A stick of hardwood—fruitwood or ash—sharpened to a point and charred at the tip for use with chalk or charcoal. Wood pens suit paper and cloth, leaving a marks fit for draft, sketch, and rough tally. They are cheap and disposable, favored by accountants and builders on site.
Pen, wood
Fruitwood or ash charred tip; cheap disposable; suits paper, cloth, tallies.