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

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) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:10—Intro Episode 76 - Brad Dowdy, Professional Pen Addict Exploring the world of socially responsible stationery with Daryl of Musubi - Stationery Orbit 04:58—WWAWW Sharyn: Pilot Decimo Alumit

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) with special guest Brad Dowdy (@penaddict). FORMAT 00:09—Interview: Brad Dowdy Tinterías Podcast Welcome to The Pen Addict

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) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 01:36—WWAWW Sharyn: ST Dupont Large Palladium Diamond Head w/ Montblanc Unicef Blue Diana: Montblanc Le Petit Prince Happy Holidays Fou

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), with guest Max (@crabbocrew) of Fountain Pen Supplies. FORMAT 00:44—Interview: Max aka Crabbocrew Milligram Pen City Savers Australia 11:19—WWAWW Max: Pilot for Yotsuba Shizu

To share their thoughts on Pelikan as a fountain pen brand, we have on this episode 3 loyal fans and 1 naysayer. Because all opinions are valid! This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Leo (@inquisitivequill), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 02:24—WWAWW Leo: Pilot Justus 95 FA Tav: ASA Nauka Flora Green EF w/ Noodlers Navy Diana: Pelikan Souveran M605

Fountain pens and journals go together like bangers and mash. In this episode, Sharyn and Di go through their most used journaling systems, from their non-artistic bullet journals to their ink journals. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 01:03—WWAWW Sharyn: TWSBI Diamond Mini White Rose-Gold V2 Medium w/ J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor Diana: ST

Di and Sharyn attend their first pen event of the year and bring the goss on the new Montblanc releases of 2021. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 00:50—WWAWW Diana: Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Toki-iro Fuji SF w/ Diamine Handel Sharyn: Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Midori Tamenuri Yakou Maki-e Cat Paradise w/ Bungubox Norwegian Wood 10:18—Feedback 11:44�

2020 is nearly over and not a moment too soon! We answer all your burning questions in this Q&A episode. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 04:46—WWAWW Sharyn: Sailor Fude de Mannen Tav: Montblanc Meisterstuck 144 Burgundy OBB w/ Taccia Ao Brian: Pilot Vanishing Point Raden Stripes M w/ Sailor

This episode we discuss the effects of time on ink and pens, and the desirability of future-proofing them. This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). FORMAT 02:09—WWAWW Sharyn: Pilot Resin Falcon SM w/ Sailor Sakura-Mori Tav: Magna Carta Wave w/ Colorverse Quasar Diana: Pilot Vanishing Point Raden Minamo F w/ Sailor Jentle Blue 06