The Nib Section

If you’ve ever wanted a comprehensive history of fountain pen filling systems...this is not that. However, Sharyn and Di are joined by Tom May to discuss overall trends in ink-filling systems from the early 20th century to today, the potential for innovation or refinement in those mechanisms going into the future, and what our personal favourites are. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha [https://www.instagram.com/sharynzha/]), Tom (@harry_longbaugh [https://www.instagram.com/harry_longbaugh/]) and Diana (@thegrynne [https://www.instagram.com/thegrynne/]). FORMAT 00:11—Intro Episode 55: Care and Maintenance of Your Lamy 2000 [https://thenibsection.podbean.com/e/55-general-maintenance-of-your-lamy-2000/] 03:35—WWAWW Tom: Sailor Pro-Gear Earth Sharyn: Lamy 2000 and Pelikan M200 White Tortoise Diana: PenBBS 456 w/ Montblanc Homage to Napoleon I, and Sheaffer Crest w/ Maruzen Athena Sepia 17:04—Ink-Filling Systems Regina Martini, Pens and Pencils: A Collector’s Handbook [https://www.amazon.com.au/Pens-Pencils-Collectors-Regina-Martini/dp/0887409423] Conklin Crescent-Fillers - David Nishimura [https://vintagepens.com/Conklin_crescent_fillers.shtml] Conklin Mark Twain Crescent Filler - The Gentleman Stationer [https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2017/3/4/pen-review-conklin-mark-twain-crescent-filler] Visconti Millenium Arc Moonlight - The Pen Habit [http://penhabit.com/2016/04/10/visconti-millennium-arc-moonlight/] Filling Instructions: Lever-Fillers - David Nishimura [https://www.vintagepens.com/filling_instructions_lever-fillers.shtml] De La Rue Onoto - David Nishimura [https://www.vintagepens.com/Onoto.shtml] Parker 51 Aerometric - David Nishimura [https://vintagepens.com/Parker_51.shtml] Episode 33 - Holiday Gift Guide 2018; Pen Classics NZ [https://thenibsection.podbean.com/e/33-holiday-gift-guide-2018-pen-classics-nz/] PenBBS 469 Double-Nibbed Fountain Pen - The Gentleman Stationer [https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2019/6/15/pen-review-penbbs-469] 1:25:38—Recommendations Leverage [https://www.amazon.com/Leverage-Season-1/dp/B001N4RAEQ] Matewan (1987) [https://www.criterion.com/films/29461-matewan] Rutherford Falls [https://www.stan.com.au/watch/rutherford-falls] 1:35:19—Thanks and Credits Producer: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

This episode, we pose a hypothetical: if we could design and make our own stationery product, what would it be? This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha [https://www.instagram.com/sharynzha/]) and Diana (@thegrynne [https://www.instagram.com/thegrynne/]). FORMAT 00:10—Intro Episode 76 - Brad Dowdy, Professional Pen Addict [https://thenibsection.podbean.com/e/76-brad-dowdy-professional-pen-addict/] Exploring the world of socially responsible stationery with Daryl of Musubi - Stationery Orbit [https://www.stationeryorbit.com/27-exploring-the-world-of-socially-responsible-stationery-with-daryl-of-musubi/] 04:58—WWAWW Sharyn: Pilot Decimo Alumite Gray w/ Sailor Jentle Chu-shu Diana: Faber-Castell Hexo Rose F w/ Caran d’Ache Infra-Red 09:47—Our Stationery Startup Kanilea Pen Co. [https://kanileapenco.com/] Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink [https://mountainofink.com/blog?category=Ink%20Palette] Taccia Yukio-e Inks - The Well-Appointed Desk [https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2020/01/ink-review-taccia-ukiyo-e-inks/] @dickpageface [https://www.instagram.com/dickpageface/?hl=en] Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trios by Dick Page - Beauty Geeks [https://imabeautygeek.com/2010/08/17/artistic-eye-shiseido-luminizing-satin-eye-color-trios-by-dick-page/] Philanthropy - Chantecaille [https://chantecaille.com/pages/philanthropy] Curated Shop Pens - The Gentleman Stationer [https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/the-curated-shop?category=Pens] Herbin Rouge Hematite - Mountain of Ink [https://mountainofink.com/blog/jherbin-1670-rouge-hematite] Let’s Talk About Caran d’Ache Chromatics Inks - Fountain Pen Follies [https://fountainpenfollies.com/2016/05/28/lets-talk-about-caran-dache-chromatics-inks/2/] Maruzen Athena Sepia - Alt.Haven [http://althaven.com/blog/2015/6/5/review-maruzen-athena-sepia] What Color is “Qing”? - World of Chinese [https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2013/06/what-color-is-qing/] Homer’s Sea: Wine Dark? - New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/1983/12/20/science/homer-s-sea-wine-dark.html] PenBBS 129 Xu Zhimo - Mountain of Ink [https://mountainofink.com/blog/penbbs-xu-zhimo] Sailor Manyo Haha - Mountain of Ink [https://mountainofink.com/blog/sailor-haha] Zebra Super Marble Gel Ink Pens - Zebra [https://www.zebrapen.com/product-category/brand/super-marble/] 54:39—Recommendations Produce Camp 2021 (Chuang 2021) [https://wetv.vip/en/play/rcravdp2hk0t759?vid=a003682q444] Reluctant Reality TV Star Vladislav 'Lelush' Ivanov Just Couldn't Get Voted Off Produce Camp 21 - The Project [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwBHZ5Kb1Mg&feature=youtu.be] Chuang 2021: Are You A Werewolf? [https://wetv.vip/en/play/8bhpm0k9zfw4hy2?vid=t0036d17i9o] Heaven’s Official Blessing (Animated Series) [https://www.netflix.com/title/81364887] The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System [https://scumvillain.fandom.com/wiki/Novel] 1:06:41—Thanks and Credits Producer: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

The guest this episode is the OG pen addict himself, Brad Dowdy. He chats with Diana about his blog, his podcast, and the joys and travails and responsibilities of being able to make a livelihood out of what you love. This episode features Diana (@thegrynne [https://www.instagram.com/thegrynne/]) with special guest Brad Dowdy (@penaddict [https://www.instagram.com/penaddict/]). FORMAT 00:09—Interview: Brad Dowdy Tinterías Podcast [https://podtail.com/en/podcast/tinterias/] Welcome to The Pen Addict! - The Pen Addict [https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2007/11/29/welcome-to-the-pen-addict.html] The Enough Podcast [https://enough.10centuries.org/] The Pen Addict Podcast - Relay FM [https://www.relay.fm/penaddict] 24:16—WWAWW Brad: Sailor x Bungubox Pro-Gear Fujiyama Blue w/ Bungubox Fujiyama Blue Diana: Franklin-Christoph Model 19 Black/Creme w/ Caran d’Ache Ultraviolet 27:29—Interview continued The Pen Habit [http://penhabit.com/] Nock Co. [https://nockco.com/] The Pen Addict Members [https://www.penaddict.com/members] Ologies [https://www.alieward.com/ologies] 1:35:40—Recommendations Ted Lasso [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u7EIiohs6U] Get your flu shot [https://www.health.gov.au/news/flu-vaccination-in-2021] The Endurance of Wikimedia with Katharine Maher - Why Is This Happening? [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EKjDg9pYhnYtmAMgMGYId] 1:46:08—Thanks and Credits Producer: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Special guest: Brad Dowdy. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

Our semi-regular report on recent acquisitions, including Pilot Decimos, Folio Notebooks from Musubi, the Montblanc Happy Holidays Special Edition, and playful stacked nibs. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha [https://www.instagram.com/sharynzha/]) and Diana (@thegrynne [https://www.instagram.com/thegrynne/]). FORMAT 01:36—WWAWW Sharyn: ST Dupont Large Palladium Diamond Head w/ Montblanc Unicef Blue Diana: Montblanc Le Petit Prince Happy Holidays Fountain Pen EF w/ Aurora Black 09:20—Feedback 10:55—Recent Acquisitions Episode 40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition) [https://thenibsection.podbean.com/e/40-tokyo-pen-expedition-decimania-edition/] Episode 41 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (A Happy Cut of the Tine Edition) [https://thenibsection.podbean.com/e/41-tokyo-pen-expedition-a-happy-cut-of-the-tine-edition/] Pilot Decimo Alumite - TNS on FB [https://www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/photos/a.3918644438182279/3918641591515897/?__tn__=%2CO*F] (2 [https://www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/photos/a.3918644438182279/3918641414849248/?__tn__=%2CO*F], 3 [https://www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/photos/a.3918644438182279/3918641858182537/?__tn__=%2CO*F]) Sharyn’s sneaky photo of the Decimos from March 2019 - TNS on FB [https://www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/posts/2193235170723223?__tn__=%2CO*F] Episode 71 - Gem on a Nib [https://thenibsection.podbean.com/e/episode-71-gem-on-a-nib/] Appelboom [https://appelboom.com/] Montblanc Happy Holidays Solitaire LeGrand vs Montblanc 146R Burgundy and Sailor ProGear Realo Burgundy - TNS on FB [https://www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/photos/a.3918644438182279/3918642161515840/?__tn__=%2CO*F] Musubi Cosmo Air Light 83 Folio Notebook - Musubi [https://www.musu.bi/shop/tomo-system/folio-notebooks-a5/cosmo-air-light-83?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmcWDBhCOARIsALgJ2QcfM15dyoYluwsDzbi14WVVBTueUIX73BlLX0I_hZxQy7guDVgiB6UaAiosEALw_wcB] Musubi Cosmo Air Light paper comparisons - TNS on FB [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=TheNibSection&set=a.3918644438182279&__tn__=%2CO] Episode 46 - Recent Acquisitions (June 2019 Edition) [https://thenibsection.podbean.com/e/46-recent-acquisitions-june-2019-edition/] Musubi Tomoe River 52 Folio Notebook - Musubi [https://www.musu.bi/shop/tomo-system/folio-notebooks-a5/tomoe-river-52] Nakaya Piccolo Shakei-Sonsetsu - TNS on FB [https://www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/photos/a.3918644438182279/3918811018165621/?__tn__=%2CO*F] Episode 73 - Your Pelikan Opinions are Valid [https://thenibsection.podbean.com/e/73-your-pelikan-opinions-are-valid/] Pelikan M600 Vibrant Orange - The Pelikan’s Perch [https://thepelikansperch.com/2018/11/17/pelikan-m600-vibrant-orange-review/] Pelikan M805 Blue Dunes - The Pelikan’s Perch [https://thepelikansperch.com/2019/05/10/pelikan-m805-blue-dunes-announced/] The Bent Tines 13 - The World of Ebonite [https://www.benttines.com/episodes/episode-13-the-world-of-ebonite] Monty Winnfield [https://www.montywinnfield.com/] Regalia Writing Labs [https://www.regaliawritinglabs.com/] Monty Winnfield’s Owl Nib and Peregrine Triple Stacked Nib - TNS on FB [https://www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/photos/a.3918644438182279/3918863581493698/?__tn__=%2CO*F] Bokumondoh [https://www.bokumondoh.com/orders-1/fountain-pens/] 1:37:59—Recommendations The Big Short (2015) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgqG3ITMv1Q] Rockford’s Sparkling Black Shiraz [https://www.rockfordwines.com.au/] The Emperor’s Feast, Jonathan Clements (audiobook) [https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Emperors-Feast-Audiobook/1529332451?qid=1616796627&sr=1-5&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_5&pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&pf_rd_r=EYHHHTC2VKQWZGNQK11V] Queen of the South (season 5) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJnKiHqGjbM] 1:46:44—Thanks and Credits Producer: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

A tireless penabler, Max is a fixture of the Melbourne “fountain pen posse” and owner of Fountain Pen Supplies. Diana interviews Max for the Collectors Series. This episode features Diana (@thegrynne [https://www.instagram.com/thegrynne/]), with guest Max (@crabbocrew [https://www.instagram.com/crabbocrew/]) of Fountain Pen Supplies [https://fountainpensupplies.com/]. FORMAT 00:44—Interview: Max aka Crabbocrew Milligram [https://milligram.com/] Pen City [https://pencity.com.au/] Savers Australia [https://www.savers.com.au/] 11:19—WWAWW Max: Pilot for Yotsuba Shizuoka's 70th Anniversary "Koki" w/ Lamy Dark Lilac Diana: Nakaya Piccolo Cigar “Shakei-Sonsetsu” w/ Kyo-iro Cherry Blossoms of Keage 14:58—Interview continued Episode 39 - Collectors Series Part 5: “Lamy Archaeology” [https://thenibsection.podbean.com/e/39-collectors-series-part-5-lamy-archaeology/] Tailored Pen Company [https://www.tailoredpencompany.com/] Woodshed Pen Co [https://www.woodshedpens.com/shop] Sailor x Joyful-2 Pro Gear Watarase Mint - @crabbocrew [https://www.instagram.com/p/B6I3JllDgbS/] Episode 47 - Collectors Series Part 6: Leo Fok [https://www.instagram.com/p/B6I3JllDgbS/] @tokyostationpens [https://www.instagram.com/tokyostationpens/] Pilot x Sankodo LE Decimos - @calligraphynut [https://twitter.com/calligraphynut/status/977903062466654208] Pilot x Kobe Gradation Decimos - @nagasawa_umeda [https://www.instagram.com/p/CMgrdT6pGXN/] Episode 55 - Care and Maintenance of Your Lamy 2000 [https://thenibsection.podbean.com/e/55-general-maintenance-of-your-lamy-2000/] Pilot 742 x Bokumondoh - @crabbocrew [https://www.instagram.com/p/CGBND13Dmet/] Bokumondoh [https://www.bokumondoh.com/] Fountain Pen Supplies [https://fountainpensupplies.com/] Pensive Pens [https://pensivepens.com.au/] Pulp Addiction [https://www.pulpaddiction.com.au/] Bookbinders Online [https://www.bookbindersonline.com.au/] Ink Fix Subscription Box - Fountain Pen Supplies [https://fountainpensupplies.com/shop/ink-fix/] Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink [https://www.mountainofink.com/blog?category=Ink%20Palette] @pen_and_inkcap [https://www.instagram.com/pen_and_inkcap/] 1:23:48—Recommendations BreadkTalk Mangococo [https://www.breadtalk.com.sg/product/mangococo] Ahnitol [http://ahnitol.com/] Buying a Knockoff of My Own Dress: An Educated Roast (actual fire used for Scientific Purposes) - Bernadette Banner [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J80J4oaGVnY] 1:30:12—Thanks and Credits Producer: Diana Dai. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.