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 Dec 06, 2019
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Less of a traditional holiday gift guide, and more an expository of the hosts’ philosophies when it comes to gift-giving.
This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
3:26—WWAWW
Sharyn: Pilot Decimo Japan Special Edition 2019 Violet F w/ Pilot Black
Diana: Opus 88 Omar Green w/ Pilot Parallel 3.8mm nib and Robert Oster Flaming Blue; Koloro Demonstrator Orange w/ Pilot Parallel 2.4mm nib and Montblanc Red Fox
Brian: Sailor x Bungubox Pro Gear Tsuyuhikari; Sailor Pro Gear Slim (“Terracota Lame”?)
Chuck: Aurora Optima 365 Coral MCI (by Tav)
10:46—News
Aurora Optima 365 for 2020 - Appelboom
Franklin-Christoph 66 Stabilis Nuclear Green - Franklin-Christoph
Noodler’s Blue Ghost - Pulp Addiction
Pelikan Edelstein Garnet - Pen Chalet
15:59—Gift Guide
Episode 33 - Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Episode 8 - Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Pilot Petit2 Sign Pen - Jet Pens
23:17—First Kakuno Mention
24:42—Gift Guide continued
Caran d’Ache 849 Claim Your Style Ballpoint with gift box - Bookbinders Design
Caran d’Ache 849 Nespresso 2 Ballpoint - Bookbinders Design
Satellite Sentinel Project - Wikipedia
George and Max: A love story made in Hollywood - Independent
Furi Pro East/West Santoku Knife 17cm - Furi
Organics Studio Nitrogen - Bookbinders Design
Montblanc Meisterstück Le Petit Prince Red Fox Ink Cartridges - Pens de Luxe
Caran d’Ache Chromatics Ink Cartridges - Pens de Luxe
Pilot Iroshizuku Ink 15mL bottles - Pen Classics NZ
Midori MD Notebook A5 - Milligram
Pilot Pensemble Single Pen Roll - LarryPOST
Musubi A5 Special Edition Journals - Musubi Atelier
Musubi Pen Cases - Musubi Atelier
Shumi no bungu bako Vol. 50 - Amazon
Shumi no bungu bako Vol. 51 - Amazon
Shumi no bungu bako ink catalog organiser insert - @yokohama_sumomo
Galen Leather Desk Accessories - Galen Leather
Finetec Coliro Watercolours - Not Just A Card
Yamamoto Paper Tasting sets - Yamamoto Paper
1:05:36—Second (and Third) Kakuno Mention
Limited Edition Colour Kakunos - Etsy
1:07:05—Gift Guide continued
Pilot Decimos 20 Colours Vol. 1 - Bookbinders Design
Montblanc 149 Calligraphy Flex
Pilot Deluxe Kuro Seirei-Nuri - @inquisitivequill
1:29:58—Recommendations
Beekeeping
Getting a lower interest on your home loan
1:40:58—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 Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Our recording from during—and in the aftermath of—this year's Melbourne Pen Show. Diana also speaks to Patrick Santucci from Robert Oster Signature.
This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Kevin (@sentience), Mel (@the_fine_nib_chick) and Diana (@the_grynne).
FORMAT
00:12—Introduction
Melbourne Pen Show (@melbournepenshow)
19:12—WWAWW
Mel: TWSBI Eco F w/ Noodlers Lexington Grey
Sharyn: Lamy Linea Herringbone BP
Diana: Caran d’Ache 849 Claim Your Style Pink BP
Kevin: Midori Traveler’s Notebook Brass Pen
25:19—MPS Recap
Calligraphy Society of Victoria
Robert Oster Signature Flaming Blue
Crab Penholder - Fountain Pen Supplies
Pilot Parallel - Not Just A Card
Kyo-no-oto No. 07 - Not Just A Card
Opus 88 Omar Green - My Hearty Timber Box
Opus 88 Demonstrator Koloro Demonstrator Orange - My Hearty Timber Box
Fountain Pen Maintenance Kit - Fountain Pen Supplies
Ink Fix Subscription Box - Fountain Pen Supplies
Yaching-Style Bellflower - @thenibsection
Our MPS 2019 purchases - TNS on FB
37:38—News
Pilot Capless LS - Kobe Nagasawa
Pilot Capless Fermo - The Clicky Post
Pilot 2019 Japan Special Edition Decimos with gold trim - TNS on FB
49:29—Interview: Patrick Santucci from Robert Oster
Tokyo Blue Denim - @robertostersignature
Robert Oster Soda Pop Blue - Pen Addict
1:02:44—Recommendations
1:11:04—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Sharyn Zha, Mel Sanders, Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special thanks to Silvana for arranging a room for us to record in at the Malvern Town Hall.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
The regular Sydney hosts are reunited (virtually, if not physically) for a catch up before they head out again to attend the Melbourne Pen Show. Chuck, Sharyn and Di recap their Inktober and NaNoWriMo experiences, before looking at some recent acquisitions they’ve made.
This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
03:12—WWAWW
Sharyn: Pilot x Mitsukoshi Decimo Red FM w/ Iroshizuku Asa Gao
Chuck: Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Amber-Orange & Cinnamaroon 1.1mm Cursive Calligraphy w/ Sailor Tokiwa-Matsu
Diana: Franklin-Christoph Model 19 Black & Creme Fine SIG w/ Caran d’Ache Magnetic Blue
12:19—Feedback
13:10—Inktober/NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
5 Things I Learned From My First NaNoWriMo - Marina Berlin
36:20—Recent Acquisitions
Montblanc 149 Calligraphy Flex Nib
Pilot 2019/2010 Limited Edition Decimos - TNS on FB
The Stock Room - Franklin-Christoph
Sharyn’s Franklin-Christoph haul - TNS on FB
Fook Hing Trading “Arctic Ice” - Fook Hing Trading
Franklin-Christoph Model 66 Stabilis Nuclear Green - Franklin-Christoph
Diana’s 2020 planners haul - TNS on FB
Quo Vadis Visual Weekly Desk Planner
Nolty 6318 Planner - Amazon JP
Nolty 6500 Planner - Amazon JP
Episode 52 - Audrey Matteson, Nib Doctor
58:49—Recommendations
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
1:14:42—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 Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
The Melbourne crew are back this episode, as Mel and Kevin talk to Tom May about his work as Milligram’s official pen doctor for all LAMY and Kaweco pens.
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The hosts were Mel (@the_fine_nib_chick), Kevin (@sentience) and Tom (@harry_longbaugh).
FORMAT
01:18—WWAWW
Kevin: Lamy Lx Marron
Tom: Palomino Blackwing 602
Mel: Pilot Vanishing Point Tropical Turquoise LE Fine w/ Robert Oster Aqua
09:11—Feedback
Episode 49 - A Truly Committed Filth Monster (2nd Anniversary Q&A Edition)
18:49—Tom May, Milligram’s Pen Doctor
Spheres (Kugel nibs) - Crónicas Estilográficas
Episode 48 - Colour Coordinating Is A Superpower
Lamy Lady Fountain Pen Review - Write To Me Often
Max Schumacher @maxschumacher98
Tav Sinanian @nunc_est_scribendi
1:07:10—News
Melbourne Pen Show @melbournepenshow
1:08:19—Lamy Nerd-out
Lamy T53 Crystal Ink - Milligram
1:24:12—Recommendations
1:29:09—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Kevin Yank, Mel Sanders, Tom May.
Recording and editing: Kevin Yank, Diana Dai.
Special thanks: Tom May.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Tom May, local “pen doctor” for Lamy and Milligram, and collector/connoisseur of all things analog, joins Mel and Kevin for a Collectors Series episode.
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The hosts were Mel (@the_fine_nib_chick) and Kevin (@sentience). Special guest was Tom May (@harry_longbaugh).
FORMAT
01:10—WWAWW
Tom: Parker 1946 Vacumatic Golden Pearl in a Rod Hallewell case w/ Lamy Black
Kevin: Lamy 2000 w/ Lamy Blue-Black
Mel: Pilot Vanishing Point Green Faceted w/ Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro
05:05—Collectors Series: Tom May
Episode 39 - Collectors Series Part 5: “Lamy Archaeology”
Palomino Blackwing 602 - Milligram
Eberhard Faber Blackwing 601 - No Ordinary Pencil
General Pencil Company Cedar Pointe - Pencil Revolution
Mitsubishi 9850 - Pen Paper Pencil
Lamy 2000 Blue Bauhaus Limited Edition
Parker Vacumatic - The Gentleman Stationer
Parker Vacumatic - Parkerpens.net
Universal Genève Polerouter - Worn & Wound
Mario Bellini Divisumma 18 calculator - MoMA
'Aster 20' TV set designed by Mario Bellini and Dario Bellini - Quittenbaum
Sheaffer Oversized Vac-filled Balance Carmine - Peyton Street Pens
Episode 11 - Collectors Series Part 1: Nicholas Gold
44:54—Recommendations
Werner Herzog, Of Walking In Ice
Culture Amp Diversity & Inclusion Starter Kit
51:36—Thanks and Credits
Producers: Kevin Yank, Mel Sanders.
Recording and editing: Kevin Yank, Diana Dai.
Special thanks: Tom May.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Friday Sep 27, 2019
We went to the Sydney Pelikan Hub last week, but it was the event by the *other* German pen brand that gave us loads to talk about.
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
02:56—WWAWW
Diana: Caran d’Ache 849 BP Claim Your Style Pink
Sharyn: Pilot Vanishing Point Tropical Turquoise w/ Iroshizuku Asa-gao
Chuck: Montblanc Generations Yellow w/ Robert Oster Sydney Darling Harbour
07:51—Review: Peg & Awl Sendak Artist Roll and Sendak Mini
Episode 44 - Carry and Storage
Greenleaf & Blueberry (@greenleafblue)
23:25—Sydney Pelikan Hub 2019
36:28—Montblanc Calligraphy Masterclass
Photos of the event - TNS on FB
Meisterstück Solitaire Calligraphy Gold Leaf Flex Nib Fountain Pen
Meisterstück 149 Calligraphy Flex Nib
146 flex nib and 149 flex nib compared - TNS on FB
Montblanc Emperor Hadrian LE 76 - Forbes
Montblanc James Purdey LE 81 - The Firearm Blog
Montblanc Miles Davis LE 90 - Montblanc
Montblanc Antoni Gaudi LE 128 - Mont Blanc Pen
Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than The Eye Can See
1:20:41—Recommendations
Conserve water in the garden
1:30:17—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 Sep 13, 2019
Friday Sep 13, 2019
Diana talks to Dr. Audrey Matteson of Franklin-Christoph about her journey from microbiologist and “fountain pen spouse” to FC’s in-house nib specialist.
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This episode features Diana (@thegrynne) with special guest Audrey (@thenibdoctor).
FORMAT
00:50—Interview: Audrey Matteson
Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than The Eye Can See w/ Anabelle Hiller
Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2018 w/ Jim Rouse - The Pen Addict
The Franklin-Christoph SIG nib - The Pen Addict
Ralph Reyes (Regalia Writing Labs)
Jonathan Brooks (Carolina Pen Company)
Jacque Herbin Bleu Austral - Milligram
Aurora Black - The Writing Desk
1:22:02—Recommendations
1:23:59—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special thanks: Audrey Matteson.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Friday Aug 30, 2019
In our very first live show, recorded at the Sydney Pen Show 2019, we talk show highlights, hauls, and the ones that got away.
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This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
02:05—WWAWW
Tav: Noodlers Neponset with stubbed music flex-modified nib
Sharyn: Pilot Kakuno with urushi cap by Brian Saputro w/ Pilot Black
Chuck: Aurora Optima Yellow Resin w/ Robert Oster Sydney Pen Show 2018 Lavender
Diana: Parker Jotter Turquoise BP
06:32—Sydney Pen Show 2019
Pilot Vanishing Point 2019 LE Tropical Turquoise - LarryPOST
16:59—The Ones That Got Away
Omas Ogiva Cocktail Blue Angel - Chatterley Luxuries
Sailor Cocktail Series - LePens
Sailor Pro Gear Cocktail Angel's Delight - reddit
Omas Vintage Paragon Arco Verde - Penporium
Omas LE Celluloid Paragon Collection - Elephant & Coral
Sailor x Kingdom Note Tale of Genji Series - LePens
Caran d’Ache Colours of the Earth Inks RIP - FPN
Montblanc 149 Calligraphy Flex Nib - Montblanc
37:34—Audience Questions
Why write? Penmanship for the 21st Century | Jake Weidmann | TEDxMileHigh
57:24—Recommendations
1:08:51—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special thanks: Mark Hopson, Sophia Le.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
We look at the phenomenon of the post-factory nib technician. Are they just meeting a need from customers who increasingly buy their fountain pens online? Or are nib technicians a stopgap for dealing with manufacturers with inadequate QC?
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This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scubendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). Our guest this episode is Anabelle Hiller (@stringsandpedals).
FORMAT
00:42—WWAWW
Chuck: Aurora Optima Sole B w/ Robert Oster Ng Special ‘16
Diana: Pilot Kakuno Demonstrator Raden (custom) w/ Montblanc Egyptian Blue
Sharyn: Pilot Metal Falcon Burgundy SF w/ Sailor Oku-yama
Tav: Parker Vacuumatic Jr. Black 3B w/ Lamy Black
04:58—Feedback and News
Chuck, Sharyn and Di will be recording live at the Sydney Pen Show 2019
06:38—Tuned to Order
08:26—Interview: Anabelle Hiller, Nib Technician
Anabelle on IG is @stringsandpedals
Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than the Eye Can See
John Sorowka is Oxonian on FPN
“Why Calathea Makes the Most Beautiful Decorative Houseplant” - Bloomspace
34:29—Tuned to Order (continued)
1:04:58—Recommendations
Greek yoghurt
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream
1:09:48—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special guest: Anabelle Hiller.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
In this absolute bonanza of an episode, we answer all the listener questions we received and celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the podcast.
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
01:24—WWAWW
Tav: James Finniss custom pen BB w/ Montblanc Midnight Blue
Sharyn: Pilot x Mitsukoshi Decimo 2019 Red LE MF
Diana: Opus 88 Fantasia Green-Yellow M w/ Montblanc Red Fox
Chuck: Nakaya Long Piccolo Chinkin Housoge Elastic SF
08:02—Ink Questions
Kobe Nagasawa Aegean Sea Blue - Nagasawa
“Re. Alan Turing. But also, James fucking Flint.” - @diana_liwen
THAT scene from Black Sails Episode 1x07
Robert Iridescink by Diamine - Cult Pens
Robert Oster Hippo Purple - Mountain of Ink
Akkerman Dutch Masters #3 Gele Oker Van Frans - Mountain of Ink
Montblanc Golden Yellow - Mountain of Ink
32:49—Fountain Pen Questions
Laura’s tragically broken Aurora - @inkpea
Diana’s tragically broken Aurora - @diana_liwen
Diana’s “Hannibal pen” the ST Dupont Olympio Vertigo XL - @thenibsection
Hannibal identifies Bella Crawford’s perfume
1:19:49—Shows/Community Questions
Episode 40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimo Edition)
1:43:02—Non-FP Questions
“How Vaporwave Was Created Then Destroyed by the Internet” - Esquire
2:11:53—Recommendations
2:20:39—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.