The Write Stuff

In this episode, we’re getting into a sweet, sour, salty, and crunchy TOP FIVE PICKLE PENS. These pens are green, they’re juicy, and they’re thicc with a double C! And, just like a good pickle, they pack a punch. Hang out til the end for a give away.(0:00) Intro(0:46) Leonardo Momento Zero Alga(1:33) Esterbrook Estie Quirky Leaf(2:24) Nahvalur Nautilus Chelonia Green(3:16) Diplomat Aero Green(4:00...

In this episode, we take pen collecting up a notch and share 5 key factors to consider for your next level pen purchase. Hang out til the end for a give away.(0:00) Intro (1:05) 5 Factors (1:21) Budget (2:45) Aesthetics (5:21) Reliability (7:27) Writing Experience (9:36) Collectibility (11:03) Staff Picks - Magazine (11:38) Ink Spotlight (15:03) Pen Tip (19:40) Giveaway and Outro🔗 Links to produc...

In this episode, Tom takes a tour of the Kaweco brand of German writing instruments to highlight options perfect for students, younger writers, and people looking to add a fine writing item to their everyday carry. Hang out til the end for a give away.(0:00) Intro (0:47) Kaweco Brand Overview (1:45) Perkeo (3:15) Sport (11:40) Liliput (13:57) Student (15:36) Supra (17:07) Staff Picks - Pocket Pens...

In this episode, join Tom as we explore one of the world’s most versatile pen brands in Lamy. It's a little over the 20-minute promise, but we hope you'll forgive as there's plenty of Lamy pens to talk about. We're sorry we couldn't include them all! Hang out til the end for a give away.(0:00) Intro (0:54) LAMY ABC (3:46) LAMY Safari (5:45) LAMY Noto (6:42) LAMY Pico (7:45) LAM...

In this episode, Tom enters his villain era to share 5 pens you LOVE to HATE plus 3 inks that are equally as reviled. #firetom Hang out till the end for a give away. (0:00) Intro (0:56) Noodler's Ahab (2:13) TWSBI Eco (3:01) Platinum Curidas (4:19) Parker 51 (5:29) Visconti Homo Sapiens (6:40) Noodler's Baystate Blue (7:51) Ferris Wheel Press Aurorealis (9:20) Diamine Inkvent Spruce (10:22...

In this episode, Tom might ruin your “no-buy” January with tempting pen releases from Sailor and Visconti. Plus, a primer on wet vs. dry ink featuring the new Jacque Herbin Paris ink collection. Hang out till the end for a give away! (0:00) Intro (0:27) Philly Pen Show 2025 (1:12) Sailor Cylint (3:29) Visconti Medici Palazzo (6:55) Ink Review FWP Moonbeam Meadows (9:45) Jacques Herbin Colors of Pa...

Season 2! Yes, this new format of the Write Stuff podcast will have more features, including ink swatches, tips, and picks from the Goldspot Pens team. Stay tuned for the giveaway and be sure to subscribe for more fine writing fun. Chapters (0:00) Intro (1:23) Goldspot 2025 Goals (2:09) Sailor Pro Gear Slim Dried Flower (4:09) Waldmann Tango Imagination Olea (6:49) Staff Picks - Valentine's Da...

2024 is coming to a close, so we’re wrapping things up with a Spotify-inspired recap of the year that was. (0:00) Intro (0:27) Channel Update (4:33) Top 10 Pens of 2024 (5:54) Pen Surprise 1 (8:55) Pen Surprise 2 (9:35) Pen Disappointment 1 (13:20) Pen Disappointment 2 (13:52) Pen Disappointment 3 (15:25) Top 10 Inks of 2024 (15:37) Ink Surprise 1 (16:43) Ink Disappointment 1 (18:52) Giveaway and...

Tom takes you behind the curtain at Goldspot Pens and shows you how the sausage is made when it comes to our exclusive pen collaboration projects. (0:00) Intro (1:27) Goldspot's First Exclusive Pen (2:35) Retro 51 Boo-Roque Rollerball (4:49) Sailor 1911 Call of Cthulhu Fountain Pen (7:11) Benu Euphoria Hot Toddy Fountain Pen (8:46) Opus 88 Pendemic Minty Fountain Pen (11:31) Nahvalur Horizon Polar...

Fountain pens, especially the ones we talk about on our channel, are a luxury item. They can vary widely in cost, ranging from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars a pen. Many who stand on the outside of the pen hobby might scoff at what we enthusiasts consider a good value for a fountain pen. For those just starting the journey, it can be confusing to see similar looking pens with such a discr...

With over 15 years of experience as an online pen proprietor, Tom shares his helpful tips to avoid disappointment when buying limited edition pens online. (0:00) Intro (0:38) Problem with buying pens online (1:32) Weakness of eCommerce (2:19) Pen design variations (3:17) Temper your expectations (4:37) Tips for when you can't see the pen before buying (4:48) Tip 1 (6:19) Tip 2 (6:59) Tip 3 (7:...

Tom shares his picks for fall-themed pens, inks, and notebooks, offering five combinations meant to inspire writing during the autumn season. (0:00) Intro (0:53) Coffee-Themed Combo (4:10) Autumn Harmony Combo (6:54) Retro Rollerball Combo (11:10) Nature-Inspired Combo (17:28) Luxury Combo (20:00) Swatching fall inks (20:45) Giveaway and Outro 🔗Links to products mentioned in this video ✒️ Sheaffe...

In this episode, Tom tells you all about 5 underrated, sleeper pen brands that you need to know. Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk. (0:00) Intro (1:19) Edison Pen Co (3:58) Waldmann (5:46) SCRIBO (7:34) Nahvalur / Narwhal (9:20) Magna Carta (10:41) Takeaway on sleeper pen brands (11:20) Giveaway and Outro 🔗Links to products mentioned in this video ✒️ Edison Newark...

It’s been a while since the last episode, so let’s catch up with the summer’s top 10 pens! Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk. (0:00) Intro (1:15) Pilot Custom 823 (3:11) Opus 88 Demo Twilight Sonata (4:20) Leonardo MZ Nuvola (5:22) Nahvalur Rainbow Wrasse (6:30) Pelikan Souveran 600 Red White (8:04) Magna Carta MAG 650 (9:40) Pelikan Souveran 800 Green Demo (10:52)...

In this episode, we dip our toes (and nibs) into shimmery goodness with a fun swatching tool and a new, glittery, Goldspot-exclusive exclusive Benu fountain pen. Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk. (0:00) Intro (0:25) Dominant Industry Ink Muddler (5:22) Maruman A6 Daily Stargazer Notebook (7:04) Benu Euphoria Pink Champagne Fountain Pen (8:28) Diplomat Funky Travel...

Check out the five bestselling pens of April and get tips on how to store your fountain pen ink collection. Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk. (0:00) Intro (0:37) Retro 51 Mercury 7 Rollerball Pen (2:36) Platinum 3776 Century Chai Latte (5:40) Nahvalur Nautilus Horsehead Nebula (7:49) Leonardo MZG 2.0 Galattica Universe GT (9:45) Edison Newark Wizard Red Abalone (1...

Parents don't understand. Seldom anyone outside of the pen community understands why spending $100 on a pen is NOT absurd. Tom justifies the expense. He also shares some of our newest pen releases, including Year of the Dragon pens, Earth day pens, and Sailor’s pen of the year. Plus, Tom reveals April’s Mystery Dip pen and ink surprise box. Hang out till the end and Tom will give away somethin...

Tom answers the #8penquestions about his fountain pen-collecting journey and shares his thoughts on kids using fountain pens. Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk! Check out the #8penquestions official YouTube playlist #8penquestions was started by @seemownay and @lianelikes back in 2023. If you'd like to answer these questions in a video or in the comments, here...

Tom reveals the top 5 bestselling pens of March and shares 5 common misconceptions about the fountain pen hobby. Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk! (0:00) Intro (0:40) Retro 51 Tornado Alice in Wonderland (1:52) Scribo La Dotta Acquerello (3:08) Nahvalur Nautilus Horsehead Nebula (5:07) Edison Newark Wizard Red Abalone (6:41) Kaweco Sport Royal Amethyst (8:05) Top...

In this episode, we’re getting flexy with a bunch of new pens with flexible writing nib options and Tom will share his current favorite flex nib. Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk! (0:00) Intro (0:46) Esterbrook Estie Winter White (2:51) Penlux Delgado Blue Grotto (4:44) Sailor Pro Gear Slim RS (6:58) Scribo La Dotta Acquerello (9:30) Monteverde Monza 3 Sets (13:13...

In this episode, Tom has a basket full of spring-appropriate pen designs, inks to recommend, and a sneak peek of a new Goldspot exclusive design. He also shares some tips on destashing your pen collection. Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk! (0:00) Intro (0:37) Sailor Pro Gear Smoothies (2:16) Nahvalur Original Spring (3:27) Benu Easter Bunny (4:45) Benu Viper (6:20...

In this episode, we share the top 5 pens customers fell in love with in February, and how to deal with pen release FOMO. Hang out till the end and I’ll give away something on my desk. (0:00) Intro (0:39) Pelikan M205 Rose Quartz (2:07) Retro 51 Rescue Dog & Cat 5 (3:39) Kaweco Sport Royal Amethyst (5:17) Opus 88 Mini Sakura (7:44) Leonardo Momento Zero Grande 2.0 Galattica (9:29) Top 5 Recap (...

In this episode, we share results from our yearly customer survey, take a look at the fresh new pens from Lamy & Pilot, plus, take a sneak peek at a couple of new Kawecos you might want to pocket. (0:00) Intro (0:26) Customer Survey Results (2:49) Lamy Safari 2024 Kewi (4:58) Pilot Kakuno 2024 (6:52) Kaweco Sport Apricot Pearl (8:34) Kaweco Sport Royal Amethyst Sneak Peek! (9:05) Opus 88 Demo...

In this episode, Tom reveals January’s Mystery Dip surprise box, shows the top 5 pens of January 2024, and tells you 3 things you can do to get someone hooked on fountain pens. Hang out till the end for the giveaway and question of the week. (0:00) Intro (1:02) Opus 88 Mini Sakura (5:14) Retro 51 Day & Night (8:15) Pelikan Souveran 800 Green Demo (10:00) Mystery Dip Reveal (11:22) Leonardo MZ...

Tom shows you the latest releases for the upcoming lunar new year, a pen you can write with when you turn your pajamas inside out, and our latest exclusive Opus 88 pen design. To top it all off, we select the winner of our 100k giveaway! (0:00) Intro (1:27) Benu Euphoria Draco Darling (3:13) Colorverse Lunar New Year Blue Dragon Inks (4:54) Sailor Pro Gear First Snow Set (8:07) Endless A4 Folio (1...