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Jan 1, 600
The Quill Pen
Even before the quill pen, writing had been taken place. Dating back as early as 4000 B.C, humans have been using a variety of materials to write, most of which involved etching in to a surface. Around 3000 B.C. Reed pens were utilized in Egypt. The quill pen, a bird's feather dipped in ink, was the next major innovation of the pen, and with it they were able to develop faster forms of writing. http://www.ringpen.com/history.html
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The Steel Point Pen
John Mitchell, in England develops a steel point pen. The design allowed for a smooth ink flow. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/11/16/1256074/-History-101-Pens-and-Ink -
Fountain Pen
L.E. Waterman from New York designed the Fountain pen. In his design ink could be sucked into the pen's reservoir when the lever was squeezed. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/11/16/1256074/-History-101-Pens-and-Ink -
Ballpoint Pen
John J. Loud patented the ballpoint pen. But it is not commercially sold.
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Modern Ballpoint
The modern ballpoint was invented by Josef and Georg Biro. This pen is still commonly used today. The Ballpoint is also much less fragile than the fountain pen, making it more ideal. http://www.ringpen.com/history.html -
Felt Point Pen
The felt point pen was created by the Tokyo Stationary Company. Papermate was one of the first companies to sell felt points in the U.S. market. http://www.ringpen.com/history.html
