Roundtable discussion podcast about fountain pens, ink and the people who go crazy for them, from Fountain Pens Oceania. New episodes every fortnight.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
In this...somewhat tipsy end-of-year episode (prerecorded in November), we answer your questions about our favourite nibs, most memorable fountain pen experiences, reflections on a year and a half of podcasting, and much more!
Happy holidays to all our listeners!
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Melissa (@missdgraf), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne). The excellent pup who was (mostly) silent throughout the recording was Sebastian (@sebby.lion).
FORMAT
01:39—What We Are Writing With
Sharyn: Sailor Nagasawa Black Proske “Brosque” Zoom w/ Sailor Kin-Mokusei
Diana: Opus 88 Demonstrator with Regalia Crown Epilogue w/ Iroshizuku Yama-budo
Melissa: Caran d’Ache Ecridor XS Couture Rose Gold with Swarovski Crystal
Brian: Omas Milord Arco Brown w/ Sailor Rikyu-Cha
Chuck: Aurora 88 Minerali Amber BB and Aurora 88 Sole M
10:50—Q&A
- Therese Brand: I'd love to have a better understanding of the different flex nibs vs waverly/cursive/italic, stub/music, zoom nibs etc from the different brand...pros & cons, your own preferences and why?
- Ayeneneyeee: What has been your favourite fountain pen related experience, fact, or skill you've learnt this year?
- Ayeneneyeee: Fountain pen goals for next year? This can be a pen (or let's be honest, pens) you're chasing, a new direction for your collection (russian vintage or even a big cull?), or maybe you're considering exploring new terrain (e.g. nib tuning, urban sketching, ink making...).
- Sharyn: How much ink is “enough”?
- Father Kyle: Self reflections on doing a full year of podcasting about pens.
- Paperlate: It seems like a few of you have extensive Japanese pen collections; it would be great to hear what some of your favourite pens are in each of your collections.
- Tinybadge: What sub-$50 fountain pens can you all recommend?
- Sharyn: Biggest FP surprise and biggest disappointment this year?
Episode 28 - The Sound of One Pen Being Tested
Pilot Waverly Nib Review - The Well-Appointed Desk
Sailor Zoom Nib Review - Parka Blogs
Regalia Writing Labs Crossflex Nib
Episode 27 - “Horses for Courses” plus Sydney Pen Show Recap
Episode 14 - Analog Strikes Back
TWSBI Eco Transparent Blue - My Hearty Timber Box
TWSBI Eco Transparent Blossom Red - LarryPost
The Wink Pen: A Review - The Pen Addict
Yachingstyle Glass Nib Fountain Pen
Opus 88 Demonstrator - Desk Bandit
Opus 88 Koloro - Pen Classics NZ
1:20:27—Recommendations
Wear comfy shoes to your parties
1:31:28—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Welcome to the special Melbourne Pen Show edition of the podcast!
The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania
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The hosts were Alisdair (@alisdairdaws), Mel (@the_fine_nib_chick) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
00:17—Introduction to the Melbourne Pen Show
Mel and Ali also feature in Episode 27 - "Horses for Courses"
Melbourne Pen Show (@melbournepenshow)
Melbourne Pen Group - email Max Braude max@kblcommercial.com.au to sign up to their mailing list
13:34—What We Are Writing With
Mel: Pilot Vanishing Point Copper EF w/ Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black
Ali: Pilot Custom Urushi MF
Diana: Opus 88 Koloro Orange M w/ Sailor Tokiwa-Matsu
16:21—Interviews
Tom May (@harry_longbaugh) - 17:02
Kevin - 23:58
Quentin Bell (@bucksbelly) - 26:31
Pam Sutton, collector of antique propelling pencils - 27:41
Doug Wilson, collector of Conway-Stewarts - 33:32
Aileen (@penfiend) - 40:50
Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Angela (@crafty_rufus_), vendors and pen enthusiasts from Sydney - 42:12
Natasha, Cassie, Gordon, Georgia and Michael, from interstate - 44:32
Thierry - 47:36
Chris Grosvenor - 51:05
Mark Hopson (@markrhopson) and Sophia Le (@eskimosoap), Sydney Pen Show organisers - 53:06
Michael - 59:16
Peter Lucas, pen turner - 1:01:05
Bruce Denney, vintage pen collector and restorer - 1:02:57
David van Cuylenburg and Kosta Kamboukos, Pen Collectors of Melbourne - 1:05:39
Max Braude, show organising committee member - 1:11:05
Nicholas Gold, the Quillidyllic himself - 1:25:14
1:31:24—Recommendations
Rivers of London Series by Ben Aaronovich
Ravenous (1999)
1:34:57—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Alisdair Daws, Mel Sanders, and Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Alisdair Daws, Mel Sanders and Diana Dai.
Special thanks to everyone who spoke to us at the Melbourne Pen Show.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.