If we are to discuss styluses in depth, it helps to have a common nomenclature.  Below are several styluses, traditional and electric, with their parts named.

All standard styluses are basically composed of two parts: a metal wax reservoir with writing tip, and a handle (generally wooden or plastic).  In the traditional styluses, the reservoir is attached to the handle either by wrapping with wire, or with a wire hook.  In the electric styluses, the reservoir is set into the heating element, which is the upper extension of the handle.

(Non-standard styluses–calligraphic pens and drop-pull styluses–will be discussed in depth separately on their own pages.)

Traditional Stylus: Wooden Handle

Traditional Stylus: Plastic (Delrin) Handle

Electric Stylus: Wax Arts

Electric Stylus: EggCessories

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