Ruling pen
A ruling pen is a drawing instrument for drawing with ink or with other drawing fluids. Originally used for technical drawings in engineering and cartography together with straight rulers and French curves, it is today used for specific uses, such as picture framing or calligraphy.[1] Drafting compasses are also sometimes provided with ruling nibs.
Description
A ruling pen contains ink in a slot between two flexible metal jaws, which are tapered to a point. It enables precise rendering of very thin lines.[1] The line width can be adjusted by an adjustment screw connecting the jaws.[2] The adjustment screw can optionally have a number dial.
History
In the Soviet Union, ruling pens were widely used by women for eyebrow hair removal,[3] being used as tweezers.
See also
References
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- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Cicale, Ann (2006). The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. p. 96. ISBN 978-1-57990-809-6.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Kirby, Richard Shelton (1918). The Fundamentals of Mechanical Drawing. J. Wiley & Sons, Inc. pp. 8–9.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Рейсфедер для бровей".
External links
- Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Rising, Justus; Reese, Harry (1955). Tracing With Ink (16mm film). Purdue University – via A/V Geeks on YouTube. Summary: "Demonstrates tracing on cloth. Shows procedures for handling the ink bottle and for filling, adjusting, using, cleaning and sharpening pens."
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