Abstract: A multi-tipped pen and a pen/pen holder combination are disclosed. The multi-tipped pen has an even number of pen tips spaced at a set distance to enable to user to draw simultaneously parallel lines. The pen is used by layout artists to indicate the placing and size of printed material that will appear in the final version of an advertisement. The distance between the pen tips indicates the size of type to be used. The pen may be located within a pen holder that prevents the pen tips from drying out.