A professional who smooths and polishes tips of fountain pen nibs, following specifications and using polishing compounds and abrasive cloths and papers. Responsibilities include:

• Applies polishing compound, such as rouge, emery, garnet, or other abrasive cloths or paper.
• Presses and rotates nib on abrasive cloth or paper to polish it to specified smoothness.
• Wipes polished nib with cloth and inspects surface for smoothness with magnifying glass and by feeling with fingertips.