Gourmet Pens Club

Oct 20 2024 52 ep. 38 mins 55

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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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Episode 52 - Changes in Personal Pen Purchasing Criteria

Oct 20 2024 42 mins

Hello jello!Candace’s pick of the pen caseScriptus Pen ShowPhilly Pen ShowPhilly Pen Show SeminarsNEW STUFF IN THE SHOPEpitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Watermelon Slushie inkEpitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Criminal inkEpitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Fabulous inkTroublemaker Inks - Golden HourTroublemaker Inks - Sepia HourTroublemaker Inks - RodeoSuper special restocksGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISM

Episode 51 - Our Second Anniversary!

Oct 06 2024 42 mins

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 th

Episode 50 - Plotting and planning and Hoboniching

Sep 22 2024 47 mins

Azizah’s pick of the pen caseFranklin-Christoph x Gourmet Pens Model 31 Clipless Grey JayFranklin-Christoph music nibInk Institute x Gourmet Pens Grey Jay inknibsandflourishes Instagram post with Grey Jay artCandace’s pick of the pen caseMontegrappa Beauty Book Gentlemen Shiny Circles fountain penNEW STUFF IN THE SHOPEpitome Pens x Gourmet Pens Watermelon Slushie inkEpitome Pen

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

Sep 01 2024 41 mins

Maverick PensRob's Pen WorksPlatinum x Kokuyo Perpanep fountain pen (turns out they're out of stock, sorry), so here is the Preppy!Pilot Parallel calligraphy fountain pensPilot Parallel 101 videoFont of inkspiration Handwriting Stylings September #fontofinkspirationCandace’s zentangling highlightsNew at the Gourmet Pens ShopGOURMETPENS x BENU TALISMAN DARK UNICORNGOURMETPENS x BE

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

Aug 18 2024 55 mins

Addicted to Pens Addicted to BlanksEvan (Penquisition) Helen’s CreationsJon Tello - Hello TelloLauren Elliott - Lucky Star PensMatthew Chen - Matthew’s NibworksBen - Mayfair PensMikayla - White Bear Pens Newsha - Ferocious and Pretty PensJim (Pensloth)Rachel (Rachel’s Ramblings) Ian Schon - Schon DsgnShawn Newton - Newton PensZach & Amy - Skogsy PensSusan (Paper Cat Lady)

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

Jul 22 2024 49 mins

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 CompanyCorrection from previous episode - please see Mark Bacas's cursive smooth italic nib detailsNibgrinders/meist

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

Jul 07 2024 49 mins

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 RealmRichard Binder’s nib smoothing notesQuestion from lizdubdubCY - Tokyo Station PensDamien Alomar - All in the nibMatthew Chen - Matthew’s Nib Works (Pactago

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

Jun 23 2024 58 mins

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

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

Jun 02 2024 46 mins

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 SparkMythi

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

May 20 2024 38 mins

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 YellowDia