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Lettering pens

Scope note

Pens consisting of a pen holder and a set of specially shaped nibs, ranging in size and shape from broad and flat to narrow and pointed; used in calligraphy and lettering.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300022456

Broader Terms used

pens

Equivalent Terms used

lettering pen

Created

13yrs ago

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