Until now, you have had a brief introduction to the history of the Jain writing tradition and how manuscript writing was considered to be an act of religious merit. We have also discussed two types of writing surfaces — the palm-leaf and paper. Moving on, we will see the different types of stationery and materials used while making the layout of the Jain manuscripts. It is essential to know these materials because they are what make the Jain writing tradition exclusive through their distinctive characteristics. All the stationery which is used in making the manuscript has a distinct terminology. These manuscript writing tools are significantly different from tools that are usually used in Latin calligraphy. Hence, before we dig deeper into studying the Jain calligraphic style, we need to understand the types of tools and stationery used.