78 - Ink-Filling Systems The Nib Section

If you’ve ever wanted a comprehensive history of fountain pen filling systems...this is not that. However, Sharyn and Di are joined by Tom May to discuss overall trends in ink-filling systems from the early 20th century to today, the potential for innovation or refinement in those mechanisms going into the future, and what our personal favourites are. 
 
This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tom (@harry_longbaugh) and Diana (@thegrynne). 
 
 
FORMAT 
 
00:11—Intro
 
Episode 55: Care and Maintenance of Your Lamy 2000 

03:35—WWAWW 
 
Tom: Sailor Pro-Gear Earth 
Sharyn: Lamy 2000 and Pelikan M200 White Tortoise 
Diana: PenBBS 456 w/ Montblanc Homage to Napoleon I, and Sheaffer Crest w/ Maruzen Athena Sepia 
 
17:04—Ink-Filling Systems
 
Regina Martini, Pens and Pencils: A Collector’s Handbook 
Conklin Crescent-Fillers - David Nishimura 
Conklin Mark Twain Crescent Filler - The Gentleman Stationer 
Visconti Millenium Arc Moonlight - The Pen Habit 
Filling Instructions: Lever-Fillers - David Nishimura 
De La Rue Onoto - David Nishimura 
Parker 51 Aerometric - David Nishimura 
Episode 33 - Holiday Gift Guide 2018; Pen Classics NZ 
PenBBS 469 Double-Nibbed Fountain Pen - The Gentleman Stationer 
 
1:25:38—Recommendations 
 
Leverage 
Matewan (1987) 
Rutherford Falls 
 
1:35:19—Thanks and Credits 
 
Producer: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. 
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce. 
Logo: Will H. Smith. 
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.