Appointments for Custom Nib Grinds from Josh Lax
When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 10:00am–5:30pm
Where: Our shop at 1274 Washington Street
Price: Price varies and will be determined at appointment
Nibmeister: Joshua Lax
Sign up for an appointment to get a custom nib grind on your favorite pen from expert nibmeister Joshua Lax of J.J. Lax Pen Co.
Please click the link below to book a time slot. (The link will redirect you to Josh’s website.) Click on “Pen Show Appointment,” then select November 8, and choose an available time.
Walk-ins are also welcome on a first come, first served basis.
Please be sure the Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 date is selected when you make your appointment. For your reference, this is what Josh's website looks like when the correct date is selected.
Joshua Lax: Master Nibmeister
Joshua Lax is recognized not only as an expert nibmeister but also as a multifaceted professional with a unique blend of passions. With a background as a trial lawyer and a dedicated pen enthusiast, Josh brings a meticulous and thoughtful approach to the art of nib craftsmanship. Starting with the Pilot Varsity his father bought him as a child, and continuing to his entry into the fountain pen community, Josh believes fountain pens offer one of the best ways to experience an essential part of our lives: the act of writing.
Josh's work is characterized by his deep respect for traditional craftsmanship blended with modern innovation. His dedication to the craft is evident in every nib he creates, each meticulously tuned and tested to ensure the best writing experience according to the specific needs and preferences of its user. Josh is the first and only winner of the world's only known nib grinding competition, Esterbrook's Nib Wars.