{I had} (eichon). Imperfect active of ech(935c), when I began
to write (grapsai, ingressive aorist active infinitive of
graph(935c)). {I am unwilling to write} (ou thel(9320)graphein). "I do
not wish to go on writing them. {With ink and pen} (dia melanos
kai kalamou), "by means of (dia) black (ink) and reed (used as
pen)." See  2Jo 1:12  for melanos and  Mt 11:7  for kalamos,
used for papyrus and parchment, as grapheion (a sharp stilus)
for wax tablets.