Ink flows through the holes in the stencil, permeating the paper underneath.
Styluses come in many forms, each suited to a particular application. Copyists and artists have created beautiful characters and artwork by using these tools effectively. The stencil is placed on top of the file-plate designed for writing characters. Characters are written on the stencil, which is equipped with a grid that serves as a guide. The ability to create legible, uniform characters is acquired only after a great deal of practice.