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Rob Hayes
by Fountain Pens Oceania
Roundtable discussion podcast about fountain pens, ink and the people who go crazy for them, from Fountain Pens Oceania. New episodes every fortnight.
Episodes
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38 - Fuzzy Feelings
Why do we get attached to our possessions? In this episode, we explore the emotion-riddled relationship between us and material objects, and what our fountain pens mean to us. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at [email protected] Go…
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37 - Instant Fountain Pen Expert
We test our mettle against a *cough* somewhat *cough* dubious quiz, and discover who out of the hosts is the definitive “Instant Expert”. 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…
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36 - Hopes and Predictions for 2019
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.) The Nib Section is the…
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35 - End of Year Wrap...up 2018
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...
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34 - Trams, Rain and Avacado Lattes (Melbourne Pen Show 2018 Edition)
Welcome to the special Melbourne Pen Show edition of the podcast! 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 Alisdair (@alisdairdaws), Mel...
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33 - Holiday Gift Guide 2018; Pen Classics NZ
We bring you a mammoth gift guide episode for fountain pen lovers, concocted with the assistance of multiple bottles of sparkling wine and slabs of Haigh’s chocolate - plus a bonus interview with the owner of Pen Classics NZ, Rene? Versteegh. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain…
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32 - Build Your Own Chimera
Our hosts have a lively discussion on the topic of chimeras - pens built out of parts that didn’t originally go together. Are chimeras an abomination? Or is a little “frankensteining” sometimes a necessity? What about when it’s done for fun or self-expression? And if we could each build our own...
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31 - Fountain Pen Paper
What is fountain pen friendly paper? Why do we need it? What does it mean when a paper is "acid-free"? We tackle the most overlooked item in the pen-ink-paper triumvirate with this primer and introduction to papers generic and premium. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens...
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30 - The Hand Senses More Than the Eye Can See
The special guest this episode is Anabelle Hiller - harpist, goldsmith, and nib specialist for Appelboom in the Netherlands - who chats to Chuck about her nib work. We also discuss the Pilot 100th Anniversary LE’s, Sailor’s Naginata 3.0 nibs, and the first Tokyo International Pen Show. The Nib...
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29 - Figboot on Pens
Diana talks to David Parker, aka reviewer extraordinaire Figboot on Pens, about how he built his YouTube channel and the thought he puts into making his videos fresh, original, and helpful. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at...
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28 - The Sound of One Pen Being Tested
Fountain pen reviews are the backbone of the community. We do our own take on a pen review in this episode, before discussing what kind of reviews we think are most helpful and the downside of review culture. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us...
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27 - Collectors Series Part 4: “Horses for Courses”
The fountain pen hobby can be both a solitary pursuit as well as a communal experience. This episode rounds out our coverage of the Sydney Pen Show 2018 with some first-hand accounts of the day. The main part of the episode is the part 4 of our Collectors Series, an interview with Ian Reid, a...
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27 - Collectors Series Part 4: “Horses for Courses”
The fountain pen hobby can be both a solitary pursuit as well as a communal experience. This episode rounds out our coverage of the Sydney Pen Show 2018 with some first-hand accounts of the day. The main part of the episode is the part 4 of our Collectors Series, an interview with Ian Reid, a...
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26 - Sydney Pen Show 2018 Preview
Days out from the very first Sydney Pen Show, Chuck and Diana sit down with the event organisers, Mark Hopson and Sophia Le, to chat about the adventure that was turning this dream into a reality. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at...
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25 - Top Pen & Stationery Retailers
Five hosts, some new and some returning, break down their favourite online and b&m pen retailers. 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...
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24 - It’s an Anniversary Q&A!
We’re celebrating the one year anniversary of the Nib Section by answering all your questions about pens, ink, and Chuck’s love life. We look back on our personal favourite TNS episodes we’ve done so far, and offer tips for visitors to the inaugural Sydney Pen Show next month. The Nib Section is...
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23 - For the Love of Ballpoints!
TNS is going off-brand this episode as we take a look at the ballpoints that we use and love. We also discuss how fountain pen evangelists and intractable ballpoint users can coexist in harmony. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at...
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22 - Evolution of Handwriting
It's just Diana this week with guest host Ruben discussing the evolution of handwriting across time and space, the inevitability of change, and how cursive may yet survive in today’s digital-centric world. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at...
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21 - The Question of Worth
The hosts delve deep into their souls and their wallets to examine the question of worth. What do we mean when we say a pen is “worth it”? What is our ceiling when it comes to spending money on a fountain pen? And isn’t it all subjective anyway? The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain...
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20 - Pen Materials Throwdown
This episode, the hosts are here to talk pen body materials. What will be their top pick? Will it be acrylic? Metal? Celluloid? Place your bets and grab some popcorn, because there can only be one winner! The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at...
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19 - Treat It Like You Would Your Grandma; Collectors Series Part 3
We’re back with an extra-long episode all about ye ole pens of yore. Join Chuck, Tav, Barry and Max as they discuss how to buy, use, and repair vintage pens. Then Sharyn brings us a Collectors Series interview with Kosta Kamboukos and David van Cuylenburg, two vintage pen collectors from…
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18 - Battle of the Triple-Decker Nibs
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…
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17 - Buy Now, Regret Later (Tokyo Edition)
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 [email protected] Go...
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16 - Fountain Pens for Artists
It's a long one this time, as The Nib Section examines the use of fountain pens within the realm of Visual Art. On the couches for discussion, two artistically inclined fountain pen users coem to discuss their art and where their pens fit within their techniques. Following is an interview with…
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15 - Collectors’ Series Part 2: “Handle Carefully Or Else It Explodes”
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 [email protected] Go like us on...
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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…
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13 - Try To Break This Pen…For Science
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…
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12 - We Can’t All Be Montblanc, Some of Us Are Lego
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...
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11 - Collectors Series Part 1: “An Accumulation of Fountain Pens”
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...
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10 - End-of-Year Roundup 2017
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...
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9 - Nibs 101
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 [email protected] Go like us on Facebook!...
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8.5 - Bonus Episode: Melbourne Pen Show 2017
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…
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8 - Holiday Gift Guide, LarryPOST
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...
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7.5 – Interim News
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...
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7 - QC Controversies: Nakaya, Visconti, TWSBI
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…
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6 - Fountain Pen Inks 101
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...
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6 - Fountain Pen Inks 101
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...
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5 - Pelikan Hubs Recap, or How To Be a Stationery MacGyver
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 [email protected] Go like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/TheNibSection/ Twitter:...
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4 - Pelikan Hubs Preview, or How To Crowdsource a Pen Event
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...
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3 - Handwriting and the Art of Calligraphy
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...
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2 - Mark and Sophia’s Japan Adventures, Sydney Pen Show
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 [email protected] Go...
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1 - Introducing The Nib Section
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...
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Roundtable discussion podcast about fountain pens, ink and the people who go crazy for them, from Fountain Pens Oceania. New episodes every fortnight.
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