is manufactured by third party manufacturers and are designed to work in designated printers without infringing on patents of printer manufacturers. These toners may come in a variety of packaging including sealed plastic wraps or taped plastic wraps...
– a type of ink - conductive inkConductive ink'Conductive ink' is an ink that conducts electricity.These materials may be classed as fired high solids systems or PTF polymer thick film systems that allow circuits to be drawn or printed on a variety of substrate materials such as polyester to paper...
– a type of ink
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- D. Leonardt & Co.D. Leonardt & Co.D. Leonardt & Co. is an English manufacturer of metal corners and other accessories for stationery products. The company also manufactures and distributes the A.E...
– a manufacturer of ink pens - Demonstrator penDemonstrator penDemonstrator pens are pens which are partially or mostly transparent.Demonstrator pens were originally furnished by manufacturers to dealers, so that the features of their products could be shown to potential buyers. The first demonstrators had openings cut in their barrels, and usually, their caps...
– a type of ink pen - Dip penDip penA dip pen or nib pen usually consists of a metal nib with capillary channels like those of fountain pen nibs, mounted on a handle or holder, often made of wood. Other materials can be used for the holder, including bone, metal and plastic, while some pens are made entirely of glass...
– a type of ink pen - drop out inkDrop out inkDrop out ink is ink specifically colored to avoid reading in high-speed OCR scanners. It is often a pastel yellow, red or orange.The purpose for dropping out specific colors is to allow the OCR scanner to ignore those colors and operate only on the foreground information.Drop out ink is often used...
– a type of ink
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- Election inkElection inkElection ink or electoral stain is a semi-permanent ink or dye that is applied to the forefinger of voters during elections in order to prevent electoral fraud such as double voting...
– a type of ink - ErasermateErasermateErasermate is a pen product introduced by the Papermate division of the Gillette Company in 1979. The word Erasermate in and of itself has become known as the erasable pen of the Papermate product line....
– a type of ink pen - ErythrosineErythrosineErythrosine, also known as Red No. 3, is an organoiodine compound, specifically a derivative of fluorone. It is cherry-pink synthetic, primarily used for food coloring. It is the disodium salt of 2,4,5,7-tetraiodofluorescein...
– a type of ink - EsterbrookEsterbrookRichard Esterbrook was the largest pen manufacturer in United States, having reached a record of producing 216,000,000 pens a year. -The beginning:...
– a type of ink pen
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- flex nibsFlex nibsFlex or flexible nibs are fountain pen nibs which produce a line which varies in width with the pressure used. A very flexible nib can produce a width variation of about six times...
– pen nibs which use pressure to vary line width - Flo-MasterFlo-MasterFlo-Master was a popular brand of inks and markers in the latter half of the 20th century, remembered particularly for the colorful opacity of the inks...
– a type of ink pen - fountain penFountain penA fountain pen is a nib pen that, unlike its predecessor the dip pen, contains an internal reservoir of water-based liquid ink. The pen draws ink from the reservoir through a feed to the nib and deposits it on paper via a combination of gravity and capillary action...
– a nib pen which contains a reservoir of ink - fountain pen inks – types of ink used in fountain penFountain penA fountain pen is a nib pen that, unlike its predecessor the dip pen, contains an internal reservoir of water-based liquid ink. The pen draws ink from the reservoir through a feed to the nib and deposits it on paper via a combination of gravity and capillary action...
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- gel penGel penA gel pen uses ink in which pigment is suspended in a water-based gel. Because the ink is thick and opaque, it shows up more clearly on dark or slick surfaces than the typical inks used in ballpoint or felt tip pens...
– any pen using a water-based liquid or gelled ink - Joseph Gillott's (pens)Joseph Gillott's (pens)Joseph Gillott's is a company based in Birmingham, West Midlands which has been manufacturing high-quality dip pens since 1827.-Beginning and development:...
– a manufacturer of ink pens - GrenkGrenkGrenk is a line of remanufactured ink and toner cartridges designed to leave the smallest environmental footprint possible. Produced by InkCycle, grenk was the first line of ink and toner produced with zero landfill waste...
– a type of ink
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- India inkIndia inkIndia ink is a simple black ink once widely used for writing and printing and now more commonly used for drawing, especially when inking comic books and comic strips.-Composition:...
– a type of ink - inkInkInk is a liquid or paste that contains pigments and/or dyes and is used to color a surface to produce an image, text, or design. Ink is used for drawing and/or writing with a pen, brush, or quill...
– a substance used to stain or dye - ink blotter – a pad used to absorb excess ink
- inkpot – a low-lying bottle used to hold ink
- inkwellInkwellAn inkwell is a small jar or container, often made of glass, porcelain, silver, brass, or pewter, used for holding ink in a place convenient for the person who is writing...
– a low-lying bottle used to hold ink - Iron gall ink – a type of ink
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- marker penMarker penthumb|MarkerA marker pen, marking pen, felt-tip pen, flow or marker, is a pen which has its own ink-source, and usually a tip made of a porous, pressed fibres; such as felt or nylon.-Permanent marker:...
– an ink pen used to make wider marks - Montblanc (company) – manufacturer of ink pens
- Mr. SketchMr. SketchMr. Sketch is a brand of scented marker pens made by Sanford. Each color has a different fragrance. They are sold in packages of 4, 6, 8, 12 and 18.-8 set:All of the above plus:*Black - Jelly Bean or Balloon*Brown - Rootbeer*Purple - Grape*Orange - Orange...
– a brand of scented marker penMarker penthumb|MarkerA marker pen, marking pen, felt-tip pen, flow or marker, is a pen which has its own ink-source, and usually a tip made of a porous, pressed fibres; such as felt or nylon.-Permanent marker:...
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- Nib (pen)Nib (pen)A nib is the part of a quill, dip pen or fountain pen which comes into contact with the writing surface in order to deposit ink. Different types of nibs vary in their purpose, shape and size, as well as the material they are made from.-Quill:...
– part of pen which contacts a surface to deposit ink
- Nibmeister – a person who repairs fountain penFountain penA fountain pen is a nib pen that, unlike its predecessor the dip pen, contains an internal reservoir of water-based liquid ink. The pen draws ink from the reservoir through a feed to the nib and deposits it on paper via a combination of gravity and capillary action...
s or grinds nibNIBNIB or nib may refer to:* N.I.B., a song by Black Sabbath* Neodymium magnet or NIB, a powerful magnet made from neodymium, iron, and boron* Nib, a type of variable in PBASIC which stores Nibble values in the range of 0 to 15...
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- paint markerPaint markerA paint marker is a type of marker pen that is used to create permanent writing on a variety of surfaces from paper to metal to stone.-Ink:Unlike with most permanent markers the ink is an oil-based paint and generally requires shaking before use, similar to an aerosol spray paint can...
– a type of pen using oil-based paint - Parker VectorParker VectorParker Vector is the name of a family of pens manufactured by The Parker Pen Company. They are often used by promotional firms as logo gift items.-History:...
– a type of ink pen - penPenA pen is a device used to apply ink to a surface, usually paper, for writing or drawing. Historically, reed pens, quill pens, and dip pens were used, with a nib of some sort to be dipped in the ink. Ruling pens allow precise adjustment of line width, and still find a few specialized uses, but...
– an instrument for writing - Pen RoomPen RoomThe Pen Room is a museum and learning centre in Birmingham, England dedicated to educating visitors on the history of Birmingham’s pen trade....
– a museum in Birmingham, England about the pen trade - PenAgainPenAgainThe PenAgain is a ergonomic writing device developed by Pacific Writing Instruments, Inc. The PenAgain was designed to alleviate stress and reduce the risk of repetitive strain injury while writing....
– a pen used to reduce repetitive strain injuryRepetitive strain injuryRepetitive strain injury is an injury of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by... - Permanent markerPermanent markerA permanent marker is a type of marker pen that is used to create permanent writing on an object. Generally the liquid is water resistant, contains a solvent such as xylene, toluene, or alcohol and is capable of writing on a variety of surfaces from paper to metal to stone...
– - Perry & Co.Perry & Co.Perry & Co., Ltd was the largest English pen-maker company, which manufactured dip pens of a huge range of models. The company also manufactured bicycle chains and accessories .-The beginning:...
– a manufacturer of ink pens - PlastisolPlastisolPlastisol is a suspension of PVC particles in a plasticizer; it flows as a liquid and can be poured into a heated mold. When heated to around 177 degrees Celsius, the plastic and plasticizer mutually dissolve each other. On cooling the mold below 60 degrees C, a flexible, permanently plasticized...
– a type of ink - porous point penPorous point penA porous point pen contains a point that is made of some porous material such as felt or ceramic.Draftsman's pens usually have a ceramic tip since this wears well and does not broaden when pressure is applied while writing....
– pen with point of porous material such as feltFeltFelt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting, condensing and pressing woollen fibres. While some types of felt are very soft, some are tough enough to form construction materials. Felt can be of any colour, and made into any shape or size....
or ceramicCeramicA ceramic is an inorganic, nonmetallic solid prepared by the action of heat and subsequent cooling. Ceramic materials may have a crystalline or partly crystalline structure, or may be amorphous...
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- RastrumRastrumA rastrum is a five-pointed writing implement used in music manuscripts to draw parallel staff lines. The word "raster" is derived from the Latin for "rake". Rastra were used to draw lines on paper that had not been pre-ruled, and were widely used in Europe until printed staff paper became cheap...
– a type of ink pen - retippingRetippingRetipping refers to the repair and application of iridium tipping material to fountain pen nibs.Iridium is one of the five platinum group metals. When platinum is mined, it is usually found with one or more of its five sister metals, called the platinum group metals: palladium, osmium, rhodium,...
– replacing or restoring the tip of an ink pen - Rollerball penRollerball penRollerball pens are pens which use ball point writing mechanisms with water-based liquid or gelled ink, as opposed to the oil-based viscous inks found in ballpoint pens...
– pen using water-based gelled ink (rather than oil) - Ruling penRuling penA ruling pen is a vintage drawing instrument for drawing with ink or with other drawing fluids.A ruling pen contains ink in a slot between two flexible metal jaws, which are tapered to a point. It enables precise rendering of the thinnest lines. The line width can be adjusted by an adjustment screw...
– a pen used to denote ruler lines
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- Sheaffer PreludeSheaffer PreludeThe Sheaffer Prelude fountain pens, rollerball pens and ballpoints are a line of writing instruments made by the Sheaffer Pen Company.- Construction & Trim :...
– a type of ink pen - Skin PensSkin PensSkin Pens are a specific type of pen used/applied to skin, to create a permanent image. These kinds of pens are normally used by either surgeons before proceeding with surgery for either medical purposes or beauty surgeries...
– type of pen applied to skin, to create a permanent image - Solid inkSolid inkSolid ink is a technology used in computer printers and multifunction devices originally created by Tektronix in 1986. After Xerox acquired the Tektronix Color Printing and Imaging Division in 2000, the solid ink technology became part of the Xerox line of office printing and imaging products....
– a type of ink - Soy inkSoy inkSoy ink is a kind of ink made from soybeans. As opposed to traditional petroleum-based ink, soy-based ink is more environmentally friendly, might provide more accurate colors, and makes it easier to recycle paper...
– a type of ink - Space PenSpace PenThe Space Pen , marketed by Fisher Space Pen Company, is a pen that uses pressurized ink cartridges and is claimed to write in zero gravity, underwater, over wet and greasy paper, at any angle, and in very wide temperature range.The Fisher Space Pen was invented by American industrialist and pen...
– a type of ink pen - Speedball (art products)Speedball (art products)Speedball is an American company that manufactures art materials and other stationery items. The company, first famous by its dip pens, has expanded its range of products to other art areas such us painting, sculpture and printing press. -History:...
– a type of ink pen - Stark's inkStark's inkStark's ink is one of a number of types of homemade inks whose recipes were widely available in the 19th century. People often made their own ink beforecommercially available ink was inexpensive and easily obtainable.The origin of the name is unknown....
– a type of ink
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- tattooTattooA tattoo is made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Tattoos on humans are a type of body modification, and tattoos on other animals are most commonly used for identification purposes...
– a nearly permanent pattern drawn on skin - technical penTechnical penA technical pen is a specialized instrument used by an engineer, architect, or drafter to make lines of constant width for architectural, engineering, or technical drawings. It has been also generally called "rapidograph", although that particular name is officially a trademarked line of products...
– pen to make consistent lines in architectural or technical drawings - thermochromismThermochromismThermochromism is the ability of substance to change color due to a change in temperature. A mood ring is an excellent example of this, but it has many other uses such as baby bottles and kettles. Thermochromism is one of several types of chromism.The two basic approaches are based on liquid...
– a process of coloring by using heat