The Nib Section

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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 Long Night  Star Trek Discovery  The Mandalorian  The Untamed  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.

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.

We take a close look at the second attempt to revive a historic US pen brand, Esterbrook Pens, and review three pens from its current lineup. Tav and Di also chat to Ryan from Kenro Industries, the company which currently owns the venerable Esterbrook brand.    This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne).      FORMAT      01:23—WWAWW    Sharyn: Esterbrook Estie Oversized Sparkle Tanzanite EF w/ Waterman Serenity Blue  Tav: TWSBI Vac-700R Iris w/ Taccia Ao  Diana: Esterbrook Camden Composition Black to School Black F w/ Caran d’Ache Blue Night    05:06—Esterbrook Pens    For the next company that wants to revive a beloved pen brand. - Leigh Reyes  Esterbrook Pens - Pen Economics    10:18—Interview: Ryan Sirignano    Esterbrook Estie OS Sparkle  Kenro Industries  Fountain Pen Day  Fountain Pen Hospital  Fahrney’s Pens  Dromgoole’s  Bittner  Custom Nib Studio  McKenzie Penworks  Esterbrook Estie - Esterbrook Pens  Acutron Watches  The Herbert Pen Company  Pulp Addiction  Peters of Kensington  Podstar reusable coffee pods  The Sunday Read: ‘David’s Ankles’    1:18:52—Esterbrook Revival    Esterbrook Fountain Pens - Pulp Addiction  Tav reviews the JR Pocket Pen Capri Blue B  Sharyn reviews the Estie OS Sparkle Tanzanite EF  Diana reviews the Camden Composition Black to School Black F  Episode 50 - Tuned to Order  Episode 7 - QC Controversies: Nakaya, Visconti, TWSBI    2:08:32—Thanks and Credits    Producer: Sharyn Zha, Taveet Sinanian and Diana Dai.  Recording and editing: Diana Dai.  Special guest: Ryan Sirignano. Music: Michael Pearce.  Logo: Will H. Smith.  Logo artwork: Melissa Graf. 

Sharyn and Diana review the new Faber-Castell Hexo, and discuss Faber-Castell pens in general. We also interview Michael Karakatsanis of Faber-Castell Australia.    This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne).      FORMAT       00:48—WWAWW    Sharyn: Faber-Castell Hexo Rose M  Diana: Faber-Castell Hexo Black F    04:35—Interview: Michael Karakatsanis    Faber-Castell Australia  IG: @fabercastellaustralia  Facebook:  Faber-Castell  Connector Pens - Faber-Castell  Pen of the Years - Graf von Faber-Castell  POTY 2020 Sparta - Graf von Faber-Castell  Nature’s Luxury POTY - Graf von Faber-Castell  Limited Edition Snakewood - Graf von Faber-Castell    26:16—Review: Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen    Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche - LarryPOST  Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Ebony - Peters of Kensington  Faber-Castell Ondoro - LarryPOST  Faber-Castell Loom Metallic Gray - Officeworks  Graf von Faber-Castell Tamitio Black - Appelboom  Graf von Faber-Castell Intuition Platino Ebony - UK Fountain Pens  Graf von Faber-Castell Intuition Cannelé (Fluted) Ivory - Graf von Faber-Castell  Faber-Castell Ambition - LarryPOST  Faber-Castell e-Motion - LarryPOST  Faber-Castell Essentio - Faber-Castell  Faber-Castell Hexo Rose Fountain Pen - Pen City  Faber-Castell 9000 3B - Officeworks  Graf von Faber-Castell Limited Edition Elemento Olive Wood - Graf von Faber-Castell    1:09:57—Recommendations    The Long Night  Street Food Icons - Munchies  The Thai Food Queen of Texas - Munchies  Life in Quarantine - Munchies  DEE DEE - Northeastern Thai Street Food    1:17:15—Thanks and Credits    Producer: Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai.  Recording and editing: Diana Dai.  Special guest: Michael Karakatsanis. Music: Michael Pearce.  Logo: Will H. Smith.  Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

Invoke her name three times and she will appear! Our favourite ink reviewer/blogger, Kelli from Mountain of Ink, is our guest this episode.    This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Kelli (@mountainofink).     FORMAT    00:52—Introduction: Kelli (Mountain of Ink)    Mountain of Ink  Noodler’s Ahab - The Goulet Pen Co  Diamine Marine - The Goulet Pen Co    03:29—WWAWW    Kelli: Lamy Safari w/ Kobe 23 Nagata Blue  Sharyn: Sailor ProGear Realo Tenku Mugen    05:03—Kelli (cont.)   Taroko Enigma A5 Dotted - TarokoShop  Taroko Breeze A5 Notebook - TarokoShop  Review: Nanami Crossfield - Mountain of Ink  Some words on Tomoe River. - Musubi  MD Notebook Cotton - Midori JP  Overjoyed  Musubi A5 Folio Notebooks - Musubi  Bank Paper - Musubi  Mabie Todd Swan S2 - Flex & Other Follies  Sailor x Wancher ProGear Shamrock Green - Thomas Bates  Sailor ProGear Kure Azur - Bookbinders Design  KWZ Butterscotch - Mountain of Ink  Pelikan M620 City Series - The Pelikan’s Perch  Pelikan M605 White Transparent - The Pelikan’s Perch  Pelikan M405 White Transparent - The Pelikan’s Perch  Pelikan M600 Violet - The Pelikan’s Perch  Pelikan M600 Turquoise - The Pelikan’s Perch  Pelikan M600 Pink - The Pelikan’s Perch  Pelikan M600 Vibrant Orange - The Pelikan’s Perch  Pelikan M600 Vibrant Green - Pelikan Collectibles  Pelikan M600 White Tortoise - Pelikan Collectibles  Aurora Optima - The Pen Addict  Conklin Duragraph - The Gentleman Stationer  Kelli’s top 5: Sailor, Pilot Iroshizuku, Diamine, Robert Oster, Monteverde  Shigure Inks  Vanness Pen Shop  Montblanc Blue Palette - @thenibsection  Ferris Wheel Press Inks - Ferris Wheel Press  Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink  Sailor Manyo Haha - Mountain of Ink  Sailor Manyo Nekoyanagi - Mountain of Ink  Papier Plume Lake Michigan Summer - Mountain of Ink  Dual Shaders - Mountain of Ink  Waterman Ink - Mountain of Ink  Lamy Dark Lilac - Mountain of Ink  Parker Penman Sapphire - Mountain of Ink  Noodler’s Black - Mountain of Ink  Favourites - Mountain of Ink  Platinum Carbon Black - Mountain of Ink    1:00:50—Recommendations    Half Baked Harvest Cookbook  Esterbrook Estie  Midori MD A5 Codex 1-Day-1-Page    1:03:22—Thanks and Credits    Producer: Sharyn Zha.  Recording and editing: Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai.  Special guest: Kelli. Music: Michael Pearce.  Logo: Will H. Smith.  Logo artwork: Melissa Graf. 

The special guest this episode is harpist, goldsmith, nib expert, and all round Renaissance woman, Anabelle Hiller. She talks to Diana about the journey to creating her masterpiece fountain pen, The Symphony.    This episode features Diana (@thegrynne) and Anabelle (@stringsandpedals and Opus Cineris).      FORMAT    04:21—“The Symphony” Fountain Pen    Anabelle’s previous appearances on TNS: Episode 30, Episode 50  Fountain Pen Companion Podcast  Appelboom The Symphony - @stringsandpedals  SBREBrown  Jack Row  Monteverde Passion Burgundy - Mountain of Ink  Gustav Mahler  Alfred Roller  Arts and Crafts movement  Art Nouveau  How Wassily Kandinsky’s synaesthesia changed art - The Telegraph  Peter Bock AG    1:05:01—WWAWW    Anabelle: Parker Premier  Diana: Namiki Yukari Cormorant M w/ Troublemaker Foxglove    1:08:49—Listener questions    Montblanc James Purdey LE 81 - The Firearm Blog  1:31:09—Recommendations  Jane the Virgin  Saying Goodbye to Elizabeth Suzann - NYT  The True Cost of Brands Not Paying for Orders During the COVID-19 Crisis - Forbes    1:43:31—Thanks and Credits    Producers: Diana Dai.  Recording and editing: Diana Dai.  Special guest: Anabelle Hiller.  Music: Michael Pearce.  Logo: Will H. Smith.  Logo artwork: Melissa Graf. 

After an unplanned hiatus, the Nib Section is back, baby! We review some new acquisitions, including the Platinum Curidas, and discuss recent developments in the fountain pen world, including the shake-up at Sailor.    This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Diana (@thegrynne) and Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi).      FORMAT    7:47—WWAWW    Tav: Ancora Casein LE for Fahrney's w/ De Atramentis Hyacinth  Sharyn: Lamy CP1 Platinum w/ Lamy Blue  Diana: Platinum Curidas Clear  Image on FB  New Lamy Dialog Cc    31:00—Feedback    Rohrer & Klingner SketchINK - Parkablogs  Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrun - Mountain of Ink  @violetinverness  39:15—How we’ve been using pens during the pandemic    Noodler’s Baystate Cape Cod Cranberry - Pulp Addiction  Pilot Petit 2 (felt-tip) - Bunbougu  Sailor Manyo Haha - Bookbinders Design  Sailor Manyo Nekoyanagi - Bookbinders Design  Sailor Ink Studio 123 - Bookbinders Design  YaChing Style Bellflower  Sailor Jentle Fuji-musume - Mountain of Ink    58:49—Shake-up at Sailor    Tokyo Inklings - Emergency 1: Sailor Plus  Tokyo Inklings - Emergency 2: Sailor Minus  Sailor new Ink Studio releases - @nagasawa_umeda  Troublemaker Kelp Tea - Mountain of Ink  Sailor Discontinues 6 Jentle Inks - Anderson Pens Blog  Sailor Pro Gear Slim Mini - Goulet Pens  Sailor 1911 Profit Junior - PenSachi  Sailor ProColor 500 - Oh Fountain Pens  Cross Peerless 125 - Peters of Kensington  1:11:53—How customers and manufacturers are responding to covid    1:20:58—Recommendations    Indian Matchmaking  Selling Sunset  How To Make Everything  Machine Dynasty - Madeline Ashby    1:31:53—Thanks and Credits    Producers: Sharyn Zha, Tav Sinanian, Diana Dai.  Recording and editing: Diana Dai.  Music: Michael Pearce.  Logo: Will H. Smith.  Logo artwork: Melissa Graf. 

First week of self isolation for us in Sydney! Already there is domestic strife brewing in the Sharyn and Sebbie household. Is this our new normal for the foreseeable future? How are two Australians and a Hongkonger keeping themselves happy and occupied during these crazy times.    This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Diana (@thegrynne) and Leo (@inquisitivequill).      FORMAT    02:38—WWAWW    Sharyn: ST Dupont Olympio L Palladium Diamondhead w/ GvFC Moss Green  Leo: Parker 75 Laque XF w/ Sailor Oku-yama  Diana: Pilot Custom 845 Vermilion M w/ PenBBS 372    09:03—Feedback    10:25—Staying Connected, Staying Invested    Nakaya 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Aka-tamenuri with Kuro-tamenuri strings rolled Fountain Pen - Aesthetic Bay  Nakaya 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Kuro-roiro with Silver strings rolled Fountain Pen - Aesthetic Bay  Pilot Custom Urushi Blue Maruzen Special - reddit  Platinum Curidas - The Clicky Post  Stalogy Editor's Series 365Days Notebook - JetPens  40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition)  41 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (A Happy Cut of the Tine Edition)  Sailor Manyo Inks - Bookbinders Design  Pilot “Vest Type” - @inquisitivequill  KWZ Standard Green #2 - Vanness  Pineider Leather 12 Pen Case - Pen & Ink    58:54—Recommendations    Joe Hisashi - Dream Songs: The Essential Joe Hisashi  Logic Grid Puzzles  Coronacast  Baumgartner Restoration    1:06:46—Thanks and Credits    Producers: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.  Recording and editing: Diana Dai.  Music: Michael Pearce.  Logo: Will H. Smith.  Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

More and more people are using fountain pens not just to write with, but to draw and make art! Diana speaks to Teoh (Parkablogs) and Jaspreet (Jazzorilla) about what makes fountain pens such a flexible and personalisable tool for art-making.    This episode features Diana (@thegrynne) with special guests Teoh Yi Chie (@parkablogs) and Jaspreet Singh (@jazzorilla).      FORMAT    01:09—Interview: Teoh Yi Chie    Parkablogs  Parkablogs on Youtube  @parkablogs  Artist Review: Pelikan M200 (Fine Nib) Fountain Pen - Parkablogs  Review: SketchINK by Rohrer & Klingner - Parkablogs  Episode 16: Paint With All the Colours of the Wind  Review: Platinum Carbon Ink - Parkablogs  Comparison of Fude nib fountain pens for drawing - Parkablogs  Indigraph - The fountain pen that uses India ink - Parkablogs  Review: Duke 209 Calligraphy Fountain Pen with Fude Nib - Parkablogs  Review: Sailor Cross Emperor Nib Fountain Pen  - Parkablogs  Limited Palette - Parkablogs  Urban Sketchers Singapore Facebook Group  Episode 61 - Ocean of Ink    30:56—Interview: Jaspreet Singh    @jazzorilla  @thenibstudio  Galen Leather  Elia Note  Urban Sketchers Delhi Facebook Group (@urbansketchersdelhi)  Ode to the Franklin-Christoph Needlepoint Nib - The Pentastic  The 100 Heads Challenge - Confessions of an Art Addict  @leighreyes  @potterandpens  Opus 88 - The Desk Bandit  Regalia Writing Labs (@reachingralph)  Fountain Pen Association of India  The India Pen Show  Airmail Pen Co.  Ranga Pens  ASA Pens  Lotus Pens  Kanwrite  Urushi Studio India  Fosfor Pens (@fosforpens)    1:39:01—Thanks and Credits    Producers: Diana Dai.  Recording and editing: Diana Dai.  Special guests: Teoh Yi Chie, Jaspreet Singh.  Music: Michael Pearce.  Logo: Will H. Smith.  Logo artwork: Melissa Graf. 

In a revisit of the topic of fountain pen ink, we discuss trends and innovations that we’ve seen in the last couple of years, and speculate on what the future could hold for the industry. Ana Csiky returns to fill Diana in on the new and exciting ink makers from Asia.    This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). Special guest is Ana Csiky (@inkantadora).     FORMAT    00:40—WWAWW    Diana: Sailor Profit KOP Ebonite King Eagle w/ Kyo-no-oto Hisoku  Chuck: Pilot x Maruzen “Lemon”  Sharyn: Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Snakewood w/ GvFC Cobalt Blue    07:44—News    Platinum Curidas - Platinum  Life Kappan - Dymocks  Hobonichi Plain Notebook - Hobonichi    13:10—Ink Redux    Episode 6 - Fountain Pen Inks 101  J Herbin Kyanite du Nepal - Mountain of Ink  J Herbin Amethyste De L'Oural - Mountain of Ink  Organics Studio Nitrogen Royal Blue - Mountain of Ink  Diamine Skull & Roses - Mountain of Ink  Diamine Jalur Gemilang - Mountain of Ink  Sailor Ink Studio 123 - The Well-Appointed Desk  Troublemaker Abalone - Mountain of Ink  Sailor Manyo Fountain Pen Inks - Bookbinders Design  Tono and Lims Phosphophyllite - @inkykatwrites  3Oysters DIY My Color Kit - Mountain of Ink  Platinum Mixable Ink - Platinum  Sailor Storia - LarryPOST  Mixing my 500 HOLO Nail Polishes Together! What Will Happen?! - Simply Nailogical  State of the Union 2019: Fountain Pen Ink - Macchiato Man  Ink House Collection by KWZ - @inkhousehongkong  Aurora 100th Anniversary Ink Set - Nibsmith  Montblanc Elixir Parfumeur Vetiver Green - Montblanc  Standard Bindery Ink - Standard Bindery    1:01:18—Listeners’ Ink Questions    Sailor Jentle Yama-dori - Mountain of Ink  Sailor Jentle Tokiwa-matsu - Mountain of Ink  Bungubox Sweet Potato Purple - Mountain of Ink  Lamy Pacific Blue (Turquoise) - Mountain of Ink  Bungubox Hatsukoi “First Love” Sapphire - The Gentleman Stationer  Sailor Ink Studio 740 - Desk Bandit  Toucan Gold - Mountain of Ink  Private Reserve American Blue -  Penrarian    1:18:26—Interview: Ana Csiky (Inkantadora)    @inkantadora  Sailor Ink Studio 162 - The Well-Appointed Desk  Vinta Inks  Troublemaker Inks  Vinta Pastel Blue Julio 1991 - Mountain of Ink  Vinta Mermaid Green Serena 1952 - Mountain of Ink  Tono & Lims First Contact SE - Mountain of Ink  KWZ Sheen Machine - Mountain of Ink  Van Dieman’s Morning Frost - Van Diemen's Ink  Pennonia Inks - Pennonia  Kala - JetPens  Kala Ink Island - Tylee Pen Shop  Kala Ink Tribute to Neon - Tylee Pen Shop  Kala Ink Gemstone - Tylee Pen Shop  Juspirit  @tonoandlims  Noodler’s Invisible Inks - JetPens  Monteverde Sweet Life Inks (Key Lime Pie) - Mountain of Ink  KWZ Iron Gall Inks - Vanness  De Atramentis Document Inks - LarryPOST  3Oysters DIY Ink Kit (Four Seasons of Korea) - Desk Bandit  Pelikan Edelstein Moonstone - The Pelikan’s Perch  Pelikan Edelstein Star Ruby - Mountain of Ink  Montblanc Elixir Parfumeur Collection - Gourmet Pens  Jacques Herbin Scented Inks - Jacques Herbin  Montblanc Ladies Edition Pearl - Squishy Ink  PenBBS #111 Shanghai - FPN    2:28:00—Recommendations    @shuhei_nishiguchi  Joy of Life 庆余年  @estherquek  Little Women (2019)  Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)    2:26:15—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.

To kick off 2020, we shout out some of our favourite online content creators in the pen community, and share our wishlist of guests and collaborators. We also read some listener suggestions for topics to feature this year.    This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne).      FORMAT   01:28—WWAWW    Sharyn: Pilot Vanishing Point Tropical Turquoise  Diana: Franklin-Christoph 19 Black & Creme F SIG w/ Caran d’Ache Magnetic Blue  Chuck: Aurora Optima Resin Yellow CEF    05:24—Reviews    06:59—Pen Friends    The Pen Addict Pen Friends  Mountain of Ink (IG: @mountainofink)  Leigh Reyes (IG: @leighpod)  @nagasawapenstyleden  @nagasawa_umeda  The Gentleman Stationer (IG: @gentlemanstationer)  Parkablogs (IG: @parkablogs, Youtube: Teoh Yi Chie)  @inkywanderings  @nibsandflourishes  Fude Fan (IG: @fudefan)  @yellowpress  @oliveleafcalli  @inquisitivequill  Appelboom Pennen  Top 3 Pens of Chuck (The Nib Section Podcast) - Appelboom Pennen  @ink_numa  Macchiato Man (IG: @macchiatoman.official)  State of the Union 2019: Fountain Pen Ink - Macchiato Man  @yellowpenman  @bokumondoh  Bushimen (IG: @bushimen_)  @attilasultis  Jose Naranja (IG: @jose_naranja)    35:47—The Guest Wishlist    Fountain Pen Companion Podcast  @stringsandpedals  @inkantadora  @urbanhafner  @danimad  @penaddict  @wonderpens  Indy Pen Dance    49:58—Listeners’ Suggestions    Lamy Pico Lx Rosegold  Graf von Faber-Castell POTY 2020 Sparta  Frank Underwater  Episode 36 - Hopes and Predictions for 2019  Index of TNS topics up to December 2019  Stationery Wiki    1:09:41—Recommendations    @incorrectcqlsub  'Succession' Composer Breaks Down His Scoring Process in 'Moonlight,' 'The King' & More - Vanity Fair  'Succession' Composer Breaks Down the Theme Song - Vanity Fair  @spendwiththem  The Nanny    1:22:28—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. 

The hosts discuss their fountain pen highlights of the year, what they’re looking forward to in 2020, and answer some listener questions.    This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne).      FORMAT   01:11—WWAWW    Diana: Nakaya Decapod Twist in Heki-tamenuri SM w/ Diamine Bach   Sharyn: Franklin-Christoph 65 Diamondcast Blue F SIG w/ Robert Oster Flaming Blue  Brian: Pilot Kakuno Clear with maki-e converter  Chuck: Aurora Optima Sole BB w/ Akkerman Gele Oker Van Frans    05:15—News    09:00—Fountain Pen Highlight of the Year    Episode 51 - The Ones That Got Away (Sydney Pen Show Edition)  Episode 40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition)  Episode 41 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (A Happy Cut of the Tine Edition)  Episode 52 - Audrey Matteson, Nib Doctor  Episode 42 - Ink Stories with Inkantadora  Episode 45 - Write Therapy  Lamy Dark Lilac - Mountain of Ink    19:44—Q&A    Montblanc Rudyard Kipling 1895 LE  ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo I XL - Peyton Street Pens  Nakaya 20th Anniversary Pen  Jacques Herbin Terre d’Ombre - Mountain of Ink  Montblanc Red Fox - Gourmet Pens  Sailor Kobe #17 Shioya Blue - FPN  Sailor Kobe #37 Harbour Island Blue - FPN  Sailor Kobe #58 Hyogo Canal Blue - FPN  Sailor Kobe #38 Kitanozaka Night Blue - Milligram  Sailor Kobe #2 Hatoba Pier Blue - FPN  Sailor Kobe #14 Maya Lapis - FPN  Troublemaker Inks  Yaching-style Bellflower - @thenibsection  Sailor Ink Studio 123 - The Pen Addict  Graf von Faber-Castell Violet Blue - Gourmet Pens  Sailor Jentle Yuki-akari - Alt.Haven  Montblanc Unicef Blue - Mountain of Ink  Montblanc Blue Palette  ASC Bologna Extra Mandarin Yellow - Bittner  Conklin Crescent Filler  Episode 46 - Recent Acquisitions (June 2019 Edition)  Roterfaden Configurator  “New coral red 21x28cm @_Roterfaden #Taschenbegleiter arrived today” - @diana_liwen  Lamy Safari “Bauhaus!” LE - @nagasawa_umeda  The state of Chuck’s current “minimal” collection - @thenibsection  Visconti Pentagon Fountain Pen - Appelboom  Life Kappan Note - Anderson Pens  Since this episode was recorded, the Edelstein 2020 ink has been announced (kudos to Sharyn for predicting Moonstone)  Aurora 100th Anniversary Special Edition Inks - Casa della Stilografica  Nagasawa single pen case - Rakuten  CORBO leather pen case - Rakuten  Lemon - @entree3000_  Sebby and Lance - @sebby.lion  Sebby vs Decimos - @sebby.lion    1:28:34—Recommendations    Grow geraniums  Repot your container plants regularly  The Trip (2011)  The Banner Saga  Grey’s Anatomy  Soumaintrain    1:36:15—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.