The quill pen was the writing instrument of Colonial America. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on his famous lap desk using a quill. The Constitution of the United States ...

Meghan Markle’s a pen-and-ink pro and the fashion pack are big fans… Fiona McCarthy finds out why fancy handwriting is having a moment.

Quill pens are fun to make and even more satisfying to use. They’re crafted from the shafts of primary feathers (the outermost wing feathers) from large birds, such as turkeys, geese, and swans.

From visual art to an interactive audio listening station, the new exhibition shines a light on the art of beautiful writing.

An Arabic reed pen, or qalam, is a traditional writing tool used in Islamic calligraphy, known for its ability to create elegant, flowing strokes with varying thickness.