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Gourmet Pens Club

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Hello! Welcome to the Gourmet Pens Club podcast! This is a collective of creators and callings that bring us together. We'll be chatting about fountain pens and other tools, inks, papers, pen shows, pen friends, and more. Please join us with your favorite pen and notebook, doodle along as we chat; let's hang out!
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Episodes

Episode 65 - Not much Further Than New Acquisitions

Platinum 3667 Nonble Peppermint Tea fountain pen Ink Institute Jade Vine Ink Institute Electric Spider Lily Blue DC Workshops Benu Raven Fountain Pen New stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop...

Jul 17, 202541 minEp. 65

Episode 64 - A Tale of Two (Swatching) Nibs (And So Much More)

Hello! We chat some pick of the pen choices, and discuss swatching nibs. White Bear Pens Ursa + material by Mikayla’s mom + Stylosuite flex nib Benu Pens Bricolette Colorverse Shuttle Nibs Kakimori Nibs DC Workshops 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 using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!...

Jul 01, 202549 minEp. 64

Episode 63 - Achieve Nirvana by getting a Baby (pen)

Hello! Just some short show notes for today! We muse special edition pens, why we use them at all, and also just general chitchat (don't tell your SO!) Supporting Fountain Pen Companion Montblanc Wes Anderson Baby New stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop DC 2025 Workshops 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!...

Jun 17, 202549 minEp. 63

Episode 62 - Candace's Dutch Dispatch

Appelboom Pennen Montblanc Muses Maria Callas Special Edition Fountain Pen New Drops of Joy fountain pens with soft naginata-togi nibs Pink Happy Take a Chance Turquoise XL architect nib units Hogtown Saskatoon Berry Pie pens Fiddletwist on Instagram (Thank you for the query!) DC Workshops Thank you so much for listening! We appreciate you!...

Jun 02, 202553 minEp. 62

Episode 61 - Chicago Show Debrief (but really what happens when you try to catch up on air)

Hello Jello! We talk Chicago Pen Show, grill each other, and catch up with the tea (and also wine). Pilot Kakuno Pale Purple - Medium nib Pilot Parallel violet ink cartridge Opus 88 Freezie Schon Dsgn Skogsy Pens New Drops of Joy fountain pens with soft naginata-togi nibs Pink Happy Take a Chance Turquoise XL architect nib units Hogtown Saskatoon Berry Pie pens DC Workshops New stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop...

May 17, 20251 hr 4 min

Episode 60 - Some Thoughts on Gold Nibs vs. Steel Nibs

Stanford Pen Studio - Intwana Model - Llama pen Available to purchase Ink Institute Pingtung Clematis ink Scriven Montreal Pen Show Drops of Joy Fountain Pens with soft naginata-togi nibs XL architect nib units Scriptus 2024 Niagara Peach ink sample, by Pennonia Scriptus 2023 Lights of Niagara ink sample, by Pennonia New stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop...

Apr 28, 202552 minEp. 60

Episode 59 - The Ship of Theseus Might be Painted in Petrol

Lamy releases Petrol Scriven Montreal 2025 blog Scriven Montreal on Instagram Article about Anabelle/Opus Cineris Unofficial English Translation 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 using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!...

Apr 08, 202542 min

Episode 58 - Keeping Track of Pens and Inks

Fine Writing International Fenestro - gourmetpens version Colorverse Cat Pen Pal Network Similar to FPC 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 using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!...

Mar 24, 202555 minEp. 58

Episode 57 - Risking the Pandy for Candy

Hello jello! Just some short show notes for today! Let's hear about Candace's schneller Stifthandler! Gourmet Pens Tianzi Be Brave fountain pen Gourmet Pens x Ink Institute Acadian Nights ink 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 using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!...

Feb 25, 202554 minEp. 57

Episode 55 - Gourmet Pens Club Podcast Wrapped!

Let's do some top fives! (Or top sixes. It's hard to decide and pick, sometimes.) Candace's Pens 1. Eboya Hakobune M with Urushi/Maki-e 2. Pilot Silvern Ishidatami (stone paving) Rhodium Plated 18k <F> 3. Pilot 912CH with <MF> nib with urushi finish by @bokumondoh 4. River City Pen Co. Oparex Opal in Salmon 5. Platinum Shape of Heart Chai Latte 5.1 Jason Neil Penworks Tucker Azizah's Pens 1. TAG Stationery x Sailor PG Sounds of Kyoto | Usugumo Fountain Pen + zoom 2. Robspenworks frui...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 55

Episode 54 - Just some funny stories about pens, inks, and laundry detergent.

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 using to listen! If you need some inky goods, please visit Gourmet Pens Shop to ink the itch!...

Nov 17, 202432 minEp. 54

Episode 53 - Scriptus Review, and We Try To Keep It PG (Maybe)

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 Addicted to Pens F3 Pens Pourly Controlled Maverick Pens Eureka Pens Just Turnings New Stuff at the Gourmet ...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 53

Episode 52 - Changes in Personal Pen Purchasing Criteria

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 DARK UNICORN GOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN RAVEN Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to ...

Oct 21, 202443 minEp. 52

Episode 51 - Our Second Anniversary!

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 lis...

Oct 07, 202442 minEp. 51

Episode 50 - Plotting and planning and Hoboniching

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 Pens Criminal ink Epitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Fabulous ink Troublemaker Inks - Golden Hour Troublem...

Sep 23, 202447 minEp. 50

Episode 49 - Trying to enjoy pens we have, instead of consuming more

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 BENU TALISMAN RAVEN Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a review on...

Sep 02, 202441 minEp. 49

Episode 48 - On location at the DC Supershow 2024 (where sanity is in low supply)

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 Station Pens and Kyuseido Tim Crowe - Turnt Pen Co Vaness Pen Shop Candace's haul Candace's nib wor...

Aug 19, 202456 minEp. 48

Episode 47 - Making the process of getting your fountain pen nib tuned as smooth as possible! (No pun intended)

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 Nibgrinders/meisters/masters/technicians (heehee) Damien Alomar - All in the nib CY - Tokyo Station Pens JC Ament - The Nib Tailor...

Jul 23, 202450 minEp. 47

Episode 46 - Nibmeisters speak out! You Won't Believe What These Talented Folks Have to Say!

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 Nib Tailor JJ Lax - JJ Lax Pen Co Sally Smith - Sallymander Nibs Gena Salorino - Custom Nib Studio W...

Jul 08, 202449 minEp. 46

Episode 45 - Talking about nib tune ups, grinds, nibmeisters, and what they do!

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 / Opus Cineris (Appelboom) JJ Lax - JJ Lax Pen Co CY - Tokyo Station Pens Damien Alomar - All in the nib...

Jun 24, 202459 minEp. 45

Episode 44 - Thoughts on dealing with a bad nib on a new fountain pen

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 Instagram Pilot Parallel fountain pens Toronto Pen Company New at the Gourmet Pens Shop Workshops at Sta...

Jun 03, 202446 minEp. 44

Episode 43 - How we use pens and notebooks and inks! Not a comprehensive list.

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 Sunshine Yellow Diamine Tropical Glow Waterman South Sea Blue/Obsession Blue/Inspired Blue (whatever they cal...

May 20, 202439 minEp. 43

Episode 42 - We fall upon the pen madness - AKA Candace’s Japan Trip and Azizah’s other Trips

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 if you could leave us a review on whatever platform you may be using to listen! If you need some inky ...

May 07, 202445 minEp. 42

Episode 41 - You won’t believe what pen makers had to say!

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 and/or from whom we received feedback: Pensbypasquale F3 Pens PapaJWW TimberElegance Ryan Krusac Studi...

Apr 22, 202443 minEp. 41

Episode 40 - Artisans should tune in for some constructive and loving feedback

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 Pen Co. Schondsgn Kirk Speer at Pen Realm Ben Mayfair Pens Meg Black Robin Pens Chris from Butterknif...

Apr 08, 202440 minEp. 40

Episode 39 - Thoughts for our Beloved Pen Makers!

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 blog or YouTube...

Mar 25, 202429 minEp. 39

Episode 38 - Parallel but equally chaotic host tracks - Azizah’s loot vs Candace’s LAMY adventure

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 Black Silver River City Pens - contoured nib holder Rickshaw x Vaness x Leighpod A5 pouch Sugar Turtl...

Mar 11, 202440 minEp. 38

Episode 37 - How we explored the pen world as newbies

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 goodies - fountain pens, G2, V-pen, and more Baltimore Pen Show For video version of the audio file: Vis...

Feb 26, 202442 minEp. 37

Episode 36 - Pancakes or Waffles?

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 PensbyPasquale x Gourmet Pens Gnome Valentine's Treasure For video version of the audio file: Visit the blo...

Feb 12, 202439 minEp. 36
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