[HPforGrownups] Re: Writing Instruments why not?

[Scott Santangelo]

No: HPFGUIDX 76826



denimtoday <happydenim at netscape.net> wrote:
Denim commented: I like the idea of quills in the HP series a lot! Simply because it *is* very foreign to us now. If they used pens of 'our day' it would blunt the whole effect of the 'wizarding world.' Although, I must admit that using a quill like the 'Quick Quote' one Rita uses would, likely, be the norm if they were looking to increase the speed of their writing. Hmmm, a thought just struck. Why in the age of tablet computers do we still use pens and pencils voraciously? <snip> I have a glass quill with five different colored bottles of ink. I bought it a long time ago (before Harry Potter). At least, I think that it could be considered a quill as you must dip it into the bottle of ink and it is fashioned like a spiral near the tip. I thought it was very unique and although it wasn't as convenient as a ballpoint, rollerball, etc it was fun to write with, occasionally. Since I enjoy collecting and using unique pens to write with it was 'just the ticket.'

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I'm with you all the way on the enjoyability factor of writing with "old style" instruments. I have a PDA too, but I still use my cheap-o Parker fountain pen every day (though the cartridges are getting harder to find). Just thinking that fountain pens (forget about the dreaded ball points - I can just hear Arthur now - "those muggles, ingenious, really!") would seem more practical for students, particularly those from muggle backgrounds. The post regarding WW hand crafting many items seems right on target. Seems most don't even balk at the WW throwbacks, though (and that's OK!).

owlery2003



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