Everyday fountain pen
A light resin body, steel nib and one starter cartridge. Fine or medium point.
$32
The shop & the bench
Pens, ink &
a little bench time.
A useful selection for ordinary writing. Pick up a pen at the counter, try its weight and ask to see the line it makes.
For your writing desk
Metal fountain pen
A heavier body, steel nib and refillable converter. Fine or medium point.
$68
Bottled fountain pen ink
30 mL · black, warm brown or deep violet. For fountain pens only.
$14
Refillable converter
A small removable reservoir. We check that it fits your pen before purchase.
$8
Cloth pen sleeve
A soft single-pen sleeve, sized at the counter.
$18
Work at the bench
We inspect the pen, explain the work and agree on a price before starting. Parts and unusual repairs are quoted separately.
Nib smoothing & tuning
For an intact steel or gold nib that feels scratchy, skips or writes too dry. No reshaping to a specialty point.
From $35
Clean & flush
A careful clean of the nib, feed and filling system, followed by a writing check.
From $25
Clean & reseal
Cleaning and replacement of one accessible standard seal where a suitable part is available.
From $65
November 2026 counter prices. No mail-in service; bring pens in after agreeing on a time. Bent nibs, cracked bodies and unavailable parts need an individual assessment.
From counter to writing test
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Show us the trouble
Tell us the ink you used and what happens when you write. Bring the cap and filling parts with the pen.
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Agree on the work
We examine the pen and give you a scope and price. We ask before adding a part or doing more work.
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Try it again
At pickup, write a few lines with your usual hand position. We explain filling and cleaning before you leave.
At the counter
Does a scratchy nib always need replacing?
Not always. Dried ink, uneven tips or the way the nib meets the paper can all feel scratchy. We look and write with the pen before recommending work.
Can I use any bottled ink?
Choose ink labeled for fountain pens. Drawing ink, paint and shellac-based inks can clog the small channels. Bring the bottle if you are unsure.
A pen should want to write.
Skipping, scratching or leaking? Describe what happens on the page. We will start there.