Even very prolific writers of the 19th century would have written with dip pens until reliable fountain pens became more common. Steel nibs were introduced in the early 1800s. Mass-produced fountain pens from Waterman weren't available until 1884.
Arthur Conan Doyle is said to have written the later Sherlock Holmes stories with a Parker Duofold (introduced 1921). #ArthurConanDoyle #FountainPens 3/14
Mark Twain is credited as the first novelist to submit a typewritten manuscript (https://mymodernmet.com/mark-twain-first-ever-typewritten-book-history/). This despite refusing to provide a testimonial to the manufacturer and accusing the typewriter of “ruining his morals” and “making him want to swear.” Remington, undaunted, went ahead and printed his refusal. #MarkTwain #Writing #Typewriters 4/14
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