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If you've ever wanted a comprehensive history of fountain pen filling systems...this is not that. However, Sharyn and Di are joined by Tom May to discuss overall trends in ink-filling systems from the early 20th century to today, the potential for innovation or refinement in those mechanisms going into the future, and what our personal favourites are. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tom (@harry_longbaugh) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:11—Intro Episode 55: Care and Maintenance of Your Lamy 2000 03:35—WWAWW Tom: Sailor Pro-Gear Earth Sharyn: Lamy 2000 and Pelikan M200 White Tortoise Diana: PenBBS 456 w/ Montblanc Homage to Napoleon I, and Sheaffer Crest w/ Maruzen Athena Sepia 17:04—Ink-Filling Systems Regina Martini, Pens and Pencils: A Collector's Handbook Conklin Crescent-Fillers - David Nishimura Conklin Mark Twain Crescent Filler - The Gentleman Stationer Visconti Millenium Arc Moonlight - The Pen Habit Filling Instructions: Lever-Fillers - David Nishimura De La Rue Onoto - David Nishimura Parker 51 Aerometric - David Nishimura Episode 33 - Holiday Gift Guide 2018; Pen Classics NZ PenBBS 469 Double-Nibbed Fountain Pen - The Gentleman Stationer 1:25:38—Recommendations Leverage Matewan (1987) Rutherford Falls 1:35:19—Thanks and Credits Producer: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
This episode, we pose a hypothetical: if we could design and make our own stationery product, what would it be? This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:10—Intro Episode 76 - Brad Dowdy, Professional Pen Addict Exploring the world of socially responsible stationery with Daryl of Musubi - Stationery Orbit 04:58—WWAWW Sharyn: Pilot Decimo Alumite Gray w/ Sailor Jentle Chu-shu Diana: Faber-Castell Hexo Rose F w/ Caran d'Ache Infra-Red 09:47—Our Stationery Startup Kanilea Pen Co. Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink Taccia Yukio-e Inks - The Well-Appointed Desk @dickpageface Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trios by Dick Page - Beauty Geeks Philanthropy - Chantecaille Curated Shop Pens - The Gentleman Stationer Herbin Rouge Hematite - Mountain of Ink Let's Talk About Caran d'Ache Chromatics Inks - Fountain Pen Follies Maruzen Athena Sepia - Alt.Haven What Color is “Qing”? - World of Chinese Homer's Sea: Wine Dark? - New York Times PenBBS 129 Xu Zhimo - Mountain of Ink Sailor Manyo Haha - Mountain of Ink Zebra Super Marble Gel Ink Pens - Zebra 54:39—Recommendations Produce Camp 2021 (Chuang 2021) Reluctant Reality TV Star Vladislav 'Lelush' Ivanov Just Couldn't Get Voted Off Produce Camp 21 - The Project Chuang 2021: Are You A Werewolf? Heaven's Official Blessing (Animated Series) The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System 1:06:41—Thanks and Credits Producer: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
The guest this episode is the OG pen addict himself, Brad Dowdy. He chats with Diana about his blog, his podcast, and the joys and travails and responsibilities of being able to make a livelihood out of what you love. This episode features Diana (@thegrynne) with special guest Brad Dowdy (@penaddict). FORMAT 00:09—Interview: Brad Dowdy Tinterías Podcast Welcome to The Pen Addict! - The Pen Addict The Enough Podcast The Pen Addict Podcast - Relay FM 24:16—WWAWW Brad: Sailor x Bungubox Pro-Gear Fujiyama Blue w/ Bungubox Fujiyama Blue Diana: Franklin-Christoph Model 19 Black/Creme w/ Caran d'Ache Ultraviolet 27:29—Interview continued The Pen Habit Nock Co. The Pen Addict Members Ologies 1:35:40—Recommendations Ted Lasso Get your flu shot The Endurance of Wikimedia with Katharine Maher - Why Is This Happening? 1:46:08—Thanks and Credits Producer: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special guest: Brad Dowdy. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Our semi-regular report on recent acquisitions, including Pilot Decimos, Folio Notebooks from Musubi, the Montblanc Happy Holidays Special Edition, and playful stacked nibs. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 01:36—WWAWW Sharyn: ST Dupont Large Palladium Diamond Head w/ Montblanc Unicef Blue Diana: Montblanc Le Petit Prince Happy Holidays Fountain Pen EF w/ Aurora Black 09:20—Feedback 10:55—Recent Acquisitions Episode 40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition) Episode 41 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (A Happy Cut of the Tine Edition) Pilot Decimo Alumite - TNS on FB (2, 3) Sharyn's sneaky photo of the Decimos from March 2019 - TNS on FB Episode 71 - Gem on a Nib Appelboom Montblanc Happy Holidays Solitaire LeGrand vs Montblanc 146R Burgundy and Sailor ProGear Realo Burgundy - TNS on FB Musubi Cosmo Air Light 83 Folio Notebook - Musubi Musubi Cosmo Air Light paper comparisons - TNS on FB Episode 46 - Recent Acquisitions (June 2019 Edition) Musubi Tomoe River 52 Folio Notebook - Musubi Nakaya Piccolo Shakei-Sonsetsu - TNS on FB Episode 73 - Your Pelikan Opinions are Valid Pelikan M600 Vibrant Orange - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan M805 Blue Dunes - The Pelikan's Perch The Bent Tines 13 - The World of Ebonite Monty Winnfield Regalia Writing Labs Monty Winnfield's Owl Nib and Peregrine Triple Stacked Nib - TNS on FB Bokumondoh 1:37:59—Recommendations The Big Short (2015) Rockford's Sparkling Black Shiraz The Emperor's Feast, Jonathan Clements (audiobook) Queen of the South (season 5) 1:46:44—Thanks and Credits Producer: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
A tireless penabler, Max is a fixture of the Melbourne “fountain pen posse” and owner of Fountain Pen Supplies. Diana interviews Max for the Collectors Series. This episode features Diana (@thegrynne), with guest Max (@crabbocrew) of Fountain Pen Supplies. FORMAT 00:44—Interview: Max aka Crabbocrew Milligram Pen City Savers Australia 11:19—WWAWW Max: Pilot for Yotsuba Shizuoka's 70th Anniversary "Koki" w/ Lamy Dark Lilac Diana: Nakaya Piccolo Cigar “Shakei-Sonsetsu” w/ Kyo-iro Cherry Blossoms of Keage 14:58—Interview continued Episode 39 - Collectors Series Part 5: “Lamy Archaeology” Tailored Pen Company Woodshed Pen Co Sailor x Joyful-2 Pro Gear Watarase Mint - @crabbocrew Episode 47 - Collectors Series Part 6: Leo Fok @tokyostationpens Pilot x Sankodo LE Decimos - @calligraphynut Pilot x Kobe Gradation Decimos - @nagasawa_umeda Episode 55 - Care and Maintenance of Your Lamy 2000 Pilot 742 x Bokumondoh - @crabbocrew Bokumondoh Fountain Pen Supplies Pensive Pens Pulp Addiction Bookbinders Online Ink Fix Subscription Box - Fountain Pen Supplies Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink @pen_and_inkcap 1:23:48—Recommendations BreadkTalk Mangococo Ahnitol Buying a Knockoff of My Own Dress: An Educated Roast (actual fire used for Scientific Purposes) - Bernadette Banner 1:30:12—Thanks and Credits Producer: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
To share their thoughts on Pelikan as a fountain pen brand, we have on this episode 3 loyal fans and 1 naysayer. Because all opinions are valid! This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Leo (@inquisitivequill), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 02:24—WWAWW Leo: Pilot Justus 95 FA Tav: ASA Nauka Flora Green EF w/ Noodlers Navy Diana: Pelikan Souveran M605 White Stripe F w/ GvFC Violet Blue Sharyn: Pelikan M600 Red Tortoiseshell w/ Pelikan Edelstein Garnet, M600 Turquoise EF w/ Lamy Turquoise, M400 White Tortoise Richard Binder Extra-Flex w/ Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrun 10:52—Feedback 12:05—Brand Focus: Pelikan Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl - The Pelikan's Perch The Nibsmith Pelikan M815 Metal Striped - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan M215 - The Pelikan's Perch Early Pelikan M900 Toledo - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan 400NN - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan Calculation of Times review - The Pen Habit Pelikan Fire - Pen Chalet Pelikan Evolution of Script - Bonhams Seven Wonders of the World LE - Pelikan Pelikan Pura - LarryPOST Pelikan M640 - The Pelikan's Perch In Praise of the Pelikan 400 - Reddit Pelikan Hubs Episode 53 - The Other German Pen Brand Episode 5 - Pelikan Hubs Recap, or How to Be A Stationery MacGyver The Story Behind Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black - The Pelikan's Perch 1:11:36—Recommendations Matt Goulding - Rice, Noodle, Fish Top 5 Pens of Leo (Inquisitive Quill) Philosophy Tube Maltesers Truffles Daniel Goleman - Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships Woollykins Complete Mending Kit Woollykins Boro Mending Kit 1:28:12—Thanks and Credits Producers: Sharyn Zha, Leo Fok, Taveet Sinanian and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Fountain pens and journals go together like bangers and mash. In this episode, Sharyn and Di go through their most used journaling systems, from their non-artistic bullet journals to their ink journals. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 01:03—WWAWW Sharyn: TWSBI Diamond Mini White Rose-Gold V2 Medium w/ J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor Diana: ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo L Medium w/ Caran d'Ache Idyllic Blue 07:38—Montblanc 2020 Calligraphy Nib Episode 71 - Gem on a Nib Episode 53 - The Other German Pen Brand 13:32—Journaling for Productivity About - Bullet Journal A Deep Dive Into How I Use My !Not Artistic! Bullet Journal To Organize My Brain - Kate Elliott Di's bullet journaling system Life Kappan Grid A5 - Wonder Pens Traveler's Notebook Regular Size - LarryPOST Hobonichi Techo Day-Free - Hobonichi Episode 14 - Analog Strikes Back 43:48—Other kinds of journaling Midori 5 Years Perpetual Diary - Bookbinders Online A Brief Guide to Keeping a Commonplace Book - Notebook of Ghosts A new method of making common-place books - John Locke Creating and Keeping a Fountain Pen Ink Journal - Fountain Pen Love Life Schopfer Notebook B5 - The Journal Shop Sharyn and Di's ink journals - TNS on FB 1:15:20—Recommendations Caran d'Ache 849 Ballpoint Pen - Caran d'Ache @thekangaroosanctuary @crazy_wombat_lady Wombat poop: Scientists reveal mystery behind cube-shaped droppings - BBC 1:24:30—Thanks and Credits Producers: Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Di and Sharyn attend their first pen event of the year and bring the goss on the new Montblanc releases of 2021. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:50—WWAWW Diana: Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Toki-iro Fuji SF w/ Diamine Handel Sharyn: Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Midori Tamenuri Yakou Maki-e Cat Paradise w/ Bungubox Norwegian Wood 10:18—Feedback 11:44—State of the Collection Pilot Decimo Alumite Limited Editions - TNS on Facebook Episode 40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition) Nakaya Raden Ao-Gai Zukushi Montblanc Nicholas Copernicus 4810 Limited Edition - Penporium Montblanc Boheme Range - Paulo's Pen Posts Montblanc Le Petit Prince 2020 Holiday Set - Fontoplumo Montblanc Tribute to the Great Wall of China - Forbes 36:41—Montblanc Black & White Event Around the World in 80 Days - Wikipedia Montblanc Muse Marilyn Monroe Special Edition Fountain Pen - Montblanc Pilot Vanishing Point Tropical Turquoise -The Pen Addict Bee My Love - Chaumet The origin of the Josephine Collection - Chaumet Montblanc Meisterstuck Calligraphy Collection - Pen World Montblanc Heritage Egyptomania Black Special Edition - Montblanc Ystudio classic fountain pen - Ystudio 1:08:15—Recommendations Hunters Wellingtons Eater Handmade King of Pastry 1:16:58—Thanks and Credits Producers: Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
2020 is nearly over and not a moment too soon! We answer all your burning questions in this Q&A episode. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 04:46—WWAWW Sharyn: Sailor Fude de Mannen Tav: Montblanc Meisterstuck 144 Burgundy OBB w/ Taccia Ao Brian: Pilot Vanishing Point Raden Stripes M w/ Sailor Shigure Diana: Nakaya Decapod Twist Heki-tamenuri SM w/ Sailor Tokiwa-matsu 15:14—Reviews 23:20—Q&A Pilot Lady White Fountain Pen Sakura - PenSachi @jazorilla Fountain Pen Revolution Lotus Pens Ranga Pens Airmail/Wality - Kiwi Pens Fountain Pen Association of India ASA Pens Esterbrook Pens Krishna Inks Krishna Inks Clarification and Apology PenBBS Inks - The Desk Bandit Flexible Nib Factory Daniel Smith Lapis Lazuli Genuine Kermit Oliver - Hermes Scarf Catalogue Laurence Bourthoumieux - Hermes Scarf Catalogue @octavemarsal Dimitri Rybaltchenko - Hermes Scarf Catalogue @sebby.lion @sossejdog Noodler's Konrad Rollerball - Goldspot Delta Journal Fountain Pens - Goulet Pens The Long Night Star Trek Discovery The Mandalorian The Untamed The Personal History of David Copperfield Hobonichi 1:32:00—Recommendations A Recipe for Seduction - A KFC and Lifetime Original Mini-movie BlocHaus Marrickville Tasting History with Max Miller Andrew Clark Pottery (@andclark) 1:37:16—Thanks and Credits Producers: Sharyn Zha, Taveet Sinanian and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
This episode we discuss the effects of time on ink and pens, and the desirability of future-proofing them. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 02:09—WWAWW Sharyn: Pilot Resin Falcon SM w/ Sailor Sakura-Mori Tav: Magna Carta Wave w/ Colorverse Quasar Diana: Pilot Vanishing Point Raden Minamo F w/ Sailor Jentle Blue 06:58—News/Announcements 2020 Christmas Giveaway (Australia only) 2020 Christmas Giveaway (International) Episode 68 - Esterbrook 3.0 Episode 67 - Pencil-like Feedback The Pen Addict #439 Sailor Japan “Be You!” Special Event Lamy Accent Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2021 Knights Montblanc Homage to Rudyard Kipling Limited Edition 1895 Caran d'Ache Varius Ivanhoe Graf von Faber-Castell Heritage Fountain Pen (Ottilie and Alexander) 56:07—Time & Change Platinum Classic Inks - JetPens KWZ Iron Gall Inks - Pensive Pens Episode 66 - Mountain of Ink Parker Penman Sapphire - Mountain of Ink Private Reserve American Blue - Inkdependence Episode 61 - Ocean of Ink Sheaffer Peacock Blue - EdJelley Montblanc Elixir Parfumeur Vetiver Green - Montblanc Maruzen Athena Lemon - Tokyo Station Pens Montblanc Blue Hour - Gourmet Pens Noodler's General of the Armies - Inkophile Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue - Gentleman Reviewer Pelikan Edelstein Aquamarine - Mountain of Ink Episode 55 - Care and Maintenance of Your Lamy 2000 1:28:20—Recommendations The Devil Wears Prada: Emily and a History of Workaholics - The Take The Devil Wears Prada: Miranda Priestly - A Defense of Perfectionism - The Take ContraPoints Warm Regards How To Save a Planet 1:37:20—Thanks and Credits Producers: Sharyn Zha, Taveet Sinanian and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
We take a close look at the second attempt to revive a historic US pen brand, Esterbrook Pens, and review three pens from its current lineup. Tav and Di also chat to Ryan from Kenro Industries, the company which currently owns the venerable Esterbrook brand. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 01:23—WWAWW Sharyn: Esterbrook Estie Oversized Sparkle Tanzanite EF w/ Waterman Serenity Blue Tav: TWSBI Vac-700R Iris w/ Taccia Ao Diana: Esterbrook Camden Composition Black to School Black F w/ Caran d'Ache Blue Night 05:06—Esterbrook Pens For the next company that wants to revive a beloved pen brand. - Leigh Reyes Esterbrook Pens - Pen Economics 10:18—Interview: Ryan Sirignano Esterbrook Estie OS Sparkle Kenro Industries Fountain Pen Day Fountain Pen Hospital Fahrney's Pens Dromgoole's Bittner Custom Nib Studio McKenzie Penworks Esterbrook Estie - Esterbrook Pens Acutron Watches The Herbert Pen Company Pulp Addiction Peters of Kensington Podstar reusable coffee pods The Sunday Read: ‘David's Ankles' 1:18:52—Esterbrook Revival Esterbrook Fountain Pens - Pulp Addiction Tav reviews the JR Pocket Pen Capri Blue B Sharyn reviews the Estie OS Sparkle Tanzanite EF Diana reviews the Camden Composition Black to School Black F Episode 50 - Tuned to Order Episode 7 - QC Controversies: Nakaya, Visconti, TWSBI 2:08:32—Thanks and Credits Producer: Sharyn Zha, Taveet Sinanian and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special guest: Ryan Sirignano. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Sharyn and Diana review the new Faber-Castell Hexo, and discuss Faber-Castell pens in general. We also interview Michael Karakatsanis of Faber-Castell Australia. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:48—WWAWW Sharyn: Faber-Castell Hexo Rose M Diana: Faber-Castell Hexo Black F 04:35—Interview: Michael Karakatsanis Faber-Castell Australia IG: @fabercastellaustralia Facebook: Faber-Castell Connector Pens - Faber-Castell Pen of the Years - Graf von Faber-Castell POTY 2020 Sparta - Graf von Faber-Castell Nature's Luxury POTY - Graf von Faber-Castell Limited Edition Snakewood - Graf von Faber-Castell 26:16—Review: Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche - LarryPOST Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Ebony - Peters of Kensington Faber-Castell Ondoro - LarryPOST Faber-Castell Loom Metallic Gray - Officeworks Graf von Faber-Castell Tamitio Black - Appelboom Graf von Faber-Castell Intuition Platino Ebony - UK Fountain Pens Graf von Faber-Castell Intuition Cannelé (Fluted) Ivory - Graf von Faber-Castell Faber-Castell Ambition - LarryPOST Faber-Castell e-Motion - LarryPOST Faber-Castell Essentio - Faber-Castell Faber-Castell Hexo Rose Fountain Pen - Pen City Faber-Castell 9000 3B - Officeworks Graf von Faber-Castell Limited Edition Elemento Olive Wood - Graf von Faber-Castell 1:09:57—Recommendations The Long Night Street Food Icons - Munchies The Thai Food Queen of Texas - Munchies Life in Quarantine - Munchies DEE DEE - Northeastern Thai Street Food 1:17:15—Thanks and Credits Producer: Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special guest: Michael Karakatsanis. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Invoke her name three times and she will appear! Our favourite ink reviewer/blogger, Kelli from Mountain of Ink, is our guest this episode. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Kelli (@mountainofink). FORMAT 00:52—Introduction: Kelli (Mountain of Ink) Mountain of Ink Noodler's Ahab - The Goulet Pen Co Diamine Marine - The Goulet Pen Co 03:29—WWAWW Kelli: Lamy Safari w/ Kobe 23 Nagata Blue Sharyn: Sailor ProGear Realo Tenku Mugen 05:03—Kelli (cont.) Taroko Enigma A5 Dotted - TarokoShop Taroko Breeze A5 Notebook - TarokoShop Review: Nanami Crossfield - Mountain of Ink Some words on Tomoe River. - Musubi MD Notebook Cotton - Midori JP Overjoyed Musubi A5 Folio Notebooks - Musubi Bank Paper - Musubi Mabie Todd Swan S2 - Flex & Other Follies Sailor x Wancher ProGear Shamrock Green - Thomas Bates Sailor ProGear Kure Azur - Bookbinders Design KWZ Butterscotch - Mountain of Ink Pelikan M620 City Series - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan M605 White Transparent - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan M405 White Transparent - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan M600 Violet - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan M600 Turquoise - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan M600 Pink - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan M600 Vibrant Orange - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan M600 Vibrant Green - Pelikan Collectibles Pelikan M600 White Tortoise - Pelikan Collectibles Aurora Optima - The Pen Addict Conklin Duragraph - The Gentleman Stationer Kelli's top 5: Sailor, Pilot Iroshizuku, Diamine, Robert Oster, Monteverde Shigure Inks Vanness Pen Shop Montblanc Blue Palette - @thenibsection Ferris Wheel Press Inks - Ferris Wheel Press Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink Sailor Manyo Haha - Mountain of Ink Sailor Manyo Nekoyanagi - Mountain of Ink Papier Plume Lake Michigan Summer - Mountain of Ink Dual Shaders - Mountain of Ink Waterman Ink - Mountain of Ink Lamy Dark Lilac - Mountain of Ink Parker Penman Sapphire - Mountain of Ink Noodler's Black - Mountain of Ink Favourites - Mountain of Ink Platinum Carbon Black - Mountain of Ink 1:00:50—Recommendations Half Baked Harvest Cookbook Esterbrook Estie Midori MD A5 Codex 1-Day-1-Page 1:03:22—Thanks and Credits Producer: Sharyn Zha. Recording and editing: Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai. Special guest: Kelli. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
The special guest this episode is harpist, goldsmith, nib expert, and all round Renaissance woman, Anabelle Hiller. She talks to Diana about the journey to creating her masterpiece fountain pen, The Symphony. This episode features Diana (@thegrynne) and Anabelle (@stringsandpedals and Opus Cineris). FORMAT 04:21—“The Symphony” Fountain Pen Anabelle's previous appearances on TNS: Episode 30, Episode 50 Fountain Pen Companion Podcast Appelboom The Symphony - @stringsandpedals SBREBrown Jack Row Monteverde Passion Burgundy - Mountain of Ink Gustav Mahler Alfred Roller Arts and Crafts movement Art Nouveau How Wassily Kandinsky's synaesthesia changed art - The Telegraph Peter Bock AG 1:05:01—WWAWW Anabelle: Parker Premier Diana: Namiki Yukari Cormorant M w/ Troublemaker Foxglove 1:08:49—Listener questions Montblanc James Purdey LE 81 - The Firearm Blog 1:31:09—Recommendations Jane the Virgin Saying Goodbye to Elizabeth Suzann - NYT The True Cost of Brands Not Paying for Orders During the COVID-19 Crisis - Forbes 1:43:31—Thanks and Credits Producers: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special guest: Anabelle Hiller. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
After an unplanned hiatus, the Nib Section is back, baby! We review some new acquisitions, including the Platinum Curidas, and discuss recent developments in the fountain pen world, including the shake-up at Sailor. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Diana (@thegrynne) and Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi). FORMAT 7:47—WWAWW Tav: Ancora Casein LE for Fahrney's w/ De Atramentis Hyacinth Sharyn: Lamy CP1 Platinum w/ Lamy Blue Diana: Platinum Curidas Clear Image on FB New Lamy Dialog Cc 31:00—Feedback Rohrer & Klingner SketchINK - Parkablogs Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrun - Mountain of Ink @violetinverness 39:15—How we've been using pens during the pandemic Noodler's Baystate Cape Cod Cranberry - Pulp Addiction Pilot Petit 2 (felt-tip) - Bunbougu Sailor Manyo Haha - Bookbinders Design Sailor Manyo Nekoyanagi - Bookbinders Design Sailor Ink Studio 123 - Bookbinders Design YaChing Style Bellflower Sailor Jentle Fuji-musume - Mountain of Ink 58:49—Shake-up at Sailor Tokyo Inklings - Emergency 1: Sailor Plus Tokyo Inklings - Emergency 2: Sailor Minus Sailor new Ink Studio releases - @nagasawa_umeda Troublemaker Kelp Tea - Mountain of Ink Sailor Discontinues 6 Jentle Inks - Anderson Pens Blog Sailor Pro Gear Slim Mini - Goulet Pens Sailor 1911 Profit Junior - PenSachi Sailor ProColor 500 - Oh Fountain Pens Cross Peerless 125 - Peters of Kensington 1:11:53—How customers and manufacturers are responding to covid 1:20:58—Recommendations Indian Matchmaking Selling Sunset How To Make Everything Machine Dynasty - Madeline Ashby 1:31:53—Thanks and Credits Producers: Sharyn Zha, Tav Sinanian, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
First week of self isolation for us in Sydney! Already there is domestic strife brewing in the Sharyn and Sebbie household. Is this our new normal for the foreseeable future? How are two Australians and a Hongkonger keeping themselves happy and occupied during these crazy times. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Diana (@thegrynne) and Leo (@inquisitivequill). FORMAT 02:38—WWAWW Sharyn: ST Dupont Olympio L Palladium Diamondhead w/ GvFC Moss Green Leo: Parker 75 Laque XF w/ Sailor Oku-yama Diana: Pilot Custom 845 Vermilion M w/ PenBBS 372 09:03—Feedback 10:25—Staying Connected, Staying Invested Nakaya 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Aka-tamenuri with Kuro-tamenuri strings rolled Fountain Pen - Aesthetic Bay Nakaya 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Kuro-roiro with Silver strings rolled Fountain Pen - Aesthetic Bay Pilot Custom Urushi Blue Maruzen Special - reddit Platinum Curidas - The Clicky Post Stalogy Editor's Series 365Days Notebook - JetPens 40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition) 41 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (A Happy Cut of the Tine Edition) Sailor Manyo Inks - Bookbinders Design Pilot “Vest Type” - @inquisitivequill KWZ Standard Green #2 - Vanness Pineider Leather 12 Pen Case - Pen & Ink 58:54—Recommendations Joe Hisashi - Dream Songs: The Essential Joe Hisashi Logic Grid Puzzles Coronacast Baumgartner Restoration 1:06:46—Thanks and Credits Producers: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
More and more people are using fountain pens not just to write with, but to draw and make art! Diana speaks to Teoh (Parkablogs) and Jaspreet (Jazzorilla) about what makes fountain pens such a flexible and personalisable tool for art-making. This episode features Diana (@thegrynne) with special guests Teoh Yi Chie (@parkablogs) and Jaspreet Singh (@jazzorilla). FORMAT 01:09—Interview: Teoh Yi Chie Parkablogs Parkablogs on Youtube @parkablogs Artist Review: Pelikan M200 (Fine Nib) Fountain Pen - Parkablogs Review: SketchINK by Rohrer & Klingner - Parkablogs Episode 16: Paint With All the Colours of the Wind Review: Platinum Carbon Ink - Parkablogs Comparison of Fude nib fountain pens for drawing - Parkablogs Indigraph - The fountain pen that uses India ink - Parkablogs Review: Duke 209 Calligraphy Fountain Pen with Fude Nib - Parkablogs Review: Sailor Cross Emperor Nib Fountain Pen - Parkablogs Limited Palette - Parkablogs Urban Sketchers Singapore Facebook Group Episode 61 - Ocean of Ink 30:56—Interview: Jaspreet Singh @jazzorilla @thenibstudio Galen Leather Elia Note Urban Sketchers Delhi Facebook Group (@urbansketchersdelhi) Ode to the Franklin-Christoph Needlepoint Nib - The Pentastic The 100 Heads Challenge - Confessions of an Art Addict @leighreyes @potterandpens Opus 88 - The Desk Bandit Regalia Writing Labs (@reachingralph) Fountain Pen Association of India The India Pen Show Airmail Pen Co. Ranga Pens ASA Pens Lotus Pens Kanwrite Urushi Studio India Fosfor Pens (@fosforpens) 1:39:01—Thanks and Credits Producers: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special guests: Teoh Yi Chie, Jaspreet Singh. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
In a revisit of the topic of fountain pen ink, we discuss trends and innovations that we've seen in the last couple of years, and speculate on what the future could hold for the industry. Ana Csiky returns to fill Diana in on the new and exciting ink makers from Asia. This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). Special guest is Ana Csiky (@inkantadora). FORMAT 00:40—WWAWW Diana: Sailor Profit KOP Ebonite King Eagle w/ Kyo-no-oto Hisoku Chuck: Pilot x Maruzen “Lemon” Sharyn: Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Snakewood w/ GvFC Cobalt Blue 07:44—News Platinum Curidas - Platinum Life Kappan - Dymocks Hobonichi Plain Notebook - Hobonichi 13:10—Ink Redux Episode 6 - Fountain Pen Inks 101 J Herbin Kyanite du Nepal - Mountain of Ink J Herbin Amethyste De L'Oural - Mountain of Ink Organics Studio Nitrogen Royal Blue - Mountain of Ink Diamine Skull & Roses - Mountain of Ink Diamine Jalur Gemilang - Mountain of Ink Sailor Ink Studio 123 - The Well-Appointed Desk Troublemaker Abalone - Mountain of Ink Sailor Manyo Fountain Pen Inks - Bookbinders Design Tono and Lims Phosphophyllite - @inkykatwrites 3Oysters DIY My Color Kit - Mountain of Ink Platinum Mixable Ink - Platinum Sailor Storia - LarryPOST Mixing my 500 HOLO Nail Polishes Together! What Will Happen?! - Simply Nailogical State of the Union 2019: Fountain Pen Ink - Macchiato Man Ink House Collection by KWZ - @inkhousehongkong Aurora 100th Anniversary Ink Set - Nibsmith Montblanc Elixir Parfumeur Vetiver Green - Montblanc Standard Bindery Ink - Standard Bindery 1:01:18—Listeners' Ink Questions Sailor Jentle Yama-dori - Mountain of Ink Sailor Jentle Tokiwa-matsu - Mountain of Ink Bungubox Sweet Potato Purple - Mountain of Ink Lamy Pacific Blue (Turquoise) - Mountain of Ink Bungubox Hatsukoi “First Love” Sapphire - The Gentleman Stationer Sailor Ink Studio 740 - Desk Bandit Toucan Gold - Mountain of Ink Private Reserve American Blue - Penrarian 1:18:26—Interview: Ana Csiky (Inkantadora) @inkantadora Sailor Ink Studio 162 - The Well-Appointed Desk Vinta Inks Troublemaker Inks Vinta Pastel Blue Julio 1991 - Mountain of Ink Vinta Mermaid Green Serena 1952 - Mountain of Ink Tono & Lims First Contact SE - Mountain of Ink KWZ Sheen Machine - Mountain of Ink Van Dieman's Morning Frost - Van Diemen's Ink Pennonia Inks - Pennonia Kala - JetPens Kala Ink Island - Tylee Pen Shop Kala Ink Tribute to Neon - Tylee Pen Shop Kala Ink Gemstone - Tylee Pen Shop Juspirit @tonoandlims Noodler's Invisible Inks - JetPens Monteverde Sweet Life Inks (Key Lime Pie) - Mountain of Ink KWZ Iron Gall Inks - Vanness De Atramentis Document Inks - LarryPOST 3Oysters DIY Ink Kit (Four Seasons of Korea) - Desk Bandit Pelikan Edelstein Moonstone - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan Edelstein Star Ruby - Mountain of Ink Montblanc Elixir Parfumeur Collection - Gourmet Pens Jacques Herbin Scented Inks - Jacques Herbin Montblanc Ladies Edition Pearl - Squishy Ink PenBBS #111 Shanghai - FPN 2:28:00—Recommendations @shuhei_nishiguchi Joy of Life 庆余年 @estherquek Little Women (2019) Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) 2:26:15—Thanks and Credits Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
To kick off 2020, we shout out some of our favourite online content creators in the pen community, and share our wishlist of guests and collaborators. We also read some listener suggestions for topics to feature this year. This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 01:28—WWAWW Sharyn: Pilot Vanishing Point Tropical Turquoise Diana: Franklin-Christoph 19 Black & Creme F SIG w/ Caran d'Ache Magnetic Blue Chuck: Aurora Optima Resin Yellow CEF 05:24—Reviews 06:59—Pen Friends The Pen Addict Pen Friends Mountain of Ink (IG: @mountainofink) Leigh Reyes (IG: @leighpod) @nagasawapenstyleden @nagasawa_umeda The Gentleman Stationer (IG: @gentlemanstationer) Parkablogs (IG: @parkablogs, Youtube: Teoh Yi Chie) @inkywanderings @nibsandflourishes Fude Fan (IG: @fudefan) @yellowpress @oliveleafcalli @inquisitivequill Appelboom Pennen Top 3 Pens of Chuck (The Nib Section Podcast) - Appelboom Pennen @ink_numa Macchiato Man (IG: @macchiatoman.official) State of the Union 2019: Fountain Pen Ink - Macchiato Man @yellowpenman @bokumondoh Bushimen (IG: @bushimen_) @attilasultis Jose Naranja (IG: @jose_naranja) 35:47—The Guest Wishlist Fountain Pen Companion Podcast @stringsandpedals @inkantadora @urbanhafner @danimad @penaddict @wonderpens Indy Pen Dance 49:58—Listeners' Suggestions Lamy Pico Lx Rosegold Graf von Faber-Castell POTY 2020 Sparta Frank Underwater Episode 36 - Hopes and Predictions for 2019 Index of TNS topics up to December 2019 Stationery Wiki 1:09:41—Recommendations @incorrectcqlsub 'Succession' Composer Breaks Down His Scoring Process in 'Moonlight,' 'The King' & More - Vanity Fair 'Succession' Composer Breaks Down the Theme Song - Vanity Fair @spendwiththem The Nanny 1:22:28—Thanks and Credits Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
The hosts discuss their fountain pen highlights of the year, what they're looking forward to in 2020, and answer some listener questions. This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 01:11—WWAWW Diana: Nakaya Decapod Twist in Heki-tamenuri SM w/ Diamine Bach Sharyn: Franklin-Christoph 65 Diamondcast Blue F SIG w/ Robert Oster Flaming Blue Brian: Pilot Kakuno Clear with maki-e converter Chuck: Aurora Optima Sole BB w/ Akkerman Gele Oker Van Frans 05:15—News 09:00—Fountain Pen Highlight of the Year Episode 51 - The Ones That Got Away (Sydney Pen Show Edition) Episode 40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition) Episode 41 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (A Happy Cut of the Tine Edition) Episode 52 - Audrey Matteson, Nib Doctor Episode 42 - Ink Stories with Inkantadora Episode 45 - Write Therapy Lamy Dark Lilac - Mountain of Ink 19:44—Q&A Montblanc Rudyard Kipling 1895 LE ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo I XL - Peyton Street Pens Nakaya 20th Anniversary Pen Jacques Herbin Terre d'Ombre - Mountain of Ink Montblanc Red Fox - Gourmet Pens Sailor Kobe #17 Shioya Blue - FPN Sailor Kobe #37 Harbour Island Blue - FPN Sailor Kobe #58 Hyogo Canal Blue - FPN Sailor Kobe #38 Kitanozaka Night Blue - Milligram Sailor Kobe #2 Hatoba Pier Blue - FPN Sailor Kobe #14 Maya Lapis - FPN Troublemaker Inks Yaching-style Bellflower - @thenibsection Sailor Ink Studio 123 - The Pen Addict Graf von Faber-Castell Violet Blue - Gourmet Pens Sailor Jentle Yuki-akari - Alt.Haven Montblanc Unicef Blue - Mountain of Ink Montblanc Blue Palette ASC Bologna Extra Mandarin Yellow - Bittner Conklin Crescent Filler Episode 46 - Recent Acquisitions (June 2019 Edition) Roterfaden Configurator “New coral red 21x28cm @_Roterfaden #Taschenbegleiter arrived today” - @diana_liwen Lamy Safari “Bauhaus!” LE - @nagasawa_umeda The state of Chuck's current “minimal” collection - @thenibsection Visconti Pentagon Fountain Pen - Appelboom Life Kappan Note - Anderson Pens Since this episode was recorded, the Edelstein 2020 ink has been announced (kudos to Sharyn for predicting Moonstone) Aurora 100th Anniversary Special Edition Inks - Casa della Stilografica Nagasawa single pen case - Rakuten CORBO leather pen case - Rakuten Lemon - @entree3000_ Sebby and Lance - @sebby.lion Sebby vs Decimos - @sebby.lion 1:28:34—Recommendations Grow geraniums Repot your container plants regularly The Trip (2011) The Banner Saga Grey's Anatomy Soumaintrain 1:36:15—Thanks and Credits Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Less of a traditional holiday gift guide, and more an expository of the hosts' philosophies when it comes to gift-giving. This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 3:26—WWAWW Sharyn: Pilot Decimo Japan Special Edition 2019 Violet F w/ Pilot Black Diana: Opus 88 Omar Green w/ Pilot Parallel 3.8mm nib and Robert Oster Flaming Blue; Koloro Demonstrator Orange w/ Pilot Parallel 2.4mm nib and Montblanc Red Fox Brian: Sailor x Bungubox Pro Gear Tsuyuhikari; Sailor Pro Gear Slim (“Terracota Lame”?) Chuck: Aurora Optima 365 Coral MCI (by Tav) 10:46—News Aurora Optima 365 for 2020 - Appelboom Franklin-Christoph 66 Stabilis Nuclear Green - Franklin-Christoph Noodler's Blue Ghost - Pulp Addiction Pelikan Edelstein Garnet - Pen Chalet 15:59—Gift Guide Episode 33 - Holiday Gift Guide 2018 Episode 8 - Holiday Gift Guide 2017 Pilot Petit2 Sign Pen - Jet Pens Chup Socks 23:17—First Kakuno Mention Pilot Kakuno - LarryPOST 24:42—Gift Guide continued TWSBI Eco - Pensive Pens Caran d'Ache 849 Claim Your Style Ballpoint with gift box - Bookbinders Design Caran d'Ache 849 Nespresso 2 Ballpoint - Bookbinders Design Satellite Sentinel Project - Wikipedia George and Max: A love story made in Hollywood - Independent Furi Pro East/West Santoku Knife 17cm - Furi Organics Studio Nitrogen - Bookbinders Design Montblanc Meisterstück Le Petit Prince Red Fox Ink Cartridges - Pens de Luxe Caran d'Ache Chromatics Ink Cartridges - Pens de Luxe Pilot Iroshizuku Ink 15mL bottles - Pen Classics NZ Midori MD Notebook A5 - Milligram @pensivepens @dryad_pens @woodshedpenco @newtonpens @brooks_803 @scriptorium_pens @herbertpencompany Pilot Pensemble Single Pen Roll - LarryPOST Musubi A5 Special Edition Journals - Musubi Atelier Musubi Pen Cases - Musubi Atelier Shumi no bungu bako Vol. 50 - Amazon Shumi no bungu bako Vol. 51 - Amazon Shumi no bungu bako ink catalog organiser insert - @yokohama_sumomo Galen Leather Desk Accessories - Galen Leather Finetec Coliro Watercolours - Not Just A Card Yamamoto Paper Tasting sets - Yamamoto Paper Simson Cards - David Jones La La Land Greeting Cards Woodmansterne Christmas Cards Artists' Cards 1:05:36—Second (and Third) Kakuno Mention Limited Edition Colour Kakunos - Etsy 1:07:05—Gift Guide continued Franklin-Christoph Pilot Decimos 20 Colours Vol. 1 - Bookbinders Design Montblanc 149 Calligraphy Flex Stylo Art Karuizawa Stylo Bokumondoh Pilot Deluxe Kuro Seirei-Nuri - @inquisitivequill 1:29:58—Recommendations Lodge cast-iron skillet Dorothy L. Sayers Beekeeping Getting a lower interest on your home loan 1:40:58—Thanks and Credits Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Our recording from during—and in the aftermath of—this year's Melbourne Pen Show. Diana also speaks to Patrick Santucci from Robert Oster Signature. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Kevin (@sentience), Mel (@the_fine_nib_chick) and Diana (@the_grynne). FORMAT 00:12—Introduction Melbourne Pen Show (@melbournepenshow) Robert Oster Signature Inks Graf von Faber-Castell Not Just A Card Fountain Pen Supplies Pensive Pens Quillidyllic (@quillidylic) 19:12—WWAWW Mel: TWSBI Eco F w/ Noodlers Lexington Grey Sharyn: Lamy Linea Herringbone BP Diana: Caran d'Ache 849 Claim Your Style Pink BP Kevin: Midori Traveler's Notebook Brass Pen 25:19—MPS Recap Calligraphy Society of Victoria Robert Oster Signature Flaming Blue Crab Penholder - Fountain Pen Supplies Pilot Parallel - Not Just A Card Kyo-no-oto No. 07 - Not Just A Card Opus 88 Omar Green - My Hearty Timber Box Opus 88 Demonstrator Koloro Demonstrator Orange - My Hearty Timber Box Bookbinders Design Australia Fountain Pen Supplies Fountain Pen Maintenance Kit - Fountain Pen Supplies Ink Fix Subscription Box - Fountain Pen Supplies Yaching-Style Bellflower - @thenibsection Our MPS 2019 purchases - TNS on FB 37:38—News Pilot Capless LS - Kobe Nagasawa Pilot Capless Fermo - The Clicky Post Pilot 2019 Japan Special Edition Decimos with gold trim - TNS on FB 49:29—Interview: Patrick Santucci from Robert Oster @santuccipatrick Tokyo international Pen Show Robert Oster Exclusives Robert Oster MudPack Tokyo Blue Denim - @robertostersignature Robert Oster Soda Pop Blue - Pen Addict 1:02:44—Recommendations Whittakers Jelly Tip Block Bumbler Boba Tea Tumbler Mamasita Tipo 00 1:11:04—Thanks and Credits Producers: Sharyn Zha, Mel Sanders, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special thanks to Silvana for arranging a room for us to record in at the Malvern Town Hall. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
The regular Sydney hosts are reunited (virtually, if not physically) for a catch up before they head out again to attend the Melbourne Pen Show. Chuck, Sharyn and Di recap their Inktober and NaNoWriMo experiences, before looking at some recent acquisitions they've made. This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 03:12—WWAWW Sharyn: Pilot x Mitsukoshi Decimo Red FM w/ Iroshizuku Asa Gao Chuck: Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Amber-Orange & Cinnamaroon 1.1mm Cursive Calligraphy w/ Sailor Tokiwa-Matsu Diana: Franklin-Christoph Model 19 Black & Creme Fine SIG w/ Caran d'Ache Magnetic Blue 12:19—Feedback 13:10—Inktober/NaNoWriMo Inktober National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) 5 Things I Learned From My First NaNoWriMo - Marina Berlin 36:20—Recent Acquisitions Montblanc 149 Calligraphy Flex Nib Pilot 2019/2010 Limited Edition Decimos - TNS on FB The Stock Room - Franklin-Christoph Fook Hing Trading Co. Sharyn's Franklin-Christoph haul - TNS on FB Fook Hing Trading “Arctic Ice” - Fook Hing Trading Franklin-Christoph Model 66 Stabilis Nuclear Green - Franklin-Christoph Diana's 2020 planners haul - TNS on FB Quo Vadis Visual Weekly Desk Planner Hobonichi Techo Cousin Hobonichi Weeks Nolty 6318 Planner - Amazon JP Nolty 6500 Planner - Amazon JP Episode 52 - Audrey Matteson, Nib Doctor 58:49—Recommendations Fall of Civilizations Podcast Showstopper! The Improvised Musical NaNoWriMo 1:14:42—Thanks and Credits Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
The Melbourne crew are back this episode, as Mel and Kevin talk to Tom May about his work as Milligram's official pen doctor for all LAMY and Kaweco pens. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Mel (@the_fine_nib_chick), Kevin (@sentience) and Tom (@harry_longbaugh). FORMAT 01:18—WWAWW Kevin: Lamy Lx Marron Tom: Palomino Blackwing 602 Mel: Pilot Vanishing Point Tropical Turquoise LE Fine w/ Robert Oster Aqua 09:11—Feedback Episode 49 - A Truly Committed Filth Monster (2nd Anniversary Q&A Edition) 18:49—Tom May, Milligram's Pen Doctor Milligram Lamy Designers Spheres (Kugel nibs) - Crónicas Estilográficas The LAMY Nib Guide Episode 48 - Colour Coordinating Is A Superpower Lamy Dialog Lamy Lady Fountain Pen Review - Write To Me Often Lamy ST tri-pen - Milligram Fountain Pen Supplies Pensive Pens Desk Bandit Max Schumacher @maxschumacher98 Tav Sinanian @nunc_est_scribendi 1:07:10—News Melbourne Pen Show @melbournepenshow 1:08:19—Lamy Nerd-out Lamy 2000 Red (2013) Lamy T53 Crystal Ink - Milligram 1:24:12—Recommendations Arevo Paris, Texas (1984) OXART Pottery @oxartpottery 1:29:09—Thanks and Credits Producers: Kevin Yank, Mel Sanders, Tom May. Recording and editing: Kevin Yank, Diana Dai. Special thanks: Tom May. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Tom May, local “pen doctor” for Lamy and Milligram, and collector/connoisseur of all things analog, joins Mel and Kevin for a Collectors Series episode. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Mel (@the_fine_nib_chick) and Kevin (@sentience). Special guest was Tom May (@harry_longbaugh). FORMAT 01:10—WWAWW Tom: Parker 1946 Vacumatic Golden Pearl in a Rod Hallewell case w/ Lamy Black Kevin: Lamy 2000 w/ Lamy Blue-Black Mel: Pilot Vanishing Point Green Faceted w/ Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro 05:05—Collectors Series: Tom May Episode 39 - Collectors Series Part 5: “Lamy Archaeology” Palomino Blackwing 602 - Milligram Eberhard Faber Blackwing 601 - No Ordinary Pencil General Pencil Company Cedar Pointe - Pencil Revolution Mitsubishi 9850 - Pen Paper Pencil Lamy 2000 Blue Bauhaus Limited Edition Parker Vacumatic - The Gentleman Stationer Parker Vacumatic - Parkerpens.net Dudek Modern Goods Musgrave Pencil Company Junghans Max Bill Universal Genève Polerouter - Worn & Wound Mario Bellini Divisumma 18 calculator - MoMA Mass Made Soul 'Aster 20' TV set designed by Mario Bellini and Dario Bellini - Quittenbaum Sheaffer Oversized Vac-filled Balance Carmine - Peyton Street Pens Pendleton's Pens Episode 11 - Collectors Series Part 1: Nicholas Gold 44:54—Recommendations Werner Herzog, Of Walking In Ice Culture Amp Diversity & Inclusion Starter Kit No BS Coffee 51:36—Thanks and Credits Producers: Kevin Yank, Mel Sanders. Recording and editing: Kevin Yank, Diana Dai. Special thanks: Tom May. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
We went to the Sydney Pelikan Hub last week, but it was the event by the *other* German pen brand that gave us loads to talk about. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 02:56—WWAWW Diana: Caran d'Ache 849 BP Claim Your Style Pink Sharyn: Pilot Vanishing Point Tropical Turquoise w/ Iroshizuku Asa-gao Chuck: Montblanc Generations Yellow w/ Robert Oster Sydney Darling Harbour 07:51—Review: Peg & Awl Sendak Artist Roll and Sendak Mini Episode 44 - Carry and Storage Peg & Awl The Sendak Artist Roll The Sendak Mini Artist Roll Greenleaf & Blueberry (@greenleafblue) 23:25—Sydney Pelikan Hub 2019 Pelikan Hubs 36:28—Montblanc Calligraphy Masterclass Photos of the event - TNS on FB @calligraphyenvogue Meisterstück Solitaire Calligraphy Gold Leaf Flex Nib Fountain Pen Meisterstück 149 Calligraphy Flex Nib 146 flex nib and 149 flex nib compared - TNS on FB Montblanc Emperor Hadrian LE 76 - Forbes Montblanc James Purdey LE 81 - The Firearm Blog Montblanc Miles Davis LE 90 - Montblanc Montblanc Antoni Gaudi LE 128 - Mont Blanc Pen Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than The Eye Can See 1:20:41—Recommendations Happy Conserve water in the garden Fire Emblem Three Houses 1:30:17—Thanks and Credits Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Diana talks to Dr. Audrey Matteson of Franklin-Christoph about her journey from microbiologist and “fountain pen spouse” to FC's in-house nib specialist. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram This episode features Diana (@thegrynne) with special guest Audrey (@thenibdoctor). FORMAT 00:50—Interview: Audrey Matteson @thenibdoctor Franklin-Christoph Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than The Eye Can See w/ Anabelle Hiller Anabelle Hiller Inkdependence! Richard Binder Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2018 w/ Jim Rouse - The Pen Addict Bertrams Inkwell Mike Masuyama @yukio.nagahara The Franklin-Christoph SIG nib - The Pen Addict Mark Bacas (Nib Grinder) Ralph Reyes (Regalia Writing Labs) Jonathan Brooks (Carolina Pen Company) Ryan Krusac Audrey's Bungubox x Sailor Sapporo “Hello San Francisco” SF Pen Show 2019 Limited Edition Music - @inkdependence Jacque Herbin Bleu Austral - Milligram Inkantadora Jesi Raine (Vintage Pen Shop) Faggionato Papier Plume Aurora Black - The Writing Desk 1:22:02—Recommendations Saving Grace NC 1:23:59—Thanks and Credits Producer: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special thanks: Audrey Matteson. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
In our very first live show, recorded at the Sydney Pen Show 2019, we talk show highlights, hauls, and the ones that got away. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 02:05—WWAWW Tav: Noodlers Neponset with stubbed music flex-modified nib Sharyn: Pilot Kakuno with urushi cap by Brian Saputro w/ Pilot Black Chuck: Aurora Optima Yellow Resin w/ Robert Oster Sydney Pen Show 2018 Lavender Diana: Parker Jotter Turquoise BP 06:32—Sydney Pen Show 2019 Sydney Pen Show Journals Strine & Co The Superior Labor Pilot Vanishing Point 2019 LE Tropical Turquoise - LarryPOST Midori MD Note Cotton TNS Inky Lemon Pin 16:59—The Ones That Got Away Omas Ogiva Cocktail Blue Angel - Chatterley Luxuries Sailor Cocktail Series - LePens Sailor Pro Gear Cocktail Angel's Delight - reddit Omas Vintage Paragon Arco Verde - Penporium Omas LE Celluloid Paragon Collection - Elephant & Coral Sailor x Kingdom Note Tale of Genji Series - LePens Caran d'Ache Colours of the Earth Inks RIP - FPN Montblanc 149 Calligraphy Flex Nib - Montblanc 37:34—Audience Questions Why write? Penmanship for the 21st Century | Jake Weidmann | TEDxMileHigh 57:24—Recommendations Yndi Halda Munchies Street Food Icons RuPaul's Drag Race Destructive Steps 1:08:51—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special thanks: Mark Hopson, Sophia Le. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
We look at the phenomenon of the post-factory nib technician. Are they just meeting a need from customers who increasingly buy their fountain pens online? Or are nib technicians a stopgap for dealing with manufacturers with inadequate QC? The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scubendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). Our guest this episode is Anabelle Hiller (@stringsandpedals). FORMAT 00:42—WWAWW Chuck: Aurora Optima Sole B w/ Robert Oster Ng Special ‘16 Diana: Pilot Kakuno Demonstrator Raden (custom) w/ Montblanc Egyptian Blue Sharyn: Pilot Metal Falcon Burgundy SF w/ Sailor Oku-yama Tav: Parker Vacuumatic Jr. Black 3B w/ Lamy Black 04:58—Feedback and News Chuck, Sharyn and Di will be recording live at the Sydney Pen Show 2019 06:38—Tuned to Order 08:26—Interview: Anabelle Hiller, Nib Technician Anabelle on IG is @stringsandpedals Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than the Eye Can See Appelboom John Sorowka is Oxonian on FPN “Recently a debate has arisen within the dutch goldsmith community as to what makes one a master goldsmith. “ - @stringsandpedals “Why Calathea Makes the Most Beautiful Decorative Houseplant” - Bloomspace 34:29—Tuned to Order (continued) Nibs.com Nibsmith Pensive Pens 1:04:58—Recommendations Greek yoghurt Lean on Me, José James French Cooking Academy Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream 1:09:48—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special guest: Anabelle Hiller. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
In this absolute bonanza of an episode, we answer all the listener questions we received and celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the podcast. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 01:24—WWAWW Tav: James Finniss custom pen BB w/ Montblanc Midnight Blue Sharyn: Pilot x Mitsukoshi Decimo 2019 Red LE MF Diana: Opus 88 Fantasia Green-Yellow M w/ Montblanc Red Fox Chuck: Nakaya Long Piccolo Chinkin Housoge Elastic SF 08:02—Ink Questions Kobe Nagasawa Aegean Sea Blue - Nagasawa Episode 46 - Write Therapy “I'm torn on the pardon thing. If it's “forgiveness for doing something wrong” then a pardon is nonsensical.” - @jonbradfield “Re. Alan Turing. But also, James fucking Flint.” - @diana_liwen THAT scene from Black Sails Episode 1x07 Robert Iridescink by Diamine - Cult Pens Robert Oster Hippo Purple - Mountain of Ink Akkerman Dutch Masters #3 Gele Oker Van Frans - Mountain of Ink Montblanc Golden Yellow - Mountain of Ink 32:49—Fountain Pen Questions Laura's tragically broken Aurora - @inkpea Diana's tragically broken Aurora - @diana_liwen Diana's “Hannibal pen” the ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo XL - @thenibsection Hannibal identifies Bella Crawford's perfume EuroBox Bexley Pen Newton Pens StyloArt 1:19:49—Shows/Community Questions Episode 40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimo Edition) @inkantadora Anabelle Hiller Mike Masuyama Richard Binder Montblanc M fountain pen 1:43:02—Non-FP Questions Gastropod Ologies The Allusionist Planet Money Little Gold Men Culture Gabfest 1A Women at Work Secrets of Wealthy Women The Minimalist Buffering the Vampire Slayer Behind the Bastards How Did This Get Made Comedy Bang Bang “How Vaporwave Was Created Then Destroyed by the Internet” - Esquire The Leaky Nib Pensive Pens 2:11:53—Recommendations Just Add Love, Irris Makler @artofchrismckee Papinelle @ravioli_daddy 2:20:39—Thanks and Credits Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
How—if at all—do you colour coordinate pen and ink? The hosts discuss the satisfaction that comes with matching a pen with its perfectly paired ink colour, and all the quirks and self-imposed rules that guide our decisions. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:44—WWAWW Brian: Sailor Pro Gear Slim Demonstrator and Manyou Sharyn: ST Dupont D-Line Atelier Tortoise Brown w/ Pelikan Edelstein Smoky Quartz Chuck: Aurora Optima 365 Azzurra BB w/ Iroshizuku Syo-ro and Optima 365 Coral Red MCI w/ Sailor Irori Diana: PenBBS 456 Clear Demonstrator w/ Sailor 21k Port of Kobe H-MF nib and Private Reserve Naples Blue Nagasawa x Sailor Port of Kobe Waterfront Realo - Nagasawa Nagasawa x Sailor Port of Kobe Waterfront Red Realo - Nagasawa 13:57—Feedback and News If you have a question you'd like the hosts to answer in our upcoming 2nd Anniversary Q&A episode, you can send it to us via Instagram, Facebook, Discord or email. 18:16—Colour Coordinated The Year I Became Addicted To Monochrome - The Cut Visconti Watermark Rainbow LE - La Couronne du Comte Katamari - Fandom Wiki Private Reserve Ink Montblanc Blue Palette - Montblanc Colors of the Four Seasons—Again - Crónicas Estilográficas Lamy Dark Lilac - Mountain of Ink 54:10—Review: Lamy Notebooks Lamy Notebooks - Lamy Australia Photos of Sharyn's writing tests - TNS on Facebook Products were provided by Lamy Australia for review 1:30:48—Recommendations Pecorino al Tartufo Strong Songs Shitposting is an art, if history is any indication - Polygon tumblr meme culture is really just a form of neo dadaism Gloomology Golden Garlic Enamel Pin Eat more garlic Learn another language 1:44:14—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Leo Fok, self-described “casual buyer of pens”, was in Sydney recently, and joined Diana, Sharyn et co. for a long, free-pouring lunch, where they eventually got around to talking about his collection and collecting habits. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram This episode features Leo (@inquisitivequill), Diana (@thegrynne), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Brian (@briansaputro) and Ada. Dogs of the pod, Lance and Sebastian, also lent their voices. FORMAT 00:33—Leo Fok Previous episodes in the Collectors Series: Episode 11 - Nicholas Gold Episode 15 - Costa Koutsis Episode 19 - Kosta Kamboukos and David van Cuylenburg Episode 27 - Ian Reid Episode 39 - Kevin Yank Previous episodes that Leo has guested in: Episode 4 - Pelikan Hubs Preview, or How to Crowdsource a Pen Event Episode 17 - Buy Now, Regret Later (Tokyo Edition) Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than the Eye Can See Episode 40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition) Episode 41 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (A Happy Cut of the Tine Edition) Inquisitive Quill on Youtube @inquisitivequill Controversy Over The Early M900 Toledo - The Pelikan's Perch Lamy Joy 1.1mm - Dymocks Tainan Pen Show Public Group Tokyo International Pen Show Sailor Pro Gear Umeda Chayamachi store exclusive, "snow, moon, wind, and flowers" - @inquisitivequill Sailor Pro Gear Morita Robin Blue and Sailor Pro Gear 雪月風花 “Wind” from Umeda Chayamachi compared - TNS on FB Namiki Custom Impressions - TNS on FB Pilot 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Fountain Pens Press Release Aurora Internazionale Fountain Pen - Novelli Pens Pilot Custom 823 - Tokyo Pen Shop Pilot Custom Urushi - Anderson Pens Pilot Sakura Fubuki “Sakura Snowstorm” patterned pens - TNS on FB Pilot Sakura Fubuki in red and black - @inquisitivequill Diamine Lion Rock (狮子山) Fountain Pen Ink - @muzepens Leo's profile in Shumi no bungu bako - TNS on FB Shumi no bungu bako Volume 50 - Amazon Review: M805 Anthracite Stresemann (2015) - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan Souverän M800 Tortoiseshell Brown Review - Scribalishess Pilot Sokuikinen HouOu Phoenix Coronation Pen - Elephant & Coral Aurora launches the Goccia Nib - Aurora Pen Aurora Optima Coral Red 365 & the Goccia Nib! - Mike Matteson The Two Super Ultra 500 - Crónicas Estilográficas 59:04—Thanks and Credits Producer: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special guest: Leo Fok. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
We take the risk of trying things, so you don't have to. Feat. Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters, Musubi journals, Visconti quill nibs, and Aurora flex nibs. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:16—WWAWW Sharyn: Pineider La Grande Bellezza Honeycomb EF “Quill” nib w/ Sailor Yuki-Akari Diana: ST Dupont Olympio L F (Dan Smith) w/ Caran d'Ache Sunset Chuck: Platinum Century Fujin Raijin B w/ Platinum Carbon Black 03:52—Feedback Episode 23 - For the Love of Ballpoints Episode 46 - Write Therapy 09:50—Recent Acquisitions Maruzen 150th Anniversary “Lemon” LE Nib Grinder (Mark Bacas) Roterfaden Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Configurator Diana's Roterfaden collection (TNS on FB) Midori Traveler's Notebook - Jet Pens Roterfaden Planner Covers - Simply Life Episode 28 - The Sound of One Pen Being Tested Aurora Optima Lilac Resin LE Fine Flex - Nibs Aurora Optima Light Blue Resin LE Fine Flex - Nibs Aurora 88 Flex - The Gentleman Stationer Pineider La Grande Bellezza - Goulet Pens Visconti Pentagon - Appelboom Pineider “La Grande Bellezza” Gemstone Rhodolite Red Fountain Pen - The Pen Addict Musubi Atelier Diana's Musubi A5 Wool and Dragonflies journals (TNS on FB) Hobonichi Plain Notebook Nanami Seven Seas Musubi diaries - Leigh Reyes Midori MD A5 Leather Cover - Milligram Platinum Century Fujin Raijin - Nibs Nakaya maki-e converter - Nagasawa Sharyn's ST Dupont Line-D Ateliers (TNS on FB) ST Dupont Phoenix Renaissance Premium LE - Chatterley Luxuries 1:20:04—Recommendations Always Be My Maybe Dinner Scene ft. Keanu Reeves Sail By AWOLNATION John Wick 3 Halle Berry Refuses to Lose to Spicy Wings | Hot Ones Avatar the Last Airbender Warrior on Cinemax Dianxi Xiaoge 1:33:15—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Shayn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Two friends and fountain pen nerds chat about writing and self care. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The host was Diana (@thegrynne), and her guest was Laura (@inkpea and @vientocorre). If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, please get in contact with Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, or seek help at www.beyondblue.org.au. FORMAT 10:06—WWAWW Laura: Aurora Optima Black Resin F Diana: Montblanc 146 90th Anniversary EF 11:34—Writing as self care Spoon theory 26:19—Misc pen stuff Conid Episode 12 - We Can't All Be Montblanc, Some Of Us Are Lego 32:15—Thanks and Credits Producer: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special thanks: Laura. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf. 33:09—After Dark Roterfaden Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter ST_17 The Artist's Way, Julia Cameron @randomstoryprompts Good Omens The Hot Zone Killing Eve
We put the question to the community: what makes for the ideal carry and storage solutions for fountain pens? The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:38—WWAWW Chuck: Pilot Custom 823 M 18k nib w/ Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro Sharyn: Franklin-Christoph Model 20 Antique Glass Special Edition 14k flex nib w/ Bungubox Piano Mahogany Diana: ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo XL Red and Palladium M 18k w/ Caran d'Ache Sunset Tav: Parker 51 Light Teal Stub w/ Sailor Jentle Yama-dori 14:16—Feedback 18:06—Fountain Pen Carry and Storage Galen Leather Pen Rolls Montblanc leather 3-pen pouch Caran d'Ache leather case for 2 pen Aurora 2-pen case - Fahrney's Pens Corbo teal 4-pen leather wrap/case - Galleria on Rakuten Snug as pens in a rug - Leigh Reyes Nagasawa kip leather single pen sleeves - Nagasawa on Rakuten Nagasawa kip leather notebook cover - Nagasawa on Rakuten Peg and Awl Sendak Artist Roll Pen wraps made by Nan and Ling - FPN Gallery of pen wraps by Ling Pilot Pensemble - LarryPost Sharyn's 10-pen display boxes made by Yachingstyle - TNS on FB Contact Yachingstyle to order her pen display boxes Franklin-Christoph Pen Cases Frank Clegg Fountain Pen Case Interview: Frank Clegg of Frank Clegg Leatherworks - Juxtapoz Magazine Episode 19 - Treat It Like You Would Your Grandma Diana's ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo I - TNS on FB Caran d'Ache Leman - Pen Chalet Caran d'Ache Varius China Blue - Penporium Visconti Dreamtouch Leather Pen Cases - Goulet Pen Company Nikolai Piquadro Two Pen Leather Case - Chatterley Luxuries Chris' Visconti case with fabric lining - TNS on FB Taccia Kimono Pen Roll 1:22:36—Recommendations Write down prompt words for writing/drawing inspiration Behind the Bastards West Elm Mongolian Lamb Cushion Covers Star Trek Discovery 1:32:03—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special thanks: Nguyên Ngô (Paul) and Chris Grant. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
We compiled and condensed all our pet peeves and unpopular opinions into one episode, because everyone needs to let off steam every once in a while. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 01:26—WWAWW Tav: TWSBI Aurora B w/ Maruzen Athena Eternal Blue Sharyn: Opus 88 Demonstrator w/ Pilot Parallel 3.8mm and Sailor Jentle Fuji Musume Diana: Sailor Pro Gear Millecolore Blue H-MF w/ Sailor Souboku Chuck: Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Demonstrator M w/ Iroshizuku Yama-budo Photo of the Millicolore next to a regular Sailor with gold trim - TNS on FB 10:50—Feedback 17:12—Giveaway @quadrupod / Sumire Glass The hosts' glass pen pillows See post on IG for giveaway instructions on how to enter 20:16—Pet Peeves Episode 7 - QC Controversies: Nakaya, Visconti, TWSBI Episode 28 - The Sound of One Pen Being Tested Visconti Wall Street LE - Manllectables Visconti Pentagon - Appelboom It's official: The Pilot Con-20 and Con-50 converters have been discontinued in favor of the Con-40 - Nibs.com Platinum Converter - Cult Pens How to Fill a Pilot Con-70 Converter - The Goulet Pen Co Graf von Faber-Castell Intuition Platino Grenadilla - Alt. Haven Franklin-Christoph Model 20 Marietta - Franklin-Christoph Episode 9 - Nibs 101 Episode 13 - Try To Break This Pen...For Science Sharyn holding a jumbo-sized Japanese ebonite and maki-e pen - TNS on FB Eboya Episode 6 - Fountain Pen Inks 101 Episode 42 - Ink Stories with Inkantadora Montegrappa Queen of Hearts - Penporium Pilot Decimo new colours - TNS on FB Richard Binder Mike Masuyama David Nishimura 1:03:48—Recommendations GoFundMe for Cherrylyn's Medical Expenses Adam Liaw's recipe for teriyaki sauce The MCU and Inside Out on Stan Unlimited Streaming Take some time out 1:08:55—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Ana Csiky (aka Inkantadora) is obsessed about ink - their physical properties, the histories and cultural meanings of colours, and how particular inks came to be. Diana talks to Ana about her expansive and fascinating Ink Stories project. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The host was Diana (@thegrynne). The guest host was Ana (@inkantadora). FORMAT 00:22—Interview with Ana Csiky @inkantadora on IG Inkantadora's International Desk Inkantadora on YouTube Fountain Pen Companion Podcast J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor Musubi Additive Pens (@additivepens) Sailor Ink Studio 123 - The Well-Appointed Desk 3 Oysters Seoul Colors - Goulet Pens Carter's Ink Company - Old Main Artifacts TAG Kyoto Inks - Standard Bindery Kyo-no-Oto Yamabuki iro - Inkantadora's International Desk @lgsoltek Monteverde California Teal - Mountain of Ink Cult Pens Iridescink Robert and Marueen - Cult Pens Opus 88 Koloro - The Desk Bandit @nibsonpoint Dyptique Tempo EDP - Basenotes Dyptique L'ombre dans l'eau EDP - Basenotes Dyptique Philosykos EDP - Basenotes Organics Studios Oscar's Copper - Mountain of Ink Organics Studios Blue Crab - Wondernaut Montblanc Legend of Zodiacs, The Pig - Montblanc Montblanc Mahatma Ghandi - Too Many Pelikans Montblanc Ink of Joy - These Beautiful Pens Montblanc Swan Illusion - Macchiato Man Pelikan Edelstein Ruby - Stationery Ramblings Pilot Iroshizuku Bishamonten - @inkantadora J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor - @inkantadora Waterman Mysterious Blue - Stylographika J. Herbin Cornaline d'Égypte - @inkantadora Jacques Herbin Rouge d'Orient - Milligram Robert Oster Deep Sea - Mountain of Ink KWZ Northern Twilight - Squishy Ink Sailor Jentle Peche - Inkdependence! Col-O-Ring Ink Testing Book - Milligram @inkaday Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same - A Better Desk Myk Daigle (@mad_mercantile) Waterman ink sample bottle - @inkantadora 1:19:38—WWAWW Ana: Additive Pens Double Helix w/ Regalia Writing Labs Soft Stub and Sailor Ink Studio 273 Diana: Pilot Custom 743 14kt Waverly w/ Caran d'Ache Magnetic Blue Photos at TNS on Facebook 1:25:32—Thanks and Credits Producer: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special thanks to: Ana Csiky. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Sharyn and Leo's exploration into the Japanese pen scene continues. They sit down with Bruno Taut of Crónicas Estilográficas and Mr Iwase of Iwase Seisakusho to talk Kubo nibs, urushi and raden, and Japanese artisanal manufacturing. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Leo (@inquisitivequill). FORMAT 04:03—Interview with Bruno Taut Crónicas Estilográficas (@brunotaut_fp) Family Portrait (VIII). Myu-25 at al. - Crónicas Estilográficas Pilot Myu-701 in steel - @brunotaut_fp Tokyo Pen Shops - Crónicas Estilográficas A Guide to Tokyo Pen shops - Tokyo fountain pen scene (Ross Stutler) Pilot Capless - 50 years - Crónicas Estilográficas Pockets - Crónicas Estilográficas More Pocket Pens - Crónicas Estilográficas Ban-ei, 挽栄 - Crónicas Estilográficas Kubo Meets Sakai - Crónicas Estilográficas Kubo Kohei four-tined music nib - TNS on Facebook Another angle on the four-tined Kobu music nib - TNS on FB Mr. Iwase's Creations - Crónicas Estilográficas Iwase prototype - TNS on FB Kubo, Yotsubishi and Iwase - Crónicas Estilográficas Yotsubishi Kawari-nuri sakura (cherry) bark pattern c1955-1959 (by Ishi-Shoten) - PenHero Custom Urushi - Crónicas Estilográficas Masahiro From Shizuoka - Crónicas Estilográficas Eboya (@eboya_made_in_tokyo) Stylo Art Karuizawa (@styloart.karuizawa) Madrid Pen Show 37:36—Vintage Japanese pens San-essu - Crónicas Estilográficas SSS pen - TNS on Facebook Datation of Japanese Pens. II. Pilot Nibs - Crónicas Estilográficas 44:32—Interview with Iwase Junichi @iwaseseisakusho Iwase raden pens - TNS on FB More Iwase pens - TNS on FB Kubo nib on Iwase pen - TNS on FB Pelikan M1000 Sunrise - The Pelikan's Perch Pelikan M1000 Moonlight - The Pelikan's Perch 51:45—Kubo nibs The Kubo Singularity - Crónicas Estilográficas 54:10—WWAWW Sharyn: Montblanc 220 Leo: Parker Big Red Rollerball and Pilot Capless BP Photos on FB 57:17—Other cool stuff Seirei-nuri (Dragonfly Wing Pattern) - FPN Takabatake Masayuki (Japan's King of Stationery) - nippon.com Urushi Mina Project (seirei-nuri) - Edison Pen Co. A large canvas: Danitrio Genkai in Seirei-Nuri Urushi - These Beautiful Pens Pilot Maki-e Seirei-nuri - FPN Shijin - Crónicas Estilográficas First Piston by Sailor - Crónicas Estilográficas Realo The 95th Anniversary Fountain Pen - Sailor 1:02:43—Recommendations Tomoe River Branded Notebook Mochi Furikake 1:05:15—Thanks and Credits Producer: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai, Leo Fok. Recording and editing: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Special thanks to: Bruno Taut, Iwase Junichi. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
The long-awaited Tokyo trip episode (part 1)! Sharyn and Leo attended the Maruzen Penfair and met many interesting people. The itinerary was grueling, but the stories they came back with were totally worth it. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Leo (@inquisitivequill). FORMAT 01:01—WWAWW Leo: Pilot Custom 823 FA Sharyn: Pilot Decimo Light Violet w/ Iroshizuku Asa-gao Dan Z: Bungubox x Franklin Christoph Model 45 Ice Blue Photos on FB 01:47—Maruzen Penfair 2019 Maruzen 150th Anniversary LE products - Maruzen Maruzen Athena the Pen - TNS on Facebook Maruzen's 150th anniversary Athena pen - fude fan 150 Years of Maruzen - Crónicas Estilográficas Sharyn's sneaky photos of the new Pilot Decimos - TNS on Facebook Euro Box ōhashi dō fountain pens - Neverending Everywhere Eboya 19:33—Interview with Dan Z. @zutodanieru Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki - Mountain of Ink Pen & Message Cigar - The Pen Addict Review of Graphilo Paper - FPN GLP Creations The Author Notebook Montblanc Elixir Parfumeur, Wood & Tobacco scented ink - Montblanc Montblanc James Purdey & Sons, Single Malt Scented Ink - Montblanc Robert Oster Burned Orange - JetPens Franklin Christoph x Bungubox 45L Blue Ice - @bunguboxkaoru Franklin Christoph x Fook Hing Trading 66 Stabilis Arctic Ice Blue - @fookhingtradingco Joyful-2 Bungukan Kobayashi Tomiya-Bungu Kingdom Note Tsutaya Ginza Takashimaya Nihombashi Itoya Motomachi Ru-sa @ Amazon.co.jp 40:08—Maruzen Penfair 2019 continued Maruzen Pen Fair Inks from last 10 years - TNS on Facebook Maruzen Athena Nihombashi 1870 (Maruzen Penfair 2019 LE) - @fudefan 48:10—Mitsukoshi International Fountain Pen Day Platinum x Mitsukoshi 3776 “Kanzemizu” Limited Edition from 2018 - TNS on Facebook Nakaya x Mitsukoshi Cigar Portable “Bamboo” - TNS on Facebook Pilot x Mitsukoshi Decimo 2019 LEs - TNS on Facebook Pilot x Mitsukoshi Decimo 2018 LEs - TNS on Facebook Pilot 2019 Japan Special Edition Decimos - TNS on Facebook 54:44—Other cool stuff Bokumondoh (@bokumondoh) Newton Pens (@newtonpens) Bokumondoh aftermarket raden on Franklin Christoph Model 33 and Newton Pens Prospector - TNS on Facebook More aftermarket raden/urushi pens from Bokumondoh - TNS on Facebook Pilot VP Raden Minamo - The Pen Addict PenBBS 380 (“Not-a-Pod Twist”) - TNS on Facebook Nakaya Decapod Twist vs PenBBS 380 - Hand Over That Pen Dan Hoizner (@dandon375) Stylo Art (@styloart.karuizawa) Ya-Ching Style (@yachingstyle) Shumi no bungu bako (Stationery Hobby Box) - Scriblets Fountain Pens of Japan, Andreas Lambrou and Masamichi Sunami - Amazon.com Montblanc Writers Edition Homer - Montblanc Platinum Slip & Seal Mechanism - Platinum 1:19:44—Recommendations Japan-exclusive Häagen-Dazs ice-cream Crab Fried Rice from Kani chahan no mise (Osaka) 1:22:19—Thanks and Credits Producers: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai, Leo Fok. Recording and editing: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Special thanks to: Dan Z. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Mel talks to Kevin Yank about his Lamy Museum, and the relationship that Lamy the company has to its own long history and heritage. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The host was Mel Sanders (@the_fine_nib_chick), interviewing Kevin Yank (@sentience). FORMAT 01:44—WWAWW Kevin: Lamy 18 Special w/ Lamy Peridot Mel: Waterman Carene Gunmetal w/ Waterman Mysterious Blue Photo on Facebook 05:05—Interview with Kevin Yank Lamy Studio Kevin's Lamy Studio Collection - Flickr Lamy Dialog 3 - Milligram Lamy 27 - FPN Lamy 99/36 - WakiSquirrel Lamy 2000 - A Better Desk Lamy Profil - FPN The Lamy Safari Is a Fountain Pen for Dummies - NY Mag Lamy CP1 - The Pen Company Blog Lamy CP50 vs CP1 - FPN Lamy Unic - The Clicky Post Lamy Pur - Pete Denison Lamy st - Sal Lamy Linea - The Pen Company Blog Lamy Lady - Write To Me Often Lamy Persona - Alt.haven Lamy Imporium - Gourmet Pens Lamy Studio Pearl Terracotta - kmpn Episode 34 - Trams, Rain and Avacado Lattes (Melbourne Pen Show 2018 Edition) Pilot Murex/Myu - Tokyo Fountain Pen Scene Pilot M90 - The Clicky Post Lamy Studio Wild Rubin - Pendora's Box 1:25:40—Recommendations The Last Day of June Endometriosis Australia 1:29:27—Thanks and Credits Producer: Mel Sanders. Recording and editing: Mel Sanders and Diana Dai. Special thanks to: Kevin Yank. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Why do we get attached to our possessions? In this episode, we explore the emotion-riddled relationship between us and material objects, and what our fountain pens mean to us. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:38—WWAWW Diana: ST Dupont Phoenix Renaissance F w/ KWZ Baltic Memories Sharyn: Nakaya Long Piccolo Cigar Kikyo SF w/ Montblanc Encre du Desert Chuck: Pilot Decimo Earth of Watarase “Mita Sansho temple original” w/ De Atramentis Document Black 07:31—Feedback De Atramentis Document White Ink - Liz Steel 13:30—TNS Giveaway From March 1st-14th AEST, we will be holding a drawing competition with some pre-loved pens from our personal collections to give away: First prize: Lamy 2000 Makrolon BB stub w/ Sailor Kin-Mokusei Runner-up: Opus 88 Koloro Orange/Yellow M with TAG Kyo-iro Stone Road of Gion To enter the giveaway, make sure you do the following: Following @thenibsection on Instagram. On your own IG account, post a drawing of an animal that you have done with a fountain pen, tagging @thenibsection and including the hashtag #TNSPetSketch in your post. You may enter as many times as you like. Giveaway closes 23:59 March 14th, and the winners will be selected by the hosts and announced on March 15th. 19:06—News Aurora 100th Anniversary Vintage Aurora 88 - pelahale Aurora Hastil - IguanaSell Montblanc Noblesse - Paulo's Pen Posts Lamy Logo - Dymocks Aurora Mar Adriatico - Aesthetic Bay Aurora 75th Anniversary Optima - Peyton Street Pens Pilot 100th Anniversary Inks - @_althaven 26:04—Emotional attachment to pens What do your fountain pens mean to you? Has this changed over time? Is there a pen that is particularly meaningful, and why? Do you feel more connected to a pen when you have had it for a long time, or when you know its history? What do you think your pens say about you? How would you feel if all your fountain pens were lost in a fire? Would you want to find exact replacements for your favourite pens or would you start over afresh? Tweet from @sarahtaber_bww Dr Christian Jarrett, “The Psychology of Stuff and Things” - The Psychologist 01:15:53—Recommendations Wild Seed, Octavia E. Butler Spirits Podcast Cards Against Muggles 1:23:24—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai and Alisdair Daws. Recording and editing: Diana Dai and Alisdair Daws. Special thanks to: Liann, Kaz, Adam, Nicholas, Paul, Haohan, Kevin, Leonie, Hannah, Yagan, Evelyn and Louise. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
We test our mettle against a *cough* somewhat *cough* dubious quiz, and discover who out of the hosts is the definitive “Instant Expert”. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 02:39—Instant Experts Quiz From Collecting Pens by Edward Kiersch (2006) What are the rarest and most prized pens? Why is the Parker Snake so coveted? What is the most prized limited edition? What distinguishes Namiki from other brands? Which ballpoint pens have the best resale value? What pens should be avoided? Which is a more desirable category, vintage or contemporary limited editions? When do vintage pens need to be reconditioned? Should vintage fountain pens be used or only displayed? How is a pen's value determined? What's the best way to buy pens? If a pen has cracks, should it be avoided? What pens are most prone to fakes and forgeries? How can you spot a counterfeit pen? What is meant by a pen's “condition”? What should a collector be sure to look for? How are fountain pens cleaned and how often should this be done? How can leaks be prevented? What are the best ways to store pens? Which lesser-known pen manufacturers are likely to increase in value in the future? Should collecting pens be mainly a fun-filled hobby or an investment? 1:18:10—What We Are Writing With Sharyn: Sailor Profit 1911 Large SM Chuck: Sailor Pro Gear Realo Rounded Nose Cursive Italic Tav: Delta Dolcevita Frederico Oversize B Diana: Faber-Castell Ondoro Orange M w/ Kobe 20 Motomachi Red 1:22:08—Recommendations Tidelands @missyminzi Tuxedo Mary Oliver, Wild Geese 1:27:35—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
The Nib Section is back and kicking off the year with our hopes, anticipations and predictions for the fountain pen world in 2019! We also discuss the KonMari craze and how we plan to declutter our collections. (Please note: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE.) The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 01:11—What We Are Writing With Tav: Noodlers' Neponset with music nib modified by Les Sheeley (Stylosuite) w/ Pelikan Blue-Black Sharyn: Montblanc Rouge et Noir Black EF w/ Montblanc Unicef Turquoise Chuck: Aurora 88 Minerali Amber BB w/ Akkerman Gele Oker van Frans Diana: Parker 75 Sterling Cisele w/ Sailor Jentle Blue 11:33—Decluttering our collections Tidying Up with Marie Kondo Kaweco Student 70's - Appelboom Sailor Pro Gear Tequila Sunrise 25:33—What we're looking forward to Platinum Platinum 100th Anniversary Pen Platinum Slip & Seal Cap Pelikan M1005 Stresemann - The Pelikan's Perch New Platinum 3776 Century colours - FPN New Sailor 1911 KOP colours - The Nib Smith Lamy 2019 special/limited editions - FrankUnderwater The Esterbrook Estie review - The Gentleman Stationer 42:17—Predictions for the fountain pen market PenBBS 355 “Bulkfiller” Organics Studio Nitrogen Royal Blue - Macchiato Man Diamine Skull and Roses - FPN Organics Studio Waldens Pond Blue - Mountain of Ink J Herbin Rouge Hematite - Mountain of Ink Diamine Jalur Gemilang - FPN James Finniss @pensivepens Lamy T53 Crystal Ink - Appelboom Sailor x Kingdom Note Kyoyasai Pro Gear Slim The Turners Workshop 1:00:18—Recommendations Deadwood Deadwood's Favourite Word Copwatch Ashes of Love Vox Canvas 1:11:52—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
In this...somewhat tipsy end-of-year episode (prerecorded in November), we answer your questions about our favourite nibs, most memorable fountain pen experiences, reflections on a year and a half of podcasting, and much more! Happy holidays to all our listeners! The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Melissa (@missdgraf), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne). The excellent pup who was (mostly) silent throughout the recording was Sebastian (@sebby.lion). FORMAT 01:39—What We Are Writing With Sharyn: Sailor Nagasawa Black Proske “Brosque” Zoom w/ Sailor Kin-Mokusei Diana: Opus 88 Demonstrator with Regalia Crown Epilogue w/ Iroshizuku Yama-budo Melissa: Caran d'Ache Ecridor XS Couture Rose Gold with Swarovski Crystal Brian: Omas Milord Arco Brown w/ Sailor Rikyu-Cha Chuck: Aurora 88 Minerali Amber BB and Aurora 88 Sole M 10:50—Q&A Therese Brand: I'd love to have a better understanding of the different flex nibs vs waverly/cursive/italic, stub/music, zoom nibs etc from the different brand...pros & cons, your own preferences and why? Ayeneneyeee: What has been your favourite fountain pen related experience, fact, or skill you've learnt this year? Ayeneneyeee: Fountain pen goals for next year? This can be a pen (or let's be honest, pens) you're chasing, a new direction for your collection (russian vintage or even a big cull?), or maybe you're considering exploring new terrain (e.g. nib tuning, urban sketching, ink making...). Sharyn: How much ink is “enough”? Father Kyle: Self reflections on doing a full year of podcasting about pens. Paperlate: It seems like a few of you have extensive Japanese pen collections; it would be great to hear what some of your favourite pens are in each of your collections. Tinybadge: What sub-$50 fountain pens can you all recommend? Sharyn: Biggest FP surprise and biggest disappointment this year? Episode 9 - Nibs 101 Episode 28 - The Sound of One Pen Being Tested Indy Pen Dance Pilot Waverly Nib Review - The Well-Appointed Desk Sailor Zoom Nib Review - Parka Blogs Regalia Writing Labs Crossflex Nib Episode 27 - “Horses for Courses” plus Sydney Pen Show Recap Episode 14 - Analog Strikes Back Namiki Yukari Hydrangea Raden TWSBI Eco Transparent Blue - My Hearty Timber Box TWSBI Eco Transparent Blossom Red - LarryPost The Wink Pen: A Review - The Pen Addict Yachingstyle Glass Nib Fountain Pen Pineider Opus 88 Demonstrator - Desk Bandit Opus 88 Koloro - Pen Classics NZ 1:20:27—Recommendations Muddy Colors Outlier Slim Dungarees Wear comfy shoes to your parties Havaianas Pet Circle Knife sharpening stone 1:31:28—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Welcome to the special Melbourne Pen Show edition of the podcast! The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Alisdair (@alisdairdaws), Mel (@the_fine_nib_chick) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:17—Introduction to the Melbourne Pen Show Mel and Ali also feature in Episode 27 - "Horses for Courses" Melbourne Pen Show (@melbournepenshow) Melbourne Pen Group - email Max Braude max@kblcommercial.com.au to sign up to their mailing list FPO Discord server My Hearty Timber Box 13:34—What We Are Writing With Mel: Pilot Vanishing Point Copper EF w/ Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black Ali: Pilot Custom Urushi MF Diana: Opus 88 Koloro Orange M w/ Sailor Tokiwa-Matsu 16:21—Interviews Tom May (@harry_longbaugh) - 17:02 Kevin - 23:58 Quentin Bell (@bucksbelly) - 26:31 Pam Sutton, collector of antique propelling pencils - 27:41 Doug Wilson, collector of Conway-Stewarts - 33:32 Aileen (@penfiend) - 40:50 Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Angela (@crafty_rufus_), vendors and pen enthusiasts from Sydney - 42:12 Natasha, Cassie, Gordon, Georgia and Michael, from interstate - 44:32 Thierry - 47:36 Chris Grosvenor - 51:05 Mark Hopson (@markrhopson) and Sophia Le (@eskimosoap), Sydney Pen Show organisers - 53:06 Michael - 59:16 Peter Lucas, pen turner - 1:01:05 Bruce Denney, vintage pen collector and restorer - 1:02:57 David van Cuylenburg and Kosta Kamboukos, Pen Collectors of Melbourne - 1:05:39 Max Braude, show organising committee member - 1:11:05 Nicholas Gold, the Quillidyllic himself - 1:25:14 1:31:24—Recommendations Frank Green Rivers of London Series by Ben Aaronovich Ravenous (1999) 1:34:57—Thanks and Credits Producer: Alisdair Daws, Mel Sanders, and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Alisdair Daws, Mel Sanders and Diana Dai. Special thanks to everyone who spoke to us at the Melbourne Pen Show. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
We bring you a mammoth gift guide episode for fountain pen lovers, concocted with the assistance of multiple bottles of sparkling wine and slabs of Haigh's chocolate - plus a bonus interview with the owner of Pen Classics NZ, René Versteegh. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Melissa (@missdgraf), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne). In the background supplying the woofs is Sebastian (@sebby.lion). FORMAT 02:31—What We Are Writing With Brian: Pilot Deluxe Striped Rolled Gold M Melissa: Omas Arte Italiana Vision Liquid Blue w/ Caran d'Ache Magnetic Blue Sharyn: Nakaya Desk Pen Kuro-tamenuri SF w/ Montblanc Encre du Desert Chuck: Aurora Optima 365 Azzurra CEF w/ Iroshizuku Ku-Jaku and Pelikan K320 Orange BP Diana: Aurora Dante's Inferno CEF w/ Sailor Ink Studio 743 and Aurora Sun Moon Lake CF w/ Sailor Ink Studio 841 16:44—News & Feedback Melbourne Pen Show 2018 Daryl Lim (Musubi) Episode 31 - Fountain Pen Paper Nicholas Gold (Quillidyllic) Episode 32 - Build Your Own Chimera Armando Simoni Club Newton Pens Arco Green Prospector Newton Pens Arco Brown Shinobi 32:12—Holiday Gift Guide 2018 Gifts to lure people to the dark side Pilot Petite - Tokyo Pen Shop Pilot Kakuno - JetPens Pilot Prera - JetPens Kaweco Liliput Fireblue - Milligram Hobonichi Techo Planner + Caran d'Ache 849 Fountain Pen - Bookbinders Design Gift for the fountain pen user who has everything Ashton Pen Cases and Ashford x Nagasawa 48 Pen Case - Nagasawa Wonder Pens x Superior Labor Pen Roll and Taccia Kimono Pen Wrap Nagasawa Pen Sheath in kip leather and a LE ink - Nagasawa Handmade pen rest Pilot Kakuno with Maki-e Converter - Nibs.com Gift for someone whose collection comprises Japanese LEs but you still want to get them something Fountain Pens of Japan, Andreas Lambrou and Masamichi Sunami - Amazon Nakaya Collection Box and Toyooka Craft x Kingdom Note Fountain Pen Box Sailor Pro-Gear Slim Kohaku Yellow and Sailor Profit 1911S Northern Painting Encyclopedia Series Ezokohaku - Pensachi Gift for the little ones Pilot Petite Sailor LeCoule and Sailor Junior Profit Pelikan Twist - LarryPost Pilot Parallel - LarryPost Stocking stuffer Midori MD Paper Pad - Bookbinders Online Jinhao 993 Shark Fountain Pen Custom writing set with embossed logo Blotting paper - Eckersley Pencil board - JetPens Episode 8 - Holiday Gift Guide 2017 1:05:15—Interview: René Versteegh of Pen Classics NZ Pen Classics NZ (@penclassics) TWSBI Eco Clear - Pen Classics NZ Organics Studio Nitrogen Royal Blue - Pen Classics NZ Organics Studio Walden Pond Green - Pen Classics NZ Organics Studio Santiago Sea Blue - Pen Classics NZ Sailor Pens - Pen Classics NZ Sailor 100 Color Ink Studio - Aesthetic Bay Sailor Shikiori - LarryPost TWSBI Eco Transparent Green - Pen Classics NZ TWSBI Eco Transparent Blossom Red - Pen Classics NZ Dingbats Notebooks Pilot Iroshizuku 15ml - Pen Classics NZ Pilot Metropolitan / Pilot MR3 Light Green - Pen Classics NZ Nock Co. Pen Cases - Pen Classics NZ CursiveLogic Workbook Classic - Pen Classics NZ Leuchtturm 1917 Medium Dotted Bullet Journal Black - Pen Classics NZ Midori Mini D-Clip (Shiba) - Bookbinder Design Glowjob NZ TWSBI Precision - Pen Classics NZ The Paper Rain Project 1:36:05—Recommendations Words, Work & Women, by Chux Every Day Original Haigh's Chocolates House of Arras Grand Vintage Support the NSW Rural Fire Service St Peters Indoor Climbing Gym 1:44:22—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai. Special thanks to René Versteegh. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Our hosts have a lively discussion on the topic of chimeras - pens built out of parts that didn't originally go together. Are chimeras an abomination? Or is a little “frankensteining” sometimes a necessity? What about when it's done for fun or self-expression? And if we could each build our own dream pen, what would it be? The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Max (@maxschumacher98) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:50—What We Are Writing With Chuck: Pilot Petit Apricot Sharyn: Sailor Mozart Morita NMF 21kt Max: OMAS 360 Black M Diana: Parker Jotter BP 06:39—News Melbourne Pen Show 2018 09:23—Frankenpens Japanese “shiro” nibs Vintage Pen Shop (Jesi Raine) Episode 15: Costa Koutsis Episode 30: Anabelle Hiller Ranga Ebonite pens with vintage nibs - Peyton Street Pens Harlequin Pen For Men Leigh Reyes' frankensnorkel Ralph Reyes (@reachingralph) Flexible Nib Factory Episode 13: Ralph Reyes 35:14—What are our dream frankenpens? Pilot Custom Urushi - The Goulet Pen Co Pilot Custom 743 - Pensachi Pilot Custom 845 - Tokyo Pen Shop Sheaffer Snorkel - The Pen Addict Montblanc Heritage 1912 43:13—Recommendations Culture Potato 文化土豆 Coopers DIY Beer Brew Kit Sodastream Le Petit Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 51:24—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Max Schumacher and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
What is fountain pen friendly paper? Why do we need it? What does it mean when a paper is "acid-free"? We tackle the most overlooked item in the pen-ink-paper triumvirate with this primer and introduction to papers generic and premium. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:42—What We Are Writing With Sharyn: Pilot VP Crimson Sunrise B Architect Chuck: Sailor Pro Gear Tequila Sunrise Stubbed Nose Cursive Italic Diana: Parker Jotter BP 02:32—News/Corrections Melbourne Pen Show 2018 Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than the Eye Can See 04:35—Why do we need special paper for fountain pens? 18:17—Questions Midori MD - Bookbinders Online Hobonichi Musubi Diaries Goulet Notebooks with Tomoe River - The Goulet Pen Co Taroko Enigma A5 - Taroko Shop Nanami Seven Seas Hippo Noto Choosing the right paper - National Archives of Australia What is archival paper? - Making a Mark Original Crown Mill 100% Cotton A4 Writing Pad - Milligram Fuji Xerox Professional 80gsm Copy Paper - Officeworks Reflex Ultra White 80gsm Copy Paper - Officeworks J Burrows 80gsm Premium Copy Paper - Officeworks Mac Classic - Notes and Queries Bohemia Paper Captain Cat Cards Bespoke Letterpress Rifle Paper Co. Stalogy Sticky Notes - JetPens Midori TN Sticky Notes - Milligram Post-it Super Sticky Notes - Officeworks Muji Loose-Leaf Episode 25 - Top Pen & Stationery Retailers Dymocks Stationery Sydney CBD Kinokuniya Art on King Studios Bookbinders Online Milligram Desk Bandit Overjoyed Life Kappan Notebook A5 - Milligram Stalogy 365Days - JetPens Apica Notebooks - Bookbinders Online Clairefontaine Triomphe - The Goulet Pen Co Fabriano Traccia Conqueror Laid Paper - Hunt Office Strathmore Premium Cambric (formerly Beckett Cambric) - Lava Stationery 55:54—Recommendations Garlic dip Avatar: The Last Airbender Buy a bandanna for National Bandanna Day Sebastian in his Flamingo Bandanna 1:00:29—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
The special guest this episode is Anabelle Hiller - harpist, goldsmith, and nib specialist for Appelboom in the Netherlands - who chats to Chuck about her nib work. We also discuss the Pilot 100th Anniversary LE's, Sailor's Naginata 3.0 nibs, and the first Tokyo International Pen Show. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Leo (@inquisitivequill) and Diana (@thegrynne). The special guest was Anabelle Hiller (@stringsandpedals) - her website is Opus Cineris. FORMAT 00:57—What We Are Writing With Diana: GvFC Snakewood EF w/ Diamine Grape Chuck: Aurora Edo Yellow w/ Noodlers' Bulletproof Black Leo: Sailor F4 w/ Platinum Carbon Black 02:51—News Pilot 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Fountain Pens Press Release Pilot Vanishing Pilot Cross Lines LE - Pensive Pens Pen Talk - Pilot Pen's 100 Year Anniversary, Crossed Lines, and the New Explorer Pen - Goldspot Pens Crónicas Estilográficas (Bruno Taut) KMPN Pilot Custom 65 - Crónicas Estilográficas Pilot 70th Anniversary LE - Crónicas Estilográficas Pilot 75th Anniversary LE - Crónicas Estilográficas Pilot 80th Anniversary LE Red Shijin - Airline International Pilot 80th Anniversary LE Black Shijin - FPN Pilot 85th Anniversary LE Hiten - FPN Pilot 88th Anniversary LE Nioh - Aesthetic Bay Pilot 90th Anniversary LE Raden Toki - Aesthetic Bay Pilot 90th Anniversary LE Toki - Aesthetic Bay Pilot 95th Anniversary LE Dragon - Aesthetic Bay Pilot 95th Anniversary LE Rising Dragon - Elephant & Coral Retrospective of Pilot Annivesary LEs - Elephant & Coral Pilot 100th Anniversary teddy bear - Inquisitive Quill The Case of Naginata. I. The Press Release - Crónicas Estilográficas New pens fitted with the 3rd generation Naginata nibs - Nagasawa Yukio Nagahara (@yukio.nagahara) Aurora Calligraphy nibs - Filippo Loghero Rey Chang (@reychangtw) Bungubox Omotesando (@bunguboxkaoru) Eboya (@eboya_made_in_tokyo) Tokyo International Pen Show Tokyo International Pen Show 2018. A Stationery Salon - Crónicas Estilográficas Musubi YaChingStyle Mora Stylos Erfobay Chuck's custom pen hoodie Ink House HK (@inkhousehongkong) 31:01—Interview: Anabelle Hiller Lamy Dialog 3 - Appelboom Appelboom Pennen Fountain Pen Network Episode 9 - Nibs 101 Ralph Reyes (@reachingralph) Regalia Writing Labs Regalia 9th Symphony Nib Faber-Castell Grip 2011 Fountain Pen - Appelboom P.W. Akkerman La Couronne du Comte Anebelle's nib-working tools Leica A60 Stereo jewellers microscope Fountain Pens The Netherlands Mikaela Davis - Delivery Pelikan M600 Vibrant Orange - Appelboom Sailor Pro Gear Tequila Sunrise Regalia Crown Epilogue Nib - Regalia Writing Labs Franklin-Christoph PENBBS Pen 18111 01:08:25—Recommendations Plastic pen tubes - Ebay Quay Restaurant Dead End Design (@deadenddesign) Portrait of Lemons 01:12:55—Thanks and Credits Producer: Chuck Montano, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Chuck Montano, Diana Dai. Special thanks to Anabelle Hiller. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Diana talks to David Parker, aka reviewer extraordinaire Figboot on Pens, about how he built his YouTube channel and the thought he puts into making his videos fresh, original, and helpful. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The host was Diana (@thegrynne). Special guest was David Parker of Figboot on Pens (@figboot11) FORMAT 01:11—Interview: David Parker aka Figboot on Pens An Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson - Figboot on Pens 10:22—What We Are Writing With David: Pen 18111 Blue Night Sky Falling Sakura by Yoshi Nakama w/ Robert Oster Bondi Blue Dudek The Cube Diana: Pilot Vanishing Point Blue Sunset w/ Sailor Shigure 14:54—Interview (continued) Lamy Al-Star Lamy Safari Parker Urban - Officeworks Lamy 200 Review - Figboot on Pens Gerd Alfred Muller - Inky Passion Ten Ink Challenge - Figboot on Pens Hippo Noto Notebook Review - Figboot on Pens How to Spot a Fake Montblanc - Figboot on Pens Pens I Regret Buying - Figboot on Pens DC Fountain Pen Supershow Triangle Pen Show Atlanta Pen Show Sydney Pen Show Pen 18111 Franklin-Christoph Mike Masuyama LA Pen Show SF Pen Show St. Louis Pen Show Pelikan Hubs 2018 Penlux The Metallic Collection Live In You Shiyou Jonathan Brooks (@brooks_803) Carolina Pen Company Kanilea Pen Co. Straits Pen 22:04—Recommendations Mindhunter Dark Tourist Tickled The Highest House, Mike Carey and Peter Gross 1:28:45—Thanks and Credits Producer: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special thanks to David Parker. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Fountain pen reviews are the backbone of the community. We do our own take on a pen review in this episode, before discussing what kind of reviews we think are most helpful and the downside of review culture. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 01:05—What We Are Writing With Chuck: Aurora Optima Yellow Resin F Flex Diana: Visconti Homo Sapiens Dark Ages Midi F Sharyn: Nakaya Neo Standard Two-layered Tame-Sukashi “Bamboo woods” Elastic Soft Medium WWAWW (photo) @aestheticbay Nakaya elastic nib FAQ - Leigh Reyes 10:17—Aurora Optima F Flex review Chuck's Aurora Optima Yellow Resin (photos) Aurora Optima - Goulet Pens Aurora 88 - Goulet Pens Sharyn's comparison of Pilot modern flex nibs Pilot CH 911 FA - The Pen Addict Pilot Falcon - The Nibsmith Chuck's Omas Ogiva Vodka Lemon B Flexible Nib Factory Episode 6 - Fountain Pen Inks 101 Franklin-Christoph flex nib 27:40—Visconti Homo Sapiens Midi review Episode 7 - QC Controversies: Nakaya, Visconti, TWSBI Visconti Homo Sapiens - Goulet Pens Visconti Divine Proportions LE - Chatterley Luxuries Dante Del Vecchio, Rock Star of Pens - Forbes OMAS is acquired by Ancora (14th June, 2018) Armando Simoni Club Montegrappa Micra review - Fountain Pen Network 45:15—Speaking of fountain pen reviews Opus 88 Koloro Demonstrator - The Pen Addict Hand Over That Pen Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl - The Pelikans Perch Sailor Pro Gear Tequila Sunrise - Reddit Wancher Dream Pen - Kickstarter Hunnyhunt - Rakuten Gourmet Pens Figboot on Pens 1:13:23—Recommendations JunsKitchen Rachel and Jun James Acaster: Repertoire SORTEDfood 1:20:20—Thanks and Credits Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special thanks to Christina Kowalin. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
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