Gourmet Pens Club

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 pen Philly Pen Show Philly Pen Show Seminars New 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 usin...

Hello Jello! We discuss Scriptus, new pens, have a short moment for a friend. The Ink Wetness Survey Some Pens Mentioned: Neon Prism Pen Pilot Silvern Pen F3 Pen Just Turnings Pen Some Folks Mentioned: Hardy Pen Wrights Fountain Pen Day Scriptus Toronto Pen Show Toronto Pen Company Dens Custom Pens Bokumundoh Rob's Pen Works Midwest Hybrids Jason Neil Penworks Skogsy Pens Papa J Woodworks Add...

Hello jello! Candace’s pick of the pen case Scriptus Pen Show Philly Pen Show Philly Pen Show Seminars NEW STUFF IN THE SHOP Epitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Watermelon Slushie ink Epitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Criminal ink Epitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Fabulous ink Troublemaker Inks - Golden Hour Troublemaker Inks - Sepia Hour Troublemaker Inks - Rodeo Super special restocks GOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN DA...

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...

Azizah’s pick of the pen case Franklin-Christoph x Gourmet Pens Model 31 Clipless Grey Jay Franklin-Christoph music nib Ink Institute x Gourmet Pens Grey Jay ink nibsandflourishes Instagram post with Grey Jay art Candace’s pick of the pen case Montegrappa Beauty Book Gentlemen Shiny Circles fountain pen NEW STUFF IN THE SHOP Epitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Watermelon Slushie ink Epitome Pens x Gourmet...

Maverick Pens Rob's Pen Works Platinum x Kokuyo Perpanep fountain pen (turns out they're out of stock, sorry), so here is the Preppy! Pilot Parallel calligraphy fountain pens Pilot Parallel 101 video Font of inkspiration Handwriting Stylings September #fontofinkspiration Candace’s zentangling highlights New at the Gourmet Pens Shop GOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN DARK UNICORN GOURMETPENS x B...

Addicted to Pens Addicted to Blanks Evan (Penquisition) Helen’s Creations Jon Tello - Hello Tello Lauren Elliott - Lucky Star Pens Matthew Chen - Matthew’s Nibworks Ben - Mayfair Pens Mikayla - White Bear Pens Newsha - Ferocious and Pretty Pens Jim (Pensloth) Rachel (Rachel’s Ramblings) Ian Schon - Schon Dsgn Shawn Newton - Newton Pens Zach & Amy - Skogsy Pens Susan (Paper Cat Lady) CY - Tokyo...

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 Company Correction from previous episode - please see Mark Bacas's cursive smooth italic nib details Nibgrind...

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 Realm Richard Binder’s nib smoothing notes Question from lizdubdub CY - Tokyo Station Pens Damien Alomar - All in the nib Matthew Chen - Matthew ’ s Nib Works  (Pactagon) JC Ament - The...

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 Doctor Kirk Speer - Pen Realm Mark Bacas - The Nib Grinder Salman Khattak - Toronto Pen Company Anabelle Hiller - Strings and Pedals / O...

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 baby Zodiac Pen Co. on Instagram Scribe Pens x Dank Blanks Bloom Scribe Pens on Instagram Mythic Pens Prime in Blue Green Spark Mythic Pens on Inst...

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 Companion Pilot Parallels at Gourmet Pens Shop Candace's neon inks Azizah’s Pilot Parallel 101 video Azizah’s base inks: Sailor Manyo Haha Platinum Mixable Yellow Diamine Suns...

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 Market Ameyok Komito Pen Shop Hi. Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us i...

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 4B Candace’s Sailor - Shishikura Ice Crystals Candace’s Sailor - Bokumondoh Just some of the pen makers we referenced a...

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 Case We 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...

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 makers For pen makers to pen lovers For video version of the audio file: Visit the bl...

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 pen Skogsy 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 B...

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 Carpet Rickshaw Bagworks 3 Pen Long Coozy - Synthscape Stationery Universe Waves of Neptune nib holder Candace’s new acquisition Paradise plum candy Babel bomb by @funwithpens Birmingham Pen Co. ink samples Pilot good...

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 pen Leonardo x StiloeStile Momento Zero Milky Way fountain pen Ensso Pens Bolt retractable titanium fountain pen on Kickstarter Toronto Pen Company for nib services Colorverse 2024 Dragon inks Pe...

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 recap Schondsgn Monocs   Schondsgn Ultem full size fountain pen Sugar Turtle Studio goodness Franklin-Christoph raven nibs Toyo x Esterbook tin   Pen World magazine Candace’s Mayfair Pens Eowyn Ink Institute x Gou...

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 acquisition Kaweco Perkeo Kaweco ink cartridge Candace’s pick of the pen case Platinum Perpanep Platinum Chou Kuro For 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 Orange S.T Dupont Line D Large Diamond Guilloche Aquamarine Fisher Space Pen Bullet Pen Cerakote Black Cherry Filofax Personal Malden Pen World magazine for SchonDsgn article Candace’s top 5 pens Eboya Ebonite Yukari Mochizuki...

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 Pens Writing Sample of said pen   White Bear Pens Atelier Lusso Ragazzone Opus88 Koloro Gourmet Pens Swirl Mr. Cypress All Embracing PO nib in action Fountain Pen Companion Candace’s Oparex pens Sh...

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 grind Ink Institute Pingtung Clematis Ink Institute Shadowsnow Tianzi Maki-e “Spot” Fountain Pen Pennonia Ink x Scriptus Lights of Niagara   Opus88 Fountain Pens Wearingeul Kyeong-Hee   Korean...

Hello jello! It's about time we talk about some of our favourite papers, and fountain pen friendliness!  Maruman Mnemosyne B6 Vertical Sailor Pro Gear Slim Line Friends Fountain Pen Skogsy low volume eyedropper fountain pen  Sailor Shishikura My Sakura fountain pen Explore some of Azizah's Tomoe River paper reviews Azizah's Graphilo notebook review Example of writing on Maruman Mnem...