The Nib Section

48 - Colour Coordinating is a Superpower Jul 19, 2019

Show notes

How—if at all—do you colour coordinate pen and ink? The hosts discuss the satisfaction that comes with matching a pen with its perfectly paired ink colour, and all the quirks and self-imposed rules that guide our decisions.

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

FORMAT

00:44—WWAWW

Brian: Sailor Pro Gear Slim Demonstrator and Manyou

Sharyn: ST Dupont D-Line Atelier Tortoise Brown w/ Pelikan Edelstein Smoky Quartz

Chuck: Aurora Optima 365 Azzurra BB w/ Iroshizuku Syo-ro and Optima 365 Coral Red MCI w/ Sailor Irori

Diana: PenBBS 456 Clear Demonstrator w/ Sailor 21k Port of Kobe H-MF nib and Private Reserve Naples Blue

Nagasawa x Sailor Port of Kobe Waterfront Realo - Nagasawa

Nagasawa x Sailor Port of Kobe Waterfront Red Realo - Nagasawa

13:57—Feedback and News

If you have a question you’d like the hosts to answer in our upcoming 2nd Anniversary Q&A episode, you can send it to us via Instagram, Facebook, Discord or email.

18:16—Colour Coordinated

The Year I Became Addicted To Monochrome - The Cut

Visconti Watermark Rainbow LE - La Couronne du Comte

Katamari - Fandom Wiki

Private Reserve Ink

Montblanc Blue Palette - Montblanc

Colors of the Four Seasons—Again - Crónicas Estilográficas

Lamy Dark Lilac - Mountain of Ink

54:10—Review: Lamy Notebooks

Lamy Notebooks - Lamy Australia

Photos of Sharyn’s writing tests - TNS on Facebook

Products were provided by Lamy Australia for review

1:30:48—Recommendations

Pecorino al Tartufo

Strong Songs

Shitposting is an art, if history is any indication - Polygon

tumblr meme culture is really just a form of neo dadaism

Gloomology Golden Garlic Enamel Pin

Eat more garlic

Learn another language

1:44:14—Thanks and Credits

Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

47 - Collectors Series Part 6: Leo Fok Jul 05, 2019

Show notes

Leo Fok, self-described “casual buyer of pens”, was in Sydney recently, and joined Diana, Sharyn et co. for a long, free-pouring lunch, where they eventually got around to talking about his collection and collecting habits.

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This episode features Leo (@inquisitivequill), Diana (@thegrynne), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Brian (@briansaputro) and Ada. Dogs of the pod, Lance and Sebastian, also lent their voices.

FORMAT

00:33—Leo Fok

Previous episodes in the Collectors Series:

Previous episodes that Leo has guested in:

Inquisitive Quill on Youtube

@inquisitivequill

Controversy Over The Early M900 Toledo - The Pelikan’s Perch

Lamy Joy 1.1mm - Dymocks

Tainan Pen Show Public Group

Tokyo International Pen Show

Sailor Pro Gear Umeda Chayamachi store exclusive, "snow, moon, wind, and flowers" - @inquisitivequill

Sailor Pro Gear Morita Robin Blue and Sailor Pro Gear 雪月風花 “Wind” from Umeda Chayamachi compared - TNS on FB

Namiki Custom Impressions - TNS on FB

Pilot 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Fountain Pens Press Release

Aurora Internazionale Fountain Pen - Novelli Pens

Pilot Custom 823 - Tokyo Pen Shop

Pilot Custom Urushi - Anderson Pens

Pilot Sakura Fubuki “Sakura Snowstorm” patterned pens - TNS on FB

Pilot Sakura Fubuki in red and black - @inquisitivequill

Diamine Lion Rock (狮子山) Fountain Pen Ink - @muzepens

Leo’s profile in Shumi no bungu bako - TNS on FB

Shumi no bungu bako Volume 50 - Amazon

Review: M805 Anthracite Stresemann (2015) - The Pelikan’s Perch

Pelikan Souverän M800 Tortoiseshell Brown Review - Scribalishess

Pilot Sokuikinen HouOu Phoenix Coronation Pen - Elephant & Coral

Aurora launches the Goccia Nib - Aurora Pen

Aurora Optima Coral Red 365 & the Goccia Nib! - Mike Matteson

The Two Super Ultra 500 - Crónicas Estilográficas

59:04—Thanks and Credits

Producer: Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Special guest: Leo Fok.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

46 - Recent Acquisitions (June 2019 Edition) Jun 21, 2019

Show notes

We take the risk of trying things, so you don’t have to. Feat. Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters, Musubi journals, Visconti quill nibs, and Aurora flex nibs.

The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), and Diana (@thegrynne).

FORMAT

00:16—WWAWW

Sharyn: Pineider La Grande Bellezza Honeycomb EF “Quill” nib w/ Sailor Yuki-Akari

Diana: ST Dupont Olympio L F (Dan Smith) w/ Caran d’Ache Sunset

Chuck: Platinum Century Fujin Raijin B w/ Platinum Carbon Black

03:52—Feedback

Episode 23 - For the Love of Ballpoints

Episode 46 - Write Therapy

09:50—Recent Acquisitions

Maruzen 150th Anniversary “Lemon” LE

Nib Grinder (Mark Bacas)

Roterfaden

Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Configurator

Diana’s Roterfaden collection (TNS on FB)

Midori Traveler’s Notebook - Jet Pens

Roterfaden Planner Covers - Simply Life

Episode 28 - The Sound of One Pen Being Tested

Aurora Optima Lilac Resin LE Fine Flex - Nibs

Aurora Optima Light Blue Resin LE Fine Flex - Nibs

Aurora 88 Flex - The Gentleman Stationer

Pineider La Grande Bellezza - Goulet Pens

Visconti Pentagon - Appelboom

Pineider “La Grande Bellezza” Gemstone Rhodolite Red Fountain Pen - The Pen Addict

Musubi Atelier

Diana’s Musubi A5 Wool and Dragonflies journals (TNS on FB)

Hobonichi Plain Notebook

Nanami Seven Seas

Musubi diaries - Leigh Reyes

Midori MD A5 Leather Cover - Milligram

Platinum Century Fujin Raijin - Nibs

Nakaya maki-e converter - Nagasawa

Sharyn’s ST Dupont Line-D Ateliers (TNS on FB)

ST Dupont Phoenix Renaissance Premium LE - Chatterley Luxuries

1:20:04—Recommendations

Always Be My Maybe Dinner Scene ft. Keanu Reeves

Sail By AWOLNATION

John Wick 3

Halle Berry Refuses to Lose to Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Avatar the Last Airbender

Warrior on Cinemax

Dianxi Xiaoge

1:33:15—Thanks and Credits

Producer: Chuck Montano, Shayn Zha, Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

45 - Write Therapy Jun 07, 2019

Show notes

Two friends and fountain pen nerds chat about writing and self care.

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The host was Diana (@thegrynne), and her guest was Laura (@inkpea and @vientocorre).

If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, please get in contact with Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, or seek help at www.beyondblue.org.au.

FORMAT

10:06—WWAWW

Laura: Aurora Optima Black Resin F

Diana: Montblanc 146 90th Anniversary EF

11:34—Writing as self care

Spoon theory

26:19—Misc pen stuff

Conid

Episode 12 - We Can’t All Be Montblanc, Some Of Us Are Lego

32:15—Thanks and Credits

Producer: Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Special thanks: Laura.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

33:09—After Dark

Roterfaden

Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter ST_17

The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron

44 - Carry and Storage May 24, 2019

Show notes

We put the question to the community: what makes for the ideal carry and storage solutions for fountain pens?

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

FORMAT

00:38—WWAWW

Chuck: Pilot Custom 823 M 18k nib w/ Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro

Sharyn: Franklin-Christoph Model 20 Antique Glass Special Edition 14k flex nib w/ Bungubox Piano Mahogany

Diana: ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo XL Red and Palladium M 18k w/ Caran d’Ache Sunset

Tav: Parker 51 Light Teal Stub w/ Sailor Jentle Yama-dori

14:16—Feedback

18:06—Fountain Pen Carry and Storage

Galen Leather Pen Rolls

Montblanc leather 3-pen pouch

Caran d’Ache leather case for 2 pen

Aurora 2-pen case - Fahrney’s Pens

Corbo teal 4-pen leather wrap/case - Galleria on Rakuten

Snug as pens in a rug - Leigh Reyes

Nagasawa kip leather single pen sleeves - Nagasawa on Rakuten

Nagasawa kip leather notebook cover - Nagasawa on Rakuten

Peg and Awl Sendak Artist Roll

Pen wraps made by Nan and Ling - FPN

Gallery of pen wraps by Ling

Pilot Pensemble - LarryPost

Sharyn’s 10-pen display boxes made by Yachingstyle - TNS on FB

Contact Yachingstyle to order her pen display boxes

Franklin-Christoph Pen Cases

Frank Clegg Fountain Pen Case

Interview: Frank Clegg of Frank Clegg Leatherworks - Juxtapoz Magazine

Episode 19 - Treat It Like You Would Your Grandma

Diana’s ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo I - TNS on FB

Caran d’Ache Leman - Pen Chalet

Caran d’Ache Varius China Blue - Penporium

Visconti Dreamtouch Leather Pen Cases - Goulet Pen Company

Nikolai Piquadro Two Pen Leather Case - Chatterley Luxuries

Chris’ Visconti case with fabric lining - TNS on FB

Taccia Kimono Pen Roll

1:22:36—Recommendations

Write down prompt words for writing/drawing inspiration

Behind the Bastards

West Elm Mongolian Lamb Cushion Covers

Star Trek Discovery

1:32:03—Thanks and Credits

Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Special thanks: Nguyên Ngô (Paul) and Chris Grant.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

43 - Pet Peeves May 10, 2019

Show notes

We compiled and condensed all our pet peeves and unpopular opinions into one episode, because everyone needs to let off steam every once in a while.

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

FORMAT

01:26—WWAWW

Tav: TWSBI Aurora B w/ Maruzen Athena Eternal Blue

Sharyn: Opus 88 Demonstrator w/ Pilot Parallel 3.8mm and Sailor Jentle Fuji Musume

Diana: Sailor Pro Gear Millecolore Blue H-MF w/ Sailor Souboku

Chuck: Sailor Pro Gear King of Pen Demonstrator M w/ Iroshizuku Yama-budo

Photo of the Millicolore next to a regular Sailor with gold trim - TNS on FB

10:50—Feedback

17:12—Giveaway

@quadrupod / Sumire Glass

The hosts’ glass pen pillows

See post on IG for giveaway instructions on how to enter

20:16—Pet Peeves

Episode 7 - QC Controversies: Nakaya, Visconti, TWSBI

Episode 28 - The Sound of One Pen Being Tested

Visconti Wall Street LE - Manllectables

Visconti Pentagon - Appelboom

It's official: The Pilot Con-20 and Con-50 converters have been discontinued in favor of the Con-40 - Nibs.com

Platinum Converter - Cult Pens

How to Fill a Pilot Con-70 Converter - The Goulet Pen Co

Graf von Faber-Castell Intuition Platino Grenadilla - Alt. Haven

Franklin-Christoph Model 20 Marietta - Franklin-Christoph

Episode 9 - Nibs 101

Episode 13 - Try To Break This Pen...For Science

Sharyn holding a jumbo-sized Japanese ebonite and maki-e pen - TNS on FB

Eboya

Episode 6 - Fountain Pen Inks 101

Episode 42 - Ink Stories with Inkantadora

Montegrappa Queen of Hearts - Penporium

Pilot Decimo new colours - TNS on FB

Richard Binder

Mike Masuyama

David Nishimura

1:03:48—Recommendations

GoFundMe for Cherrylyn’s Medical Expenses

Adam Liaw’s recipe for teriyaki sauce

The MCU and Inside Out on Stan Unlimited Streaming

Take some time out

1:08:55—Thanks and Credits

Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

42 - Ink Stories with Inkantadora Apr 26, 2019

Show notes

Ana Csiky (aka Inkantadora) is obsessed about ink - their physical properties, the histories and cultural meanings of colours, and how particular inks came to be. Diana talks to Ana about her expansive and fascinating Ink Stories project.

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The host was Diana (@thegrynne). The guest host was Ana (@inkantadora).

FORMAT

00:22—Interview with Ana Csiky

@inkantadora on IG

Inkantadora’s International Desk

Inkantadora on YouTube

Fountain Pen Companion Podcast

J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor

Musubi

Additive Pens (@additivepens)

Sailor Ink Studio 123 - The Well-Appointed Desk

3 Oysters Seoul Colors - Goulet Pens

Carter’s Ink Company - Old Main Artifacts

TAG Kyoto Inks - Standard Bindery

Kyo-no-Oto Yamabuki iro - Inkantadora's International Desk

@lgsoltek

Monteverde California Teal - Mountain of Ink

Cult Pens Iridescink Robert and Marueen - Cult Pens

Opus 88 Koloro - The Desk Bandit

@nibsonpoint

Dyptique Tempo EDP - Basenotes

Dyptique L’ombre dans l’eau EDP - Basenotes

Dyptique Philosykos EDP - Basenotes

Organics Studios Oscar’s Copper - Mountain of Ink

Organics Studios Blue Crab - Wondernaut

Montblanc Legend of Zodiacs, The Pig - Montblanc

Montblanc Mahatma Ghandi - Too Many Pelikans

Montblanc Ink of Joy - These Beautiful Pens

Montblanc Swan Illusion - Macchiato Man

Pelikan Edelstein Ruby - Stationery Ramblings

Pilot Iroshizuku Bishamonten - @inkantadora

J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor - @inkantadora

Waterman Mysterious Blue - Stylographika

J. Herbin Cornaline d’Égypte - @inkantadora

Jacques Herbin Rouge d’Orient - Milligram

Robert Oster Deep Sea - Mountain of Ink

KWZ Northern Twilight - Squishy Ink

Sailor Jentle Peche - Inkdependence!

Col-O-Ring Ink Testing Book - Milligram

@inkaday

Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same - A Better Desk

Myk Daigle (@mad_mercantile)

Waterman ink sample bottle - @inkantadora

1:19:38—WWAWW

Ana: Additive Pens Double Helix w/ Regalia Writing Labs Soft Stub and Sailor Ink Studio 273

Diana: Pilot Custom 743 14kt Waverly w/ Caran d’Ache Magnetic Blue

Photos at TNS on Facebook

1:25:32—Thanks and Credits

Producer: Diana Dai.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Special thanks to: Ana Csiky.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

41 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (A Happy Cut of the Tine Edition) Apr 12, 2019

Show notes

Sharyn and Leo’s exploration into the Japanese pen scene continues. They sit down with Bruno Taut of Crónicas Estilográficas and Mr Iwase of Iwase Seisakusho to talk Kubo nibs, urushi and raden, and Japanese artisanal manufacturing.

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The hosts were Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Leo (@inquisitivequill).

FORMAT

04:03—Interview with Bruno Taut

Crónicas Estilográficas (@brunotaut_fp)

Family Portrait (VIII). Myu-25 at al. - Crónicas Estilográficas

Pilot Myu-701 in steel - @brunotaut_fp

Tokyo Pen Shops - Crónicas Estilográficas

A Guide to Tokyo Pen shops - Tokyo fountain pen scene (Ross Stutler)

Pilot Capless - 50 years - Crónicas Estilográficas

Pockets - Crónicas Estilográficas

More Pocket Pens - Crónicas Estilográficas

Ban-ei, 挽栄 - Crónicas Estilográficas

Kubo Meets Sakai - Crónicas Estilográficas

Kubo Kohei four-tined music nib - TNS on Facebook

Another angle on the four-tined Kobu music nib - TNS on FB

Mr. Iwase's Creations - Crónicas Estilográficas

Iwase prototype - TNS on FB

Kubo, Yotsubishi and Iwase - Crónicas Estilográficas

Yotsubishi Kawari-nuri sakura (cherry) bark pattern c1955-1959 (by Ishi-Shoten) - PenHero

Custom Urushi - Crónicas Estilográficas

Masahiro

From Shizuoka - Crónicas Estilográficas

Eboya (@eboya_made_in_tokyo)

Stylo Art Karuizawa (@styloart.karuizawa)

Madrid Pen Show

37:36—Vintage Japanese pens

San-essu - Crónicas Estilográficas

SSS pen - TNS on Facebook

Datation of Japanese Pens. II. Pilot Nibs - Crónicas Estilográficas

44:32—Interview with Iwase Junichi

@iwaseseisakusho

Iwase raden pens - TNS on FB

More Iwase pens - TNS on FB

Kubo nib on Iwase pen - TNS on FB

Pelikan M1000 Sunrise - The Pelikan’s Perch

Pelikan M1000 Moonlight - The Pelikan’s Perch

51:45—Kubo nibs

The Kubo Singularity - Crónicas Estilográficas

54:10—WWAWW

Sharyn: Montblanc 220

Leo: Parker Big Red Rollerball and Pilot Capless BP

Photos on FB

57:17—Other cool stuff

Seirei-nuri (Dragonfly Wing Pattern) - FPN

Takabatake Masayuki (Japan’s King of Stationery) - nippon.com

Urushi Mina Project (seirei-nuri) - Edison Pen Co.

A large canvas: Danitrio Genkai in Seirei-Nuri Urushi - These Beautiful Pens

Pilot Maki-e Seirei-nuri - FPN

Shijin - Crónicas Estilográficas

First Piston by Sailor - Crónicas Estilográficas

Realo The 95th Anniversary Fountain Pen - Sailor

1:02:43—Recommendations

Tomoe River Branded Notebook

Mochi

Furikake

1:05:15—Thanks and Credits

Producer: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai, Leo Fok.

Recording and editing: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.

Special thanks to: Bruno Taut, Iwase Junichi.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition) Mar 29, 2019

Show notes

The long-awaited Tokyo trip episode (part 1)! Sharyn and Leo attended the Maruzen Penfair and met many interesting people. The itinerary was grueling, but the stories they came back with were totally worth it.

The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania
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The hosts were Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Leo (@inquisitivequill).

FORMAT

01:01—WWAWW

Leo: Pilot Custom 823 FA

Sharyn: Pilot Decimo Light Violet w/ Iroshizuku Asa-gao

Dan Z: Bungubox x Franklin Christoph Model 45 Ice Blue

Photos on FB

01:47—Maruzen Penfair 2019

Maruzen 150th Anniversary LE products - Maruzen