pen
Type: Product
As of November 2026, pen has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Oct 2025).
A pen is a common writing instrument that applies ink to a surface, typically paper, for writing or drawing. Early pens such as reed pens, quill pens, dip pens and ruling pens held a small amount of ink on a nib or in a small void or cavity that had to be periodically recharged by dipping the tip of the pen into an inkwell. Today, such pens find only a small number of specialized uses, such as in illustration and calligraphy. Reed pens, quill pens and dip pens, which were used for writing, have
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Radiolab |
| Company | Various manufacturers |
| Category | Writing Instruments |
| Maker | Various manufacturers |
Who talks about pen on podcasts?
pen came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Radiolab.
What is pen mentioned alongside?
pen is most often mentioned alongside Lula Miller, guitar and microscope.
Mentioned together: Lula Miller, guitar, microscope, Natalie Middleton, Simons Foundation, John Templeton Foundation, WNYC Studios, Radio Lab, Terrestrials, Anna Gonzalez