Roundtable discussion podcast about fountain pens, ink and the people who go crazy for them, from Fountain Pens Oceania. New episodes every fortnight.
Episodes
Friday Jun 22, 2018
Friday Jun 22, 2018
It's just Diana this week with guest host Ruben discussing the evolution of handwriting across time and space, the inevitability of change, and how cursive may yet survive in today’s digital-centric world.
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The hosts were Diana (@thegrynne) and Ruben (@sirscribe).
FORMAT
00:20—Introducing our guest host
Episode 3 - Handwriting and the Art of Calligraphy
Ruben is Scribe Life on YouTube
04:33—What We Are Writing With
Ruben: Sheaffer Triumph with Grey Striated Celluloid
Diana: Pilot Vanishing Point Sunset Blue LE
05:56—Mailbag
06:19—Changes in writing and writing tools
The History and Uncertain Future of Handwriting, by Anne Trubek
Debate on traditional and simplified Chinese characters
Correction: there is also “Roman cursive”, which we discovered after recording the episode (ops!)
How the Ballpoint Pen Killed Cursive (The Atlantic, 28 Aug 2015)
29:35—News
Send your questions for our Anniversary Q&A episode to thenibsection@gmail.com
Buy tickets to the Sydney Pen Show
Episode 8.5 - Melbourne Pen Show 2017
36:38—What is the future of handwriting?
How and Why to Improve Your Cursive Penmanship
The comeback of cursive (The Economist, 6th Sept 2016)
1:05:37—Recommendations
Annihilation (2018)
The Rider (2017)
1:10:38—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Thursday Jun 07, 2018
Thursday Jun 07, 2018
The hosts delve deep into their souls and their wallets to examine the question of worth. What do we mean when we say a pen is “worth it”? What is our ceiling when it comes to spending money on a fountain pen? And isn’t it all subjective anyway?
The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania
You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com
Go like us on Facebook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Brian (@briansaputro), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
00:42—What We Are Writing With
Diana: Pilot Custom Heritage 743 Burgundy Fine
Sharyn: Sailor Pro Gear Realo Precious Aquamarine
Brian: Sailor Maki-e Carp Nagahara Cross Concord
Chuck: Lamy 2000 BB
04:08—Mailbag
04:50—Are fountain pens (in general) worth it?
10:01—How we decide if a particular pen is worth the price?
Episode 8 - Holiday Gift Guide 2018
ST Dupont Stones Fortune L'Aquart Amethyst Limited Edition 88 Fountain Pen
The Rational Animal: How Evolution Made Us Smarter Than We Think, by Douglas T. Kendrick and Vladas Griskevicius
34:40—Buying and selling fountain pens
Parker Vacumatic Maxima Double Jewel
43:35—Buying from brick and mortar stores
Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Pernambuco
Episode 19 - Treat It Like Your Would Your Grandma; Collectors Series Part 3
54:50—Recommendations
59:15—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Recording and editing: Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.