Writing with a quill pen holds a special authenticity and uniqueness for historical re-enactors, school children and romantics!

Colonists and pioneers did not have metal tips readily available to them, so they improvised (like they did with so many other things) and made their own pens using the wing feathers of birds. The most common feathers were goose, wild turkey, crow or hawks, based on what was available.

Many children are excited to write like the early Americans and artists prefer the variations they can achieve with the flexible tip! You will have fun making and using this Quill Feather Pen from Corps of Re-Discovery.