If you’ve ever wanted a comprehensive history of fountain pen filling systems...this is not that. However, Sharyn and Di are joined by Tom May to discuss overall trends in ink-filling systems from the early 20th century to today, the potential for innovation or refinement in those mechanisms going into the future, and what our personal favourites are.
This episode features Sharyn (@sharynzha), Tom (@harry_longbaugh) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
00:11—Intro
Episode 55: Care and Maintenance of Your Lamy 2000
03:35—WWAWW
Tom: Sailor Pro-Gear Earth
Sharyn: Lamy 2000 and Pelikan M200 White Tortoise
Diana: PenBBS 456 w/ Montblanc Homage to Napoleon I, and Sheaffer Crest w/ Maruzen Athena Sepia
17:04—Ink-Filling Systems
Regina Martini, Pens and Pencils: A Collector’s Handbook
Conklin Crescent-Fillers - David Nishimura
Conklin Mark Twain Crescent Filler - The Gentleman Stationer
Visconti Millenium Arc Moonlight - The Pen Habit
Filling Instructions: Lever-Fillers - David Nishimura
De La Rue Onoto - David Nishimura
Parker 51 Aerometric - David Nishimura
Episode 33 - Holiday Gift Guide 2018; Pen Classics NZ
PenBBS 469 Double-Nibbed Fountain Pen - The Gentleman Stationer
1:25:38—Recommendations
Leverage
Matewan (1987)
Rutherford Falls
1:35:19—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Sharyn Zha, Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.
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76 - Brad Dowdy, Professional Pen Addict
75 - Recent Acquisitions (April 2021 Edition)
74 - Collectors Series Part 8: Max Penabler
73 - Your Pelikan Opinions Are Valid
72 - Journaling for Productivity
71 - Gem on a Nib
70 - End-of-year Q&A
69 - The Fourth Dimension
68 - Esterbroook 3.0
67 - Pencil-like Feedback
66 - Mountain of Ink
65 - The Colour of C-sharp Minor
64 - A Preppy Went to Uni
63 - Quarantine Diaries
62 - Draw It Your Way
61 - Ocean of Ink
60 - Pen Friends
59 - End of Year Q&A (2019 Edition)
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