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The origin and history of pens
1. Writing brush: It started in China, and it is said that Meng Tian originated from Qin brush. Judging from the brushes found in Zuojiagongshan in Changsha, Hunan Province and Changtaiguan in Xinyang, Henan Province, pens made of rabbit hair were used in the pre-Qin period. 2. Pencil: 1760, Frenchman Falbe developed the world's first perfect wooden pencil. From 65438 to 0790, French painters analyzed the material of graphite and made two kinds of pencils for painting and writing.

1. Brush: Originated in China, according to legend, "Meng Tian created Qin characters". From the brushes found in Zuojiagongshan, Changsha, Hunan Province and Changtaiguan, Xinyang, Henan Province, it can be concluded that pens made of rabbit hair were used in the pre-Qin period. ?

2. Pencil: 1760, Frenchman Falbe developed the world's first perfect wooden pencil. 1790, French painters analyzed and tested the material of graphite, and made two kinds of pencils for painting and writing respectively. ?

3. Pen: 1884, American businessman Walter Mann developed the first ideal fountain pen (commonly known as pen) according to the invention of British James and American Goodyear. ?

4. Ballpoint pen: 1888. Inspired by wortmann fountain pen, American Lauder Company installed a ball in the nib, which laid the foundation for the later ballpoint pen.

5. Feather pen: From the Middle Ages to the19th century, feather pen, as a writing tool, recorded every stage of European civilization. Almost all written works (such as religion, philosophy, literature, history, science, medicine, business and management) are completed by this low-cost quill pen.

However, it is impossible to find out the origin and appearance of the first quill pen. The rough papyrus surface is not suitable for writing small and thin fonts, and it is only possible after the appearance of parchment and refined parchment.