{"id":93,"date":"2026-11-03T17:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:29:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:29:57","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lt-nib-ruled has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-96667980 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-lt-nib-kicker wp-block-paragraph\">About us<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Fountain pens, nibs and ink<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ink-soft-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A small shop for fountain pens and the things that go with them. Here is who we are and how we work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-653e1c62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-lt-nib-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/11\/story-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A hand writing a letter with a fountain pen\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/5;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lt-nib-kicker wp-block-paragraph\">Our story<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A small desk for nibs and ink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ink-soft-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">We started swapping nibs and swabbing inks for friends at a kitchen table. The questions were always the same: which nib, which ink, which paper. So we built a shop around the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ink-soft-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">We sell a short list of fountain pens, nib units, inks and paper, and we test every combination on our own desk before it goes in the guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-lt-nib-check\">\n<li>Plain advice on nib size and ink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inks swabbed on real paper (sample)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A nib swap if the size is wrong (sample policy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lt-nib-signature wp-block-paragraph\">The writing desk team (sample text)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lt-nib-ruled has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-653e1c62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lt-nib-kicker wp-block-paragraph\">On the desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Every pen is filled and tested before it ships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ink-soft-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">We dip-test each nib, write a few lines on our sample paper and flush the pen clean before it goes in the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-lt-nib-check\">\n<li>A short writing sample with each pen (sample)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nib unit swapped on request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packed in a padded pen sleeve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/faq-delivery\/\">About the nib swap<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-lt-nib-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/11\/desk-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Notebooks, envelopes and a pen on a writing desk\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"care\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-653e1c62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lt-nib-kicker wp-block-paragraph\">Pen care corner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Five minutes a month keeps the ink flowing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ink-soft-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Ink dries in the feed if a pen sits unused. A quick flush with cool water keeps the line steady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-lt-nib-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/11\/care-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ink clouding into a glass of clean water\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/product\/pen-flush-kit\/\">Shop the flush kit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lt-nib-steps is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eb59e398 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lt-nib-card lt-nib-step is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-374d18a3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09fc3a20 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-lt-nib-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/wp-content\/themes\/lt-nib\/assets\/images\/icons\/drop.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lt-nib-step-number wp-block-paragraph\">01<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Empty the pen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ink-soft-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Write the last ink out, or twist the converter or piston to push it back into the bottle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lt-nib-card lt-nib-step is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-374d18a3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09fc3a20 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-lt-nib-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/wp-content\/themes\/lt-nib\/assets\/images\/icons\/bulb.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lt-nib-step-number wp-block-paragraph\">02<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Flush with water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ink-soft-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Fill and empty the pen with cool, clean water until it runs clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lt-nib-card lt-nib-step is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-374d18a3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09fc3a20 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-lt-nib-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/wp-content\/themes\/lt-nib\/assets\/images\/icons\/cloth.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lt-nib-step-number wp-block-paragraph\">03<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Dry the nib<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ink-soft-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Wrap the nib in a soft cloth or paper towel and let it wick the water out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lt-nib-card lt-nib-step is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-374d18a3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09fc3a20 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-lt-nib-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/wp-content\/themes\/lt-nib\/assets\/images\/icons\/clock.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lt-nib-step-number wp-block-paragraph\">04<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Leave it overnight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ink-soft-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Let the parts air-dry, nib down, before you fill with a new colour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lt-nib-card lt-nib-step is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-374d18a3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09fc3a20 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-lt-nib-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/wp-content\/themes\/lt-nib\/assets\/images\/icons\/cap.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lt-nib-step-number wp-block-paragraph\">05<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Cap it between uses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ink-soft-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A capped pen does not dry out; store it flat or nib up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lt-nib-card lt-nib-step is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-374d18a3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09fc3a20 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-lt-nib-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/wp-content\/themes\/lt-nib\/assets\/images\/icons\/sun.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lt-nib-step-number wp-block-paragraph\">06<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Keep it from heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ink-soft-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sun and hot cars can push ink out of the feed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lt-nib-note is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b512be1b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-lt-nib-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/wp-content\/themes\/lt-nib\/assets\/images\/icons\/nib.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Care note (sample):<\/strong> use plain water first; follow each ink maker&#8217;s own advice for shimmer or permanent inks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lt-nib-ruled has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-653e1c62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lt-nib-kicker wp-block-paragraph\">Try a nib<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the writing desk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ink-soft-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Come and try nib sizes and inks on our sample paper before you choose (sample service).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Writing desk: 4 Quill Row, Ashcombe<\/strong><br>Sample address \u00b7 (555) 016-2840<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lt-nib-rows is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2f20ec05 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday\u2013Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:00\u201318:00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2f20ec05 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:00\u201316:00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2f20ec05 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday\u2013Tuesday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/contact\/\">Ask a question<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15550162840\">Call us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-lt-nib-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.ltheme.com\/lt-nib\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/11\/desk-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Notebooks, envelopes and a pen on a writing desk\" 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Here is who we are and how we work. Our story A small desk for nibs and ink We started swapping nibs and swabbing inks for friends at a kitchen table. 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