14 - Analog Strikes Back

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 [email protected] Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. The hosts were Chuck Montano (@entree300_), Sharyn Zha (@sharynzha) and Diana Dai (@thegrynne), with special guest, Joanne Pham (@the.waffle.enthusiast). FORMAT 02:10—What We Are Writing With Diana: Sailor King of Pen Profit Ebonite w/ Nagahara King Eagle 21kt Chuck: Classic Fountain Pens 22nd Anniversary Sailor Pro Gear Realo Yellow and Black Limited Edition w/ Masuyama rounded-nose cursive italic Sharyn: Pilot Vanishing Point 2014 Copper Limited Edition w/ M architect Joanne: Pilot Custom 92 w/ B stub Visit our Facebook or Instagram for photos of What We Are Writing With. 06:05—Handwriting and memory retention Mueller, Pam A. and Oppenheimer, Daniel M. (2014), “The Pen Is Mightier Than The Keyboard,” Psychological Science, Vol. 25 (6), pp.1159-1168 11:44—Blending digital and analog tools Electron pushing Prezi Presentation Software Mangen, A., Anda, L.G., Oxborough, and G.H., & Brønnick, K. (2015), “Handwriting versus Keyboard Writing: Effect on Word Recall,” Journal of Writing Research, Vol. 7 (2), pp.227-247 Park, Seyong and Shin, Donghee (2015), “Effects of text input system on learner’s memory: Handwriting versus typing on tablet PC,” INCOM ‘15: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Ubiquitous Information Management and Communication 28:50—Interview: Jenny Saunders on the health benefits of analog tools Jen is owner of LarryPOST TNS Episode 8 - Holiday Gift Guide 2017, LarryPOST Bowden, Tracey (2017), “Short-sightedness, or myopia, a global epidemic as children spend less time outdoors,” ABC News, 2 March 2017 Urban Sketchers Memory encoding Bullet Journalling 53:45—Recommendations God’s Own Country Jazz Liberatorz, “Clin d’oeil” Arnott’s Milk Arrowroot sandwich with pomegranate turkish delight The anti-rec: weak almond latte with honey 59:05—Thanks and Credits Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sophia Le, Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang. Recording and editing: Patrick Antolovich, Denise Tang. Special thanks to Jenny Saunders and Alisdair Daws. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.