Thomas is a fountain pen collector, restorer, and nib grinder, a bit of work that he maintains alongside his calligraphy hobby. He has customised nibs for people all around the world, and is a regular at the London Pen Shows.
He specialises in very fine nibs and very crisp italic grinds, as well as being able to do naginata and zoom-type shapes on request. He also writes reviews and articles at his blog Flex & Other Follies.