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 Sup…

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 fift…

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 …

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 BE…

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 -…

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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 Ma…

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 enjo…

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 - Bokum…

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 t…

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…

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! Fr…

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 @fun…

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 fo…

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 Ca…

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…

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 Ca…

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 …

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 …

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 E…

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 …

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 …

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 h…

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 S…

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 A…

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 Tel…

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?)…

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 Kha…

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-…

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 Fa…

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 DCBởi Gourmet Pens Club

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 a…

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 / Et…

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 Pi…

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 Wate…

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 Ch…

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 Ca…

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 N…

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.inkBởi Gourmet Pens Club

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 Lit…

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/Inkdepende…

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 - rest…

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 Ink…

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 bal…

JK_pens and how to enjoy Fountain Pen Day Pensharing Canadian Fountain Pen Enthusiasts Facebook group Azizah’s Montblanc Enzo Ferrari video Mr. Cypress Raden Forever Pen Addict Slack - send Brad a message to be added! Philly Pen Show Pelikan HubsBởi Gourmet Pens Club

This episode is a recap of the Scriptus pen show weekend, including the Wonder Pens x Esterbrook event, Scriptus in Toronto, and more chit chat! Esterbrook Camden Oktoberfest Esterbrook candles Esterbrook page holder Toronto Pen Company - Salman Khattak The Nib Tailor - JC Ament Matthew’s Nibworks Rachel’s Scriptus recap London Pen Company in Londo…

Truly. The title says it all. But we did our best to talk about Scriptus before it happens, and we'll talk about it again if we all survive the experience! Plus some ink goodness. Neon Prism Pen - Blank by mad science pen company - Model 3 Wishes Diamine Enkindle Diamine Autumn Oak Montblanc Swan Illusion Plume Butterknife Creations Jasmine Lava Ex…