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The Nib Section
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Roundtable discussion podcast about fountain pens, ink and the people who go crazy for them, from Fountain Pens Oceania. New episodes every fortnight.
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78 - Ink-Filling Systems
Jun 6, 202101:36:13Tap to summarizeIf 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.
Transcribe →77 - Our Stationery Startup
May 9, 202101:07:34Tap to summarizeThis 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.
Transcribe →76 - Brad Dowdy, Professional Pen Addict
Apr 25, 202101:47:12Tap to summarizeThe 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.
Transcribe →75 - Recent Acquisitions (April 2021 Edition)
Apr 11, 202101:47:50Tap to summarizeOur 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.
Transcribe →74 - Collectors Series Part 8: Max Penabler
Mar 25, 202101:31:05Tap to summarizeA 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.
Transcribe →73 - Your Pelikan Opinions Are Valid
Mar 14, 202101:29:05Tap to summarizeTo 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.
Transcribe →72 - Journaling for Productivity
Feb 25, 202101:25:23Tap to summarizeFountain 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.
Transcribe →71 - Gem on a Nib
Feb 12, 202101:17:52Tap to summarizeDi 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.
Transcribe →70 - End-of-year Q&A
Dec 25, 202001:38:10Tap to summarize2020 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.
Transcribe →69 - The Fourth Dimension
Dec 10, 202001:38:14Tap to summarizeThis 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.
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