Quill pens are still used today mainly by professional scribes and calligraphers. Among occupations that required education, women could be scribes and secretaries, calligraphers, and artists. Others were artisans, merchants, calligraphers or physicians. Songxi has had many famous calligraphers and poets. Some were renowned poets and calligraphers as well. They make hanji for artists, calligraphers, conservators, temples, and laypeople. He is considered as one of the finest painters and calligraphers Pakistan has ever produced. Accordingly, Ahmed patronized scholars, calligraphers, and pious men. Themeistius hired calligraphers and craftsman to produce the actual codices. Dip pens are also preferred by calligraphers for fine writing. The internet supports a number of online communities of calligraphers and hand lettering artists. She grew up in a household that was frequented by leading artists and calligraphers. Some other Chinese calligraphers, such as Ouyang Xun and Yan Zhenqing were also highly valued. In China, their orange fur is largely used to create ink brushes for calligraphers. Michinaga provided her with costly paper and ink, and with calligraphers.