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.