kynäneula
Kynäneula is a Finnish term that translates to "pencil needle" or "stylus." Historically, it referred to a fine, sharp point, often made of metal or bone, used for writing or drawing on wax tablets. These tablets, common in ancient and medieval times, featured a surface coated with a thin layer of wax, into which the kynäneula could engrave characters or images. The user could then smooth the wax surface to erase and reuse the tablet.
In a more modern context, the term kynäneula can sometimes be used colloquially to describe a very