Nib of a ballpoint pen
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Nib of a ballpoint pen
Nib of a ballpoint pen. Ballpoint pens have an internal chamber filled with a viscous ink that is dispensed at the tip during use by the rolling action of a small metal sphere (blue)
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Media ID 6298753
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Biro Common Item Everyday Item Familiar Object Items Object Objects Write Ballpoint Pen False Coloured Writing Instrument
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate details of a ballpoint pen's nib. The image focuses on the tip of the pen, revealing its technological marvels. Against a clean white background, this still life composition highlights the object's simplicity and elegance. The nib is at the heart of every ballpoint pen, housing an internal chamber filled with a thick ink that smoothly flows onto paper during use. A small metal sphere within enables this seamless dispensing mechanism through its rolling action. In this particular photograph, the nib appears in a striking blue hue due to false coloring techniques employed by Science Photo Library. With its familiar shape and common usage, this writing instrument has become an everyday item for many individuals worldwide. Whether it be jotting down notes or crafting beautiful calligraphy, the ballpoint pen remains an essential tool for communication and expression. This print not only captures a single detail but also symbolizes human ingenuity in creating practical yet innovative objects like pens. It serves as a reminder of how technology can be found even in seemingly mundane items we encounter daily.
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