Tom shares Goldspot's best fall-themed pens, a new set of Diamine fountain pen inks, and pen superstitions. Leave a comment with your burning pen questions to be answered in a future video. (0:00) Intro (0:22) Fall Favorite Pens (1:33) Benu Hallowed Harvest (2:07) SOLD OUT Nahvalur Original Plus Pumpkin Marmalade (2:39) Diamine 2023 Inkvent Calendar (4:16) Diamine 2022 Inkvent Calendar (4:29) Montegrappa Elmo 02 Coverseagreen (5:40) QOTW Pen Superstitions (7:52) Outro Diamine 2022 Inkvent Green ...
Oct 21, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, I reveal the top 5 pens of September, top 5 inks, share a sneak peek at our upcoming print magazine, and discuss features to look for in purchasing a new pen. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. Comment below with your burning pen questions to be answered in a future video. (0:00) Intro (0:26) Magazine Preview (1:43) September Top 5 Pens (2:00) Sailor Pro Gear Blue Cobra (3:17) Leonardo Momento Zero Foresta Umbra (5:03) Top 5 Inks (6:13) Mystery Dip Benu Talisman Royal Fl...
Oct 11, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, Tom reveals the top 5 pens of August, and the top 5 inks for the upcoming fall season. Stay tuned to the end for a giveaway! Comment below with your burning pen questions to be answered in a future video. (0:00) Intro (0:23) 100K Milestone (1:40) Retro 51 August Tornadoes (3:24) Leonardo MZG 2.0 PM 1 (4:54) Ikkaku by Nahvalur Lan-Yue (6:42) Leonardo MZ Foresta Umbra (8:01) Top 5 Fall Inks (8:58) Nahvalur Peter Plume Fountain Pen (10:17) Outro Retro 51 Pens mentioned in this vide...
Sep 02, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, Tom shares his favorite part about last weekend’s DC Pen Show and talks about new shiny pens from Pelikan, Narwhal, and Esterbrook. Check out the timestamps below to find links to the items mentioned in this video. Comment below with your burning pen questions to be answered in a future video. (0:00) Intro (0:22) DC Pen Show Recap (2:26) Esterbrook Model J (7:45) Nahvalur Original Plus (8:50) Pelikan M200 Pastel Blue (11:01) Outro Like & subscribe to get more pen reviews, wr...
Aug 12, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, we’ll explore the latest pens from Italy, Sailor’s new Manyo II collection, and make back-to-school suggestions for new college students. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. Comment below with your burning pen questions to be answered in a future video. (0:00) Intro (0:24) Leonardo Foresta Umbra (2:11) OMAS Ogiva (3:11) OMAS Paragon (4:15) Sailor Manyo II Sets (5:28) Question of the Week (6:44) Shibui A5 Organizer (7:00) Esterbrook 2Go Pen Cup (7:22) Rickshaw Bagworks Coo...
Aug 04, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, I reveal the top 5 pens of July, top 5 inks, a pen you’ll have to smell to believe, and the latest addition to my pen collection. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. Comment below with your burning pen questions to be answered in a future video. (0:00) Intro (0:26) Leonardo MZG 2.0 PM 1 (3:32) Benu Talisman Lavender (5:01) Top 5 Inks (6:41) Question of the week (7:49) July Top 5 Pens (8:08) Nahvalur Voyage Copacabana (8:41) Sailor Pro Gear British Racing Green (9:14) Edis...
Jul 29, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, Tom discusses how many pens to keep inked at one time, shares a couple of amazing, ocean-themed pens, and tells you about our latest weekly dip special. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. Comment below with your burning pen questions to be answered in a future video. (0:00) Intro (0:25) Nahvalur Voyage Copacabana Fountain Pen (1:49) Pen Tip of the Week (3:57) Leonardo Momento Magico Pithecusa (5:45) Conklin Stylograph (7:53) Question of the week (8:46) Giveaway and Outro...
Jul 22, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome to the "Write Stuff" from Goldspot Pens - a podcast that raises you from pen newb to aficionado in less than 20 minutes. I'm your host, Tom Oddo. In this episode, I'll show you our latest pen collab, share my favorite collab pen, and show you how I test a new pen. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. Comment below with your burning pen questions to be answered in a future video. (0:00) Intro (0:24) Edison Newark Blue Nebula Fountain Pen LE (2:28) Question of the Week (3:25) Sailor ...
Jul 15, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to the "Write Stuff" from Goldspot Pens - a podcast that raises you from pen newb to aficionado in less than 20 minutes. I'm your host, Tom Oddo. In this episode, I'll reveal the Top 5 pens of June 2023, share my picks for best next-level fountain pens, and discuss the easiest pen-filling mechanisms. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. Comment below with your burning pen questions to be considered for the giveaway. (0:00) Intro (0:39) Esterbrook x FWP Nebulous Plume (2:29) Retro 5...
Jun 30, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome to the "Write Stuff" from Goldspot Pens - a podcast that raises you from pen newb to aficionado in less than 20 minutes. I'm your host, Tom Oddo. In this episode, we cover pens with summer vibes and tips for traveling with fountain pens. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. Comment below with your burning pen questions to be considered for the giveaway. (0:00) Intro (0:20) Sailor Pro Gear Moonlight Over the Ocean (2:34) 5-Star Review of the Week (3:21) Summer Vibes Pens (6:51) Pen ...
Jun 24, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome to the "Write Stuff" from Goldspot Pens - a podcast that raises you from pen newb to aficionado in less than 20 minutes. I'm your host, Tom Oddo. In this episode, you’ll see new pens from Narwhal, Pilot, and Platinum. You’ll learn how to find a compatible converter for your fountain pen. We’ll show you what to look for in a quick jot pen for meetings. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. Cartridge / Converter Compatibility Guide Our Platinum Curidas experiment with An Ink Guy Comme...
Jun 17, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome to the "Write Stuff" from Goldspot Pens - a podcast that raises you from pen newb to aficionado in less than 20 minutes. I'm your host, Tom Oddo. In this episode, I’ll discuss the pros and cons of shimmer inks, and show you some new pens from Sailor and Caran d’Ache. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. Comment below with your burning pen questions to be considered for the giveaway. (0:00) Intro (0:22) Sailor 1911 Jellyfish (1:51) Pen Review of the Week (2:18) Pen Tip of the Week (...
Jun 11, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome to the "Write Stuff" from Goldspot Pens - a podcast that raises you from pen newb to aficionado in less than 20 minutes. I'm your host, Tom Oddo. In this episode, I'll reveal May’s Top 5 pens, share tips about removing nibs, and talk about nib grinds. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. Top 5 Fountain Pen Nibs - https://goldspot.com/blogs/magazine/best-fountain-pen-nibsEsterbrook Nib Size Comparison - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzpnRCeAEJ0Sailor Specialty Nibs - https://www.y...
Jun 03, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to the "Write Stuff" from Goldspot Pens - a podcast that raises you from pen newb to aficionado in less than 20 minutes. I'm your host, Tom Oddo. In this episode, I'll share a new beautiful green pen from Pelikan, recommend how to swatch fountain pens inks, and offer advice for attending a pen show for the first time. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. The Pelikan's Perch - https://thepelikansperch.com/2023/03/22/pelikan-m800-special-edition-green-demonstrator/ Top 5 Fountain Pen...
May 27, 2023•15 min
Welcome to the "Write Stuff" from Goldspot Pens - a podcast about pens and the people that write with them. I'm your host, Tom Oddo. In this episode, I'll share some new pens that arrived this week from Nahvalur, Parker, and Penlux. Plus, I share how we choose our exclusive pens. Last, I’ll give away something on my desk. Comment below with your burning pen questions to be considered for the giveaway. (0:00) Intro (0:24) Nahvalur Horizon - https://goldspot.com/collections/nahvalur-horizon (4:07)...
May 23, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to the "Write Stuff" from Goldspot Pens - a podcast about pens and the people that write with them. I'm your host, Tom Oddo. In this episode, I'll share some new pens that arrived this week from Turkey and Italy, offer tips on how to go on a no-pen-buy diet, and give away something on my desk. Comment below with your burning pen questions to be considered for the giveaway. (0:00) Intro (0:23) New Kilk Fountain Pens - https://goldspot.com/collections/kilk-writing-instruments?sort=created-...
May 13, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the "Write Stuff" from Goldspot Pens - a podcast about pens and the people that write with them. I'm your host, Tom Oddo. In this episode, I'll share some new pens that arrived this week, answer the question of the week, and give away something on my desk. Comment on our youtube video with your burning pen questions to be considered for the giveaway. Mother's Day Pen Gift Guide - https://goldspot.com/blogs/magazine/best-mothers-day-pen-gifts (0:00) Intro (0:21) Benu Euphoria Armenian ...
May 08, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1
