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I put an item on here a long while back now, regarding my own experimentation using special music writing nibs to make the staves [ by hand]. I find great satisfaction on using the hand skills [ perhaps also appropriate for the current chat here on lost or "endangered" skills topic].. Regardless, the process of using the ink and pen, and paper, is very satisfying to try out, and to me, and extension of my art side as it is, in drawing using nibs regularly. A couple of years ago I sent for those fork shaped metal nibs [ Rastrum nibs ] they are called - just like a miniature fork, with five prongs [ the nibs] that catch the ink. I use calligraphy ink [ not Indian ink] as Indian ink has too thick a consistency, and would clog the metal nibs too easily, whereas the calligraphy is more fluid, and gives smoother line work. A ruler, pen, and paper, and Blotting paper [ to dab the surface] to reduce smudging; and that is really all you need. The end tip goes into the ink, and then with careful glding movement, and even pressure, with the ruler giding [for straight lines] onto the page the lines appear. The occassional inconsistency , or smudge, is simple to overcome [ or retouch afterwards if need be]. But, with practice, application and accuarcy greatly improves. Right or left handed [ I am left in the art side] works for anyone, with the angle to the paper being essential and even [ but not overly hard] pressure applied. The results give a nice black medium thickness line on the page, and leaves the paper, after writing, slightly crisp in texture afterwards. With my printed manuscript pad rapidly being used up - I am literally glad to actually rule new pages when I can; by hand! I have selection of the special nibs, and the antique smaller one in its own little box. The video demonstration on my Channel [ Youtube] is really geared towards the layman [ those who are just curious in learning about lesser known skills] so, I know you will all know, already so very much, about the technique as it stands. But it seems appropriate for 'Teaching and Learning' section of C.net.The demo ends with a brief performance of my tune, written by hand, using the inks and nibs shown.. [ called: 'the Swish of energy'.] Have a go yourselves again? Buy some nibs - and write away [none technologically] it is very satisfying [ and not plugged into the mains!].