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Fountain Pens Oceania
Roundtable discussion podcast about fountain pens, ink and the people who go crazy for them, from Fountain Pens Oceania. New episodes every fortnight.
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.
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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:
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?
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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)
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.)
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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
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!
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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 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, Rene? 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
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: Rene? 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 Rene? 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 ????
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.
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.
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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.
The fountain pen hobby can be both a solitary pursuit as well as a communal experience. This episode rounds out our coverage of the Sydney Pen Show 2018 with some first-hand accounts of the day. The main part of the episode is the part 4 of our Collectors Series, an interview with Ian Reid, a collector of more than 30 years.
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The hosts were Diana (@thegrynne) and Sharyn (@sharynzha).
FORMAT
00:39—Sydney Pen Show 2018 Recap
Jhosie has heaps of photos from the show at @ambient.diary
03:45—Alisdair Daws
@alisdairdaws
Liz Steel workshop
Tav Sin’s nib tuning workshop
06:35—Mel Sanders
@the_fine_nib_chick
Mel’s wonderful pen hoodies
Pensive Pens table
Max’s table at the show, photo taken before doors open and he was flooded
09:31—Max Schumacher
@maxschumacher98
10:56—Interview: Ian Reid
Ian’s desk and pen holders (photos)
Sailor Professional Gear A-Mode Yellow w/ Zoom nib (photo)
Visconti Mazzi Dragon - Penporium
Visconti Voyager Demonstrator Prototype
Montblanc Mozart Bordeaux
Waterman Serenite - Peyton Street Pens
Montblanc Writers Editions
Montblanc Patron of Art
ST Dupont Montparnasse - Peyton Street Pens
Montblanc Friedensreich Hundertwasser - Departures
Parker 61
Lane Crawford
Caran d’Ache Hexagonal - Fountain Pen Network
Montegrappa The Dragon - Peyton Street Pens
Montblanc Lorenzo de Medici
Pelikan M800 Asia Series (Xuan Wu) - Pelikan Collectibles
Caran d’Ache Leman Tretiakov - Pens In Asia
ST Dupont Les Elements - Dupont Collector
ST Dupont Les Elements Fire - Dupont Collector
ST Dupont Chairman SE - Dupont Collector
Visconti Skeleton Titanium (photo)
Visconti Ripple - Peyton Street Pens
Sailor Professional Gear A-Mode - Rakuten
Sailor Susutake Bamboo - Aesthetic Bay
Sailor Nagahara Retirement Commemorative Takenuri Pen - Leigh Reyes
Point Plume Paris
Ian’s samourai pen stands (photo)
Pencil to commemorate coronation of King Edward VIII (later Duke of Windsor) - National Trust Collections
Nakaya Decapod Aka-Tamenuri (photo)
Montblanc Nicolaus Copernicus
Montblanc The Prince Regent
Lamy Blue - The Pen Addict
ST Dupont Royal Blue - Fountain Pen Network
Montblanc Leo Tolstoy Sky Blue - Gourmet Pens
Montblanc UNICEF Turquoise - Well Appointed Desk
Namiki Yukari Turtles
Conway Stewart The Churchill Casein
Ian’s pen storage boxes (photo)
1:01:27—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Sharyn Zha.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special thanks: Ian Reid, Max Schumacher, Alisdair Daws and Mel Sanders.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
The fountain pen hobby can be both a solitary pursuit as well as a communal experience. This episode rounds out our coverage of the Sydney Pen Show 2018 with some first-hand accounts of the day. The main part of the episode is the part 4 of our Collectors Series, an interview with Ian Reid, a collector of more than 30 years.
The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com
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The hosts were Diana (@thegrynne) and Sharyn (@sharynzha).
FORMAT
00:39—Sydney Pen Show 2018 Recap
Jhosie has heaps of photos from the show at @ambient.diary
03:45—Alisdair Daws
@alisdairdaws
Liz Steel workshop
Tav Sin’s nib tuning workshop
06:35—Mel Sanders
@the_fine_nib_chick
Mel’s wonderful pen hoodies
Pensive Pens table
Max’s table at the show, photo taken before doors open and he was flooded
09:31—Max Schumacher
@maxschumacher98
10:56—Interview: Ian Reid
Ian’s desk and pen holders (photos)
Sailor Professional Gear A-Mode Yellow w/ Zoom nib (photo)
Visconti Mazzi Dragon - Penporium
Visconti Voyager Demonstrator Prototype
Montblanc Mozart Bordeaux
Waterman Serenite - Peyton Street Pens
Montblanc Writers Editions
Montblanc Patron of Art
ST Dupont Montparnasse - Peyton Street Pens
Montblanc Friedensreich Hundertwasser - Departures
Parker 61
Lane Crawford
Caran d’Ache Hexagonal - Fountain Pen Network
Montegrappa The Dragon - Peyton Street Pens
Montblanc Lorenzo de Medici
Pelikan M800 Asia Series (Xuan Wu) - Pelikan Collectibles
Caran d’Ache Leman Tretiakov - Pens In Asia
ST Dupont Les Elements - Dupont Collector
ST Dupont Les Elements Fire - Dupont Collector
ST Dupont Chairman SE - Dupont Collector
Visconti Skeleton Titanium (photo)
Visconti Ripple - Peyton Street Pens
Sailor Professional Gear A-Mode - Rakuten
Sailor Susutake Bamboo - Aesthetic Bay
Sailor Nagahara Retirement Commemorative Takenuri Pen - Leigh Reyes
Point Plume Paris
Ian’s samourai pen stands (photo)
Pencil to commemorate coronation of King Edward VIII (later Duke of Windsor) - National Trust Collections
Nakaya Decapod Aka-Tamenuri (photo)
Montblanc Nicolaus Copernicus
Montblanc The Prince Regent
Lamy Blue - The Pen Addict
ST Dupont Royal Blue - Fountain Pen Network
Montblanc Leo Tolstoy Sky Blue - Gourmet Pens
Montblanc UNICEF Turquoise - Well Appointed Desk
Namiki Yukari Turtles
Conway Stewart The Churchill Casein
Ian’s pen storage boxes (photo)
1:01:27—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Sharyn Zha.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special thanks: Ian Reid, Max Schumacher, Alisdair Daws and Mel Sanders.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Days out from the very first Sydney Pen Show, Chuck and Diana sit down with the event organisers, Mark Hopson and Sophia Le, to chat about the adventure that was turning this dream into a reality.
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Diana (@thegrynne), Mark (@_markshopson) and Sophia (@eskimosoap).
FORMAT
00:50—What We Are Writing With
Diana: ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo XL
Mark: Kaweco Al-Sport Gunmetal Grey w/ 14kt nib
Sophia: Traveler’s Company Fountain Pen
Chuck: Pilot E95S Burgundy
04:44—Reviews
The podcast review compiler mentioned but not named is My Podcast Reviews.
07:40—Interview: Mark and Sophia
Sydney Pen Show 2018 (FB, IG)
Australian National Maritime Museum
Liz Steel (@lizsteelart)
The Penthusiast
Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation
NaNoWriMo
Trade Market instructions
Robert Oster Signature Sydney Pen Show 2018 Lavender
Sydney Pen Show 2018 Pen Hoodies
47:00—Recommendations
Below the Heavens, Blue & Exile - Amazon
Killing Eve
Final Space
Tickled
51:50—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Five hosts, some new and some returning, break down their favourite online and b&m pen retailers.
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Brian (@briansaputro), Jon (@thebeautifulbrain) and Hayden (@strolling.sydney).
FORMAT
01:28—What We Are Writing With
Chuck: Sailor x Classic Pens Realo w/ Diamine Twilight
Brian: Namiki Nippon Art Origami Penguin w/ Sailor Nioi Sumire
Jon: Montblanc 90th Anniversary Guilloche 146 EF and Sailor Pro Gear Hummingbird with Raden
Sharyn: Pelikan M400 White Tortoise
Hayden: Parker Striped Duofold Major “Dusty Red” w/ J. Herbin Vert Empire
03:27—Top online retailers
Sharyn
Pen Classics NZ Overjoyed Peter’s of Kensington Pen Chalet Rakuten - in particular Pent Brian
Cerisiers Japonais Hobby Japan Engeika / Hunnyhunt Pisuke2005 Carmen Rivera Pens Hayden
Pensive Pens Goulet Pens My Hearty Timber Box Milligram, formerly NoteMaker Peter’s of Kensington Jon
Fountain Pen Network Classifieds Classic Pens (Nibs.com) Bookbinders Online Goulet Pens La Couronne du Comte Chuck
Rakuten Classic Pens (Nibs.com) Milligram, formerly Notemaker Bookbinders Online Goulet Pens Overall
Goulet Pens, Bookbinders Online (tied) Rakuten, Classic Pens (tied) Pen Classics NZ, Pensive Pens, Cerisiers Japonais, Milligram, FPN (tied)
27:12—Honourable mentions
Chatterley Luxuries
Pendleton’s Pens
28:37—Top brick and mortar retailers
Hayden
Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD Milligram, Melbourne Central Bespoke Letterpress, Bowral Bookbinders Online, Brisbane Peter’s of Kensington, Kensington and Paper2, Surry Hills (closed) Jon
Aesthetic Bay, Singapore PenUltimate, Sydney Chifley Plaza Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD Peter’s of Kensington, Kensington Kinokuniya, Sydney Brian
Kingdom Note, Tokyo Bungubox, Omote-sando Sekaido, Shinjuku G. Itoya, Ginza Peter’s of Kensington, Kensington and Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD Sharyn
Bungubox, Omote-sando Nagasawa Umeda, Osaka and Nagasawa Penstyle Den, Kobe Aesthetic Bay, Singapore Milligram, Melbourne Central Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD Chuck
Kinokuniya, Sydney Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD Wonder Pens, Toronto G. Itoya, Ginza Officeworks Overall
Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD Bungubox, Omote-sando Aesthetic Bay, Singapore
51:39—Special mentions
Richard Binder
Oscar Braun Pens
Tokyo Quill
Peyton Street Pens
EuroBox
56:57—Recommendations
It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
Getting a blood test if you’re over 25
The Mummy (2017)
Getting lost when travelling in a foreign country
Act III, Scene I, La Clairiere 90x90 carré by Hermès
@instachaaz
1:02:59—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
We’re celebrating the one year anniversary of the Nib Section by answering all your questions about pens, ink, and Chuck’s love life. We look back on our personal favourite TNS episodes we’ve done so far, and offer tips for visitors to the inaugural Sydney Pen Show next month.
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
02:08—What We Are Writing With
Diana: Montblanc 90th Anniversary Meisterstuck 146 EF
Sharyn: Pelikan M400 White Tortoise EF
Chuck: Nakaya Decapod Aka-tamenuri MS
07:00—Mailbag
Episode 12 - We Can't All Be Montblanc, Some Of Us Are Lego
Pelikan M600 Pink - The Pen Addict
Wentworth
The Code
Offspring
MasterChef Australia
Secrets and Lies
Underbelly
18:34—One year of TNS
Episode 9 - Nibs 101
Episode 6 - Fountain Pen Inks 101
Episode 14 - Analog Strikes Back
Episode 13 - Try To Break This Pen...For Science
Episode 15 - Collectors Series Part 2: Handle Carefully Or Else It Explodes
Episode 17 - Buy Now, Regret Later (Tokyo Edition)
Red Dragon Pen Company
How to Write Letters: A 19th-Century Guide to the Lost Art of Epistolary Etiquette
37:35—More Q&A
Conid Pen
Sydney Pen Show (FB, IG)
Tickets for the Sydney Pen Show + Workshops - Eventbrite
Melbourne Pen Show
Liz Steel (@lizsteelart)
Moya (@moyagraphy)
Susan Tyler (@suespense)
The Pen Addict Podcast
Midori MD
Midori MD 10th Anniversary Storyboard Edition - Bookbinders Online
Midori MD Cotton A5 - JetPens
Midori MD A5 Leather Notebook Cover - Bookbinders Online
Nanami Paper
TarokoShop
Rhodia Webnotenook - Milligram
Overjoyed
Pilot Custom 823 Amber - Goulet Pens
Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo - Goulet Pens
ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo XL EF
Sailor Kiwa-guro - LarryPOST
Pelikan M450 Vermeil and Tortoiseshell - The Teeritz Agenda
Aurora Blue - The Writing Desk
Opus 88 Koloro - Pen Classics NZ
Opus 88 Demonstrator - Pen Classics NZ
Primer on the Opus 88 Eyedropper-Filled Mechanism
Omas Ogiva Cocktail Vodka Lemon - Chatterley Luxuries
Nakaya Chinkin Palmet Coloured Powders
Lamy Safari Yellow - Milligram
ST Dupont Phoenix Renaissance - La Couronne du Comte
Sailor Profit 1911 Large - Pen Chalet
Lamy Emporium - Peters of Kensington
Lamy Persona - Alt. Haven
1:08:40—Recommendations
Viberg Boot Colour 8 Chromexcel
Theronathon! - A journey through the career of Charlize Theron
west elm Mongolian Lamb Stool
1:14:24—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special thanks to Rene Versteegh of Pen Classics NZ for his help with the question on the Opus 88s, as well as Tav, Ruben and Ben for the a cappella musical intro.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
TNS is going off-brand this episode as we take a look at the ballpoints that we use and love. We also discuss how fountain pen evangelists and intractable ballpoint users can coexist in harmony.
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Diana (@thegrynne) and Ruben (@sirscribe).
FORMAT
02:05—What We Are Writing With
Chuck: Pilot FriXion Clicker
Sharyn: Lamy Linea and Parker Sonnet BP
Ruben: Aurora Optima Brown Auroloide w/ Edelstein Smoky Quartz
Diana: Parker Jotter
08:43—Mailbag
11:46—Ballpoints, maligned but not forgotten
Parker Jotter
Caran d’Ache 849 Claudio Colluci BP
Pilot FriXion Erasable Pens - JetPens
Leo Fok @inquisitivequill
Muji Gel Ink Pen
Iroshizuku Fuyu-syogun - Bookbinders Online
Lamy Safari Yellow - Milligram
Uni Jetstream - Officeworks
Parker Sonnet BP
Pilot Custom 823
Bic Cristal Gel Blue - Librex
Zebra Super Marble
33:30—News
Send your questions for our Anniversary Q&A episode to thenibsection@gmail.com
Don’t forget to register for the Pelikan Hubs 2018
35:15—Antipathy against ballpoints and ballpoint users
Observations of Elitism in the Pen Community - Karas Kustoms Blog
30 Rock
Nakaya Rollerball
Nakaya Naka-ai Ballpen - Nibs.com
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Marker
It’s “oxidation”
Allan Visses @allanvisses
Traci Thompson @tmtcalligraphy
56:20—Recommendations
Alien Weaponry, T?
Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin
Samurai Champloo on Netflix
Elvis and Kresse
1:04:10—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
It's just Diana this week with guest host Ruben discussing the evolution of handwriting across time and space, the inevitability of change, and how cursive may yet survive in today’s digital-centric world.
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The hosts were Diana (@thegrynne) and Ruben (@sirscribe).
FORMAT
00:20—Introducing our guest host
Episode 3 - Handwriting and the Art of Calligraphy
Ruben is Scribe Life on YouTube
04:33—What We Are Writing With
Ruben: Sheaffer Triumph with Grey Striated Celluloid
Diana: Pilot Vanishing Point Sunset Blue LE
05:56—Mailbag
06:19—Changes in writing and writing tools
The History and Uncertain Future of Handwriting, by Anne Trubek
Debate on traditional and simplified Chinese characters
The cursive lowercase “r”
The “long s”
Roman square capitals
Correction: there is also “Roman cursive”, which we discovered after recording the episode (ops!)
How the Ballpoint Pen Killed Cursive (The Atlantic, 28 Aug 2015)
29:35—News
Send your questions for our Anniversary Q&A episode to thenibsection@gmail.com
Pelikan Hubs 2018
Sydney Pen Show
Buy tickets to the Sydney Pen Show
Episode 8.5 - Melbourne Pen Show 2017
36:38—What is the future of handwriting?
How and Why to Improve Your Cursive Penmanship
The comeback of cursive (The Economist, 6th Sept 2016)
1:05:37—Recommendations
Annihilation (2018)
The Rider (2017)
1:10:38—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
The hosts delve deep into their souls and their wallets to examine the question of worth. What do we mean when we say a pen is “worth it”? What is our ceiling when it comes to spending money on a fountain pen? And isn’t it all subjective anyway?
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Brian (@briansaputro), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
00:42—What We Are Writing With
Diana: Pilot Custom Heritage 743 Burgundy Fine
Sharyn: Sailor Pro Gear Realo Precious Aquamarine
Brian: Sailor Maki-e Carp Nagahara Cross Concord
Chuck: Lamy 2000 BB
04:08—Mailbag
04:50—Are fountain pens (in general) worth it?
PaperMate Kilometrico
Pilot Kakuno
10:01—How we decide if a particular pen is worth the price?
Episode 8 - Holiday Gift Guide 2018
TWSBI Eco
Lamy Safari
Conid Giraffe
Pilot Hira Maki-e
ST Dupont Stones Fortune L'Aquart Amethyst Limited Edition 88 Fountain Pen
AP Special Edition Lotus
Sailor King of Pen King Eagle
The Rational Animal: How Evolution Made Us Smarter Than We Think, by Douglas T. Kendrick and Vladas Griskevicius
Nakaya Naka-ai
Nakaya Raden Ao-Gai Zukushi
Aesthetic Bay
Nakaya The Waves Crest
34:40—Buying and selling fountain pens
Parker Vacumatic Maxima Double Jewel
43:35—Buying from brick and mortar stores
Platinum 3776 Celluloid Koi
Pelikan M805 Ocean Swirl
Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Pernambuco
Nakaya Naka-ai Shu
Nakaya Naka-ai Nanohana-iro
Episode 19 - Treat It Like Your Would Your Grandma; Collectors Series Part 3
Kinokuniya Sydney
Pen Classics NZ
Desk Bandit
Pensive Pens
The Goulet Pen Company
Pendleton’s Pens
54:50—Recommendations
Mr. Kate
Homemade pancetta
Vulfpeck, Mr. Finish Line
YSL La Laque Couture
Carl Kapp (@carlkapp)
59:15—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Recording and editing: Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
This episode, the hosts are here to talk pen body materials. What will be their top pick? Will it be acrylic? Metal? Celluloid? Place your bets and grab some popcorn, because there can only be one winner!
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Max (@maxschumacher98), Brian (@briansaputro) and Sharyn (@sharynzha).
FORMAT
01:00—What We Are Writing With
Max: Wyvern #7 with an Onoto nib
Sharyn: Sailor Profit 1911 Aquamarine Naginata-Medium
Brian: Pilot Maki-e “Golden Sakura”?
Chuck: Parker Vacumatic Maxima Golden Pearl
03:18—Mailbag
05:54—Acrylics
Episode 9 - Nibs 101
Franklin-Christoph
Sheaffer Balance 875 Tigers Eye
Sheaffer Balance II Aspen
Omas Arlecchino “Harlequin” celluloid
Lamy 2000 Makrolon
13:15—Celluloid
Omas Ogiva Cocktail Vodka Lemon
Omas “vegetal resin”
Montegrappa, how celluloid is made
Omas Milord Arco Bronze
Platinum 3776 Celluloid Koi
Wing Sung 626 Celluloid
Episode 15 - “Handle Carefully Or Else It Explodes”
23:17—Ebonite
Sailor KOP Ebonite
24:55—What’s so precious about Montblanc “Precious Resin”?
26:54—Metal, wood and other exotic materials
Kaweco Liliput Fireblue
Peltogyne aka purpleheart
Graf von Faber-Castell POTY 2004 "Amber"
Montblanc StarWalker Ceramic
Graf von Faber-Castell POTY 2009 "Horsehair"
Nakaya Kago-amime “basket mesh”
Sailor Koshu Inden
Sailor Arita
TWSBI Micarta
ST Dupont Amethyst Pen
41:50—Why do some brands specialise in a certain production process?
45:38—Host’s pick
49:56—News
Sydney Pen Show 2018
50:27—Recommendations
The Pottery Shed
Monte Cristo sandwich
Royce Nama Chocolate with Maccha
A Quiet Place (2018)
54:47—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Max Schumacher, Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Recording and editing: Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.