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  • 68 - Esterbroook 3.0

    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. 

    2 hr 10 min
  • 67 - Pencil-like Feedback

    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.

    1 hr 19 min
  • 66 - Mountain of Ink

    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. 

    1 hr 5 min
  • 65 - The Colour of C-sharp Minor

    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. 

    1 hr 45 min
  • 64 - A Preppy Went to Uni

    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. 

    1 hr 33 min
  • 63 - Quarantine Diaries

    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.

    1 hr 8 min
  • 62 - Draw It Your Way

    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. 

    1 hr 40 min
  • 61 - Ocean of Ink

    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.

    2 hr 38 min
  • 60 - Pen Friends

    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. 

    1 hr 24 min
  • 59 - End of Year Q&A (2019 Edition)

    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.

    1 hr 38 min

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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.