It was never easy being a scribe. Imagine carrying your quill (and a penknife to sharpen it at regular intervals) along with a pot of ink to work. Dank. It was only a little better when the holders with their metal nibs were introduced. Well, it did do away with
Imagine an army of scribes going to war. Steady, Consistent, Unwavering… Marching in unison. All wearing the same army fatigues. Carrying the same weapons. Armed with imported, functional nibs. XXX But uniformity suppresses creativity, compelling one to conform. And, You had once unfurled the banner of protest. You
Duofold a “reference in fountain pens”, continues to wow writers even after a hundred long years at, or at least very near the top Imagine Arthur Conan Doyle writing. Imagine Sherlock Holmes coming to life on the paper. Imagine the twists and turns of the mystery – one that has
Pakeezah – the “pure of heart”, is all set to smash all box office records, again! “Aapke paon dekhe, bahut haseen hain. Inhein zameen par mat utariyega… maile ho jaayenge!” (saw your feet, they are beautiful. Don’t step down on Earth, else they will get sullied!) Honestly, these were the
Calligraphy – written art Let us begin at the very beginning – handwriting is simply writing in hand, using an implement like the pen or the pencil. Each person’s handwriting is not only different from the others but is also unique and while some handwriting is a treat to the
