Resources: Pen Types

	Ballpoint A ball point pen is a clever invention that has a ball at the tip of the nib, which when pushed down rolls the ball and drawers the ink out. The ink used in ballpoint is relatively thick alcohol based ink which allows for less smudging and quick drying times.
	Rollerball The rollerball uses the same idea as the ballpoint but has a thinner water based ink. It can be prone to smudging because of the slower drying time and also feathering, however is a very smooth and fast style of pen to use.
	Fountain A fountain pen has an old fashioned nib similar to that of a quill or dip pen. The slit in the nib allows ink to flow down and onto the page. The pen must be held in the right direction and at the right angle for it to work.
	Felt-tip A felt-tip pen or marker is made using a fibre nib which can come in a large range of shapes and sizes.
	Dip Pen Dip pens are quite simply a fountain nib that you dip into ink to write with. Unlike the fountain pen or quill pen they do not have an ink reservoir and you have to keep dipping the nib in the ink.
	Calligraphy Pen Calligraphy pens are available in a range of sizes and styles, from felt tip pens to more tradtional fountain pens with a calligraphy style nib. A calligraphy nib has a flat broard tip that allows the user to create both fine and heavy lines in the one movement.

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