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The Nib Section
The Nib Section
- 1 hour 36 minutes78 - 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
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.
6 June 2021, 8:32 am - 1 hour 7 minutes77 - 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
Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink
Taccia Yukio-e Inks - The Well-Appointed Desk
Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trios by Dick Page - Beauty Geeks
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)
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.
9 May 2021, 4:16 am - 1 hour 47 minutes76 - 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
Welcome to The Pen Addict! - The Pen Addict
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
1:35:40—Recommendations
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.
25 April 2021, 7:51 am - 1 hour 47 minutes75 - 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
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’s Owl Nib and Peregrine Triple Stacked Nib - TNS on FB
1:37:59—Recommendations
Rockford’s Sparkling Black Shiraz
The Emperor’s Feast, Jonathan Clements (audiobook)
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.
11 April 2021, 6:14 am - 1 hour 31 minutes74 - 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
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”
Sailor x Joyful-2 Pro Gear Watarase Mint - @crabbocrew
Episode 47 - Collectors Series Part 6: Leo Fok
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
Ink Fix Subscription Box - Fountain Pen Supplies
Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink
1:23:48—Recommendations
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.
25 March 2021, 9:16 pm - 1 hour 29 minutes73 - 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
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 Evolution of Script - Bonhams
Seven Wonders of the World LE - Pelikan
Pelikan M640 - The Pelikan’s Perch
In Praise of the Pelikan 400 - Reddit
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)
Daniel Goleman - Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships
Woollykins Complete 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.
14 March 2021, 12:49 pm - 1 hour 25 minutes72 - 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 53 - The Other German Pen Brand
13:32—Journaling for Productivity
A Deep Dive Into How I Use My !Not Artistic! Bullet Journal To Organize My Brain - Kate Elliott
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
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.
25 February 2021, 8:00 pm - 1 hour 17 minutes71 - 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)
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
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
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.
12 February 2021, 1:09 am - 1 hour 38 minutes70 - 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
Fountain Pen Association of India
Krishna Inks Clarification and Apology
Daniel Smith Lapis Lazuli Genuine
Kermit Oliver - Hermes Scarf Catalogue
Laurence Bourthoumieux - Hermes Scarf Catalogue
Dimitri Rybaltchenko - Hermes Scarf Catalogue
Noodler’s Konrad Rollerball - Goldspot
Delta Journal Fountain Pens - Goulet Pens
The Personal History of David Copperfield
1:32:00—Recommendations
A Recipe for Seduction - A KFC and Lifetime Original Mini-movie
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.
25 December 2020, 7:07 am - 1 hour 38 minutes69 - 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 67 - Pencil-like Feedback
Sailor Japan “Be You!” Special Event
Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2021 Knights
Montblanc Homage to Rudyard Kipling Limited Edition 1895
Graf von Faber-Castell Heritage Fountain Pen (Ottilie and Alexander)
56:07—Time & Change
Platinum Classic Inks - JetPens
KWZ Iron Gall Inks - Pensive Pens
Parker Penman Sapphire - Mountain of Ink
Private Reserve American Blue - Inkdependence
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
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.
10 December 2020, 1:05 pm - 2 hours 9 minutes68 - 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 - Esterbrook Pens
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 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.
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