The Nib Section

Jun 06 2021 80 ep. 76 mins 386
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Roundtable discussion podcast about fountain pens, ink and the people who go crazy for them, from Fountain Pens Oceania. New episodes every fortnight.

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78 - Ink-Filling Systems

Jun 06 2021 96 mins  
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 Sha

77 - Our Stationery Startup

May 08 2021 67 mins  
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

76 - Brad Dowdy, Professional Pen Addict

Apr 25 2021 107 mins  
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

75 - Recent Acquisitions (April 2021 Edition)

Apr 10 2021 107 mins  
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 H

74 - Collectors Series Part 8: Max Penabler

Mar 25 2021 91 mins  
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:

73 - Your Pelikan Opinions Are Valid

Mar 14 2021 89 mins  
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: Peli

72 - Journaling for Productivity

Feb 25 2021 85 mins  
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 C

71 - Gem on a Nib

Feb 11 2021 77 mins  
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:

70 - End-of-year Q&A

Dec 24 2020 98 mins  
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 S

69 - The Fourth Dimension

Dec 10 2020 98 mins  
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/ Sai