Join Us for an Exclusive In-Store Event

We look forward to Damien Alomar joining this Saturday, December 6th, from 11 AM - 5 PM. Damien Alomar (of All In The Nib) is well-versed in the art of bringing your fountain pens back to life, and even fine nib tuning and adjustments. Bertram's Inkwell is pleased to welcome Damien back to the shop for an afternoon of nib work, tuning, adjustments, and repair.

Welcome to All in the Nib Writing with a fountain pen is an incredibly personal experience. Having your pen match your personality and your preferences can make writing that much more enjoyable. That's why Damien Alomar is here at our exclusive event to ensure that your pen brings you joy each time you pick it up and put the nib to paper.

Tunings

Writing with fountain pens is a very personal experience, and a number of ways the writing experience may not be exactly what you're looking for. Checking tine alignment, adjusting ink flow, and smoothing to your liking are the key ways we address your concerns about how your pen writes for you.

Grinds

Nibmeister, Damien Alomar from All In The Nib offers a wide range of grinds to offer plenty of options for character and writing experiences. Not every grind is for everyone, so if you have some questions about what grind is best for you, Damien will be happy to help guide your decision. 

Unique Grinds

Just because Damien offers a wide range of grinds doesn't mean that's all that's available. If you are looking for something unique and distinct, he is all ears. Damien has worked with customers in the past to create a wide range of grinds that range from reversible grinds, to flex mods, and even bent nib mods. While it's impossible to have one nib do everything, he will do his best to create something that's truly unique for your needs.

Stub Stubs produce broader down strokes paired with fine cross strokes. Stubs are very rounded, smooth, and forgiving grind that work for a variety of writing styles.	Cursive Italic Cursive Italics produce broader down strokes with very fine cross strokes. Cursive Italics are crisper and may exhibit a bit of feedback. They are still suitable for everyday use, as compared with their partial namesake, the Italic.	Architect Architect produce fine down strokes with broader cross strokes. This is achieved by grinding the tipping to an angled edge that comes in contact with the paper. Because of this Architects are best ground to your specific writing angle.
Needlepoint Needlepoints produce extremely fine lines and are meant for very small writing or intricate linework. Needlepoints have reduced inkflow to help control the line width, and sacrifice a bit of smoothness to achieve such fine lines.	Cutlass The Cutlass is an in-house developed grind that is Architect-like in that it has fine down strokes and wider cross strokes. The main difference is that the cross strokes will vary in width depending on writing angle from broad at lower angles to very fine at nearly vertical angles.	Oblique Obliques are deliberately ground at an angle to accommodate for side writers or those who rotate their pens. Aside from the angle, Obliques typically have a Stub-like characteristic to the grind, but can be ground either rounder or crisper like that of a Cursive Italic.

Event Details  —

🗓  Saturday 6th, December 2025

⏰  11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍  Bertram's Inkwell - 11520 Rockville Pike Suite E. Rockville, MD 20852

Metro Pike Shopping Center - located near the intersection of Rockville Pike & Nicholson Lane.

There's a whole host of reasons to have your nibs worked on by nibmeister, Damien Alomar from All In The Nib. Maybe your pen isn't writing as well as it should, isn't writing exactly to your preferences, or you'd like the added character of a custom grind. Regardless of the reason starting a conversation can help determine what your pen needs to deliver a pleasurable writing experience each time you put pen to paper.

Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your writing pleasure with your favorite fountain pens—be sure to secure your appointment in advance to avoid disappointment.

Please click the link below to schedule your appointment for a custom nib grind from expert nibmeister Damien Alomar from All In The Nib. 

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We can't wait to see you there!

Please contact us if you have questions  📧 info@bertramsinkwell.com   or   📞 (301) 468-6939 

We look forward to seeing you soon!