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 Gourmet Pens Saskatoon Berry Pie Wearingeul Yun Dong Ju Literature Ink Babel bomb Korean pronunciation by A...
Jan 29, 2024•40 min•Ep. 35
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...
Jan 16, 2024•39 min•Ep. 34
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 Tello + Stormwinds Black Robin Pens Oparex Sakura Pilot 912 + raden Opus88 Koloro Gourmet Pens...
Jan 02, 2024•44 min•Ep. 33
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 Shoutout to Opus Cineris Candace’s nibs Shoutout to Schon Design Monoc Benu Euphoria LE Bear-y Merry Xmas...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 32
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 pronunciation by Atelier Naïté / 아뜰리에 나이테 For video version of the audio file: Visit the blog or YouTube...
Dec 04, 2023•38 min•Ep. 31
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 Mnemosyne paper Endless Stationery Recorder Regalia paper Endless Stationery at Gourmet Pens Shop Nebula Note Premium not...
Nov 19, 2023•45 min•Ep. 30
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's Zebra Canada Stack3d Timber Elegance Aijing Ink Trail JC the Nib Tailor Kari Bullet Journal Matthew’s Nibworks PaperPlusCloth Taurus Woodworking Calligraphic Guild of Toronto Gotomago Scriptus Toronto Writing Show Pelikan M600 Art Glauco Cambon fountain pen from Appelboom on Instagram Hi Appelboom Bungubox Sailor 4B fountain pen Rob...
Nov 06, 2023•45 min•Ep. 29
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 available Monty Winnfield Pens by Pasquale pen with anodized Monoc nib Mad Science Pen Company Beta V2 Esterbrook canvas case Candace's special pen on Instagram Candace's special pen on YouTube Yukari on Instagram Azizah's Ryan Krusac Studios cat portrait pen Candace's Pilot pen with raden Peruse the Gourmet Pens Shop! ...
Oct 22, 2023•46 min•Ep. 28
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 Bologna Bokumondoh x London Pen Co. Pilot Custom 912 with Bokumondoh work Candace on YouTube!...
Oct 02, 2023•39 min•Ep. 27
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 Pens Omas 360 Smokey Grey + B nib Pelikan Hubs 2023 Babel bomb - Segaiha Rickshaw Bagworks Segaiha Tailored Pen Company Segaiha fountain pen...
Sep 18, 2023•35 min•Ep. 26
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 rest JJLax - Irene Adler Grind Montegrappa Elmo Sea Turtle Hanging out Wendy - Nibs and Flourishes Mary Abraham Bluetastic pens Klarissa, - SnowyStudioScriptus Preamble...
Sep 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 25
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 pen Candace’s Mayfair Abigail pen and Relic pens Candace's Relic Pens Candace's Hello Tello pen Hello Tello's process for inserting Venetian glass in the finials of his pens Urushi Studios India pen and Anderillium blue-ringed octopus blue...
Aug 21, 2023•33 min•Ep. 24
Hello jello! Enjoy a preamble ramble to the DC pen show - plans, pens, parties! Platinum Chamomile Tea PENBBS 323 w/ PenBBS Calligraphy Nib Fine Writing Internation Fenestro (Gourmet Pens Special) JJ Lax Irene Adler grind London Pen Company Urushi Studio India Custom Nib Studio Azizah's missed pen - Namiki Yukari Sakura (perhaps not at this price?)...
Aug 07, 2023•36 min•Ep. 23
Hello jello! Let's talk about nib grinders, tipping, and tines! Benu Pen - Playful Paws Mad Science Pen Company x Dank Blanks Beta Version R Model Esterbrook Estie, Candy - Architect Nib grind by Toronto Pen Company Black Robin Pens- Ophelia Instagram - Janinescribbles Nibgrinder - Mark Bacas All In the Nib - Damien Toronto Pen Company - Salman Khattak Nib Tailor - JC Ament Penrealm - Kirk Speer FPNibs - Pablo MatthewsNibWorks (Pactagon) - Matthew Chen TokyoStationPens - CY Nibs.com The Nibsmith...
Jul 24, 2023•35 min•Ep. 22
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 ink Rob's Penworks Arctic Butterfly pen Tailored Pen Company Portuguese Man O' War Vinta Mermaid Green Sirena Mayfair Narya + Robert Oster Carbon Fire Babel Bomb - Seitz-Kreuznach Pronounced correctly by Urban of Fountain Pen Companion - if you use FPC, please check Urban out on Patreon to support his work! Gourmet Pen...
Jul 10, 2023•31 min•Ep. 21
Hello jello! Join us for a discussion on loopholes, long-term borrows, NIBBAGE, and nib swaps! 5x Jinhao 82s , and again Lamy Scala Gravitas Ultemate Vac-filler with titanium flex nib Black Robin Pens Skate Pen with Nib Grinder Blade Turk Grind Sailor nib with standard JoWo collar Brian Goulet's tutorial on removing nibs from collars Flexible Nib Factory Tailored Pen Company engraved nib Stackers: Ralph at Regalia Writing Labs , Jim at Pensloth , Jose at Niblab , Tokyostationpens , FPNibs , Mont...
Jun 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 20
Candace's new acquisitions: Mayfair Pens Naryas , custom zentangle doodle pen , chonky boi . Opus 88 Pocket Freezie Gourmet Pens Shop exclusive Montblanc Blue Hour Doué Azizah's Lamy 2000 video Candace's Lamy Studio Fountain Pen Day Azizah's workshops at DC...
Jun 12, 2023•46 min•Ep. 19
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 Byakuya Candace’s Sailor Yurameku inks Candace’s new acquisitions: trade from LoveGoesOnionOn Candace’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 mention...
May 29, 2023•39 min•Ep. 18
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 Train Candace's new Monoc nib Plotter Jonathon Brooks Pastel PM Girologio Writing Mat Amarillo Stationery - Eric Candace's pen show haul Azizah's pen show haul Angela @ Inky Converters - Instagram / Etsy...
May 15, 2023•30 min•Ep. 17
Diplomat Magnum John Doe Oparex Opal Lavender Ink Institute x Gourmet Pens Saskatoon Berry Pie Sheaffer nib in JoWo housing Pelikan M1000 nibs Platinum C nib ground by CY Flexible Nib Factory Pensloth Guru nib Waterman music nib Opus Cineris Harmonic gold nib Opus Cinerus Harmonic silver nib Pilot Parallel in Opus88 Pilot Parallel in custom pens Pilot Parallel in custom pens Pilot Parallel nib kissing Fude nib Candace's YouTube channel Serious nibbage on Instagram...
May 01, 2023•37 min•Ep. 16
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 material Azizah's Monty Winnfield Basilisk nib Candace's Wood Wonders of NC - Dreamy Lavender Pen Candace's Skogsy Pens - Sedona Spa Candace’s first custom pen: Scriptorium Pens Waterlily Koi Azizah’s Ken Cavers custom green swirl Sailor Cyclamen fountain pen Babel bomb: KaWeCo Heidelberger Federhalterfabrik Urban from Fountain Pe...
Apr 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 15
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 Pensloth Greg Hardy - Hardy Penwrights Lisa Vanness- Vanness Pens Anabelle Hiller - Strings and Pedals / Opus Cineris Vinamra Tapadiya - Epitome Pens Candace’s Youtube Channel Candace’s Mr. Cypress Raden w/ Bock Titanium nib Azizah’s Pilot Custom Heritage Neo Classic w/ 14kt FM nib Candace's Sailor 14kt nib in action C...
Apr 03, 2023•36 min•Ep. 14
Hello jello! We're chatting about selling pens and talking about pens we regret parting with. Let's hang out! Stacy at PaperWantsAPen Stacy on Instagram 1947 Grey Pearl Sheaffer Triumph Sentinel Deluxe Vacuum Filler Sheaffer Balance Admiral in mother of pearl with Feathertouch nib Candace’s Mayfair Narya Candace’s Little Pen Designs Galaxy Twist Candace’s very similar pens that she bought…somehow Candace's erinoid pen - Pedro Butterknife Jasmine Explosion - Curvy Chameleon London Pen Company - p...
Mar 19, 2023•34 min•Ep. 13
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 Tweed Hobonichi: Anytime Tote (Whisker Cat) Plotter binders Filofax Candace's On a Whim Woodworks from Virtual Pen Show Montegrappa Beauty Book Gentleman Priscilla's Newton Prospector with Bokumondoh work Example of how to get Bokumondoh work done Get on Hiroko's list Source a pen - such as a Newton Prospector Canda...
Mar 06, 2023•32 min•Ep. 12
Hello jello and welcome to episode 11! We talk about fiscal life choices, planners, PLOTTERS, and pens! Candace's Magnolia Pen Company - Cocoon Blanks Candace’s Platinum 3776 C nib in the different pen body PLOTTERS Postalco Babel bomb - Ortloffs Kölsches Brückengrün Urban from FPC FPC.ink...
Feb 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 11
Hello jello and welcome to episode 10! This is a post-Philly pen show episode where we briefly recap what went on at the show on Sunday, we chat about some new acquisitions, and we toss some suggestions back and forth about inexpensive pens that are pretty great - but also expensive pens that kinda suck. River City Bon Air Zentangle Doodles pen Little Pen Designs Galaxy Twist Pens by Pasquale Neon Ribbon Vintage Pilot grail Franklin-Christoph 48 pen case - Candace Schon Design Pocket Six ballpoi...
Feb 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 10
Hello jello and welcome to episode nine! Join us on location at the Philadelphia Pen Show - meet some vendors, hear about Candace's new goodies, a new pen dropping at the Gourmet Pens Shop , our favorite table for a pen show breather, and more! Audrey Matteson/Nib Doctor at Franklin-Christoph Cary Yeager/Mr. Fountain Pen Day Mike Matteson/Inkdependence Bryce Gillett/Luxury Brands of America J.C Ament/NibTailor Greg Hardy/Hardy Penwrights Tami/Tambone Paul Erano/Black Pen Society Les Sheely/Stylo...
Jan 22, 2023•41 min•Ep. 9
Welcome to 2023 with the Gourmet Pens Club! In this episode, we talk about new year's resolutions, pen meets, pen packaging, and putting together "frankenpens"! Candace’s Procyon Frankenpen Candace's knife handle Flexible Nib Factory Adapters Toronto Pen’s N Pints Jim and Rachel Crawford’s Cat Athena’s Fundraiser Pensloth’s GP Exclusive Nibs - restock coming soon! #FontofInkspiration What niggles your nib - packaging - thanks for the suggestion, Leah! Etelburg pen packaging options...
Jan 08, 2023•29 min•Ep. 8
Come hang out with us while we chat about new pens at the Gourmet Pens Shop, some new acquisitions, and trying to get our lives together by planning! Gourmet Pens Shop Tailored Pen Company x Gourmet Pens Portuguese man o’ war River City Pen Company Glow in the dark Westwood Fountain Pens Hogtown Pens Swansea Model Thundering Amethyst Vinta Inks Inkebara inks Candace’s Opal Pen & Scriptorium Abalone Cellulose & Hogtown Taper XL Pens by Pasquale Tactile Turn Nexus Chi’s Mayfair Simaril - p...
Dec 26, 2022•32 min•Ep. 7
We covered so many topics in this episode, from zentangling to tools, to recapping the Pelikan Hubs, and more! Zentagling Zentangling primer books Zentangling project packs Paper Plus Cloth 5th Anniversary Pelikan Hubs Toronto at the Madison Shout out to Wonderpens and Stylo.ca for helping to sponsor Toronto’s pelikan hubs Azizah's favorite lip balm (Creamy Cocoa) Figboot on Pens Leonardo Cometa Candace wants a Leonardo x Stilo&Stile Prisma if anyone has one to sell. Please email us ! Tactil...
Dec 10, 2022•27 min•Ep. 6
