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), Tom (@harry_longbaugh) and Diana (@thegrynne). 

 

 

FORMAT 

 

00:11—Intro

 

Episode 55: Care and 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 

Conklin Crescent-Fillers - David Nishimura 

Conklin Mark Twain Crescent Filler - The Gentleman Stationer 

Visconti Millenium Arc Moonlight - The Pen Habit 

Filling Instructions: Lever-Fillers - David Nishimura 

De La Rue Onoto - David Nishimura 

Parker 51 Aerometric - David Nishimura 

Episode 33 - Holiday Gift Guide 2018; Pen Classics NZ 

PenBBS 469 Double-Nibbed Fountain Pen - The Gentleman Stationer 

 

1:25:38—Recommendations 

 

Leverage 

Matewan (1987) 

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) 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 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. 

Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink 

Taccia Yukio-e Inks - The Well-Appointed Desk 

@dickpageface 

Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trios by Dick Page - Beauty Geeks 

Philanthropy - Chantecaille 

Curated Shop Pens - The Gentleman Stationer 

Herbin Rouge Hematite - Mountain of Ink

Let’s Talk About Caran d’Ache Chromatics Inks - Fountain Pen Follies 

Maruzen Athena Sepia - Alt.Haven 

What Color is “Qing”? - World of Chinese 

Homer’s Sea: Wine Dark? - New York Times 

PenBBS 129 Xu Zhimo - Mountain of Ink 

Sailor Manyo Haha - Mountain of Ink 

Zebra Super Marble Gel Ink Pens - Zebra 

 

54:39—Recommendations 

 

Produce Camp 2021 (Chuang 2021) 

Reluctant Reality TV Star Vladislav 'Lelush' Ivanov Just Couldn't Get Voted Off Produce Camp 21 - The Project 

Chuang 2021: Are You A Werewolf? 

Heaven’s Official Blessing (Animated Series) 

The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System 

 

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) with special guest Brad Dowdy (@penaddict). 

 

 

FORMAT 

 

 

00:09—Interview: Brad Dowdy 

 

Tinterías Podcast 

Welcome to The Pen Addict! - The Pen Addict 

The Enough Podcast 

The Pen Addict Podcast - Relay FM 

 

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 

Nock Co. 

The Pen Addict Members 

Ologies 

 

1:35:40—Recommendations 

 

Ted Lasso 

Get your flu shot 

The Endurance of Wikimedia with Katharine Maher - Why Is This Happening? 

 

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) 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 Fountain Pen EF w/ Aurora Black 

 

09:20—Feedback 

 

10:55—Recent Acquisitions

 

Episode 40 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (Decimania Edition) 

Episode 41 - Tokyo Pen Expedition (A Happy Cut of the Tine Edition) 

Pilot Decimo Alumite - TNS on FB (2, 3) 

Sharyn’s sneaky photo of the Decimos from March 2019 - TNS on FB 

Episode 71 - Gem on a Nib 

Appelboom 

Montblanc Happy Holidays Solitaire LeGrand vs Montblanc 146R Burgundy and Sailor ProGear Realo Burgundy - TNS on FB 

Musubi Cosmo Air Light 83 Folio Notebook - Musubi 

Musubi Cosmo Air Light paper comparisons - TNS on FB 

Episode 46 - Recent Acquisitions (June 2019 Edition) 

Musubi Tomoe River 52 Folio Notebook - Musubi 

Nakaya Piccolo Shakei-Sonsetsu - TNS on FB 

Episode 73 - Your Pelikan Opinions are Valid 

Pelikan M600 Vibrant Orange - The Pelikan’s Perch 

Pelikan M805 Blue Dunes - The Pelikan’s Perch 

The Bent Tines 13 - The World of Ebonite 

Monty Winnfield 

Regalia Writing Labs 

Monty Winnfield’s Owl Nib and Peregrine Triple Stacked Nib - TNS on FB 

Bokumondoh 

 

1:37:59—Recommendations 

 

The Big Short (2015) 

Rockford’s Sparkling Black Shiraz 

The Emperor’s Feast, Jonathan Clements (audiobook) 

Queen of the South (season 5) 

 

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), 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 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” 

Tailored Pen Company 

Woodshed Pen Co 

Sailor x Joyful-2 Pro Gear Watarase Mint - @crabbocrew 

Episode 47 - Collectors Series Part 6: Leo Fok 

@tokyostationpens 

Pilot x Sankodo LE Decimos - @calligraphynut 

Pilot x Kobe Gradation Decimos - @nagasawa_umeda 

Episode 55 - Care and Maintenance of Your Lamy 2000 

Pilot 742 x Bokumondoh - @crabbocrew 

Bokumondoh 

Fountain Pen Supplies 

Pensive Pens 

Pulp Addiction 

Bookbinders Online 

Ink Fix Subscription Box - Fountain Pen Supplies 

Ink Palettes - Mountain of Ink 

@pen_and_inkcap 

 

1:23:48—Recommendations 

 

BreadkTalk Mangococo 

Ahnitol 

Buying a Knockoff of My Own Dress: An Educated Roast (actual fire used for Scientific Purposes) - Bernadette Banner 

 

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.