[header] How to make a quill pen out of a feather [title] Find your feather. [step] You can use just any feather that fits comfortably in your hand (i.e. like a pencil), but a long tail feather is best. You'll want a feather with a not too thin shaft, and one that is long. 
[title] Shave off the fibers closest to where the fibers end. [step] You may leave them if you prefer, but this makes it easier to work with and easier to hold.