Episode 55: Our Favorite Stub Nibs and the Infamous Dragon Pen

Small, but heavy pens? Great pens that DON'T screw shut? Let's talk about that, PLUS the crazy Jinhao Dragon pen and list off some favorite stub nibs! Brian and Drew also jump into a really great hypothetical about pens and ink that we'd love your thoughts on!

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 Intro

0:00:16 Show Start


0:01:18 Feedback


0:12:26 New Stuff


0:19:52 What are some fountain pens that AREN'T screw caps?


0:32:10 How can you explain to non-FP users why broad nibs are generally smoother?


0:40:37 What's your favorite stub nib size and brand?


0:55:50 What are some pens that are heavy, but not too large?


1:11:58 Are your children interested in fountain pens?


1:19:57 Hypothetical


1:28:34 Pen Spotlight


1:36:17 What's Happening?


1:57:46 Comp-nay Updates


1:59:10 Wrap Up

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