Gourmet Pens Club

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 DoctorKirk Speer - Pen RealmMark Bacas - The Nib GrinderSalman Khattak - Toronto Pen CompanyAnabelle Hiller - Strings and Pedals / Opus Cineris (Appelboom)JJ Lax - JJ Lax Pen CoCY - Tokyo Station PensDamien Alomar - All in the nib...

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 babyZodiac Pen Co. on InstagramScribe Pens x Dank Blanks BloomScribe Pens on InstagramMythic Pens Prime in Blue Green SparkMythic Pens on InstagramPilot Parallel fountain pensToronto Pen CompanyNew at the Gourmet Pens ShopWorkshops at Stationery...

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 CompanionPilot Parallels at Gourmet Pens ShopCandace's neon inksAzizah’s Pilot Parallel 101 videoAzizah’s base inks:Sailor Manyo HahaPlatinum Mixable YellowDiamine Sunshine YellowDiamine Tropical GlowWaterman South Sea Blue/Obsession Blue/Inspired Blue (whatever they call it no...

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 MarketAmeyok Komito Pen ShopHi. 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 in...

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 4BCandace’s Sailor - Shishikura Ice CrystalsCandace’s Sailor - BokumondohJust some of the pen makers we referenced and/or from whom we received feedback:PensbypasqualeF3 PensPapaJWWTimberEleganceRyan Krusac Studi...

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 CaseWe 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.SchondsgnKirk Speer at Pen RealmBen Mayfair PensMeg Black Robin PensChris from Butterkni...

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 makersFor pen makers to pen loversFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or YouTube

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 penSkogsy 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 SilverRiver City Pens - contoured nib holderRickshaw x Vaness x Leighpod A5 pouchSugar Turtle St...

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 CarpetRickshaw Bagworks 3 Pen Long Coozy - SynthscapeStationery Universe Waves of Neptune nib holderCandace’s new acquisitionParadise plum candyBabel bomb by @funwithpensBirmingham Pen Co. ink samplesPilot goodies - fountain pens, G2, V-pen, and moreBaltimore Pen ShowFor video version of the audio file:Visit the b...

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 penLeonardo x StiloeStile Momento Zero Milky Way fountain penEnsso Pens Bolt retractable titanium fountain pen on KickstarterToronto Pen Company for nib servicesColorverse 2024 Dragon inksPensbyPasquale x Gourmet Pens Gnome Valentine's TreasureFor video version of the audio file:Visit the blog or ...

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 recapSchondsgn Monocs Schondsgn Ultem full size fountain penSugar Turtle Studio goodnessFranklin-Christoph raven nibsToyo x Esterbook tin Pen World magazineCandace’s Mayfair Pens EowynInk Institute x Gourmet Pens Saskatoon Berry PieWearingeul Yun Dong Ju Literature InkBabel bomb Korean pronunciation ...

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 acquisitionKaweco PerkeoKaweco ink cartridgeCandace’s pick of the pen casePlatinum PerpanepPlatinum Chou KuroFor 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 OrangeS.T Dupont Line D Large Diamond Guilloche AquamarineFisher Space Pen Bullet Pen Cerakote Black CherryFilofax Personal MaldenPen World magazine for SchonDsgn articleCandace’s top 5 pensEboya EboniteYukari MochizukiHello Tello + StormwindsBlack Robin Pens Oparex SakuraPilot 912 + radenOpus88 Koloro Gourmet Pens SwirlSch...

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 PensWriting Sample of said pen White Bear PensAtelier Lusso RagazzoneOpus88 Koloro Gourmet Pens SwirlMr. Cypress All EmbracingPO nib in actionFountain Pen CompanionCandace’s Oparex pensShoutout to Opus CinerisCandace’s nibsShoutout to Schon Design MonocBenu Euphoria LE Bear-y Merry Xm...

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 grindInk Institute Pingtung ClematisInk Institute ShadowsnowTianzi Maki-e “Spot” Fountain PenPennonia Ink x Scriptus Lights of Niagara Opus88 Fountain PensWearingeul Kyeong-Hee Korean pronunciation by Atelier Naïté / 아뜰리에 나이테For video version of the audio file:Visit the bl...