Dip Pen

Smiley has a weekly homework assignment that always includes a page of two of handwriting practice.

He does not resist it much.  But handwriting practice is not fun.

Until...

Years ago I bought myself an inexpensive glass dip pen as a souvenir from visiting the Corning Museum of Glass.

Smiley is finally old enough to use it carefully.  It is a special treat, something he only gets to use when doing his handwriting practice.