Episodes
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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Published 06/20/20
Gena Salorino of Custom Nib Studio joins us to discuss nibs, grinds, and all things Japan!
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Gena’s Maki-e Work from Japan
Gena’s Meows
Published 06/04/20
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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Published 05/06/20
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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Published 04/14/20
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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Published 03/28/20
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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Published 03/03/20
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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Published 02/14/20
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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Published 01/28/20
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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Published 01/16/20
Oversize pen enthusiast, Hoosier Pen Club member, and friend, Chris Caruvana joins us in studio for lucky episode number thirteen!
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Pilot Custom 912 with FA nib
Mont Blanc Albert Einstein
Montegrappa Felicità
Moonman C1
Waterman Careen Deluxe Black Gold
Aurora Black Mamba 88 LE
Montegrappa Ducale Grande Black
Ryan Krusac Scrimshaw
Muses Montblanc Marilyn Monroe SE Pearl
Montblanc Crystal Boheme
Published 01/04/20
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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Published 12/18/19
(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!
Jaclyn & Kat BrooksXRalph
Jaclyn’s Office Reno
Felt Drawer Liners
GoPens Slotted Display Trays
Published 12/09/19
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!
Jaclyn & Kat BrooksXRalph
Jaclyn’s Office Reno
Felt Drawer Liners
GoPens Slotted Display Trays
Published 12/08/19
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Sailor x Kingdom Note Nudibranch Series
Ralph with Regalia Writing Labs
Dinner with friends at...
Published 11/19/19
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Platinum #3776 Carnelian
Pelikan M200 Gold Marbled
Pelikan M605 Stresemann
Montegrappa Batman...
Published 11/04/19
The Leaky Nib Halloween Special.
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Addams Family (1991)
Dallas Pen Show Photos
Published 10/22/19
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Davy’s Pen Pouch
Mr & Mrs Chinn Using Ecos
Davy & Kat at the...
Published 10/07/19
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Hoosier Pen Club Sticker
Comparison of Pilot Nib Sizes
Montblanc Calligraphy Nib Gourmet...
Published 09/23/19
Part two with guest Matthew Morse!
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City Of...
Published 09/09/19
Special guest Matthew Morse (@heymatthew) joins us in the studio for part one of a two part series!
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Published 08/27/19
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STAMPS!
Pocket Parallels!
2019 Limited Edition Pilot Vanishing Tropical Turquoise
Pilot...
Published 08/12/19
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Sailor Studio Inks Overview - Macchiato Man
Sailor Studio 123/162/150
TWSBI Coral...
Published 07/26/19
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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Published 07/17/19