Nibworks by Matthew Chen

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8. About Matthew Chen

Matthew Chen specializes in fountain pen nib grinding and customization, dedicated to creating the perfect feel for each pen for the writer.

During his studies, he lived in Japan and visited many top masters to verify and deepen his skills: he was guided by teacher Yoshimune of Pen and Message and pilot master teacher Tsuchida, and was personally taught by Mr. Nagahara Jr. on the Naginata Togi technique.

After returning to the United States, he built his own cutting-edge research equipment and continued to improve it, with the support and guidance of renowned researcher Michael Masuyama.

Customization is his passion. Every grinding process is centered on the pen and the writer, pursuing the writing experience that best suits individual needs.

Official website:mattsnibworks.com

Activity Information

Date
April 28 (Sat) / April 29 (Sun)
Time
11/28（六）12:00-14:00、14:40-18:00
(Service suspended during lunch break from 14:00 to 14:40)

11/29（日）11:00-13:00、13:40-17:00
(Service suspended during lunch break from 13:00 to 13:40)
Location
3F, No. 299, Section 1, Wenhua Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Duration of each time period
20 minutes
Maximum per time period
Maximum of 2 pens

Services and Fees

類型
Item
cost​​
Nagahara special techniques
Kodachi, Uranagi, Fude (calligraphy tip), Beak (bird's beak tip)
NT $ 4,380
Special grinding
Japanese-style fine tip, ultra-fine UEF, needle-point
NT $ 3,480
Standard grinding
Reduced size・Stub・Italic・Cursive Italic
NT $ 2,980
Basic adjustments
Pen tip adjustment and straightening
NT $ 1,580

The actual cost of adjustment and repair will be determined by the pen nib condition and the services provided, and will be communicated to the nib specialist on-site after confirmation.

Appointment and payment process

  1. Select time period　Select the date and time slot you wish to book below.
  2. Pay deposit　A deposit of NT$580 is required for each time slot; booking is confirmed upon completion of checkout.
  3. Arrive on time　We recommend arriving at the store 10 minutes before the time indicated in your order confirmation email.
  4. Settlement on site　After confirming the services, the deposit will be deducted on-site to pay the balance.

For example, if you need to grind 3 pieces, please book 2 time slots (deposit NT$580 for each).

Cancellation policy

  • To cancel, please do so on Before April 11The letter informed me that the deposit will be fully refunded.
  • Cancellations will not be accepted after April 22th.Deposits are non-refundable

Important Note

  • On November 28 (Saturday), in accordance with polling day, service hours will be extended by one hour.The event will run from 12:00 to 18:00 on that day; the same schedule will apply to November 29th (Sunday).
  • Grinding is an irreversible operation.Once completed, the original state cannot be restored; only minor adjustments can be made. Please fully confirm your needs with the specialist before the procedure. You may also bring a sample pen for the specialist to reference regarding your preferred writing feel.
  • Customized services will be carried out as scheduled as possible; however, the actual implementation time may be earlier or later. Please be aware of this. The times listed above are for reference only; the actual implementation time may be earlier or later, so please allow for flexibility.
  • The scene with Pelikan 4001 Blue InkThis is standard test ink; if you wish to evaluate the writing feel using your personal preferred paper, please...Bring it yourself
  • Calligraphy nibs and bird-beak nibs are recommended to be paired with a pen body with a larger capacity to facilitate grinding.
  • Please bring what you have already brought.Wash and dryThe fountain pen arrived

Consultation before appointment

If you have any questions about the grinding project, please visit our store before the event for a professional explanation.