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Demonstrator

a clear or translucent pen that allows the user to view the inner workings.

Dip pen

a writing instrument that has no internall ink capacity or delivery system; the nib must be dipped in ink to write.

Celluloid

an organic plastic (nitrocellulose) used in penmaking to produce colorful caps and barrels, it requires curing prior to milling.

Chinese Lacquer

a special type of natural lacquer made from sap of the urushi tree that may be used for the caps and barrels of pens.

Converter

a plastic or metal piston-filler inserted into the nib assembly that is offered as an option in a cartridge-filled pen.

Crown

usually refers to the top of a pen's cap.

Cap

the part of a pen that covers the nib; a threaded cap screws onto the pen's barrel; a slip cap stays in position through friction.

Cap band

a decorative metal band positioned near the open end of the cap.

Cartridge

a small tube pre-filled with ink that is inserted into the nib assembly and is disposable.

Calligraphy

ornamental handwriting.

Blotter

porous paper used to absorb/dry excess ink after writing

Brand

a company name used to identify a product

Cabochon

a gem cut in convex form, highly polished, but given no facets; sometimes used to decorate pens.

Barrel

the outer body or structure of a pen in which the ink delivery system is located.

Aficionado

an enthusiast

Ballpoint

a pen that uses a precision-ground ball-bearing-style writing tip, 0.7 mm to 1 mm average diameter.

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