The Bent Tines

This week, Katherine and Matthew are joined by Ian Schon of Schon Dsgn and they discuss Ian's path into fountain pens, the story behind his beloved “Pocket 6,” and empty their pockets to talk about their favorite “every day carry” items. Everyone got a little (a lot) excited so a few expletives were dropped in the making of this episode. Katherine's HikeMatthew's Goccia NibIan's Pens (Tom Sachs pens, Bell pencil, crystalized titanium rollerball, pocket 6s)Tom Sachs Space ProgramKatherine's Pocket ThingsMatthew's Pocket ThingsMatthew's BikeHowl & HideSchon DsgnOur PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

This week, Katherine is joined by Arielle aka Toasty Treat and Renee and together they discuss stationery streaming on Twitch, ideas for keeping journaling interesting, and a new dip pen on Kickstarter. Kasama TalaHavok RoseArielle Toasty Treat Instagram | TwitchCoffee JournalDrillog KickstarterOur PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

This week, Matthew and Katherine catch up and discuss the new Esterbrook JR Paradise and Matthew talks about his experiences at the recent DC Pen Show. Matthew Came to IndianapolisMatthew's Lester Green PostersKatherine's Adriatica BikeMatthew's TattooPhotos from the DC Pen Show (from Matthew)Ian Schon / Schon DesignPen RealmAll In the NibEsterbrook JR ParadiseFlyght of FantasySpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw BagworksOur PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about new-to-them modern Esterbrook pens, Matthew's illustration work showing up in our pen community, and Katherine's trip to Louisville to see a pen maker. Tactile Turn Nautilus Sacred SpinsEsterbrook Estie Sea GlassHeyMatthew Tattoo on KatherineSandra's Cupcake NibRickshaw No Borrow Retro51The Pen Addict “Loaner” BicVisiting John AlbertSpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw BagworksOur PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about another new Sailor, the pocket knife collecting problem, and some of our collecting mistakes. Matthew's Work BagGoulet Sailor ExclusiveWaldman Xtra ViennaDansk Fjord Flatware (vintage!)Russel Wright Iroquois Casual Blackwing Volume 64You Get Murdered FirstSpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw BagworksOur PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about their collection of hobbies, midcentury dinnerware, limited edition collector fatigue, what makes us love a pen, and answer a few of your questions!Sheafer and KingStevie SputnikMatthew's Review of the Spydie Chef Chris Reeve SebenzaRusted Moon OutfittersGentleman Stationer Limited Edition Blog PostIzumi LE SailorRalph Observing Katy PodcastFlexible Nib FactorySpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw BagworksOur PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

This week, Matthew and Katherine discuss the Space Cat launch, a new Aurora Optima, antique hunting and Matthew's love of pocket knives. Space Cat Packing PhotosKatherine's Aurora Optima 365 Lilac and Waldmann Xtra ViennaAurora Size ComparisonHoosier Pen Club Photos Aurora Terra Katherine finding vintage Russel Wright dinnerware Tactile Knife Co RockwallGrimso Norseman KnivesOhto Horizon Needle PointSpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw BagworksOur PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

This week, Matthew and Katherine are joined by Ryan Sirignano of Kenro Industries and talk about manufacturing and developing the Esterbrook brand, unique aspects of the Italian brands, more underrated fountain pen brands, the upcoming SpaceCat launch, and more! Kenro IndustriesEsterbrook PensRyan's Omas Vegas PenMatthew's AuroraRyan's InstagramBuy SpaceCat: HeyMatthew.com/shopSpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw BagworksOur PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about the nibs.com merger, trying new paper stocks, and upcoming pen show plans for 2021.Sailor Pro Gear Black CatMystery of the Vanishing PointsMatthew's Vintage Vanishing PointSchon Dsgn UltemMusubi Folio - Cosmo Air LightKatherine's New TypewriterKatherine's First Olympia SM3 TypewriterHeyMatthew.com/shopOur PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about an upcoming Retro51 release, Sailor's seemingly never-ending LE production amidst a price hike, and finding contentment in collection. LoveHalideMatthew's Bad TattooHeyMatthew Space Cat Retro51 (listen to next podcast for more info on pre-orders for the Podcast!)Rickshaw Bagworks Space Cat AccessoriesSailor Hachimonjiya Sakura

This week, Matthew and Katherine are joined by Bryce of Luxury Brands of America and they discuss how growing up with fountain pens influenced Bryce, his path to joining his family's business, underrated fountain pen brands, and Bryce's favorite place to hike. Listen in for a fun one!Luxury Brands InstagramNoodler's InstagramPlatinum Pens USA InstagramBenu Vodka on the RocksPlatinum Izumo UrokomonWaldmann TangoWaldmann Tuscany (coming in stock soon)Waldman Xetra Vienna Platinum OshinoLake Haiyaha

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about tips for ordering custom pens or nib grinds, Retro51's continued existence, Matthew's holy grail film camera, and some favorite pen show memories!Primeval BrewingBradford Bounty EventMatthew's Leica M6 CameraHenri Cartier-Bresson PortfolioKatherine's Contax at the BreweryNakaya DF1 Ama Iro

This week, Matthew and Katherine are joined by friend of the show Drew Brown, best known for his love of the 80s and his role as the Customer Care Manager at the Goulet Pen Company. These three chat about their current interests, Drew's perspective from being in the pen industry for ten years, 80s movies, the nature of collecting with a passion, and loads more!Goulet Pens Exclusive 80s Synthscape 3 Pen Coozy One of Drew's GameBoysNakaya Dorsal Fin One (Ama Iro)Drew's PensBokumondoh Pens!Diwakar / District UrushiDrew Brown's InstagramMatthew's YouTube Channel

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about how their plans for slowing down in 2021 are going, discuss some fun “five below” fountain pen finds, talk about falling back down the film photography rabbit hole, and answer some more of your burning questions.Hoosier Pen ClubHotel Tango (Indianapolis Distillery)Retro51 x PenChalet HubbleRetro51 x Freckles Bubble UpRetro51 Tuesday! (Aliens)Melissa's Bokumohdoh (Rehomed to live with me)Brindle & Black Matthew's Pens from Five Below Here & hereMatthew's Ink StoragePelikan Golden BerylSailor ProGear Slim NegroniMatthew's Bessa Rangefinder 35mm Film CameraKatherine's Photodocumentary Project FrontlineIndy.comPfizer Vaccine PhotosMatthew's YouTube Channel

This week, Matthew and Katherine think back to their highlights, both in pen collecting and personally, from the last year and look ahead to 2021 and their goals. Sponsored by OAX CoffeeMontblanc Le Petit PrincePilot Custom 823Nakaya Hairline Naka-ai Nakaya Araishu DecopodMatthew's Top 5 Acquisitions of 2020Katherine's Favorite Acquisitions of 2020The State of the Nakaya Collection (Katherine, post-2020)Shout out to Daryl @ MusubiShigure Inks - Cosmo Air Light NotebooksShout out to Tactile TurnKat's Article on KevinMDNamiki Yukari Royale VermillionNamiki Shooting StarMatthew's YouTube Channel

This week, Matthew and Katherine answer some of your questions, from their thoughts on vintage pens to other hobbies and their first collections.Mia (Pet and Portrait)Twsbi EcoT or GoPelikan TwistAddie writing with Matthew's PensKatherine's SkylinesGoodMadeBetter Pen WellRickshaw Valet TrayDudek Pen Block Melamine TrayKatherine's TypewriterRickshaw CosmoPrometheus Alpha PenZT (Zero Tolerance) 0450 KnifeMicroTec Ultra Tec OTFNanami Seven Seas CrossfieldLouis Vuitton Neverfull Damier Ebene GMSpyder Co DelicaKatherine's Trollbeads: Katy at a Dealer (2011 isn), Katy in NYC seeing Troll Friends (2012), A Bracelet

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about North American exclusive Sailors and what they wish for future Sailor exclusives, Retro 51's year-end showstopping releases, and a new product from their friends at GoodMadeBetter.GoodMadeBetter Penwell Kickstarter (Indeed, Katherine backed it - she wants one for work)Owl NibSailor Loch Ness NA Exclusive (Wicked Witch, Pirate's Life)New Sailor Shikori ProGear SlimsOAX CoffeeGoulet x Retro Abominable SnowmanGoldspot x Retro Twilight Snowfall Dromgooles x Retro CalaverasNakaya Dorsal Fin 2 Milky WayTactile Turn Bolt Action Short CopperRickshaw BagworksVisconti Van GoghCornell Montblanc

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about ebonite pens, inks that look oddly similar to each other, Fountain Pen Day, and discuss “How it's made”. Forestry CampBurial BeerCamp SpritzRuss PensDesiderata Pens BAMFTwsbi Vac 700 IrisVisconti Watermark RainbowSailor 2020 Show InkKobe 57Kobe 48 + Bungubox June Bride Something BlueMatthew's CH92Monty Winfield Owl NibCaran d'Ache PencilsCW Pencil Custom PencilsStar Wars PensSee Jane StitchPhotos from Franklin Christoph & Jonathon BrooksNakaya Dorsal Fin 2Retro51 ComicRetro51 Surfboard

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about their favorite Halloween related inks and tell some horror stories, their own and some listener submitted, for an all around spooky episode. Happy Halloween!Hoosier Pen ClubBento BagFavorite Black Inks: Vanness Inktober, Aurora Black, Pilot Iroshizuku Take Sumi, Noodler's Heart of DarknessFavorite Orange Inks: Sailor Apricot, Robert Oster Fire on Fire, Papier Plume House of the Rising Sun (Might have been LE as I can't find it on PP anymore), Papier Plume Bloody Pumpkin (sold out)Sailor ProGear British Racing Green (*Correction, Not North America Exclusive, Goldspot Exclusive Special Edition!)Best Bloody Inks: Diamine Oxblood, Diamine Syrah, Diamine Red Dragon, Vanness Good Evening, Montblanc Corn Poppy RedHorror Story Photos:Sam KaneZach Shoemaker

This week, Matthew and Katherine sit down with Mark Dwight of Rickshaw Bagworks. They hear the stories of how the company came to be, the inspiration behind the pen sleeves and coozies (and how the Royal Plush interiors came to be), and learn that Mark is firmly in the NO TOUCHING camp when it comes to pen storage. We also hear the story of how Rickshaw Bagworks came to sewing masks during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Visit Rickshaw BagworksThe Coozy CaseKat's First Rickshaw (Feldman Collab w/ Vanness)Beatles SleeveSakura Pigma MicronKat's Rickshaw Mask in April, 2020 (Complete with foggy glasses, my perpetual curse)

This week, Matthew and Katherine recap their week together finishing up their Retro51 project, some new pen acquisitions, drool over the epic drop of the new Rickshaw Bagworks Coozy Case, and reminisce over past Kickstarter projects.Matthew's Custom 823Katherine's Japan ArrivalsParker DuofoldMontblanc Le Petit PrinceNew Sailor Manyo Inks (Sakura, Nadeshiko)Sailor's SailorKaty's Tattoo ProgressThe Coozy CaseShishikura's Autumn (**limited to 100 pieces, not 50 as I stated!)Bungubox Mangata (also limited to 100 pieces)Studio Neat Mark OneWoodshed Pen CompanyNock Co Kickstarter - Waxed CanvasThe Visonnaire KickstarterPilot SilvernMontegrappa RevolverNakaya Ascending DragonMontegrappa Fortuna Skull

This week, Matthew and Katherine are back this week after a Labor Day break to get their Retro51 pens shipped and are joined by Arielle Fragassi, aka ToastyTreat, and discuss how she uses fountain pens in her work as an author, her shared love for Jeeps with Matthew, and how camping plays a role in her writing and pen use!Arielle's Bokumondoh'd SailorJapan Update: Our package to Hiroko suddenly arrived in Tokyo, thankfully! They are being lacquered as we speak!Katherine's Agatha ChristieWe are not linking to Arielle's books because she wishes to remain anonymous.Kimono Musubi (sold out)Cat Musubi DiaryMusubi SketchbookMatthew's JeepArielle's JeepMatthew, Katherine & Arielle at Dallas 2019 (with bonus Sandra, aka wf_cupcakegirl!)

This week, Matthew and Katherine tell the story of how they met and became friends and also delve a little way down into the hole of paper, including their favorites and new interests.Atlanta 2019 - Matthew's Blog (First photo is Matthew's view of the craze at the table and Katy is in front! Scroll a little further and Doug Beal can be seen in a group shot from our evening hangs)Atlanta 2019 (Thursday Night) Photo!Katy's Nakaya Present to HerselfBrad Dowdy's Nakaya Hairline - it was a Long Cigar!New Visconti Homo Sapiens Pens!Nanami Notebook (Crossfield is Sold Out - Writer is In Stock!)Staples PaperNock Co Note CardsBlank Slate Paper CoYamamoto Paper Sampler @ DromgoolesCosmo Air Light @ DromgoolesCosmo Air Light @ ShigureOK Fools @ DromgoolesOK Fools @ ShigureEndless Notebook RecorderMidori NotebookMusubi FoliosST Dupont AmethystCross Botanica

This week, Matthew & Katherine decide which pen from the other's collection they would love to have, discuss snail mail in the times of COVID, and name their top five favorite fountain pens in their collections!Matthew's Car (Tricked Out!)Brute Force Design Pequeño EboniteKaty's Not-Birthday PensElliot's Pens (Looks like a MB146 actually)Buy Your Retro51 Bump In the Night Here! (If Before 8/24, use password JasonsMom)Matthew's ProspectorMatthew's Tales of Genji RealoKatherine's Silent Night RealoKatherine's 146Paperback Paradise PostcardsWell Appointed Desk StampsPelikan m805 Etched DemoNakaya Piccolo Writer KikyoSailor Skeleton Red RealoSailor ProGear Sky BlueAurora Black MambaTactile Turn Bolt Action ShortNakaya Awai-Murasaki Naka-ai WriterKasama Peek UnaSailor Realo YY Pen ClubPlatinum Galaxy StarlightNakaya Milky WayAshlee and Katherine TwinningASC Bologna (for Stanley)

This week, Matthew and Katherine are joined by their friend Kate Avansino of OAX Coffee and discuss the fountain pen / coffee hobby overlap, an epic journey to acquire grail pens, beginning steps to expand your coffee horizon and get periodically interrupted by Oaxacan sheep!Kate's InstagramApica NotebookPentel Fountain PentelKate's PensThe Book Kate's In: Coffee Roasting Best PracticesAurora Optima vs Black Mamba = they weighed the same!Kate RoastingAddicted Planner StickersThe Donkey (which was actually two sheep!)John AlbertMatthew's Bodum French Press & Gooseneck Water KettleMatthew's Hario Burr GrinderKatherine's KettleKatherine's Burr GrinderKalita Wave Pour Over, Carafe and FiltersOAX COFFEE Website & Instagram

Today, Matthew and Katherine talk about curating a collection and letting things go and give updates on their upcoming Retro51 release!Pierre Escargot - Every Day FrenchRetro51 Bump In the Night Details: Visit benttines.com, Episode 5 show notes for link, live on 8/23/2020. $65, Free shipping with code FREE SHIP, Limit 2, Shipping within US only. Matching Rickshaw sleeve available. Kat's MicroTech OTFRickshaw Cosmo BagRetro51 Cat RescueCaran d'Ache Pens

This week, Matthew and Katherine are joined by friend and creator of the Fountain Pen Companion, Urban. They talk about tracking and organizing their ink collections, digitally and physically, what makes them purchase a pen, and get a little sidetracked with pencils.Fountain Pen CompanionIkea AlexUrban's PencilsBlackwing 24Blackwing 54Blackwing BauhausPentel KerryCaran d'Ache 849 PencilPenBBS 355PenBBS 469Sailor PGS Purple CosmosAurora OptimaYY Pen Club RealoLennon Tool Bar Firmament

This week, Katherine and Matthew answer your questions, explain their obsessions with Sailor fountain pens, and help you plan your first custom urushi pen.Montblanc Psychedelic PurpleIroshizuku Take SumiSchmidt Fine LinerMontblanc Fine LinerCopic FinelinerNib Grind IllustrationsSailor 10th Anniversary SetMatthew's Sailor VideoOur Japan Sailor PurchasesBokumondohJonathon BrooksDistrict Urushi

This week, Katherine and Matthew talk about the origin of the name “The Bent Tines,” dealing with FOMO in purchasing, and reveal a long-kept secret. Yes, they are finally breaking their silence about their upcoming project with Retro 51!Bent Tines - Reverse FudeBump in the NightOriginal HeyMatthew Pink Robots ArtFlaming Lips: Yoshimi Battles the Pink RobotsWatercolor Creatureshttps://www.cross.com/cr_en_us/702twHinderer

This week, Katherine and Matthew get to know you, fill you in on their origin stories into pen collecting, their recent trip to visit the Carolina Pen Company filled with raden and urushi, new hobbies and quarantine-era virtual “pen shows.”Ti2 Design BoltLinerPink Sailor DemonstratorOrange AuroraMatthew's Preferred Staples PaperNock Co NotecardsLamy VistaLamy AccentMatthew's Montblanc MSailor Kure Azur Cocktail SeriesPodcasting Space at Katherine'sBrooks Urushi and Raden!