The Nib Section

58 - What Not To Buy A Fountain Pen Enthusiast Dec 06, 2019

Show notes

Less of a traditional holiday gift guide, and more an expository of the hosts’ philosophies when it comes to gift-giving.

This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne).

FORMAT

3:26—WWAWW

Sharyn: Pilot Decimo Japan Special Edition 2019 Violet F w/ Pilot Black

Diana: Opus 88 Omar Green w/ Pilot Parallel 3.8mm nib and Robert Oster Flaming Blue; Koloro Demonstrator Orange w/ Pilot Parallel 2.4mm nib and Montblanc Red Fox

Brian: Sailor x Bungubox Pro Gear Tsuyuhikari; Sailor Pro Gear Slim (“Terracota Lame”?)

Chuck: Aurora Optima 365 Coral MCI (by Tav)

10:46—News

Aurora Optima 365 for 2020 - Appelboom

Franklin-Christoph 66 Stabilis Nuclear Green - Franklin-Christoph

Noodler’s Blue Ghost - Pulp Addiction

Pelikan Edelstein Garnet - Pen Chalet

15:59—Gift Guide

Episode 33 - Holiday Gift Guide 2018

Episode 8 - Holiday Gift Guide 2017

Pilot Petit2 Sign Pen - Jet Pens

Chup Socks

23:17—First Kakuno Mention

Pilot Kakuno - LarryPOST

24:42—Gift Guide continued

TWSBI Eco - Pensive Pens

Caran d’Ache 849 Claim Your Style Ballpoint with gift box - Bookbinders Design

Caran d’Ache 849 Nespresso 2 Ballpoint - Bookbinders Design

Satellite Sentinel Project - Wikipedia

George and Max: A love story made in Hollywood - Independent

Furi Pro East/West Santoku Knife 17cm - Furi

Organics Studio Nitrogen - Bookbinders Design

Montblanc Meisterstück Le Petit Prince Red Fox Ink Cartridges - Pens de Luxe

Caran d’Ache Chromatics Ink Cartridges - Pens de Luxe

Pilot Iroshizuku Ink 15mL bottles - Pen Classics NZ

Midori MD Notebook A5 - Milligram

Pilot Pensemble Single Pen Roll - LarryPOST

Musubi A5 Special Edition Journals - Musubi Atelier

Musubi Pen Cases - Musubi Atelier

Shumi no bungu bako Vol. 50 - Amazon

Shumi no bungu bako Vol. 51 - Amazon

Shumi no bungu bako ink catalog organiser insert - @yokohama_sumomo

Galen Leather Desk Accessories - Galen Leather

Finetec Coliro Watercolours - Not Just A Card

Yamamoto Paper Tasting sets - Yamamoto Paper

Simson Cards - David Jones

La La Land Greeting Cards

Woodmansterne Christmas Cards

Artists’ Cards

1:05:36—Second (and Third) Kakuno Mention

Limited Edition Colour Kakunos - Etsy

1:07:05—Gift Guide continued

Franklin-Christoph

Pilot Decimos 20 Colours Vol. 1 - Bookbinders Design

Montblanc 149 Calligraphy Flex

Stylo Art Karuizawa Stylo

Bokumondoh

Pilot Deluxe Kuro Seirei-Nuri - @inquisitivequill

1:29:58—Recommendations

Lodge cast-iron skillet

Dorothy L. Sayers

Beekeeping

Getting a lower interest on your home loan

1:40:58—Thanks and Credits

Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

57 - Crossed (State) Lines Nov 22, 2019

Show notes

Our recording from during—and in the aftermath of—this year's Melbourne Pen Show. Diana also speaks to Patrick Santucci from Robert Oster Signature.

This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Kevin (@sentience), Mel (@the_fine_nib_chick) and Diana (@the_grynne).

FORMAT

00:12—Introduction

Melbourne Pen Show (@melbournepenshow)

Robert Oster Signature Inks

Graf von Faber-Castell

Not Just A Card

Fountain Pen Supplies

Pensive Pens

Quillidyllic (@quillidylic)

19:12—WWAWW

Mel: TWSBI Eco F w/ Noodlers Lexington Grey

Sharyn: Lamy Linea Herringbone BP

Diana: Caran d’Ache 849 Claim Your Style Pink BP

Kevin: Midori Traveler’s Notebook Brass Pen

25:19—MPS Recap

Calligraphy Society of Victoria

Robert Oster Signature Flaming Blue

Crab Penholder - Fountain Pen Supplies

Pilot Parallel - Not Just A Card

Kyo-no-oto No. 07 - Not Just A Card

Opus 88 Omar Green - My Hearty Timber Box

Opus 88 Demonstrator Koloro Demonstrator Orange - My Hearty Timber Box

Bookbinders Design Australia

Fountain Pen Supplies

Fountain Pen Maintenance Kit - Fountain Pen Supplies

Ink Fix Subscription Box - Fountain Pen Supplies

Yaching-Style Bellflower - @thenibsection

Our MPS 2019 purchases - TNS on FB

37:38—News

Pilot Capless LS - Kobe Nagasawa

Pilot Capless Fermo - The Clicky Post

Pilot 2019 Japan Special Edition Decimos with gold trim - TNS on FB

49:29—Interview: Patrick Santucci from Robert Oster

@santuccipatrick

Tokyo international Pen Show

Robert Oster Exclusives

Robert Oster MudPack

Tokyo Blue Denim - @robertostersignature

Robert Oster Soda Pop Blue - Pen Addict

1:02:44—Recommendations

Whittakers Jelly Tip Block

Bumbler Boba Tea Tumbler

Mamasita

Tipo 00

1:11:04—Thanks and Credits

Producers: Sharyn Zha, Mel Sanders, Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Special thanks to Silvana for arranging a room for us to record in at the Malvern Town Hall.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

56 - Inktober; Recent Acquisitions Nov 08, 2019

Show notes

The regular Sydney hosts are reunited (virtually, if not physically) for a catch up before they head out again to attend the Melbourne Pen Show. Chuck, Sharyn and Di recap their Inktober and NaNoWriMo experiences, before looking at some recent acquisitions they’ve made.

This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne).

FORMAT

03:12—WWAWW

Sharyn: Pilot x Mitsukoshi Decimo Red FM w/ Iroshizuku Asa Gao

Chuck: Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Amber-Orange & Cinnamaroon 1.1mm Cursive Calligraphy w/ Sailor Tokiwa-Matsu

Diana: Franklin-Christoph Model 19 Black & Creme Fine SIG w/ Caran d’Ache Magnetic Blue

12:19—Feedback

13:10—Inktober/NaNoWriMo

Inktober

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)

5 Things I Learned From My First NaNoWriMo - Marina Berlin

36:20—Recent Acquisitions

Montblanc 149 Calligraphy Flex Nib

Pilot 2019/2010 Limited Edition Decimos - TNS on FB

The Stock Room - Franklin-Christoph

Fook Hing Trading Co.

Sharyn’s Franklin-Christoph haul - TNS on FB

Fook Hing Trading “Arctic Ice” - Fook Hing Trading

Franklin-Christoph Model 66 Stabilis Nuclear Green - Franklin-Christoph

Diana’s 2020 planners haul - TNS on FB

Quo Vadis Visual Weekly Desk Planner

Hobonichi Techo Cousin

Hobonichi Weeks

Nolty 6318 Planner - Amazon JP

Nolty 6500 Planner - Amazon JP

Episode 52 - Audrey Matteson, Nib Doctor

58:49—Recommendations

Fall of Civilizations Podcast

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

NaNoWriMo

1:14:42—Thanks and Credits

Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

55 - Care and Maintenance of Your Lamy 2000 Oct 25, 2019

Show notes

The Melbourne crew are back this episode, as Mel and Kevin talk to Tom May about his work as Milligram’s official pen doctor for all LAMY and Kaweco pens.

The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania

You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com

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The hosts were Mel (@the_fine_nib_chick), Kevin (@sentience) and Tom (@harry_longbaugh).

FORMAT

01:18—WWAWW

Kevin: Lamy Lx Marron

Tom: Palomino Blackwing 602

Mel: Pilot Vanishing Point Tropical Turquoise LE Fine w/ Robert Oster Aqua

09:11—Feedback

Episode 49 - A Truly Committed Filth Monster (2nd Anniversary Q&A Edition)

18:49—Tom May, Milligram’s Pen Doctor

Milligram

Lamy Designers

Spheres (Kugel nibs) - Crónicas Estilográficas

The LAMY Nib Guide

Episode 48 - Colour Coordinating Is A Superpower

Lamy Dialog

Lamy Lady Fountain Pen Review - Write To Me Often

Lamy ST tri-pen - Milligram

Fountain Pen Supplies

Pensive Pens

Desk Bandit

Max Schumacher @maxschumacher98

Tav Sinanian @nunc_est_scribendi

1:07:10—News

Melbourne Pen Show @melbournepenshow

1:08:19—Lamy Nerd-out

Lamy 2000 Red (2013)

Lamy T53 Crystal Ink - Milligram

1:24:12—Recommendations

Arevo

Paris, Texas (1984)

OXART Pottery @oxartpottery

1:29:09—Thanks and Credits

Producers: Kevin Yank, Mel Sanders, Tom May.

Recording and editing: Kevin Yank, Diana Dai.

Special thanks: Tom May.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

54 - Collectors Series Part 7: "Mass-Produced Curator" Oct 11, 2019

Show notes

Tom May, local “pen doctor” for Lamy and Milligram, and collector/connoisseur of all things analog, joins Mel and Kevin for a Collectors Series episode.

The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania

You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com

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The hosts were Mel (@the_fine_nib_chick) and Kevin (@sentience). Special guest was Tom May (@harry_longbaugh).

FORMAT

01:10—WWAWW

Tom: Parker 1946 Vacumatic Golden Pearl in a Rod Hallewell case w/ Lamy Black

Kevin: Lamy 2000 w/ Lamy Blue-Black

Mel: Pilot Vanishing Point Green Faceted w/ Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro

05:05—Collectors Series: Tom May

Episode 39 - Collectors Series Part 5: “Lamy Archaeology”

Palomino Blackwing 602 - Milligram

Eberhard Faber Blackwing 601 - No Ordinary Pencil

General Pencil Company Cedar Pointe - Pencil Revolution

Mitsubishi 9850 - Pen Paper Pencil

Lamy 2000 Blue Bauhaus Limited Edition

Parker Vacumatic - The Gentleman Stationer

Parker Vacumatic - Parkerpens.net

Dudek Modern Goods

Musgrave Pencil Company

Junghans Max Bill

Universal Genève Polerouter - Worn & Wound

Mario Bellini Divisumma 18 calculator - MoMA

Mass Made Soul

'Aster 20' TV set designed by Mario Bellini and Dario Bellini - Quittenbaum

Sheaffer Oversized Vac-filled Balance Carmine - Peyton Street Pens

Pendleton’s Pens

Episode 11 - Collectors Series Part 1: Nicholas Gold

44:54—Recommendations

Werner Herzog, Of Walking In Ice

Culture Amp Diversity & Inclusion Starter Kit

No BS Coffee

51:36—Thanks and Credits

Producers: Kevin Yank, Mel Sanders.

Recording and editing: Kevin Yank, Diana Dai.

Special thanks: Tom May.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

53 - The Other German Pen Brand Sep 27, 2019

Show notes

We went to the Sydney Pelikan Hub last week, but it was the event by the *other* German pen brand that gave us loads to talk about.

The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania

You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com

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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), and Diana (@thegrynne).

FORMAT

02:56—WWAWW

Diana: Caran d’Ache 849 BP Claim Your Style Pink

Sharyn: Pilot Vanishing Point Tropical Turquoise w/ Iroshizuku Asa-gao

Chuck: Montblanc Generations Yellow w/ Robert Oster Sydney Darling Harbour

07:51—Review: Peg & Awl Sendak Artist Roll and Sendak Mini

Episode 44 - Carry and Storage

Peg & Awl

The Sendak Artist Roll

The Sendak Mini Artist Roll

Greenleaf & Blueberry (@greenleafblue)

23:25—Sydney Pelikan Hub 2019

Pelikan Hubs

36:28—Montblanc Calligraphy Masterclass

Photos of the event - TNS on FB

@calligraphyenvogue

Meisterstück Solitaire Calligraphy Gold Leaf Flex Nib Fountain Pen

Meisterstück 149 Calligraphy Flex Nib

146 flex nib and 149 flex nib compared - TNS on FB

Montblanc Emperor Hadrian LE 76 - Forbes

Montblanc James Purdey LE 81 - The Firearm Blog

Montblanc Miles Davis LE 90 - Montblanc

Montblanc Antoni Gaudi LE 128 - Mont Blanc Pen

Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than The Eye Can See

1:20:41—Recommendations

Happy

Conserve water in the garden

Fire Emblem Three Houses

1:30:17—Thanks and Credits

Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

52 - Audrey Matteson, Nib Doctor Sep 13, 2019

Show notes

Diana talks to Dr. Audrey Matteson of Franklin-Christoph about her journey from microbiologist and “fountain pen spouse” to FC’s in-house nib specialist.

The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania

You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com

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This episode features Diana (@thegrynne) with special guest Audrey (@thenibdoctor).

FORMAT

00:50—Interview: Audrey Matteson

@thenibdoctor

Franklin-Christoph

Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than The Eye Can See w/ Anabelle Hiller

Anabelle Hiller

Inkdependence!

Richard Binder

Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2018 w/ Jim Rouse - The Pen Addict

Bertrams Inkwell

Mike Masuyama

@yukio.nagahara

The Franklin-Christoph SIG nib - The Pen Addict

Mark Bacas (Nib Grinder)

Ralph Reyes (Regalia Writing Labs)

Jonathan Brooks (Carolina Pen Company)

Ryan Krusac

Audrey’s Bungubox x Sailor Sapporo “Hello San Francisco” SF Pen Show 2019 Limited Edition Music - @inkdependence

Jacque Herbin Bleu Austral - Milligram

Inkantadora

Jesi Raine (Vintage Pen Shop)

Faggionato

Papier Plume

Aurora Black - The Writing Desk

1:22:02—Recommendations

Saving Grace NC

1:23:59—Thanks and Credits

Producer: Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Special thanks: Audrey Matteson.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

51 - The Ones That Got Away (Sydney Pen Show Edition) Aug 30, 2019

Show notes

In our very first live show, recorded at the Sydney Pen Show 2019, we talk show highlights, hauls, and the ones that got away.

The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania

You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com

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This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne).

FORMAT

02:05—WWAWW

Tav: Noodlers Neponset with stubbed music flex-modified nib

Sharyn: Pilot Kakuno with urushi cap by Brian Saputro w/ Pilot Black

Chuck: Aurora Optima Yellow Resin w/ Robert Oster Sydney Pen Show 2018 Lavender

Diana: Parker Jotter Turquoise BP

06:32—Sydney Pen Show 2019

Pilot Vanishing Point 2019 LE Tropical Turquoise - LarryPOST

Midori MD Note Cotton

TNS Inky Lemon Pin

16:59—The Ones That Got Away

Omas Ogiva Cocktail Blue Angel - Chatterley Luxuries

Sailor Cocktail Series - LePens

Sailor Pro Gear Cocktail Angel's Delight - reddit

Omas Vintage Paragon Arco Verde - Penporium

Omas LE Celluloid Paragon Collection - Elephant & Coral

Sailor x Kingdom Note Tale of Genji Series - LePens

Caran d’Ache Colours of the Earth Inks RIP - FPN

Montblanc 149 Calligraphy Flex Nib - Montblanc

37:34—Audience Questions

Why write? Penmanship for the 21st Century | Jake Weidmann | TEDxMileHigh

57:24—Recommendations

Yndi Halda

Munchies Street Food Icons

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Destructive Steps

1:08:51—Thanks and Credits

Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Special thanks: Mark Hopson, Sophia Le.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

50 - Tuned to Order Aug 16, 2019

Show notes

We look at the phenomenon of the post-factory nib technician. Are they just meeting a need from customers who increasingly buy their fountain pens online? Or are nib technicians a stopgap for dealing with manufacturers with inadequate QC?

The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania

You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com

Go like us on Facebook!

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scubendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). Our guest this episode is Anabelle Hiller (@stringsandpedals).

FORMAT

00:42—WWAWW

Chuck: Aurora Optima Sole B w/ Robert Oster Ng Special ‘16

Diana: Pilot Kakuno Demonstrator Raden (custom) w/ Montblanc Egyptian Blue

Sharyn: Pilot Metal Falcon Burgundy SF w/ Sailor Oku-yama

Tav: Parker Vacuumatic Jr. Black 3B w/ Lamy Black

04:58—Feedback and News

Chuck, Sharyn and Di will be recording live at the Sydney Pen Show 2019

06:38—Tuned to Order

08:26—Interview: Anabelle Hiller, Nib Technician

Anabelle on IG is @stringsandpedals

Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than the Eye Can See