Carving A Nib Into A Quill Or Pen
This skill was required to create a functional dip pen from the pinion feathers of large birds, primarily geese.
| What field the skill applies to | Hand writing and calligraphy |
| Went Obsolete | This skill was rendered obsolete towards the end of the 19th Century. |
| Made Obsolete By | The creation, mass-production and distribution of cheap steel dip pens. |
| When useful | This skill is still practised by calligraphers interested in the preservation and use of traditional calligraphic techniques. |
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