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.... more

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June 06, 2021 78 - Ink-Filling Systems
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.
...more
1h 37min
May 09, 2021 77 - Our Stationery Startup
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.
...more
1h 8min
April 25, 2021 76 - Brad Dowdy, Professional Pen Addict
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.
...more
1h 48min
April 11, 2021 75 - Recent Acquisitions (April 2021 Edition)
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.
...more
1h 48min
March 25, 2021 74 - Collectors Series Part 8: Max Penabler
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.
...more
1h 32min
March 14, 2021 73 - Your Pelikan Opinions Are Valid
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.
...more
1h 30min
February 25, 2021 72 - Journaling for Productivity
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.
...more
1h 26min
February 12, 2021 71 - Gem on a Nib
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.
...more
1h 18min
December 25, 2020 70 - End-of-year Q&A
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.
...more
1h 39min
December 10, 2020 69 - The Fourth Dimension
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.
...more
1h 39min

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