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 fountain pen meetups got started. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook ! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram . Featured in this episode are Tav ( @nunc_est_scribendi ), Angela ( @crafty_rufus_ ), Brian ( @b...
Apr 26, 2018•41 min•Ep. 20
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. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook ! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram . The hosts were Sharyn ( @sharynzha ) and Leo ( @inquisitivequill ). FORMAT 01:14—Japan Pen Fairs 2018 Leo Travels: Tokyo Pen Extravaganza (2017...
Apr 13, 2018•54 min•Ep. 19
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 modest) creative attempts, while Diana sits down with the illustrious Liz Steel to chat about the urban sketching movement, working in line and wash, and why she loves sketching with fountain pens. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail...
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 18
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. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook ! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram . The hosts were Sharyn Zha ( @sharynzha ) and Diana Dai ( @thegrynne ), with special guest Costa Koutsis. FORMAT 01:17—Interview with Costa Koutsis Peters of ...
Mar 12, 2018•33 min•Ep. 17
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 taking it slow and writing by hand. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook ! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram . The hosts were Chuck Montano ( @entree3000_ ), Sharyn Zha ( @sharynzha ) and Diana Dai ( @theg...
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 16
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”. They also discuss fountain pen customisation and DIY in general. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook ! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram . The hosts were Diana Dai and Taveet Sinanian ( @nunc_est_scr...
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 15
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. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook ! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram . The hosts were Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Sophia Le, Mark Hopson, and Diana Dai. FORMAT 01:00—What We Are Writing With Chuck: Pilot 823 ...
Jan 29, 2018•39 min•Ep. 14
We’re back! Kicking off the new year with the start of a new series of interviews with fountain pen collectors (loosely defined). We’ll delve into their habits, the histories of their collections, try to work out if there is method to the madness. All in pursuit of an answer to the eternal question: Can users and collectors peacefully co-exist? The first guest for the Collectors Series is Mr. Nicholas Gold. Keep an eye out for further interviews in the series as we head into the 2018. The Nib Se...
Jan 16, 2018•59 min•Ep. 13
It’s time to finish up the year (and celebrate our 5-month anniversary) by answering your lingering questions and reminisce on the events of 2017. The hosts also discuss what paper planners they’ll be using in the new year, and Diana hints at what’s to come on the podcast. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook ! Follow our Instagram Twitter: @thenibsection The hosts were Chuck Montano, Max Schu...
Dec 18, 2017•49 min•Ep. 12
Our hosts tackle your questions about fountain pen nibs - what they are, what we love about them, and why they (sometimes) give us so much trouble. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/ Twitter: @thenibsection Instagram: thenibsection The hosts were Diana Dai, Taveet Sinanian, Sharyn Zha and Patrick Antolovich. FORMAT 02:12—What We Are Writing With Tav: Visconti...
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 11
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 Show 2017! The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/ Twitter: @thenibsection Instagram: thenibsection FORMAT 00:34—Melbourne Pen Show Organisers Sophia chats with Max Braude...
Dec 02, 2017•55 min•Ep. 10
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 Australian pen and stationery retailer, LarryPOST. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/ Twitter: @thenibsection The hosts were Chuck Montano, Max Schumacher, Sharyn Zha, Patrick...
Nov 20, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 9
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 rounds up the info you need to know, in particular with the upcoming Melbourne Pen Show. *”Tragic” according to producer Patrick Antolovich, an avid Red Belly Black user. Max’s Pen: Pelikan M200 Café Crème, Broad Cursive Italic Nib, Montblanc Lucky Orange Max’s Instagram LINKS Melbourne Pen Show Aurora Optima O’Sole M...
Nov 06, 2017•7 min•Ep. 8
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 relationship between creator and customer. Brian Saputro comes in to speak about the art of Japanese Laquer that has made manufacturer Nakaya so popular, coupled with Sharyn Zha, a well loved and respected member of the FPO, known for her various collections. After, the panel is joined by Aidan O’Brien, a FPO leader ...
Oct 23, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 7
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 various ink myths and mysteries, as well as looking ahead for what might be next in the industry of ink manufacture. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/ Twitter: @thenibsecti...
Oct 10, 2017•51 min•Ep. 6
Our hosts recap the Sydney Pelikan Hub, and Diana interviews the Hub Master for Newcastle, Brendan Fraser. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania . You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/ Twitter: @thenibsection The hosts were Chuck Montano, Jean Pearce, Christina Kowalin and Diana Dai. FORMAT 00:20—Panel intro What We Are Writing With: Chrissy - Pelikan M805 Vibrant Blue Jean - Sailor Sapppro (Pro Gear ...
Oct 10, 2017•55 min•Ep. 5
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 event. The Hubs will be held around the world on 22nd September, 2017. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania. You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/ Twitter: @thenibsection Podbean: thenibsection.podbean.com/ The h...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 4
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 affected the way they write. We apologise for the audio quality this episode. Sydney is in the midst of a flu epidemic and it was quite a trial getting everyone able-bodied and in the same location for recording. Hopefully the discussion will make up for it. :) The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fou...
Oct 09, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 3
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. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania. You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/ Twitter: @thenibsection Podbean: thenibsection.podbean.com/ The hosts were Chux, Chrissy , Sophia and Mark . FORMAT 00:32—Panel intro 01:04—What We Are...
Aug 14, 2017•43 min•Ep. 2
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. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania. You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook ! Twitter: @thenibsection Podbean: thenibsection.podbean.com/ The hosts were Chux, Taveet, Patrick and Jean. FORMAT 00:00—Panel intro What We Are Writing With: Jean, GvFC Snak...
Aug 01, 2017•50 min•Ep. 1
