The Bent Tines

Episode 30: Patina Is Sexy (Ft. Ian Schon of Schon Dsgn) Sep 15, 2021

This week, Katherine and Matthew are joined by Ian Schon of Schon Dsgn and they discuss Ian’s path into fountain pens, the story behind his beloved “Pocket 6,” and empty their pockets to talk about their favorite “every day carry” items. Everyone got a little (a lot) excited so a few expletives were dropped in the making of this episode.

Katherine’s Hike

Matthew’s Goccia Nib

Ian’s Pens (Tom Sachs pens, Bell pencil, crystalized titanium rollerball, pocket 6s)

Tom Sachs Space Program

Katherine’s Pocket Things

Matthew’s Pocket Things

Matthew’s Bike

Howl & Hide

Schon Dsgn

Our PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Episode 29: Keeping Journaling Interesting (Ft. Toasty Treat & Renee) Aug 30, 2021

This week, Katherine is joined by Arielle aka Toasty Treat and Renee and together they discuss stationery streaming on Twitch, ideas for keeping journaling interesting, and a new dip pen on Kickstarter.

Kasama Tala

Havok Rose

Arielle Toasty Treat Instagram | Twitch

Coffee Journal

Drillog Kickstarter

Our PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Episode 28: DC Pen Show Recap Aug 18, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine catch up and discuss the new Esterbrook JR Paradise and Matthew talks about his experiences at the recent DC Pen Show.

Matthew Came to Indianapolis

Matthew’s Lester Green Posters

Katherine’s Adriatica Bike

Matthew’s Tattoo

Photos from the DC Pen Show (from Matthew)

Ian Schon / Schon Design

Pen Realm

All In the Nib

Esterbrook JR Paradise

Flyght of Fantasy

SpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw Bagworks

Our PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Episode 27: Esterbrook has Entered the Chat Jul 26, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about new-to-them modern Esterbrook pens, Matthew’s illustration work showing up in our pen community, and Katherine’s trip to Louisville to see a pen maker.

Tactile Turn Nautilus

Sacred Spins

Esterbrook Estie Sea Glass

HeyMatthew Tattoo on Katherine

Sandra’s Cupcake Nib

Rickshaw No Borrow Retro51

The Pen Addict “Loaner” Bic

Visiting John Albert

SpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw Bagworks

Our PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Episode 26: Collecting Mistakes Jul 07, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about another new Sailor, the pocket knife collecting problem, and some of our collecting mistakes.

Matthew’s Work Bag

Goulet Sailor Exclusive

Waldman Xtra Vienna

Dansk Fjord Flatware (vintage!)

Russel Wright Iroquois Casual

Blackwing Volume 64

You Get Murdered First

SpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw Bagworks

Our PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Episode 25: Our Biggest Collection IS our Hobbies Jun 05, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about their collection of hobbies, midcentury dinnerware, limited edition collector fatigue, what makes us love a pen, and answer a few of your questions!

Sheafer and King

Stevie Sputnik

Matthew’s Review of the Spydie Chef

Chris Reeve Sebenza

Rusted Moon Outfitters

Gentleman Stationer Limited Edition Blog Post

Izumi LE Sailor

Ralph Observing Katy Podcast

Flexible Nib Factory

SpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw Bagworks

Our PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Episode 24: Is Matthew Team Aurora? May 19, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine discuss the Space Cat launch, a new Aurora Optima, antique hunting and Matthew’s love of pocket knives.

Space Cat Packing Photos

Katherine’s Aurora Optima 365 Lilac and Waldmann Xtra Vienna

Aurora Size Comparison

Hoosier Pen Club Photos

Aurora Terra

Katherine finding vintage Russel Wright dinnerware

Tactile Knife Co Rockwall

Grimso Norseman Knives

Ohto Horizon Needle Point

SpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw Bagworks

Our PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Episode 23: Ohto Hutt, Esterbrook, and Aurora, Oh My! Ft. Ryan Sirignano May 04, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine are joined by Ryan Sirignano of Kenro Industries and talk about manufacturing and developing the Esterbrook brand, unique aspects of the Italian brands, more underrated fountain pen brands, the upcoming SpaceCat launch, and more!

Kenro Industries

Esterbrook Pens

Ryan’s Omas Vegas Pen

Matthew’s Aurora

Ryan’s Instagram

Buy SpaceCat: HeyMatthew.com/shop

SpaceCat Accessories: Rickshaw Bagworks

Our PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Episode 22: So Much for Contentment Apr 14, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about the nibs.com merger, trying new paper stocks, and upcoming pen show plans for 2021.

Sailor Pro Gear Black Cat

Mystery of the Vanishing Points

Matthew’s Vintage Vanishing Point

Schon Dsgn Ultem

Musubi Folio - Cosmo Air Light

Katherine’s New Typewriter

Katherine’s First Olympia SM3 Typewriter

HeyMatthew.com/shop

Our PO Box: The Bent Tines, PO Box 55402, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Episode 21: Make It Bougie (Ft. Space Cat!) Apr 05, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about an upcoming Retro51 release, Sailor’s seemingly never-ending LE production amidst a price hike, and finding contentment in collection.

LoveHalide

Matthew’s Bad Tattoo

HeyMatthew Space Cat Retro51 (listen to next podcast for more info on pre-orders for the Podcast!)

Rickshaw Bagworks Space Cat Accessories

Sailor Hachimonjiya Sakura

Episode 20: Over Ten Million Sold! Ft Bryce Gillett of Luxury Brands Mar 17, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine are joined by Bryce of Luxury Brands of America and they discuss how growing up with fountain pens influenced Bryce, his path to joining his family’s business, underrated fountain pen brands, and Bryce’s favorite place to hike. Listen in for a fun one!

Luxury Brands Instagram

Noodler’s Instagram

Platinum Pens USA Instagram

Benu Vodka on the Rocks

Platinum Izumo Urokomon

Waldmann Tango

Waldmann Tuscany (coming in stock soon)

Waldman Xetra Vienna

Platinum Oshino

Lake Haiyaha

Episode 19: You Bit Me! Mar 01, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about tips for ordering custom pens or nib grinds, Retro51’s continued existence, Matthew’s holy grail film camera, and some favorite pen show memories!

Primeval Brewing

Bradford Bounty Event

Matthew’s Leica M6 Camera

Henri Cartier-Bresson Portfolio

Katherine’s Contax at the Brewery

Nakaya DF1 Ama Iro

Episode 18: Unicorns and Serial Killers Ft. Drew Brown Feb 12, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine are joined by friend of the show Drew Brown, best known for his love of the 80s and his role as the Customer Care Manager at the Goulet Pen Company. These three chat about their current interests, Drew’s perspective from being in the pen industry for ten years, 80s movies, the nature of collecting with a passion, and loads more!

Goulet Pens Exclusive 80s Synthscape 3 Pen Coozy

One of Drew’s GameBoys

Nakaya Dorsal Fin One (Ama Iro)

Drew’s Pens

Bokumondoh Pens!

Diwakar / District Urushi

Dre w Brown’s Instagram

Matthew’s YouTube Channel

Episode 17: ANOTHER RABBIT HOLE Jan 19, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine talk about how their plans for slowing down in 2021 are going, discuss some fun “five below” fountain pen finds, talk about falling back down the film photography rabbit hole, and answer some more of your burning questions.

Hoosier Pen Club

Hotel Tango (Indianapolis Distillery)

Retro51 x PenChalet Hubble

Retro51 x Freckles Bubble Up

Retro51 Tuesday! (Aliens)

Melissa’s Bokumohdoh (Rehomed to live with me)

Brindle & Black

Matthew’s Pens from Five Below Here & here

Matthew’s Ink Storage

Pelikan Golden Beryl

Sailor ProGear Slim Negroni

Matthew’s Bessa Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera

Katherine’s Photodocumentary Project FrontlineIndy.com

Pfizer Vaccine Photos

Matthew’s YouTube Channel

Episode 16: 2020, a Year in Review Jan 04, 2021

This week, Matthew and Katherine think back to their highlights, both in pen collecting and personally, from the last year and look ahead to 2021 and their goals.

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