Who Invented The Pen? | Invention of A Pen | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

Ancient Origins00:01:18

The first pens were invented around 3,000 BC by ancient Egyptians, who used wood and bamboo straws to write on papyrus scrolls using a mixture of soot and beeswax.

The Era of Quills and Steel00:02:02

Starting in the 7th century, quill pens made from large bird feathers became the standard for centuries, followed later by John Mitchell's invention of the machine-made steel point pen.

The Fountain Pen Development00:03:14

Petrache Poenaru patented the first fountain pen in 1827 to solve the frustration of constant dipping, though it underwent many design improvements throughout the 20th century.

The Modern Ballpoint Pen00:04:07

John J. Loud received the first ballpoint patent in 1888, but it was later perfected by Laszlo Biro, who introduced quick-drying ink and a rotating ball tip for smoother writing.