Episode 116: Grinding Fat-Bottomed Nibs with J.J. Lax

In this follow-up interview with nib meister J.J. Lax, we discuss grinding, tuning, and fixing fountain pen nibs. We get JJ's view on the best nibs out of the box, Bock vs. Jowo, and which types of nib grinds are the most popular. We also dispel the myth of the paper bag. If you have any nib-related questions and would like JJ to return to the show and answer them, e-mail us at pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com 

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The new limited edition Waldmann Tango Imagination Dark Teal is coming soon! This is the very first exclusive pen to North America that Waldmann has ever produced and boy, is it a gorgeous pen! Each pen will be individually numbered out of 200 pieces. Available in Rollerball, stainless steel, and 18k gold fountain pen.

And by the way, the Tango imagination and quite a few pens from Waldmann and other brands that Luxury Brands were nominated for categories in Pen World Magazines Readers Choice Awards. So, if you are a subscriber to Pen World Magazine, go and vote!!
 
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