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 dealing with manufacturers with inadequate QC?
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This episode features Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tav (@nunc_est_scubendi) and Diana (@thegrynne). Our guest this episode is Anabelle Hiller (@stringsandpedals).
FORMAT
00:42—WWAWW
Chuck: Aurora Optima Sole B w/ Robert Oster Ng Special ‘16
Diana: Pilot Kakuno Demonstrator Raden (custom) w/ Montblanc Egyptian Blue
Sharyn: Pilot Metal Falcon Burgundy SF w/ Sailor Oku-yama
Tav: Parker Vacuumatic Jr. Black 3B w/ Lamy Black
04:58—Feedback and News
Chuck, Sharyn and Di will be recording live at the Sydney Pen Show 2019
06:38—Tuned to Order
08:26—Interview: Anabelle Hiller, Nib Technician
Anabelle on IG is @stringsandpedals
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34:29—Tuned to Order (continued)
1:04:58—Recommendations
Greek yoghurt
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream
1:09:48—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Special guest: Anabelle Hiller.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.