Gourmet Pens Club

Hello Jello! We talk Chicago Pen Show, grill each other, and catch up with the tea (and also wine).Pilot Kakuno Pale Purple - Medium nibPilot Parallel violet ink cartridgeOpus 88 FreezieSchon DsgnSkogsy PensNew Drops of Joy fountain pens with soft naginata-togi nibsPink HappyTake a Chance TurquoiseXL architect nib unitsHogtown Saskatoon Berry Pie pensDC WorkshopsNew stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop 

Stanford Pen Studio - Intwana Model - Llama penAvailable to purchaseInk Institute Pingtung Clematis inkScriven Montreal Pen ShowDrops of Joy Fountain Pens with soft naginata-togi nibsXL architect nib unitsScriptus 2024 Niagara Peach ink sample, by PennoniaScriptus 2023 Lights of Niagara ink sample, by PennoniaNew stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop 

Lamy releases PetrolScriven Montreal 2025 blogScriven Montreal on InstagramArticle about Anabelle/Opus CinerisUnofficial English TranslationNew stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!

Fine Writing International Fenestro - gourmetpens versionColorverse CatPen Pal NetworkSimilar to FPCNew stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!

Hello jello! Just some short show notes for today! Let's hear about Candace's schneller Stifthandler!Gourmet Pens Tianzi Be Brave fountain penGourmet Pens x Ink Institute Acadian Nights inkNew stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!

Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator x Gourmet Pens SwirlPilot Parallel nib unitNew stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop

Let's do some top fives! (Or top sixes. It's hard to decide and pick, sometimes.)Candace's Pens1. Eboya Hakobune M with Urushi/Maki-e2. Pilot Silvern Ishidatami (stone paving) Rhodium Plated 18k 3. Pilot 912CH with nib with urushi finish by @bokumondoh4. River City Pen Co. Oparex Opal in Salmon5. Platinum Shape of Heart Chai Latte5.1 Jason Neil Penworks TuckerAzizah's Pens1. TAG Stationery x Sailor PG Sounds of Kyoto | Usugumo Fountain Pen + zoom2. Robspenworks fruity pebbles3. White bear pens Ursa model in any color combo at this point4. Skogsy cholla button candy factory + MB calligraphy curved nib5. Londonpenco x fortunetelling all of the above / hogtown new gothicChi:1. PensbyPasquale Tobermory Wreck custom penNIBS: Candace1. Pilot 912 Soft Fine Nib2. @leonardo_pens x @stiloestile Via Lattea with @stylosuite Harpoon X Wing EF flex nib3. Sailor 14K Zoom Nib4. Sailor x bungubox 14k EF grinded by mark bacas5. Utility nib - from Monty WinnfieldNIBS: Azizah1. Pensloth Guru2. Monty Winnfield Whale3. Pen Realm Monoline4. Stylosuite italic xharpoon flex 5. Opus Cineris silver harmonic cursive italic5.1 every single Schondsgn Monoc I own.INKS: Candace1. Diamine Celadon Cat2. Franklin Christoph Spanish Blue3. Caran D'ache Caribbean Sea4. Diamine Lavender5. Pelikan Rose Quartz/ Birmingham Magnolia MirageINKS: Azizah1. Diamine Celadon Cat2. Sailor Manyo Haha3. Waterman Obsession Blue (turquoise)4.  PW Akkerman x GP BitfPitb5. Epitome Pens x GP Criminal purplePAPER: Candace1. Tomoe River 52gsm2. Onionskin Journal3. Yu-sari4. Plotter Paper5. GraphiloPAPER: Azizah1. TR, always2. Maruman mnemosyne3. Graphilo, always4. Onion skin 5. Kokuyo KB for “normal” use and thingsOTHER/MISC: Candace1. Toronto Pen Company Brass Folded Nib 2. Ooomomo little self stamps3.  Postal Co4. Fiskar paper cutter5. Canon Ivy printerOTHER/MISC: Azizah1. TAG stationery ink puddle glass dish dipper nonsense thing. Love it.2. Ink sample vial holder puzzle piece3. All the stupid plotters i keep amassing. I love them and hate them.4. Zebra mildliners5. Toyo Steel tins

Hello jello!Well, this one is mostly just nonsense stories of selling pens, thinking about selling pens, the Diamine inkvent calendar, and some laundry detergent.Benu x Pen Addict 15th anniversary penPhilly Pen ShowPhilly Pen Show SeminarsNew stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!

Hello Jello!We discuss Scriptus, new pens, have a short moment for a friend.The Ink Wetness SurveySome Pens Mentioned:Neon Prism PenPilot Silvern PenF3 PenJust Turnings PenSome Folks Mentioned:Hardy Pen WrightsFountain Pen DayScriptus Toronto Pen ShowToronto Pen CompanyDens Custom PensBokumundohRob's Pen WorksMidwest HybridsJason Neil PenworksSkogsy PensPapa J WoodworksAddicted to PensF3 PensPourly ControlledMaverick PensEureka PensJust TurningsNew Stuff at the Gourmet Pens Shop

Hello jello!Candace's pick of the pen caseScriptus Pen ShowPhilly Pen ShowPhilly Pen Show SeminarsNEW STUFF IN THE SHOPEpitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Watermelon Slushie inkEpitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Criminal inkEpitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Fabulous inkTroublemaker Inks - Golden HourTroublemaker Inks - Sepia HourTroublemaker Inks - RodeoSuper special restocksGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN DARK UNICORNGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN RAVENAre you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!

Hello jello friends! SURPRISE! To celebrate the second anniversary of the podcast, we have treated you to a delightful video episode. Except, there are not many pens. You'll also be treated to some CHI! And possibly bonus derpy dogs.To join the Pen Addict Slack, please contact Brad using this contact form! Thank you so much for joining us for fifty-two episodes! Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!For video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Azizah's pick of the pen caseFranklin-Christoph x Gourmet Pens Model 31 Clipless Grey JayFranklin-Christoph music nibInk Institute x Gourmet Pens Grey Jay inknibsandflourishes Instagram post with Grey Jay artCandace's pick of the pen caseMontegrappa Beauty Book Gentlemen Shiny Circles fountain penNEW STUFF IN THE SHOPEpitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Watermelon Slushie inkEpitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Criminal inkEpitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Fabulous inkTroublemaker Inks - Golden HourTroublemaker Inks - Sepia HourTroublemaker Inks - RodeoSuper special restocksGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN DARK UNICORNGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN RAVENAre you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!

Maverick PensRob's Pen WorksPlatinum x Kokuyo Perpanep fountain pen (turns out they're out of stock, sorry), so here is the Preppy!Pilot Parallel calligraphy fountain pensPilot Parallel 101 videoFont of inkspiration Handwriting Stylings September #fontofinkspirationCandace's zentangling highlightsNew at the Gourmet Pens ShopGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN DARK UNICORNGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN RAVENAre you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!

Addicted to Pens Addicted to BlanksEvan (Penquisition) Helen's CreationsJon Tello - Hello TelloLauren Elliott - Lucky Star PensMatthew Chen - Matthew's NibworksBen - Mayfair PensMikayla - White Bear Pens Newsha - Ferocious and Pretty PensJim (Pensloth)Rachel (Rachel's Ramblings) Ian Schon - Schon DsgnShawn Newton - Newton PensZach & Amy - Skogsy PensSusan (Paper Cat Lady) CY - Tokyo Station Pens and KyuseidoTim Crowe - Turnt Pen CoVaness Pen ShopCandace's haulCandace's nib workCandace's PapaJWW penDamien Alomar - All in the nibNibs and FlourishesShoutout to Inky.RocksShoutout to Meghan BettsRiver City PensPen RealmLondon Pen Co.Gena's Perspective NibNew at the Gourmet Pens ShopGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN DARK UNICORNGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN RAVENAre you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!

Hello jello! We wrap up our nibmeister series with the last of the nibmeister feedback! Listen on to hear how you can make the process of getting your fountain pen nib tuned as smooth as possible! (No pun intended)Candace's Mayfair Pens "Easy to Love" Mad Science Pen CompanyCorrection from previous episode - please see Mark Bacas's cursive smooth italic nib detailsNibgrinders/meisters/masters/technicians (heehee)Damien Alomar - All in the nibCY - Tokyo Station PensJC Ament - The Nib TailorSalman Khattak - Toronto Pen CompanyMatthew Chen - Matthew's Nib Works  (Pactagon)Restock of Rickshaw Bagworks sleeves and coozy rolls hitting the shelves very very soon! (As in, as soon as Azizah updates the inventory)New at the Gourmet Pens ShopGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN DARK UNICORNGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN RAVENDC Pen Show - Doodling with fountain pens with CandaceDC Pen Show - Inky Messes with AzizahAre you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!

Hello jello! Let's hear what our friendly neighbourhood nibmeisters have to say to their customers! That's us! But in all reality, let's learn how to make this process better for everyone involved.Kirk Speer - Pen RealmRichard Binder's nib smoothing notesQuestion from lizdubdubCY - Tokyo Station PensDamien Alomar - All in the nibMatthew Chen - Matthew's Nib Works  (Pactagon)JC Ament - The Nib TailorJJ Lax - JJ Lax Pen CoSally Smith - Sallymander NibsGena Salorino - Custom Nib StudioWendy - Nibs and FlourishesFountain Pen CompanionUrban on PatreonNew at the Gourmet Pens ShopGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN DARK UNICORNGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN RAVENWorkshops at Stationery FestDC Pen Show - Inky Messes with AzizahAre you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!For video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! Let's read through your feedback for and about nibmeisters, and we'll also chat about what are nib grinds and tuning, what are nibmeisters, and how to make the process as smooth as possible! Nibmeisters - not all, but some!Audrey Matteson - The Nib DoctorKirk Speer - Pen RealmMark Bacas - The Nib GrinderSalman Khattak - Toronto Pen CompanyAnabelle Hiller - Strings and Pedals / Opus Cineris (Appelboom)JJ Lax - JJ Lax Pen CoCY - Tokyo Station PensDamien Alomar - All in the nibMatthew Chen - PactagonJC Ament - The Nib TailorAppelboomThe Pen Addict episode with Damien AlomarRichard Binder's nib smoothing notesNew at the Gourmet Pens ShopWorkshops at Stationery FestDC Pen Show - Inky Messes with AzizahDC Pen Show - Doodling with fountain pens with CandaceOther stuffPhilly Pen Show 2025 show tickets and seminar tickets are live! NEW WORKSHOPS! Super limited spots available!Are you a nibmeister or a nib worker? Would you like to share some thoughts and/or information for customers and pen lovers? Please do so here!Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!For video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! Let's catch up on some new acquisitions and check in with Candace's ink sample progress! We also talk about getting a bad nib with a new fountain pen purchase, and what you can do. Thanks for listening, and enjoy!Zodiac Pen Co. Pisces 80s babyZodiac Pen Co. on InstagramScribe Pens x Dank Blanks BloomScribe Pens on InstagramMythic Pens Prime in Blue Green SparkMythic Pens on InstagramPilot Parallel fountain pensToronto Pen CompanyNew at the Gourmet Pens ShopWorkshops at Stationery FestDC Pen Show - Inky Messes with AzizahDC Pen Show - Doodling with fountain pens with CandacePensloth stacked nib unitsOther stuffPhilly Pen Show 2025 show tickets and seminar tickets are live! NEW WORKSHOPS!Side note, have you heard of Nibbage?Hi. Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!For video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! This episode was a bit of a wing it - we were just chatting about coffee and paper and pens and it went downhill (or uphill?) from there. Plus, there are some workshop updates! Enjoy!Candace's Fountain Pen CompanionPilot Parallels at Gourmet Pens ShopCandace's neon inksAzizah's Pilot Parallel 101 videoAzizah's base inks:Sailor Manyo HahaPlatinum Mixable YellowDiamine Sunshine YellowDiamine Tropical GlowWaterman South Sea Blue/Obsession Blue/Inspired Blue (whatever they call it now) J Herbin Diabolo MentheJ Herbin Gris NuageStationeryfest Inky Messes tickets go live June 1, 2024DC Supershow Inky Messes tickets go live soonPhilly Pen Show 2025 show tickets and seminar tickets are live! NEW WORKSHOPS!Side note, have you heard of Nibbage?Other new stuff:Birmingham Pen Co. Robin's Egg Blue ink bottleBirmingham Pen Co. ink samples for other popular coloursFun stuff from Pilot! But also useful stuff, like converters, cartridges, and pens. Really cute gel pens and indelible fabric marker, too!Hi. Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!For video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! I think the title says it all and then some. Have a listen and find out what Candace has been up to and then I blurt out a bunch of purchases because I apparently (obviously?) have no self-control. Enjoy!Thank you to Rob Sanchez (robspenworks) for the Ueno market tip Map location for Ueno MarketAmeyok Komito Pen ShopHi. Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!For video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! We have reached the third part in our feedback series, here at Gourmet Pens Club. We have compiled some feedback from the artisan pen makers in our community. We hope you enjoy listening! Thank you everyone for participating in this series! Candace's Sailor - Sailor 4BCandace's Sailor - Shishikura Ice CrystalsCandace's Sailor - BokumondohJust some of the pen makers we referenced and/or from whom we received feedback:PensbypasqualeF3 PensPapaJWWTimberEleganceRyan Krusac StudiosSkogsy PensWhite Bear PensFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! Episode 40 is a continuation, of sorts, from last week. We go over some feedback shared by the pen community and we hope that discussing this openly can help the makers/artisans that craft our goodies! Franklin Christoph 48 Pen CaseWe touch on a few makers/artisans so I will just link them here! There are so many wonderful folks out there and this is in no way comprehensive.Edison Pen Co.SchondsgnKirk Speer at Pen RealmBen Mayfair PensMeg Black Robin PensChris from Butterknife Creations for block threadsPen rebuild by Twiss PensAnother pen rebuild by Newton PensShawn at Newton PensTwiss PensRyan Krusac Studios wood pensIf any artisans and makers would like to submit some anonymous feedback for us to share in the next episode, please feel free to do so here!For pen makers to pen loversFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! Episode 39 is something new for us - we wanted to very lovingly share some thoughts with our beloved pen makers in the community, from us! This is only part one of this projected three part series and as such, we are calling on you, dear listeners and pen makers, to participate!For pen lovers to pen makersFor pen makers to pen loversFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! It's like all of my non-acquisitioning was being used up throughout the year, leaving me defenceless for @baltimorepenshow - want to hear what I ended up with? I have problems. Enjoy!Hardy Penwrights 28-C Companion fountain penSkogsy Pens, stickers, and Rickshaw sleeves!White Bear Pens - available in drops so make sure to follow!Franklin-Christoph Model 19 and Model 03 M3 Carbon Black SilverRiver City Pens - contoured nib holderRickshaw x Vaness x Leighpod A5 pouchSugar Turtle Studio x Diamine Cold Blooded ink, Warm Heart ink, stationery cat enamel pin, a cat pouch, and a STEVE URKEL NOTEBOOK. That's right.Schondsgn ballpoint penStickers from Clarissa at Snowystudio!Candace's LAMY Al-Star with gold nibCandace's Lamy ScalaCandace's Lamy Dialog CCCandace's SHAMEFUL CONFESSIONLamy Dark Lilac Debacle covered by FountainpenmemesFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! Azizah finally has new acquisitions! About time, amirite? Join us to learn about our exploration of the pen world as newbies!Rickshaw Bagworks 2 Pen Long Coozy - Arcade CarpetRickshaw Bagworks 3 Pen Long Coozy - SynthscapeStationery Universe Waves of Neptune nib holderCandace's new acquisitionParadise plum candyBabel bomb by @funwithpensBirmingham Pen Co. ink samplesPilot goodies - fountain pens, G2, V-pen, and moreBaltimore Pen ShowFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! Let's talk about knockers! Wait... clickers. KNOCKS. With a new retractable pen on Kickstarter, it seems timely to talk about some familiar writers!Montegrappa Mia LE Very Peri fountain penLeonardo x StiloeStile Momento Zero Milky Way fountain penEnsso Pens Bolt retractable titanium fountain pen on KickstarterToronto Pen Company for nib servicesColorverse 2024 Dragon inksPensbyPasquale x Gourmet Pens Gnome Valentine's TreasureFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! Episode 35 takes us through some of Azizah's pen show madness! Finally, she has new acquisitions. She being ME. Plus we convince Candace to dump it. Enjoy!Azizah's pen show recapSchondsgn Monocs Schondsgn Ultem full size fountain penSugar Turtle Studio goodnessFranklin-Christoph raven nibsToyo x Esterbook tin Pen World magazineCandace's Mayfair Pens EowynInk Institute x Gourmet Pens Saskatoon Berry PieWearingeul Yun Dong Ju Literature InkBabel bomb Korean pronunciation by Atelier Naïté For video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! Diving right into the new year by bombarding you with paper, and of course touching on some new acquisitions and #pickofthepencase :) Candace's new acquisitionKaweco PerkeoKaweco ink cartridgeCandace's pick of the pen casePlatinum PerpanepPlatinum Chou KuroFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello and happy new year! We decided to look back on some of our favourites throughout the year so listen on to find out what kept our fancy!Otto Hutt Model 03 Lilac OrangeS.T Dupont Line D Large Diamond Guilloche AquamarineFisher Space Pen Bullet Pen Cerakote Black CherryFilofax Personal MaldenPen World magazine for SchonDsgn articleCandace's top 5 pensEboya EboniteYukari MochizukiHello Tello + StormwindsBlack Robin Pens Oparex SakuraPilot 912 + radenOpus88 Koloro Gourmet Pens SwirlSchonDsgn MonocMayfair Pens Speak Friend and EnterBenu Unicorn TalismanInk Institute x Gourmet Pens Grey JayInk Institute ShadowsnowInk Institute Pingtung ClematisTroublemaker Sea GlassVinta Inks Sirena Robert Oster NapaBabel bomb Wearingeul SoyoungwijeKorean pronunciation by Atelier NaïtéPhilly Pen Show 2024 workshop ticketsFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello, berry merry! We apologize in advance for the sheer madness into which this episode devolves. Love you all! Candace's noble sacrifice of herself to acquire Mikayla's new pen from White Bear PensWriting Sample of said pen White Bear PensAtelier Lusso RagazzoneOpus88 Koloro Gourmet Pens SwirlMr. Cypress All EmbracingPO nib in actionFountain Pen CompanionCandace's Oparex pensShoutout to Opus CinerisCandace's nibsShoutout to Schon Design MonocBenu Euphoria LE Bear-y Merry XmasHogtown Pens Ice Lake collab penHogtown Pens Turpluoise collab penInk Institute Grey JayInk Institute Okanagan GrapeRasa paperEndless Creative Block Tear-off padsWearingeul Jekyll & Hyde SetSailor Profit setsCult Pens Fruit & Iridescent ink setRetro 51Tactile TurnWashi Tape & HoldersInky.Rocks' video on TIPSFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! Listen along as we chat about our picks, and discuss demonstrator pens, shimmer inks, and probably some other miscellany. Pens by Pasquale Signature Dank Blank Toronto Pen Company Engineer's grindInk Institute Pingtung ClematisInk Institute ShadowsnowTianzi Maki-e “Spot” Fountain PenPennonia Ink x Scriptus Lights of Niagara Opus88 Fountain PensWearingeul Kyeong-Hee Korean pronunciation by Atelier Naïté / 아뜰리에 나이테For video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! It's about time we talk about some of our favourite papers, and fountain pen friendliness! Maruman Mnemosyne B6 VerticalSailor Pro Gear Slim Line Friends Fountain PenSkogsy low volume eyedropper fountain pen Sailor Shishikura My Sakura fountain penExplore some of Azizah's Tomoe River paper reviewsAzizah's Graphilo notebook reviewExample of writing on Maruman Mnemosyne paperEndless Stationery Recorder Regalia paperEndless Stationery at Gourmet Pens ShopNebula Note Premium notebookNebula Note Premium notebook at Gourmet Pens ShopClairefontaine French ruled paperCosmo Air LightMD Cotton paperMusubi Rasa paperNakabayashi Yu-sari paperIroful paperEndless Creative Block Tear-off notepadsFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! Let's talk about Scriptus Toronto Pen and Writing Instrument show - Canada's only pen show! Wowzers there's a lot to cover, so let's hang out!Laywine'sZebra Canada Stack3d Timber EleganceAijing Ink Trail JC the Nib TailorKari Bullet Journal Matthew's Nibworks PaperPlusCloth Taurus WoodworkingCalligraphic Guild of TorontoGotomagoScriptus Toronto Writing ShowPelikan M600 Art Glauco Cambon fountain pen from Appelboomon InstagramHi AppelboomBungubox Sailor 4B fountain penRobert Oster Napa InkThe ridiculous Gourmet Pens Shop bannerPennonia Lights on Niagara inkInk Institute x Gourmet Pens Grey Jay inkFranklin-Christoph Model 31 Grey Jay fountain penInk Institute x Gourmet Pens Okanagan Grape inkSailor MizutamaHonestly, check out these kick a$$ new arrivals!For video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

Hello jello! Join us as we chat about Monoc nibs (again), hear about Candace's really special pen, and learn about what's coming up for this crew! SchonDsgn Monoc nib in fine now availableMonty WinnfieldPens by Pasquale pen with anodized Monoc nibMad Science Pen Company Beta V2Esterbrook canvas caseCandace's special pen on InstagramCandace's special pen on YouTubeYukari on InstagramAzizah's Ryan Krusac Studios cat portrait penCandace's Pilot pen with radenPeruse the Gourmet Pens Shop!Scriptus Toronto Pen & Writing ShowScriptus on Instagram (follow for sneak peeks!)LondonPenCo x The Nib Tailor nib workshopInk Institute x Gourmet Pens - 07 Grey Jay InkFranklin-Christoph Model 31 Gourmet Pens Grey Jay Pen - CliplessInk Institute x Gourmet Pens - 08 Okanagan Grape Ink

Hello jello and welcome to our first anniversary episode! We shall not bore you with words - instead, we invite you to join us as we reflect on the last year of episodes, and take a look forward! Thank you for coming along with us. We hope to bring you many more episodes of fun. Let's hang out!Do you want to watch the video episode? Check it out here!Butterknife Creations Slim Chameleon x Omas Aqua di BolognaBokumondoh x London Pen Co. Pilot Custom 912 with Bokumondoh workCandace on YouTube!Azizah on YouTube!

Hello jello! Join us in this episode and hear about our picks of the pen case, some non-pen related updates, what on earth is a Pelikan Hub, and a sneak leak for the next episode!Cypress Modern Raden Forever + Platinum curved architect nib by Tokyo Station PensOmas 360 Smokey Grey + B nibPelikan Hubs 2023Babel bomb - SegaihaRickshaw Bagworks Segaiha Tailored Pen Company Segaiha fountain pen

Hello jello! Thanks for joining us for episode 25! Listen on to hear about the Candace and Azizah's adventures at the end of the DC pen show - because we had so much fun, we have to relive it! Enjoy!Candace's two new pens and Toyooka Craft pen restJJLax - Irene Adler GrindMontegrappa Elmo Sea TurtleHanging out Wendy - Nibs and FlourishesMary AbrahamBluetastic pensKlarissa, - SnowyStudioScriptus Preamble

Hello jello! Please join us for this episode we recorded at the DC pen show! There's a lot of trying to convince ourselves paid-for pick-ups don't count as pen show purchases, and other nonsense!Candace's Pen - from Turnt Pen Company Hogtown Pens matte finish penCandace's Mayfair Abigail pen and Relic pensCandace's Relic PensCandace's Hello Tello penHello Tello's process for inserting Venetian glass in the finials of his pensUrushi Studios India pen and Anderillium blue-ringed octopus blue ink Anderillium Ink Lunar Moth GreenCaran D'ache Caribbean SeaPilot's handwriting analysis at the showBumper friends!Mayfair PensAnderillium InksRed Dragon Pen Co.Figboot on PensTurnt Pen Co.PenquisitionLegendary Lead CompanyHello Tello StudioVanness PensLondon Pen CompanyFifteen Pens

Hello jello! Enjoy a preamble ramble to the DC pen show - plans, pens, parties! Platinum Chamomile TeaPENBBS 323 w/ PenBBS Calligraphy NibFine Writing Internation Fenestro (Gourmet Pens Special)JJ Lax Irene Adler grindLondon Pen CompanyUrushi Studio IndiaCustom Nib StudioAzizah's missed pen - Namiki Yukari Sakura (perhaps not at this price?)

Hello jello! Let's talk about nib grinders, tipping, and tines! Benu Pen - Playful PawsMad Science Pen Company x Dank Blanks Beta Version R ModelEsterbrook Estie, Candy - Architect Nib grind by Toronto Pen CompanyBlack Robin Pens- Ophelia Instagram - JaninescribblesNibgrinder - Mark BacasAll In the Nib - DamienToronto Pen Company - Salman KhattakNib Tailor - JC AmentPenrealm - Kirk SpeerFPNibs - PabloMatthewsNibWorks (Pactagon) - Matthew ChenTokyoStationPens - CYNibs.comThe Nibsmith - Dan SmithAppelboom/ StringsandPedals - AnabelleCustomNibStudio - GenaJJ Lax - JoshuaFranklin-Christoph's AudreyOsprey Pens pre-ground nibs

Hello jello! Join us to hear about new acquisitions (finally, Azizah buys something!), pick of the pen case, and pens we regret - it may not be what you think!Diamine Celadon Cat inkRob's Penworks  Arctic Butterfly penTailored Pen Company Portuguese Man O' WarVinta Mermaid Green Sirena Mayfair Narya + Robert Oster Carbon FireBabel Bomb - Seitz-KreuznachPronounced correctly by Urban of Fountain Pen Companion - if you use FPC, please check Urban out on Patreon to support his work!Gourmet Pens Shop local marketplace on July 16, 2023 Gourmet Pens workshops at DC pen show

Hello jello! Join us for a discussion on loopholes, long-term borrows, NIBBAGE, and nib swaps!5x Jinhao 82s, and againLamy ScalaGravitas Ultemate Vac-filler with titanium flex nibBlack Robin Pens Skate Pen with Nib Grinder Blade Turk GrindSailor nib with standard JoWo collarBrian Goulet's tutorial on removing nibs from collarsFlexible Nib FactoryTailored Pen Company engraved nibStackers: Ralph at Regalia Writing Labs, Jim at Pensloth, Jose at Niblab, Tokyostationpens, FPNibs, Monty Winnfield, Opus CinerisRob's PenworksLes at StylosuiteFountain Pen RevolutionPensloth Kissaki nib in action

Candace's new acquisitions: Mayfair Pens Naryas, custom zentangle doodle pen, chonky boi.Opus 88 Pocket Freezie Gourmet Pens Shop exclusiveMontblanc Blue Hour DouéAzizah's Lamy 2000 videoCandace's Lamy StudioFountain Pen DayAzizah's workshops at DC

Hello jello and welcome to episode 18! Join us for a Plotter update (sorry, we are a little obsessed right now), new acquisitions, and more!Azizah - Sailor Profit Jr. Yurameku (specifically the Byakuya)Candace's Sailor Profit Jr. Yurameku ByakuyaCandace's Sailor Yurameku inksCandace's new acquisitions: trade from LoveGoesOnionOnCandace's new acquisitions: Little Pen Designs Easy to Love Anthem + Inked with Octopus Fluids Living Coral + Nib: Pilot Signature nib (it's not a Sailor as mentioned in the podcast - it's from PILOT) Candace's new acquisitions: original Easy to Love Anthem purchasePostalCoCandace's PostalCo pad posts - one, two, threeBabel Bomb: Pennonia Fehér Szatén

Hello jello! Join us for this recorded-on-location at the Chicago Pen Show episode of hilarity!! Enjoy!Candace's pre-show Sailor purchase - PG Blue TrainCandace's new Monoc nibPlotterJonathon Brooks Pastel PMGirologio Writing Mat Amarillo Stationery - EricCandace's pen show haulAzizah's pen show haulAngela @ Inky Converters - Instagram / Etsy

Diplomat Magnum John DoeOparex Opal Lavender Ink Institute x Gourmet Pens Saskatoon Berry PieSheaffer nib in JoWo housingPelikan M1000 nibsPlatinum C nib ground by CYFlexible Nib FactoryPensloth Guru nibWaterman music nibOpus Cineris Harmonic gold nibOpus Cinerus Harmonic silver nibPilot Parallel in Opus88Pilot Parallel in custom pensPilot Parallel in custom pensPilot Parallel nib kissingFude nibCandace's YouTube channelSerious nibbage on Instagram

Hello jello! Please join us while we chat about some of our favorite things - custom pen makers and manufacturers!Azizah's Black Robin Pens in Omas L'acqua di Bologna materialAzizah's Monty Winnfield Basilisk nibCandace's Wood Wonders of NC - Dreamy Lavender PenCandace's Skogsy Pens - Sedona SpaCandace's first custom pen: Scriptorium Pens Waterlily KoiAzizah's Ken Cavers custom green swirl Sailor Cyclamen fountain penBabel bomb: KaWeCo Heidelberger FederhalterfabrikUrban from Fountain Pen Companion - please visit his Patreon!30 Days 30 Inks Challenge

Hello jello! For this episode, we had some friends say "hi" at the Baltimore-Washington International Pen Show! After that fun, we chat about nib materials!Rachel Crawford - Lady PenslothGreg Hardy - Hardy Penwrights Lisa Vanness- Vanness PensAnabelle Hiller - Strings and Pedals / Opus CinerisVinamra Tapadiya - Epitome PensCandace's Youtube ChannelCandace's Mr. Cypress Raden w/ Bock Titanium nibAzizah's Pilot Custom Heritage Neo Classic w/ 14kt FM nibCandace's Sailor 14kt nib in actionCandace's titanium nib in actionFPnibsCandace's used cursive italic nibAppelboomThe Nibsmith Nibs.comVirtual Pen ShowFP Geeks forumReddit r/pen_swapPen Addict Slack (send a request to join)Babel Bomb: Konbikara with Pactagon/Matthew's nibworksAnabelle Hiller - Strings and Pedals / Opus CinerisDrew BrownBrad Dowdy - The Pen Addict

Hello jello! We're chatting about selling pens and talking about pens we regret parting with. Let's hang out!Stacy at PaperWantsAPenStacy on Instagram1947 Grey Pearl Sheaffer Triumph Sentinel Deluxe Vacuum FillerSheaffer Balance Admiral in mother of pearl with Feathertouch nib Candace's Mayfair NaryaCandace's Little Pen Designs Galaxy TwistCandace's very similar pens that she bought…somehowCandace's erinoid pen - PedroButterknife Jasmine Explosion - Curvy ChameleonLondon Pen Company - pens in stock!Candace's Galaxy StormCandace's Sailor FrescaCandace's Midnight OilCandace's PapillonBabel bomb: Kakigokochi presented by Joe and Matthew (Pactagon/Matthew's nibworks)]Baltimore pen show

Hello jello!  Welcome to episode 13! We talk about Azizah's shameful new additions, custom urushi/raden pens, and probably some other random things.Malhia Kent: Kinchaku Bag - Bonbon TweedHobonichi: Anytime Tote (Whisker Cat)Plotter binders FilofaxCandace's On a Whim Woodworks from Virtual Pen ShowMontegrappa Beauty Book GentlemanPriscilla's Newton Prospector with Bokumondoh workExample of how to get Bokumondoh work doneGet on Hiroko's listSource a pen - such as a Newton ProspectorCandace's last two Bokumondoh pensMontblanc Blue Hour fountain penYellow Pen Man on InstagramNamiki Yukari Nightline Skyline fountain penPennonia shimmer TengerészkékPennonia x Gourmet Pens Polar Lights Ink SetBody Brave Fundraiser post (the giveaway and fundraiser is over but you can always shop the Be Brave fountain pen!)

Hello jello and welcome to episode 11! We talk about fiscal life choices, planners, PLOTTERS, and pens!Candace's Magnolia Pen Company - Cocoon BlanksCandace's Platinum 3776 C nib in the different pen bodyPLOTTERSPostalcoBabel bomb - Ortloffs Kölsches BrückengrünUrban from FPCFPC.ink