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78 - Ink-Filling Systems from 2021-06-06T19:32:36
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 fr...
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77 - Our Stationery Startup from 2021-05-09T15:16:37
This episode, we pose a hypothetical: if we could design and make our own stationery product, what would it be?
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-nib-section/76-brad-dowdy-professional-pen-addict/">76 - Brad Dowdy, Professional Pen Addict</a><small> from 2021-04-25T18:51:36</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>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 livelihoo...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-nib-section/75-recent-acquisitions-april-2021-edition/">75 - Recent Acquisitions (April 2021 Edition)</a><small> from 2021-04-11T17:14:38</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>Our semi-regular report on recent acquisitions, including Pilot Decimos, Folio Notebooks from Musubi, the Montblanc Happy Holidays Special Edition, and playful stacked nibs. </p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-nib-section/74-collectors-series-part-8-max-penabler/">74 - Collectors Series Part 8: Max Penabler</a><small> from 2021-03-26T08:16:55</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>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. </p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-nib-section/73-your-pelikan-opinions-are-valid/">73 - Your Pelikan Opinions Are Valid</a><small> from 2021-03-14T23:49:56</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>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! </p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-nib-section/72-journaling-for-productivity/">72 - Journaling for Productivity</a><small> from 2021-02-26T07:00</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>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 j...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-nib-section/71-gem-on-a-nib/">71 - Gem on a Nib</a><small> from 2021-02-12T12:09:52</small></h5>
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70 - End-of-year Q&A from 2020-12-25T18:07:09
2020 is nearly over and not a moment too soon! We answer all your burning questions in this Q&A episode.
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-nib-section/69-the-fourth-dimension/">69 - The Fourth Dimension</a><small> from 2020-12-11T00:05</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>This episode we discuss the effects of time on ink and pens, and the desirability of future-proofing them. </p>
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68 - Esterbroook 3.0 from 2020-11-27T00:05
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, ...
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67 - Pencil-like Feedback from 2020-11-13T00:04
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.
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66 - Mountain of Ink from 2020-10-30T00:05
Invoke her name three times and she will appear! Our favourite ink reviewer/blogger, Kelli from Mountain of Ink, is our guest this episode.
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65 - The Colour of C-sharp Minor from 2020-10-16T00:10
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,...
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64 - A Preppy Went to Uni from 2020-10-01T23:02
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 th...
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63 - Quarantine Diaries from 2020-03-20T00:01
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 Austral...
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62 - Draw It Your Way from 2020-03-06T00:02:26
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 f...
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61 - Ocean of Ink from 2020-02-21T00:01
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 Cs...
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60 - Pen Friends from 2020-02-07T00:01
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 ...
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59 - End of Year Q&A (2019 Edition) from 2019-12-20T00:01
The hosts discuss their fountain pen highlights of the year, what they’re looking forward to in 2020, and answer some listener questions.
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-nib-section/58-what-not-to-buy-a-fountain-pen-enthusiast/">58 - What Not To Buy A Fountain Pen Enthusiast</a><small> from 2019-12-06T00:01</small></h5>
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57 - Crossed (State) Lines from 2019-11-22T00:02
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.
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56 - Inktober; Recent Acquisitions from 2019-11-08T17:31:50
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 NaN...
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55 - Care and Maintenance of Your Lamy 2000 from 2019-10-25T00:01
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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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-nib-section/54-collectors-series-part-7-mass-produced-curator/">54 - Collectors Series Part 7: "Mass-Produced Curator"</a><small> from 2019-10-11T00:01</small></h5>
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53 - The Other German Pen Brand from 2019-09-27T01:01
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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52 - Audrey Matteson, Nib Doctor from 2019-09-13T01:01
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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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-nib-section/51-the-ones-that-got-away-sydney-pen-show-edition/">51 - The Ones That Got Away (Sydney Pen Show Edition)</a><small> from 2019-08-30T01:01</small></h5>
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50 - Tuned to Order from 2019-08-16T01:02
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 de...
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49 - A Truly Committed Filth Monster (2nd Anniversary Q&A Edition) from 2019-08-02T01:01
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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48 - Colour Coordinating is a Superpower from 2019-07-19T02:00
How—if at all—do you colour coordinate pen and ink? The hosts discuss the satisfaction that comes with matching a pen with its perfectly paired ink colour, and all the quirks and self-imposed ru...
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47 - Collectors Series Part 6: Leo Fok from 2019-07-05T01:00
Leo Fok, self-described “casual buyer of pens”, was in Sydney recently, and joined Diana, Sharyn et co. for a long, free-pouring lunch, where they eventually got around to talking about his coll...
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46 - Recent Acquisitions (June 2019 Edition) from 2019-06-21T01:03:27
We take the risk of trying things, so you don’t have to. Feat. Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters, Musubi journals, Visconti quill nibs, and Aurora flex nibs.
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43 - Pet Peeves from 2019-05-10T01:05
We compiled and condensed all our pet peeves and unpopular opinions into one episode, because everyone needs to let off steam every once in a while.
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<p class="card-text"><p>Sharyn and Leo’s exploration into the Japanese pen scene continues. They sit down with Bruno Taut of Crónicas Estilográficas and Mr Iwase of Iwase Seisakusho to talk Kubo nibs, urushi and raden,...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-nib-section/39-collectors-series-part-5-lamy-archaeology/">39 - Collectors Series Part 5: "Lamy Archaeology"</a><small> from 2019-03-15T00:02:29</small></h5>
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38 - Fuzzy Feelings from 2019-03-01T00:05
Why do we get attached to our possessions? In this episode, we explore the emotion-riddled relationship between us and material objects, and what our fountain pens mean to us.
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37 - Instant Fountain Pen Expert from 2019-02-15T00:05
We test our mettle against a *cough* somewhat *cough* dubious quiz, and discover who out of the hosts is the definitive “Instant Expert”.
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36 - Hopes and Predictions for 2019 from 2019-02-01T08:48:57
The Nib Section is back and kicking off the year with our hopes, anticipations and predictions for the fountain pen world in 2019! We also discuss the KonMari craze and how we plan to declutter ...
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35 - End of Year Wrap...up 2018 from 2018-12-20T13:43:36
In this...somewhat tipsy end-of-year episode (prerecorded in November), we answer your questions about our favourite nibs, most memorable fountain pen experiences, reflections on a year and a ha...
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34 - Trams, Rain and Avacado Lattes (Melbourne Pen Show 2018 Edition) from 2018-12-07T00:05
Welcome to the special Melbourne Pen Show edition of the podcast!
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24 - It's an Anniversary Q&A! from 2018-07-20T01:03
We’re celebrating the one year anniversary of the Nib Section by answering all your questions about pens, ink, and Chuck’s love life. We look back on our personal favourite TNS episodes we’ve do...
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23 - For the Love of Ballpoints! from 2018-07-06T01:05
TNS is going off-brand this episode as we take a look at the ballpoints that we use and love. We also discuss how fountain pen evangelists and intractable ballpoint users can coexist in harmony....
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22 - Evolution of Handwriting from 2018-06-22T01:05
It's just Diana this week with guest host Ruben discussing the evolution of handwriting across time and space, the inevitability of change, and how cursive may yet survive in today’s digital-cen...
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21 - The Question of Worth from 2018-06-07T20:26:05
The hosts delve deep into their souls and their wallets to examine the question of worth. What do we mean when we say a pen is “worth it”? What is our ceiling when it comes to spending money on ...
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20 - Pen Materials Throwdown from 2018-05-25T15:22:04
This episode, the hosts are here to talk pen body materials. What will be their top pick? Will it be acrylic? Metal? Celluloid? Place your bets and grab some popcorn, because there can only be o...
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19 - Treat It Like You Would Your Grandma; Collectors Series Part 3 from 2018-05-11T18:50:59
We’re back with an extra-long episode all about ye ole pens of yore. Join Chuck, Tav, Barry and Max as they discuss how to buy, use, and repair vintage pens. Then Sharyn brings us a Collectors S...
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18 - Battle of the Triple-Decker Nibs from 2018-04-26T11:13:18
This episode Tav and Angela review the Regalia Writing Labs Trilogy Nib and compare it to the Sailor Nagahara King Eagle, and then Diana chats with Brian Saputro about how the monthly Sydney fou...
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17 - Buy Now, Regret Later (Tokyo Edition) from 2018-04-13T17:44:24
Taking over the microphone this episode are Sharyn and Leo, both freshly back from vacation and here to provide you with the Definitive (!!!) Pen-Lover’s Travel Guide to Japan.
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16 - Paint With All the Colours of the Wind from 2018-03-28T12:32:36
Fountain pens are not just for writing with - we also use them for doodling, sketching, colouring-in, and all kinds of art-making. Chuck, Brian, Melissa and Diana discuss their own (mostly modes...
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15 - Collectors Series Part 2: "Handle Carefully Or Else It Explodes" from 2018-03-13T09:21:09
Continuing with our series of interviews with fountain pen collectors, Sharyn and Diana sat down with Costa for a dive deep into his single-brand obsession: OMAS.
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<p class="card-text"><p>Which is better: analog or digital? Our hosts, along with special guest Joanne, weigh in on the debate, while Sophia speaks to former optometrist Jenny Saunders about the health benefits of taki...</p>
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<p class="card-text"><p>Diana talks with Tav and special guest, Ralph from BYOB Pen Club, about nib grinding and modifications, how they each got into nib work, and what it takes to be worthy of the title “nibmeister”....</p>
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<p class="card-text"><p>The hosts look at fountain pen marketing in the present day: who does it well, why it’s mostly word of mouth, Conid’s marketing misstep, and what puts Montblanc in a class of its own.</p>
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8.5 - Bonus Episode: Melbourne Pen Show 2017 from 2017-12-02T15:12:37
In a special bonus episode of the podcast, Sophia and Mark bring you interviews with organisers, visitors, vendors, social media luminaries and everyone in between, direct from the Melbourne Pen...
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8 - Holiday Gift Guide 2017, LarryPOST from 2017-11-21T06:27:22
Just in the nick of time for the holidays, our hosts offer their gift recommendations for all those special people in your lives, and Sophia brings us an interview with the owner of the Australi...
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7.5 – Interim News from 2017-11-07T00:00
This miniature episode of The Nib Section covers the news from around the Fountain Pen world with Max Schumacher. From exciting new pens to tragically* discontinued ink ranges, Max ro...
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7 - QC Controversies: Nakaya, Visconti, TWSBI from 2017-10-24T00:19:56
This Episode on The Nib Section, our panel travel down a darker path of fountain pen ownership: Quality Control. Hosts Chuck and Diana speak to a wide range of guests to discuss the r...
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6 - Fountain Pen Inks 101 from 2017-10-10T12:00
The Nib Section delves into the deep and diverse world of inks, providing not only a starting point for the beginners in the scene, but also answering questions from viewers in regards to variou...
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5 - Pelikan Hubs Recap, or How to Be A Stationery MacGyver from 2017-10-10T11:39:01
Our hosts recap the Sydney Pelikan Hub, and Diana interviews the Hub Master for Newcastle, Brendan Fraser.
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4 - Pelikan Hubs Preview, or How to Crowdsource a Pen Event from 2017-10-10T11:28:06
In a special preview episode for the 2017 Pelikan Hubs, Diana interviews two of this year’s Hub Masters - Leo Fok (Hong Kong) and Aidan O’Brien (Sydney) - about how they’re preparing for the eve...
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3 - Handwriting and the Art of Calligraphy from 2017-10-10T10:53:15
Tav talks to two calligraphers, Ruben and Ahmad, about their art (yes art!), while the roundtable discusses the difference between calligraphy and handwriting, and how using fountain pens has af...
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2 - Journeys in Japan, Sydney Pen Show from 2017-08-15T00:10
Chux and Chrissy chat with special guest hosts Mark and Sophia about their recent pen-related adventures in Japan, and their plans to hold a pen and stationery show in Sydney.
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1 - Introducing The Nib Section from 2017-08-02T02:53:44
Chux, Tav, Patrick and Jean reveal how they fell headlong into the fountain pen hobby, and recommend their top pens in each price bracket, in the very first episode of The Nib Section.
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