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 Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Why do we get attached to our possessions? In this episode, we explore the emotion-riddled relationship between us and material objects, and what our fountain pens mean to us.
The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
00:38—WWAWW
Diana: ST Dupont Phoenix Renaissance F w/ KWZ Baltic Memories
Sharyn: Nakaya Long Piccolo Cigar Kikyo SF w/ Montblanc Encre du Desert
Chuck: Pilot Decimo Earth of Watarase “Mita Sansho temple original” w/ De Atramentis Document Black
07:31—Feedback
De Atramentis Document White Ink - Liz Steel
13:30—TNS Giveaway
From March 1st-14th AEST, we will be holding a drawing competition with some pre-loved pens from our personal collections to give away:
- First prize: Lamy 2000 Makrolon BB stub w/ Sailor Kin-Mokusei
- Runner-up: Opus 88 Koloro Orange/Yellow M with TAG Kyo-iro Stone Road of Gion
To enter the giveaway, make sure you do the following:
- Following @thenibsection on Instagram.
- On your own IG account, post a drawing of an animal that you have done with a fountain pen, tagging @thenibsection and including the hashtag #TNSPetSketch in your post.
- You may enter as many times as you like.
Giveaway closes 23:59 March 14th, and the winners will be selected by the hosts and announced on March 15th.
19:06—News
Vintage Aurora 88 - pelahale
Aurora Hastil - IguanaSell
Montblanc Noblesse - Paulo’s Pen Posts
Lamy Logo - Dymocks
Aurora Mar Adriatico - Aesthetic Bay
Aurora 75th Anniversary Optima - Peyton Street Pens
Pilot 100th Anniversary Inks - @_althaven
26:04—Emotional attachment to pens
- What do your fountain pens mean to you? Has this changed over time?
- Is there a pen that is particularly meaningful, and why?
- Do you feel more connected to a pen when you have had it for a long time, or when you know its history?
- What do you think your pens say about you?
- How would you feel if all your fountain pens were lost in a fire? Would you want to find exact replacements for your favourite pens or would you start over afresh?
Dr Christian Jarrett, “The Psychology of Stuff and Things” - The Psychologist
01:15:53—Recommendations
1:23:24—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai and Alisdair Daws.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai and Alisdair Daws.
Special thanks to: Liann, Kaz, Adam, Nicholas, Paul, Haohan, Kevin, Leonie, Hannah, Yagan, Evelyn and Louise.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Feb 15, 2019
Friday Feb 15, 2019
We test our mettle against a *cough* somewhat *cough* dubious quiz, and discover who out of the hosts is the definitive “Instant Expert”.
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!
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
02:39—Instant Experts Quiz
From Collecting Pens by Edward Kiersch (2006)
- What are the rarest and most prized pens?
- Why is the Parker Snake so coveted?
- What is the most prized limited edition?
- What distinguishes Namiki from other brands?
- Which ballpoint pens have the best resale value?
- What pens should be avoided?
- Which is a more desirable category, vintage or contemporary limited editions?
- When do vintage pens need to be reconditioned?
- Should vintage fountain pens be used or only displayed?
- How is a pen’s value determined?
- What’s the best way to buy pens?
- If a pen has cracks, should it be avoided?
- What pens are most prone to fakes and forgeries?
- How can you spot a counterfeit pen?
- What is meant by a pen’s “condition”? What should a collector be sure to look for?
- How are fountain pens cleaned and how often should this be done?
- How can leaks be prevented?
- What are the best ways to store pens?
- Which lesser-known pen manufacturers are likely to increase in value in the future?
- Should collecting pens be mainly a fun-filled hobby or an investment?
1:18:10—What We Are Writing With
Sharyn: Sailor Profit 1911 Large SM
Chuck: Sailor Pro Gear Realo Rounded Nose Cursive Italic
Tav: Delta Dolcevita Frederico Oversize B
Diana: Faber-Castell Ondoro Orange M w/ Kobe 20 Motomachi Red
1:22:08—Recommendations
1:27:35—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.