* Made from the flight feathers of large birds
* Used for writing and drawing
* Have a quill-like tip that is dipped in ink
* Require an inkwell for a continuous supply of ink
* Produce a thin, precise line
* More difficult to control and master
* Require more maintenance and care
* Often considered a luxurious and elegant writing instrument
Wooden Pencils
* Made from graphite encased in a wooden barrel
* Used for writing, drawing, and sketching
* Have a solid graphite core that is sharpened to expose the writing tip
* Do not require ink or an inkwell
* Produce a thicker, less precise line
* Easier to control and use
* Require less maintenance and care
* More common and widely used