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 Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
We take a close look at the second attempt to revive a historic US pen brand, Esterbrook Pens, and review three pens from its current lineup. Tav and Di also chat to Ryan from Kenro Industries, the company which currently owns the venerable Esterbrook brand.
This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
01:23—WWAWW
Sharyn: Esterbrook Estie Oversized Sparkle Tanzanite EF w/ Waterman Serenity Blue
Tav: TWSBI Vac-700R Iris w/ Taccia Ao
Diana: Esterbrook Camden Composition Black to School Black F w/ Caran d’Ache Blue Night
05:06—Esterbrook Pens
For the next company that wants to revive a beloved pen brand. - Leigh Reyes
Esterbrook Pens - Pen Economics
10:18—Interview: Ryan Sirignano
Esterbrook Estie - Esterbrook Pens
Podstar reusable coffee pods
The Sunday Read: ‘David’s Ankles’
1:18:52—Esterbrook Revival
Esterbrook Fountain Pens - Pulp Addiction
Tav reviews the JR Pocket Pen Capri Blue B
Sharyn reviews the Estie OS Sparkle Tanzanite EF
Diana reviews the Camden Composition Black to School Black F
Episode 7 - QC Controversies: Nakaya, Visconti, TWSBI
2:08:32—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Sharyn Zha, Taveet Sinanian and Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special guest: Ryan Sirignano.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Sharyn and Diana review the new Faber-Castell Hexo, and discuss Faber-Castell pens in general. We also interview Michael Karakatsanis of Faber-Castell Australia.
This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
00:48—WWAWW
Sharyn: Faber-Castell Hexo Rose M
Diana: Faber-Castell Hexo Black F
04:35—Interview: Michael Karakatsanis
Facebook: Faber-Castell
Connector Pens - Faber-Castell
Pen of the Years - Graf von Faber-Castell
POTY 2020 Sparta - Graf von Faber-Castell
Nature’s Luxury POTY - Graf von Faber-Castell
Limited Edition Snakewood - Graf von Faber-Castell
26:16—Review: Faber-Castell Hexo Fountain Pen
Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche - LarryPOST
Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Ebony - Peters of Kensington
Faber-Castell Ondoro - LarryPOST
Faber-Castell Loom Metallic Gray - Officeworks
Graf von Faber-Castell Tamitio Black - Appelboom
Graf von Faber-Castell Intuition Platino Ebony - UK Fountain Pens
Graf von Faber-Castell Intuition Cannelé (Fluted) Ivory - Graf von Faber-Castell
Faber-Castell Ambition - LarryPOST
Faber-Castell e-Motion - LarryPOST
Faber-Castell Essentio - Faber-Castell
Faber-Castell Hexo Rose Fountain Pen - Pen City
Faber-Castell 9000 3B - Officeworks
Graf von Faber-Castell Limited Edition Elemento Olive Wood - Graf von Faber-Castell
1:09:57—Recommendations
The Thai Food Queen of Texas - Munchies
DEE DEE - Northeastern Thai Street Food
1:17:15—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special guest: Michael Karakatsanis.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Invoke her name three times and she will appear! Our favourite ink reviewer/blogger, Kelli from Mountain of Ink, is our guest this episode.
This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Kelli (@mountainofink).
FORMAT
00:52—Introduction: Kelli (Mountain of Ink)
Noodler’s Ahab - The Goulet Pen Co
Diamine Marine - The Goulet Pen Co
03:29—WWAWW
Kelli: Lamy Safari w/ Kobe 23 Nagata Blue
Sharyn: Sailor ProGear Realo Tenku Mugen
05:03—Kelli (cont.)
Taroko Enigma A5 Dotted - TarokoShop
Taroko Breeze A5 Notebook - TarokoShop
Review: Nanami Crossfield - Mountain of Ink
Some words on Tomoe River. - Musubi
MD Notebook Cotton - Midori JP
Musubi A5 Folio Notebooks - Musubi
Mabie Todd Swan S2 - Flex & Other Follies
Sailor x Wancher ProGear Shamrock Green - Thomas Bates
Sailor ProGear Kure Azur - Bookbinders Design
KWZ Butterscotch - Mountain of Ink
Pelikan M620 City Series - The Pelikan’s Perch
Pelikan M605 White Transparent - The Pelikan’s Perch
Pelikan M405 White Transparent - The Pelikan’s Perch
Pelikan M600 Violet - The Pelikan’s Perch
Pelikan M600 Turquoise - The Pelikan’s Perch
Pelikan M600 Pink - The Pelikan’s Perch
Pelikan M600 Vibrant Orange - The Pelikan’s Perch
Pelikan M600 Vibrant Green - Pelikan Collectibles
Pelikan M600 White Tortoise - Pelikan Collectibles
Aurora Optima - The Pen Addict
Conklin Duragraph - The Gentleman Stationer
Kelli’s top 5: Sailor, Pilot Iroshizuku, Diamine, Robert Oster, Monteverde
Montblanc Blue Palette - @thenibsection
Ferris Wheel Press Inks - Ferris Wheel Press
Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink
Sailor Manyo Haha - Mountain of Ink
Sailor Manyo Nekoyanagi - Mountain of Ink
Papier Plume Lake Michigan Summer - Mountain of Ink
Dual Shaders - Mountain of Ink
Waterman Ink - Mountain of Ink
Lamy Dark Lilac - Mountain of Ink
Parker Penman Sapphire - Mountain of Ink
Noodler’s Black - Mountain of Ink
Platinum Carbon Black - Mountain of Ink
1:00:50—Recommendations
Midori MD A5 Codex 1-Day-1-Page
1:03:22—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Sharyn Zha.
Recording and editing: Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai.
Special guest: Kelli.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
The special guest this episode is harpist, goldsmith, nib expert, and all round Renaissance woman, Anabelle Hiller. She talks to Diana about the journey to creating her masterpiece fountain pen, The Symphony.
This episode features Diana (@thegrynne) and Anabelle (@stringsandpedals and Opus Cineris).
FORMAT
04:21—“The Symphony” Fountain Pen
Anabelle’s previous appearances on TNS: Episode 30, Episode 50
Fountain Pen Companion Podcast
Appelboom
The Symphony - @stringsandpedals
Monteverde Passion Burgundy - Mountain of Ink
How Wassily Kandinsky’s synaesthesia changed art - The Telegraph
1:05:01—WWAWW
Anabelle: Parker Premier
Diana: Namiki Yukari Cormorant M w/ Troublemaker Foxglove
1:08:49—Listener questions
Montblanc James Purdey LE 81 - The Firearm Blog
1:31:09—Recommendations
Saying Goodbye to Elizabeth Suzann - NYT
The True Cost of Brands Not Paying for Orders During the COVID-19 Crisis - Forbes
1:43:31—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special guest: Anabelle Hiller.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
After an unplanned hiatus, the Nib Section is back, baby! We review some new acquisitions, including the Platinum Curidas, and discuss recent developments in the fountain pen world, including the shake-up at Sailor.
This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Diana (@thegrynne) and Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi).
FORMAT
7:47—WWAWW
Tav: Ancora Casein LE for Fahrney's w/ De Atramentis Hyacinth
Sharyn: Lamy CP1 Platinum w/ Lamy Blue
Diana: Platinum Curidas Clear
31:00—Feedback
Rohrer & Klingner SketchINK - Parkablogs
Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrun - Mountain of Ink
39:15—How we’ve been using pens during the pandemic
Noodler’s Baystate Cape Cod Cranberry - Pulp Addiction
Pilot Petit 2 (felt-tip) - Bunbougu
Sailor Manyo Haha - Bookbinders Design
Sailor Manyo Nekoyanagi - Bookbinders Design
Sailor Ink Studio 123 - Bookbinders Design
Sailor Jentle Fuji-musume - Mountain of Ink
58:49—Shake-up at Sailor
Tokyo Inklings - Emergency 1: Sailor Plus
Tokyo Inklings - Emergency 2: Sailor Minus
Sailor new Ink Studio releases - @nagasawa_umeda
Troublemaker Kelp Tea - Mountain of Ink
Sailor Discontinues 6 Jentle Inks - Anderson Pens Blog
Sailor Pro Gear Slim Mini - Goulet Pens
Sailor 1911 Profit Junior - PenSachi
Sailor ProColor 500 - Oh Fountain Pens
Cross Peerless 125 - Peters of Kensington
1:11:53—How customers and manufacturers are responding to covid
1:20:58—Recommendations
Machine Dynasty - Madeline Ashby
1:31:53—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Sharyn Zha, Tav Sinanian, Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
First week of self isolation for us in Sydney! Already there is domestic strife brewing in the Sharyn and Sebbie household. Is this our new normal for the foreseeable future? How are two Australians and a Hongkonger keeping themselves happy and occupied during these crazy times.
This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Diana (@thegrynne) and Leo (@inquisitivequill).
FORMAT
02:38—WWAWW
Sharyn: ST Dupont Olympio L Palladium Diamondhead w/ GvFC Moss Green
Leo: Parker 75 Laque XF w/ Sailor Oku-yama
Diana: Pilot Custom 845 Vermilion M w/ PenBBS 372
09:03—Feedback
10:25—Staying Connected, Staying Invested
Pilot Custom Urushi Blue Maruzen Special - reddit
Platinum Curidas - The Clicky Post
Stalogy Editor's Series 365Days Notebook - JetPens
40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition)
41 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (A Happy Cut of the Tine Edition)
Sailor Manyo Inks - Bookbinders Design
Pilot “Vest Type” - @inquisitivequill
KWZ Standard Green #2 - Vanness
Pineider Leather 12 Pen Case - Pen & Ink
58:54—Recommendations
Joe Hisashi - Dream Songs: The Essential Joe Hisashi
1:06:46—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
More and more people are using fountain pens not just to write with, but to draw and make art! Diana speaks to Teoh (Parkablogs) and Jaspreet (Jazzorilla) about what makes fountain pens such a flexible and personalisable tool for art-making.
This episode features Diana (@thegrynne) with special guests Teoh Yi Chie (@parkablogs) and Jaspreet Singh (@jazzorilla).
FORMAT
01:09—Interview: Teoh Yi Chie
Artist Review: Pelikan M200 (Fine Nib) Fountain Pen - Parkablogs
Review: SketchINK by Rohrer & Klingner - Parkablogs
Episode 16: Paint With All the Colours of the Wind
Review: Platinum Carbon Ink - Parkablogs
Comparison of Fude nib fountain pens for drawing - Parkablogs
Indigraph - The fountain pen that uses India ink - Parkablogs
Review: Duke 209 Calligraphy Fountain Pen with Fude Nib - Parkablogs
Review: Sailor Cross Emperor Nib Fountain Pen - Parkablogs
Urban Sketchers Singapore Facebook Group
30:56—Interview: Jaspreet Singh
Urban Sketchers Delhi Facebook Group (@urbansketchersdelhi)
Ode to the Franklin-Christoph Needlepoint Nib - The Pentastic
The 100 Heads Challenge - Confessions of an Art Addict
Regalia Writing Labs (@reachingralph)
Fountain Pen Association of India
1:39:01—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special guests: Teoh Yi Chie, Jaspreet Singh.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
In a revisit of the topic of fountain pen ink, we discuss trends and innovations that we’ve seen in the last couple of years, and speculate on what the future could hold for the industry. Ana Csiky returns to fill Diana in on the new and exciting ink makers from Asia.
This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). Special guest is Ana Csiky (@inkantadora).
FORMAT
00:40—WWAWW
Diana: Sailor Profit KOP Ebonite King Eagle w/ Kyo-no-oto Hisoku
Chuck: Pilot x Maruzen “Lemon”
Sharyn: Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Snakewood w/ GvFC Cobalt Blue
07:44—News
Hobonichi Plain Notebook - Hobonichi
13:10—Ink Redux
Episode 6 - Fountain Pen Inks 101
J Herbin Kyanite du Nepal - Mountain of Ink
J Herbin Amethyste De L'Oural - Mountain of Ink
Organics Studio Nitrogen Royal Blue - Mountain of Ink
Diamine Skull & Roses - Mountain of Ink
Diamine Jalur Gemilang - Mountain of Ink
Sailor Ink Studio 123 - The Well-Appointed Desk
Troublemaker Abalone - Mountain of Ink
Sailor Manyo Fountain Pen Inks - Bookbinders Design
Tono and Lims Phosphophyllite - @inkykatwrites
3Oysters DIY My Color Kit - Mountain of Ink
Platinum Mixable Ink - Platinum
Mixing my 500 HOLO Nail Polishes Together! What Will Happen?! - Simply Nailogical
State of the Union 2019: Fountain Pen Ink - Macchiato Man
Ink House Collection by KWZ - @inkhousehongkong
Aurora 100th Anniversary Ink Set - Nibsmith
Montblanc Elixir Parfumeur Vetiver Green - Montblanc
Standard Bindery Ink - Standard Bindery
1:01:18—Listeners’ Ink Questions
Sailor Jentle Yama-dori - Mountain of Ink
Sailor Jentle Tokiwa-matsu - Mountain of Ink
Bungubox Sweet Potato Purple - Mountain of Ink
Lamy Pacific Blue (Turquoise) - Mountain of Ink
Bungubox Hatsukoi “First Love” Sapphire - The Gentleman Stationer
Sailor Ink Studio 740 - Desk Bandit
Private Reserve American Blue - Penrarian
1:18:26—Interview: Ana Csiky (Inkantadora)
Sailor Ink Studio 162 - The Well-Appointed Desk
Vinta Pastel Blue Julio 1991 - Mountain of Ink
Vinta Mermaid Green Serena 1952 - Mountain of Ink
Tono & Lims First Contact SE - Mountain of Ink
KWZ Sheen Machine - Mountain of Ink
Van Dieman’s Morning Frost - Van Diemen's Ink
Kala Ink Island - Tylee Pen Shop
Kala Ink Tribute to Neon - Tylee Pen Shop
Kala Ink Gemstone - Tylee Pen Shop
Noodler’s Invisible Inks - JetPens
Monteverde Sweet Life Inks (Key Lime Pie) - Mountain of Ink
De Atramentis Document Inks - LarryPOST
3Oysters DIY Ink Kit (Four Seasons of Korea) - Desk Bandit
Pelikan Edelstein Moonstone - The Pelikan’s Perch
Pelikan Edelstein Star Ruby - Mountain of Ink
Montblanc Elixir Parfumeur Collection - Gourmet Pens
Jacques Herbin Scented Inks - Jacques Herbin
Montblanc Ladies Edition Pearl - Squishy Ink
2:28:00—Recommendations
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
2:26:15—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Feb 07, 2020
Friday Feb 07, 2020
To kick off 2020, we shout out some of our favourite online content creators in the pen community, and share our wishlist of guests and collaborators. We also read some listener suggestions for topics to feature this year.
This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
01:28—WWAWW
Sharyn: Pilot Vanishing Point Tropical Turquoise
Diana: Franklin-Christoph 19 Black & Creme F SIG w/ Caran d’Ache Magnetic Blue
Chuck: Aurora Optima Resin Yellow CEF
05:24—Reviews
06:59—Pen Friends
Mountain of Ink (IG: @mountainofink)
Leigh Reyes (IG: @leighpod)
The Gentleman Stationer (IG: @gentlemanstationer)
Parkablogs (IG: @parkablogs, Youtube: Teoh Yi Chie)
Top 3 Pens of Chuck (The Nib Section Podcast) - Appelboom Pennen
Macchiato Man (IG: @macchiatoman.official)
State of the Union 2019: Fountain Pen Ink - Macchiato Man
Bushimen (IG: @bushimen_)
Jose Naranja (IG: @jose_naranja)
35:47—The Guest Wishlist
Fountain Pen Companion Podcast
49:58—Listeners’ Suggestions
Graf von Faber-Castell POTY 2020 Sparta
Episode 36 - Hopes and Predictions for 2019
Index of TNS topics up to December 2019
1:09:41—Recommendations
'Succession' Composer Breaks Down the Theme Song - Vanity Fair
1:22:28—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Dec 20, 2019
Friday Dec 20, 2019
The hosts discuss their fountain pen highlights of the year, what they’re looking forward to in 2020, and answer some listener questions.
This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
01:11—WWAWW
Diana: Nakaya Decapod Twist in Heki-tamenuri SM w/ Diamine Bach
Sharyn: Franklin-Christoph 65 Diamondcast Blue F SIG w/ Robert Oster Flaming Blue
Brian: Pilot Kakuno Clear with maki-e converter
Chuck: Aurora Optima Sole BB w/ Akkerman Gele Oker Van Frans
05:15—News
09:00—Fountain Pen Highlight of the Year
Episode 51 - The Ones That Got Away (Sydney Pen Show Edition)
Episode 40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition)
Episode 41 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (A Happy Cut of the Tine Edition)
Episode 52 - Audrey Matteson, Nib Doctor
Episode 42 - Ink Stories with Inkantadora
Lamy Dark Lilac - Mountain of Ink
19:44—Q&A
Montblanc Rudyard Kipling 1895 LE
ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo I XL - Peyton Street Pens
Jacques Herbin Terre d’Ombre - Mountain of Ink
Montblanc Red Fox - Gourmet Pens
Sailor Kobe #17 Shioya Blue - FPN
Sailor Kobe #37 Harbour Island Blue - FPN
Sailor Kobe #58 Hyogo Canal Blue - FPN
Sailor Kobe #38 Kitanozaka Night Blue - Milligram
Sailor Kobe #2 Hatoba Pier Blue - FPN
Sailor Kobe #14 Maya Lapis - FPN
Yaching-style Bellflower - @thenibsection
Sailor Ink Studio 123 - The Pen Addict
Graf von Faber-Castell Violet Blue - Gourmet Pens
Sailor Jentle Yuki-akari - Alt.Haven
Montblanc Unicef Blue - Mountain of Ink
ASC Bologna Extra Mandarin Yellow - Bittner
Episode 46 - Recent Acquisitions (June 2019 Edition)
“New coral red 21x28cm @_Roterfaden #Taschenbegleiter arrived today” - @diana_liwen
Lamy Safari “Bauhaus!” LE - @nagasawa_umeda
The state of Chuck’s current “minimal” collection - @thenibsection
Visconti Pentagon Fountain Pen - Appelboom
Life Kappan Note - Anderson Pens
Since this episode was recorded, the Edelstein 2020 ink has been announced (kudos to Sharyn for predicting Moonstone)
Aurora 100th Anniversary Special Edition Inks - Casa della Stilografica
Nagasawa single pen case - Rakuten
CORBO leather pen case - Rakuten
Sebby vs Decimos - @sebby.lion
1:28:34—Recommendations
Grow geraniums
Repot your container plants regularly
1:36:15—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.