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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.
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78 - 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
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. -
77 - 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
Kanilea Pen Co.
Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink
Taccia Yukio-e Inks - The Well-Appointed Desk
@dickpageface
Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trios by Dick Page - Beauty Geeks
Philanthropy - Chantecaille
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)
Reluctant Reality TV Star Vladislav 'Lelush' Ivanov Just Couldn't Get Voted Off Produce Camp 21 - The Project
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. -
76 - 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
Tinterías Podcast
Welcome to The Pen Addict! - The Pen Addict
The Enough Podcast
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
The Pen Habit
Nock Co.
The Pen Addict Members
Ologies
1:35:40—Recommendations
Ted Lasso
Get your flu shot
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. -
75 - 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
Episode 71 - Gem on a Nib
Appelboom
Montblanc Happy Holidays Solitaire LeGrand vs Montblanc 146R Burgundy and Sailor ProGear Realo Burgundy - 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
Regalia Writing Labs
Monty Winnfield’s Owl Nib and Peregrine Triple Stacked Nib - TNS on FB
Bokumondoh
1:37:59—Recommendations
The Big Short (2015)
Rockford’s Sparkling Black Shiraz
The Emperor’s Feast, Jonathan Clements (audiobook)
Queen of the South (season 5)
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. -
74 - 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
Milligram
Pen City
Savers Australia
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”
Tailored Pen Company
Woodshed Pen Co
Sailor x Joyful-2 Pro Gear Watarase Mint - @crabbocrew
Episode 47 - Collectors Series Part 6: Leo Fok
@tokyostationpens
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
Bokumondoh
Fountain Pen Supplies
Pensive Pens
Pulp Addiction
Bookbinders Online
Ink Fix Subscription Box - Fountain Pen Supplies
Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink
@pen_and_inkcap
1:23:48—Recommendations
BreadkTalk Mangococo
Ahnitol
Buying a Knockoff of My Own Dress: An Educated Roast (actual fire used for Scientific Purposes) - Bernadette Banner
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. -
73 - 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
The Nibsmith
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 Fire - Pen Chalet
Pelikan Evolution of Script - Bonhams
Seven Wonders of the World LE - Pelikan
Pelikan Pura - LarryPOST
Pelikan M640 - The Pelikan’s Perch
In Praise of the Pelikan 400 - Reddit
Pelikan Hubs
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)
Philosophy Tube
Maltesers Truffles
Daniel Goleman - Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships
Woollykins Complete Mending Kit
Woollykins Boro 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.
Customer Reviews
Great host chemistry and interesting conversations
An entertaining podcast about fountain pens. I love and miss this podcast so much.
I miss this show!
Perhaps a guilty pleasure admission but this is my favorite podcast. So fun and informative. I really enjoy the chemistry between the hosts - makes this an easy, casual listen. Also a dangerous show for my wallet. Where did you guys go? Please come back!
The podcast that puts Australia's pen community on the map.
I discovered "The Nib Section" a few odd weeks ago, and sadly I'm nearly finished listening to all the episodes. The banter among the rotating panel of hosts and guests is always witty and good natured, as well as organized and thoughtfully structured. Opinions are wide-ranging and ubiquitous, even if consensus is (thankfully) not. The panel's tastes and preferences is quite balanced from host-to-host, and there's always a member who's correctly aligned with my opinion on most topics. :-) It's been such a treat to binge thru show after show - basquing in their cheeky humor and breadth of knowledge and experience. Lastly, it must be pointed out that Chuck's show intro's are the best in all of podcasting and cannot be imitated (try as others might!). Please keep them coming, tales of your pen travels are a welcome distraction from workaday life.