Roundtable discussion podcast about fountain pens, ink and the people who go crazy for them, from Fountain Pens Oceania. New episodes every fortnight.
Episodes
Monday Dec 18, 2017
Monday Dec 18, 2017
It’s time to finish up the year (and celebrate our 5-month anniversary) by answering your lingering questions and reminisce on the events of 2017. The hosts also discuss what paper planners they’ll be using in the new year, and Diana hints at what’s to come on the podcast.
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The hosts were Chuck Montano, Max Schumacher, Sharyn Zha, Patrick Antolovich and Diana Dai.
FORMAT
00:40—What We Are Writing With
Sharyn: ST Dupont Fidelio Interentielle
Max: Pilot Custom Heritage 92 MF Cursive Italic, Sailor Yama-dori
Patrick: Lamy Vista 1.1mm, Lamy Neon Coral
Chuck: Omas Ogiva Vodka Lemon, Akkerman Dutch Masters 03
05:45—Mailbag/Reviews
08:00—Memorable Moments of 2017
13:10—Q&A
- How to convert non-FP users
- Reactions to ‘fancy pens’
- Buyer’s remorse
- Top 5 inks
- What makes a vintage pen?
- Pilot 100th anniversary
- Best ‘cheapies’
- Matching ink to pens
Sharyn: Montblanc Saint-Exupery Encre du Desert, Sailor Mitsukoshi Hana-Hiraku (discontinued), Sailor Tokiwa-Matsu, Monteverde Olivine, Sailor Kobe #17 Shioya Blue
Max: Diamine Autumn Oak, Sailor Yama-dori, Sailor Souten, Aurora Blue, Caran d’Ache Vibrant Green
Patrick: Diamine Steel Blue, Edelstein Tanzanite, Montblanc BMW Blue, Kaweco Red, Bookbinders Red Belly Black (discontinued)
Chuck: Akkerman Dutch Masters 03 Gele Oker van Frans "French Yellow Ochre”, Iroshizuku Syo-ro
34:43—Planning and Goals
40:20—Coming Soon in 2018 on the Nib Section
Aussie fountain pen ink makers: Robert Oster Signature, Bookbinders Snake Ink (sadly discontinued), Toucan, Van Diemans, Blackstone.
If you have any suggestions for future episodes, write to us!
43:36—Recommendations
Rintattoo (Rin Lu)
Max wants you to learn a hands-on skill
Big Mouth on Netflex
American Vandal on Netflix
46:39—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Recording and editing: Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Our hosts tackle your questions about fountain pen nibs - what they are, what we love about them, and why they (sometimes) give us so much trouble.
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The hosts were Diana Dai, Taveet Sinanian, Sharyn Zha and Patrick Antolovich.
FORMAT
02:12—What We Are Writing With
Tav: Visconti Homosapiens Dark Ages, Edelstein Smokey Quartz
Sharyn: Caran d’Ache Hexagonal Carbon Fibre, Sailor Penlux Cobalt Blue
Patrick: Lamy Joy 1.9mm, Bookbinders Red Belly Black
Diana: Aurora Optima Black Pearl EF, Kobe Tao Black
08:27—The Basics
Nib shapes, materials, and the grinds they come in, both the mundane and the exotic.
Resources:
- Pictures and writing sample of a Spors glass-nibbed pen at Leigh Reyes’ blog.
- Sailor Specialty Nibs reference page at Nibs.com.
- Teoh also has great reviews and photos of Sailor specialty nibs at ParkaBlogs.
- Mike Matteson also has a YouTube video that provides a good overview of the different nib grinds.
36:55—Reviews/Mailbag
38:52—Let’s Talk About Flex, Baby!
A reminder to flex with caution!
David Nishimura’s posts on nibs at The Vintage Pens Blog
47:47—News
TNS now has an Instagram
49:16—Nib FAQs
- How would you make a nib wetter or dryer? (Quentin)
- Are there people who can retip nibs? (Maria)
- Have you used any of the Sailor specialty nibs? How easily can we get our hands on them? (Maria)
- Is the cost of warranty the only thing stopping modern penmakers from making vintage wet noodle nibs? (David Brennan)
- Which companies should you try before you buy due to QC issues? (Sunelle)
- Which non-branded nibs would you recommended? And which pens can you swap out the nibs on? (Sunelle)
Goldnibs.com and Greg Minuskin can retip a nib. Despite the mention in the episode, it appears that John Mottishaw no longer offers retipping services over at Classic Fountain Pens.
The Desiderata Pen Company make hand-turned pens that will take a calligraphy dip nib.
1:01:26—Recommendations
1:15:24—Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Taveet Sinanian, Max Schumacher, Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Recording and editing: Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Saturday Dec 02, 2017
Saturday Dec 02, 2017
In a special bonus episode of the podcast, Sophia and Mark bring you interviews with organisers, visitors, vendors, social media luminaries and everyone in between, direct from the Melbourne Pen Show 2017!
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FORMAT
00:34—Melbourne Pen Show Organisers
Sophia chats with Max Braude, the 2017 Melbourne Pen Show organiser, and Marcus and Rebecca Lee-Steere, the husband and wife duo, members of the pen show organising committee.
14:35—Sally Siderio
Sally is President of the Calligraphy Society of Victoria.
18:41—Moya Carroll
Organiser of CalliCon 2017 (Calligraphy Convention) Melbourne, the first festival devoted to calligraphy. Moya is moyagraphy on Instagram.
21:13—Constance and Candace
Constance Wiebrands is at Flexnib and Flexnib blog. Candace is Pensivecandy on Instagram.
31:08—Nicholas Gold
Quillidyllic and the Quillidyllic blog.
33:52—Yagan Kiely
Co-founder of Fountain Pens Australia, Yagan also blogs at Macchiato Man.
36:10—Vendors
Vintage pen dealer Bernie Sweet, James Finniss of Pensive Pens, Debbie from Melbourne Pen Depot, and Tingo Ting of My Hearty Tingo Box.
45:14—Showgoers
Alasdair Daws (VIC), Tom May (VIC), Cassie Rogers (SA), Grant (NSW) and Lou.
54:08—Credits
Producers: Sophia Le, Mark Hopson, Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Mark Hopson, Sophia Le, Denise Tang.
Special thanks this episode go to everyone at the MPS who took the time to chat to us.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.