Nib Smoothing Fundamentals Workshop with Josh Lax – December 12, 2025

Description

If youve ever wished your fountain pen felt a little smoother, wetter, or more responsive, this workshop might be for you! Were excited to welcome Joshua Lax of J.J. Lax Pen Co. for a hands-on introduction to nib tuning and smoothing. Josh is known for his thoughtful, precise approach to nib work. In this three-hour session, hell walk you through what actually makes a nib write the way it does and the basics of getting your pens just right.

All tools and materials will be provided, and youll spend part of the class trying the techniques yourself. Expect to get up close with loupes, abrasives, and ink, and to leave with inky fingers and a better understanding of how small adjustments change the way a pen feels on paper.

Youll learn how to identify common nib issues, what good alignment looks like, how to adjust flow, and a step by step process for smoothing nibs. Whether youre new to fountain pens or have been collecting for years, this workshop will explain the craft behind a well-tuned nib and give you the confidence to start working on your own nibs.

• Learn and try the basics of nib tuning
• Date: Friday, December 12
• Time: 4pm – 7pm (3 hours)
• Location: Yoseka Land (58 West Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222)
• No prior experience recommended
• Materials provided:
  • 2 Nahvalur Triad Pens
  • Jewelers Loupe
  • Micromesh sticks
  • Lapping films
  • Sandpaper
  • Brash shims
• No coupon codes or discounts can be applied to this workshop
• No refunds or cancellations will be allowed for this workshop

About Josh Lax:A lifelong pen enthusiast, Josh Lax began collecting fountain pens in 2009 and soon discovered a passion for restoration and nib work. Trained under the legendary Richard Binder, Josh brings both deep expertise and an artists touch to every nib he shapes. Since starting his workshop in Brooklyn, he has customized nibs for collectors and major pen brands around the world. And in 2022, he won the first and only fountain pen nib competition in history!