In this episode I discuss the Montblanc brand and why it is there is so much hate for the brand in the fountain pen community. I can’t speak for you, only you can speak for you by leaving a comment in the comment section. By doing so, you have a chance to win a Sailor 1911 Large Call of the Cthulhu fountain pen with an extra fine nib, valued at just below $400. This GIVEAWAY is my way of thanking the many of youse for being part of this journey I am on.  Although I can’t speak for you, I can...

No, I didn't really steal a fountain pen... I simply rescued a fountain pen from the clutches of neglect. Fountain pens have feelings too... Maybe not. But I have feelings for fountain pens, that's for sure. Check out this episode for a tale of how a beautiful fountain pen almost spent it's days forever in fountain pen obscurity. Ok, maybe I'm being a bit dramatic. But hey, what can I say? I love fountain pens. Not as much as I love cats though. But I love cats a whole lot!   Opus 88 Mini...

In this episode, I sit and talk about the tragedy known as traumatic brain injury. This is something that can happen to anyone, and trust me, it is not something that is easy to cope with. Hear the inspiring story of Jaclyn, a survivor of a very bad TBI, who has since dedicated her life to helping others suffering from TBI. Special thanks to YAFA Brands for the generous donation of 500 pens for the charity run discussed in this episode. Please take a moment to check out her background story...

This episode is a quasi rant/review of the MUJI Aluminum Fountain pen. Seriously, what the hell MUJI?!? WHY???   Retro 51 Florence Nightingale link: https://goldspot.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-in-florence-nightingale?aff=3   GoldSpot Pens Affiliate Link: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 use coupon code “STEWIE”   Girologio Pen Case Affiliate link: girologiomade.com/pensavage10 Use coupon code “PENSAVAGE10”   Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/32368b21...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about journaling. Is it a burden? Can it become a tool that's used for good that winds up being stressful? How do you journal? Why do you journal? What is your method? What's your reasons? Im curious. Let's talk about it... Please check out the affiliate links below: Girologio Pen Case Affiliate link: girologiomade.com/pensavage10 Use coupon code “PENSAVAGE10”   GoldSpot Pens Affiliate Link: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 use coupon code “STEWIE”   Follow...

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In this week's episode, I look at what your handwriting says about you. Follow along with the link below to read the article from Business Insider if you so please. https://www.businessinsider.com/what-your-handwriting-says-about-you-2014-7   Also check out the affiliate links below and help a dude out. Also are the links mentioned in the sponsorship. Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/bf85ce50 girologiomade.com/pensavage10 https://goldspot.com/?aff=3...

Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/bf85ce50   In this episode, I discuss with you inky savages, what it is that ruins a fountain pen for you and for me. I would like to hear about your thoughts on the matter. So please don't be shy. Share your thoughts on the matter in the comments.   Check out the affiliate links and help a penboy out. https://girologiomade.com/pensavage10 https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 https://goldspot.com/collections/esterbrook-model-j?aff=3...

Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/bf85ce50   In this episode I talk about something I have identified in myself, called fountain pen arrogance. It's a real thing. At least for me... Have you experienced fountain pen arrogance, or been a victim of fountain pen arrogance? What was your experience like if any? Check out my affiliate link to Girologio Pen cases and save 10% using coupon code PENSAVAGE10! at: girologiomade.com/pensavage10   Also check out the new narwhal...

https://goldspot.com/products/benu-euphoria-fountain-pen-in-winnie-the-pooh?aff=3 In this episode, I discuss burnout and how it applies to the fountain pen hobby if at all. I personally think burnout can happen to anyone in any walk of life. But do we want it to happen in our already niche hobby? What is it? How do we deal with it? Should we deal with it? Lets discuss it. BENU introduces the Winnie-the-Pooh fountain pen, inspired by the endearing teddy bear created by English author, A.A....

Purchase Pen here: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3   No this is not click bait. Unfortunately The Odd Oink is no longer able to be a part of the show due to conflicting schedules. I'll explain more in the episode. In the meantime, I talk about retailer and brand loyalty, a concept that I myself have been dealing with in the recent months. I am interested in your options after hearing the episode.   Also, check out my affiliate links. Every purchase helps me out! One is for Goldspot (coupon code...

In this episode, Tom and I speak to our fellow Podcasters! Stars of the show, The Juicy Broads... it's another podcast about pens. I swear. We dive into an interesting conversation about... well... pens. Seriously... I swear.  If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at:https://goldspot.com/?aff=3Listen to the sponsorship section to get a discount code for 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51,...

Gee shares how a one-person machine shop for automobiles (Karas Kustoms) turned into a fountain pen brand called Karas Pen Co. Tom and I ask Gee about how she went from the pharmaceutical industry to the pen industry and how her life changed for the better because of fountain pens. We talk about the designs of the heavy metal Karas pens, the antimicrobial benefits of writing with a copper pen, and the perks to joining the Karas Pen Club.   You can find an amazing price on their discontinued...

In this episode, we catch up with Bryce Gillett from Luxury Brands of America, who also happens to sponsor this multi-dozen-dollar podcast empire. "Biryce" spills the tea about the acquisition of Laban Pens in the USA, and hypothesizes about why the Platinum 3776 Chai Latte is selling so well. Is there such a thing as too much sparkly Benu? Find out in this fun interview.   If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens...

Tom and I discuss the idea of having certified repair specialists for specific pen brands. Imagine if you have an issue with a Pelikan pen and, instead of going through warranty service, you can reach out to the retailer who will have a certified Pelikan repair specialist on staff to fix your pen. What do you think? Please let me know your thoughts and send an e-mail to [email protected]   If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail...

Purchase Pen here: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 As I rummage through my childhood, I discover that my love for the movie "The Good The Bad and The Ugly" has had an influence on my love of fountain pens. Kinda weird... but totally relevant. Trust me. Although my buddy, Lyman Good, isn't a sponsor of this podcast, I want to mention his work in the field of mental wellness. You can access resources and reach out at his website https://www.goodtheorywellness.com/ If you'd like to shop for a new...

I was excited to come across a pen I hadn't used in a while. It's durable, antimicrobial, and writes like a champ. Tom and I talk about this pen, plus we discuss Pelikan pens - both new and old.   Although my buddy, Lyman Good, isn't a sponsor of this podcast, I want to mention his work in the field of mental wellness. You can access resources and reach out at his website https://www.goodtheorywellness.com/   If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail...

Thanks to our friend of the podcast, @jjgtme, I now have embraced the Frankenpen Waldmann Titan with the titanium Bock #5 nib that he sent me. This one act of customization has made me take another look at the idea of Frankenpens. Plus, Tom and I discuss zombie apocalypses and Resident Evil.   If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at:https://goldspot.com/?aff=3   Listen to the sponsorship section to get a discount code for...

A pen of mine was lost for months. Finally, it surfaced, still full of green ink. I wanted to sign my name on a giant $1.32 rebate check from Rakuten. To my surprise, the pen wrote! In this episode, I share which pen it was. Tom and I also talk about some of our favorite controversial pen manufacturers. Plus, an update on my titanium watch band comparison.   If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens...

Purchase Pen here: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 My recent exploration into the world of Apple Watch Bands had me thinking about the parallels in the pen industry. Tom and I discuss pen manufacturing and whether pen brands will slap a name on cheaper pens and mark up the price. We raise questions about how much a pen is actually "Made in" a particular country and whether that matters. If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens...

I'm feeling the titanium lately, so Tom and I revisit the Waldmann Titan - a fountain pen made from solid titanium. I share my love for this pen, admit what I don't like about it, and discuss whether it should be considered a "grail" pen. We also compare it against another pen made with unique materials.    If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at:https://goldspot.com/?aff=3   Listen to the sponsorship section to get a...

We're back! Catch up with Tom and I as we discuss the pen that got me through the last few months. Tom catches me up with the latest pen releases, including a discussion about Narwhal's Ikkaku urushi fountain pens.   If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at:https://goldspot.com/?aff=3   Listen to the sponsorship section to get a discount code for 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51,...

Tom and I discussed one of our first beloved pens in this week's pen discussion when we started the fountain pen hobby. Then, as we talked about a variety of Edison pens, we started a debate. Does the term "handmade" fit these pens? Or, is it more accurate to say "hand-finished." Tom shares some of his experiences at the Lamy and Pelikan factories in Germany to describe the differences in manufacturing pens.   We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a...

As I tumble farther down the comic art rabbit hole, Tom and I discuss using fountain pens for inking, particularly the Pilot Custom 912 with the FA soft 14kt gold nib. Plus, we talk about using fountain pen ink in artwork. Last, I share my epic 4-year master plan.   We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future episode. E-Mail us at [email protected] you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail...