Let's take a look at some myths and misconceptions when it comes to smoothing and fixing nibs. We will discuss why you cannot just start sanding or polishing a nib, and examine such legends as the figure eights, the copper penny trick, and the brown paper bag trick. WARNING: A nib is suggested to repeated abuse in this video. The article referenced throughout is available here: https://indypendance.com/pages/nib-tuning-for-beginners I neglected to mention that Linda and Mike Kennedy authored it with Richard Binder. Linda and Mike are great people and professionals, and I am eternally sorry for the omission. Thank you to @Yoseka @appelboompennen @stiloestile04 and @CBSNewYork Footage from @CBSNewYork is as seen in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy2jOghaAr0 _______________________________________________________________________ Uncapped is created by Joshua Lax, proprietor of the J.J. Lax Pen Co., which specializes in nib repairs and modifications. Find out more at: jjlaxpenco.com Instagram: @jjlaxpenco Reddit: u/jjlaxpenco

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