Roundtable discussion podcast about fountain pens, ink and the people who go crazy for them, from Fountain Pens Oceania. New episodes every fortnight.
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
Which is better: analog or digital? Our hosts, along with special guest Joanne, weigh in on the debate, while Sophia speaks to former optometrist Jenny Saunders about the health benefits of taking it slow and writing by hand.
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The hosts were Chuck Montano (@entree3000_), Sharyn Zha (@sharynzha) and Diana Dai (@thegrynne), with special guest, Joanne Pham (@the.waffle.enthusiast).
FORMAT
02:10—What We Are Writing With
Diana: Sailor King of Pen Profit Ebonite w/ Nagahara King Eagle 21kt
Chuck: Classic Fountain Pens 22nd Anniversary Sailor Pro Gear Realo Yellow and Black Limited Edition w/ Masuyama rounded-nose cursive italic
Sharyn: Pilot Vanishing Point 2014 Copper Limited Edition w/ M architect
Joanne: Pilot Custom 92 w/ B stub
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06:05—Handwriting and memory retention
11:44—Blending digital and analog tools
28:50—Interview: Jenny Saunders on the health benefits of analog tools
Jen is owner of LarryPOST
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53:45—Recommendations
Jazz Liberatorz, “Clin d’oeil”
Arnott’s Milk Arrowroot sandwich with pomegranate turkish delight
The anti-rec: weak almond latte with honey
59:05—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sophia Le, Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Recording and editing: Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Special thanks to Jenny Saunders and Alisdair Daws.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
Diana talks with Tav and special guest, Ralph from BYOB Pen Club, about nib grinding and modifications, how they each got into nib work, and what it takes to be worthy of the title “nibmeister”. They also discuss fountain pen customisation and DIY in general.
The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania.
You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com
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The hosts were Diana Dai and Taveet Sinanian (@nunc_est_scribendi), with special guest, Ralph Reyes (@reachingralph).
FORMAT
01:45—What We Are Writing With
Ralph: Red Dragon Pen Co Prototype w/ Richard Binder 2° Left Oblique Professional Italic grind
Tav: Lotus Shikhar B and Lotus “Duofold” B
Diana: ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo XL Stub
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05:36—Mailbag/Reviews
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07:25—Japanese pen companies and the US market redux
16:10—Interview: Ralph Reyes
Ralph’s IG: @reachingralph
Regalia Writing Lab Trilogy Nib
Regalia Writing Lab Steel Flex Nib
Sailor Specialty Nibs including Nagahara King Eagle Concord
@penproclivities (John Lim)
Sailor Nagahara Cross Concord Emperor
1:04:07—Customisation, Modification, and DIY
Grinding Your Own Nibs - Ludwig Tan
1:23:45—Recommendations
The Lettering Tribe Calligraphy Kit
1:29:24—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Taveet Sinanian, Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Recording and editing: Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Special thanks to Ralph Reyes.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.