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PEN ADDICT: Skogsy Pens Cholla Micarta Fountain Pen Review, Featuring Nib Tailor Architect Grind

“I’ve had this pen in regular use since returning from San Francisco, and it puts a smile on my face every time I use it. It’s that nice, and I made it even nicer, for me, with the addition of an Architect grind on the Medium steel Jowo nib I chose when purchasing this pen.

When I sat down with JC Ament, aka the Nib Tailor, I knew I wasn’t going with one of my standards (Stub, Cursive Italic, Needlepoint,) and wanted something cool, befitting this cool pen. I settled on a traditional Architect grid, and JC absolutely nailed it…

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Reno, NV

The Nib Tailor worked on two pens for me. One was a medium-to-an-architect grind, and the other was tuning of an extra fine Sailor nib that was so scratchy and dry, I was ready to toss it! It is now smooth and so much better! Better ink flow. JC is responsive and accommodating. I would not hesitate to send more pens to him! Thanks, JC!

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THE GENTLEMAN STATIONER -- Spotlight On: The Nib Tailor, Featuring Architect + Inverted Architect Nib Grinds

“A daily driver from this week: A Schon DSGN Ultem Fountain Pen with an Inverted Architect nib from The Nib Tailor.” (Photo and Caption by The Gentleman Stationer.)

The link below is an overview of two Pret a Porter nib units that The Gentleman Stationer purchased in 2019 after trying my grinds at the Baltimore/Washington International Pen Show….

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@inkantadora Instagram Post

…2 years in, I’m always excited to write and draw with this pen. I find it especially enjoyable on days in which I just want to carry one pen and practice some modern calligraphy or play around with my writing style as the mood changes. ☺️

If you have a pen that needs its nib adjusted or any grinds, I highly recommend you stop by JC @TheNibTailor’s table.”

@inkantadora

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