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 our collections. (Please note: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE.)
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scribendi) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
01:11—What We Are Writing With
Tav: Noodlers’ Neponset with music nib modified by Les Sheeley (Stylosuite) w/ Pelikan Blue-Black
Sharyn: Montblanc Rouge et Noir Black EF w/ Montblanc Unicef Turquoise
Chuck: Aurora 88 Minerali Amber BB w/ Akkerman Gele Oker van Frans
Diana: Parker 75 Sterling Cisele w/ Sailor Jentle Blue
11:33—Decluttering our collections
Kaweco Student 70’s - Appelboom
Sailor Pro Gear Tequila Sunrise
25:33—What we’re looking forward to
Platinum Platinum 100th Anniversary Pen
Pelikan M1005 Stresemann - The Pelikan’s Perch
New Platinum 3776 Century colours - FPN
New Sailor 1911 KOP colours - The Nib Smith
Lamy 2019 special/limited editions - FrankUnderwater
The Esterbrook Estie review - The Gentleman Stationer
42:17—Predictions for the fountain pen market
Organics Studio Nitrogen Royal Blue - Macchiato Man
Diamine Skull and Roses - FPN
Organics Studio Waldens Pond Blue - Mountain of Ink
J Herbin Rouge Hematite - Mountain of Ink
Diamine Jalur Gemilang - FPN
James Finniss @pensivepens
Lamy T53 Crystal Ink - Appelboom
Sailor x Kingdom Note Kyoyasai Pro Gear Slim
1:00:18—Recommendations
1:11:52—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.