The Leaky Nib
By The Leaky Nib
The Leaky NibAug 12, 2019
The One Where Kat Buys Another Nakaya
Kat & John catch up and discuss neon inks and other new inky goodness, importing Sailors from Japan during quarantine and mid century furniture buying.
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Nakaya Negoro ???
Belomo 10x Loupe (as used by Lemur Quality Control)
Gena from Custom Nib Studio
Gena Salorino of Custom Nib Studio joins us to discuss nibs, grinds, and all things Japan!
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You Had Me at Raden
Kat & John discuss sparkly things from Japan, including Kat’s well-traveled pens back from Bokumondoh and John’s new Namiki offerings. They also talk about new quarantine hobbies and ways to spice up snail mail.
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Shishikura Pens: Moonlit Cherry Blossom and Gold Sparkles
Quarantine II (Tiger Edition) feat. @HeyMatthew
We are joined by friend of the podcast Matthew Morse (@HeyMatthew) in our second quarantine edition! We talk about new acquisitions, newfound hobbies, and what’s on our desks at the moment. And finally, we discuss Joe Exotic and what fountain pens some of our favorite characters would carry from the Netflix show, Tiger King.
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Matthew’s Kasama PEEK
Kat’s Kasama PEEK
New Safari Colors: Aquamarine + Violet + Mango
Uni Jetstream Parker Style Refill for Retro 51 Pens
Kat’s Landscaping In Progress=
Quadrupod Ink Reservoir Pen Rests
Quarantine & Answer
We answer your questions while in quarantine! We recorded this episode on video conference, so the sound is a tad rustic, but we had fun and caught up on all the happenings in the pen world.
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Stolen Sailor!
Stolen Sailor! (Since recording has been recovered). We revisit and discuss the upcoming Platinum Curidas, the podcast flask is debuted, John recaps the LA Pen Show, and we recap the Hoosier Pen Club meet. We also discuss some latest acquisitions that aren’t fountain pens.
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Buy Here, Pay Here (with @HeyMatthew)
This week, Matthew Morse (@HeyMatthew) is back on the podcast! We talk about the departure of Retro 51, Kat’s new medical-grade fountain pen, grail pens and how to curate a collection to acquire them, along with a recap of the Philly Pen show.
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It's Not You, 823, It's Me
This week John & Kat break down some misconceptions about gold versus stainless steel nibs, talk about the new Platinum Curidas, and Kat explains why she’s breaking up with the Custom 823.
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The Lady Lemur
This week, John & Kat are joined by the Lady Lemur herself, Abby Pollander. They discuss pen shows as a new person to the hobby, losing your pens, and answer many of your questions. Enjoy!
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Chris Caruvana
Oversize pen enthusiast, Hoosier Pen Club member, and friend, Chris Caruvana joins us in studio for lucky episode number thirteen!
Waterman Careen Deluxe Black Gold
Montegrappa Ducale Grande Black
New Year's Resolutions
In this episode, Kat & John discuss their personal and pen New Year's resolutions and explore a Holly Jolly Character Carry. Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review!
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Links:
Nakaya Dorsal Fin 2 - Heki-tamenuri
Platinum Galaxy -- Scroll Down a bit & Platinum Galaxy with Friends
Vanness X Joey Feldman Inktober
Caran d'Ache Vibrant Green Ink
An Inkpothesis with Jaclyn Myers
(Now with improved alternate ending)! You’ve probably seen her at the Nibsmith’s table at pen shows or read her blog, Inkpothesis. Fountain pen enthusiast, pharmacist, and blogger Jaclyn Myers joins us on the Leaky Nib!
Tactical Vests
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Curiouser and Curiouser
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Contract with the Devil
The Leaky Nib Halloween Special.
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Ope It's Davy Chinn
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Backstreet's Back (To the Future)
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Montblanc Calligraphy Nib Gourmet Pens
Montblanc Flex Modern v Vintage - Joey Feldman
Matthew Morse (Part II) - What y'all doin' Sund'y?
Part two with guest Matthew Morse!
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Matthew Morse’s Socials:
Matthew Morse (Part I) - I Don't Know What to Do With My Hands
Special guest Matthew Morse (@heymatthew) joins us in the studio for part one of a two part series!
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Matthew Morse’s Socials:
This is Not LaCroix
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Butt Pens
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As referenced on the podcast:
Sailor Overboard
Episode 1 - Introductions, how we got started into fountain pens, and a Sailor goes overboard and does a backflip.
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Episode 1 "Sailor Overboard" Notes:
Sailor overboard into "reverse-fude" backflip
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