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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
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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:
To enter the giveaway, make sure you do the following:
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
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”.
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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)
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.)
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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!
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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
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!
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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 [email protected] 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.
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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
Gift for the fountain pen user who has everything
Gift for someone whose collection comprises Japanese LEs but you still want to get them something
Gift for the little ones
Stocking stuffer
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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