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€23.90
Nib Grinding Experience with Thomas Ang
€36.89
From London, Thomas Ang is the master of "tiny grinds". Specializing in Needlepoint and reversible, he blends musical precision and technique for millimetric writing.
| Brand | Stilo&Stile |
Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 June 2026 you will have the exclusive opportunity to entrust your nib to Thomas Ang, London-based nib worker and a familiar face on the international pen show circuit, for a bespoke customisation. The service is available both for those attending the event at our Rome store and for online customers.
How it works
Online customers
- Purchase this service by selecting the type of grind you would like.
- Pair it with a fountain pen from our catalogue. If you would like to customise more than one pen, add one service per pen to your cart.
- After your order is placed, we will contact you by email to discuss all the details. If the nib is not compatible with the requested grind, we will replace it before proceeding.
Shipping from 20 June in a single parcel together with any other items in your order.
In-store customers
- Purchase the service and select "in-store pickup" as your shipping method.
- You can bring your own fountain pen or purchase a new one from our fountain pen section.
- We will contact you to schedule an appointment within the event time slots. The work is carried out directly in store, in front of you.
Hours: 10:00–13:00 / 16:00–19:30
Available services
Tuning / Smoothing
€45Adjustment of ink flow and feedback to make the nib smoother or more controlled according to your preference. Ideal for improving your pen's performance without changing its original shape.
Standard Grind / Stub & Italic
€75Size reductions and line variations to add character to your everyday writing. Choose from:
- Size reduction — e.g. from M to EF, for a finer and more precise line.
- Stub — broad vertical strokes and narrower horizontals, with good flow. Perfect for those who want a characterful line without sacrificing smoothness.
- Cursive Italic — greater contrast between thick and thin strokes, ideal for expressive cursive writing.
- Sharp Italic — maximum line contrast for crisp, defined strokes typical of formal calligraphy.
Special Grind
€90Advanced customisations for specific writing needs or grip styles. Choose from:
- Needlepoint — an extremely fine tip (0.1–0.2 mm), ideal for marginalia, annotations, or those with very small handwriting. Writes ultra-thin without scratching.
- Oblique & Architect — custom angle grind tailored to your writing style. Particularly suited for Arabic or Hebrew scripts, or to correct natural hand inclination.
- Fude — tip bent upward, produces a variable line depending on the writing angle. Widely used in Asian calligraphy.
- Waverly — a gentle curve that softens the line and improves writing comfort.
- Posting nib — tip bent downward, recommended for those who write with a very pronounced angle.
Extreme Grind
€100Specialty grinds for a brush-like effect, excellent for Asian calligraphy, drawing, and sketching. Choose from:
- Zoom — a wide, rounded tip producing a soft, variable line similar to a brush. Perfect for lettering and expressive calligraphy.
- Naginata — inspired by the Japanese naginata blade: fine in one direction, broad in the other. Ideal for Asian calligraphy and artistic drawing.
- Reverse Architect — reversible nib: Medium on the regular side, Architect on the reverse. Two grinds in one.
- Reverse Stub — reversible nib: Stub on the regular side, choice of Fine, Medium, or Broad on the reverse. Two grinds in one.
For a detailed technical description of each grind, visit the event page.
Good to know
- Some grinds may remove the plating near the tip of the nib.
- Spots are limited — we recommend purchasing as soon as possible.
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