The Nib Section

78 - Ink-Filling Systems Jun 06, 2021

Show notes

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 May 09, 2021

Show notes

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 Apr 25, 2021

Show notes

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) Apr 11, 2021

Show notes

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 Mar 26, 2021

Show notes

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 Mar 14, 2021

Show notes

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.

72 - Journaling for Productivity Feb 26, 2021

Show notes

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 71 - Gem on a Nib

Episode 53 - The Other German Pen Brand

13:32—Journaling for Productivity

About - Bullet Journal

A Deep Dive Into How I Use My !Not Artistic! Bullet Journal To Organize My Brain - Kate Elliott

Di’s bullet journaling system

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

@thekangaroosanctuary

@crazy_wombat_lady

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.

71 - Gem on a Nib Feb 12, 2021

Show notes

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)

Nakaya Raden Ao-Gai Zukushi

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

Bee My Love - Chaumet

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

Hunters Wellingtons

Eater Handmade

King of Pastry

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.

70 - End-of-year Q&A Dec 25, 2020

Show notes

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

@jazorilla

Fountain Pen Revolution

Lotus Pens

Ranga Pens

Airmail/Wality - Kiwi Pens

Fountain Pen Association of India

ASA Pens

Esterbrook Pens

Krishna Inks

Krishna Inks Clarification and Apology

PenBBS Inks - The Desk Bandit

Flexible Nib Factory

Daniel Smith Lapis Lazuli Genuine

Kermit Oliver - Hermes Scarf Catalogue

Laurence Bourthoumieux - Hermes Scarf Catalogue

@octavemarsal

Dimitri Rybaltchenko - Hermes Scarf Catalogue

@sebby.lion

@sossejdog

Noodler’s Konrad Rollerball - Goldspot

Delta Journal Fountain Pens - Goulet Pens

The Personal History of David Copperfield

Hobonichi

1:32:00—Recommendations

A Recipe for Seduction - A KFC and Lifetime Original Mini-movie

BlocHaus Marrickville

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.

69 - The Fourth Dimension Dec 11, 2020

Show notes

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 68 - Esterbrook 3.0

Episode 67 - Pencil-like Feedback

The Pen Addict #439

Sailor Japan “Be You!” Special Event

Lamy Accent

Graf von Faber-Castell Pen of the Year 2021 Knights

Montblanc Homage to Rudyard Kipling Limited Edition 1895

Caran d’Ache Varius Ivanhoe

Graf von Faber-Castell Heritage Fountain Pen (Ottilie and Alexander)

56:07—Time & Change

Platinum Classic Inks - JetPens

KWZ Iron Gall Inks - Pensive Pens

Episode 66 - Mountain of Ink

Parker Penman Sapphire - Mountain of Ink

Private Reserve American Blue - Inkdependence

Episode 61 - Ocean of Ink

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

ContraPoints

Warm Regards

How To Save a Planet

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.

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