How to Fix a Scratchy Fountain Pen Nib: 12,000 Grit Micro-Mesh Smoothing Pad

Stop letting a "toothy" or snagging pen ruin your writing. If you need to fix a scratchy fountain pen nib, our 12,000 Grit Micro-Mesh is the industry-standard solution for DIY nib tuning. This 5-inch padded circle is engineered to smooth a scratchy nib by gently polishing the tipping material until it glides across the paper.
 
Why Use 12,000 Grit Micro-Mesh? Unlike standard sandpaper, this ultra-fine fountain pen polishing pad is designed for microscopic adjustments. It allows you to perform fountain pen nib smoothing (sometimes called tuning) without fear of grinding away too much material at once.
 
Pro Tips for Smoothing and Tuning Your Nib:
Identify the Drag: Write figure-eights on paper to find which direction feels sharp.
Use Lubrication: This pad is intended to be used wet. A drop of water or even the pen's own ink acts as a lubricant for a safer nib polishing process.
The "Slow & Steady" Rule: Work in light strokes. This process is designed to take time, ensuring you don't over-polish or damage the tipping.
 
Note: This is a professional fountain pen maintenance tool. We recommend using it on inexpensive pens or those out of warranty to perfect your technique. Ensure your tines are aligned before you begin the smoothing process.  Use of this product on a pen that is under warranty will most likely void the warranty.
 
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Most of our products are shipped via ground transport. We also offer shipping upgrades for Priority Mail and can add Signature Confirmation to any package for an additional fee (please contact us to add this to your order).
Estimated Delivery Timelines:
Standard Deliver: 2–5 days
Priority: 1–3 days
 
Our Commitment to You
We typically ship items the next business day. If we are away at a pen show or during peak holiday seasons, a shipping delay notification will be posted in our "Shop Announcement" on Etsy or our website blog. Once shipped, you will receive a tracking number immediately.
 
Note on Delivery: While lost packages are rare, please contact us at provincialmills@outlook.com if any issues arise.
 
Important Shipping Reminders
Verify Address: Please double-check your shipping address. We are not responsible for items sent to an incorrect address provided at checkout.
Secure Delivery: Ensure a safe location for delivery. Once a package is marked as "Delivered," we can no longer assist with loss claims.
Returns: If a package is returned to us, we will refund the purchase price (minus shipping), and the item will be returned to inventory.
 
Return Policy
If you are not happy with your purchase, please contact us within 21 days and return the undamaged product within 30 days for a refund (minus shipping cost).
All returns must be pre-approved.  Please contact us via email or phone prior to returning items.
Condition: Returned items must be in the same condition as when shipped (no scratches or wear).  Items must be returned in their original box accompanied with all accessories they came with.
Fountain Pen Rules: Fountain pens that have been unused are eligible for a full refund.  Fountain pens that have been used and require inspection and cleaning will have a $10 fee subtracted from the refund.
Ink: Bottles of ink must be unopened due to contamination concerns.
Restocking: If items are used, need cleaning, or are missing packaging / parts, a fee will be subtracted from the refund.