35 - End of Year Wrap...up 2018

The Nib Section

Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 36

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Episode description

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 half of podcasting, and much more!

Happy holidays to all our listeners!

The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com

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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Melissa (@missdgraf), Brian (@briansaputro) and Diana (@thegrynne). The excellent pup who was (mostly) silent throughout the recording was Sebastian (@sebby.lion).

FORMAT

01:39—What We Are Writing With

Sharyn: Sailor Nagasawa Black Proske “Brosque” Zoom w/ Sailor Kin-Mokusei

Diana: Opus 88 Demonstrator with Regalia Crown Epilogue w/ Iroshizuku Yama-budo

Melissa: Caran d’Ache Ecridor XS Couture Rose Gold with Swarovski Crystal

Brian: Omas Milord Arco Brown w/ Sailor Rikyu-Cha

Chuck: Aurora 88 Minerali Amber BB and Aurora 88 Sole M

10:50—Q&A

Therese Brand: I'd love to have a better understanding of the different flex nibs vs waverly/cursive/italic, stub/music, zoom nibs etc from the different brand...pros & cons, your own preferences and why?
Ayeneneyeee: What has been your favourite fountain pen related experience, fact, or skill you've learnt this year?
Ayeneneyeee: Fountain pen goals for next year? This can be a pen (or let's be honest, pens) you're chasing, a new direction for your collection (russian vintage or even a big cull?), or maybe you're considering exploring new terrain (e.g. nib tuning, urban sketching, ink making...).
Sharyn: How much ink is “enough”?
Father Kyle: Self reflections on doing a full year of podcasting about pens.
Paperlate: It seems like a few of you have extensive Japanese pen collections; it would be great to hear what some of your favourite pens are in each of your collections.
Tinybadge: What sub-$50 fountain pens can you all recommend?
Sharyn: Biggest FP surprise and biggest disappointment this year?

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