Hemingway Jones has got good words. In this episode, Tom and I talk with the YouTube and TikTok star about his favorite pens, how he became involved in social media, the benefits of a daily journaling practice, and his thoughts on flex nibs. There's so much more to explore in this deep dive of an interview.   We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future episode. E-Mail us at [email protected]   If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to...

In this episode, we talk about the passion that goes into making fountain pens. From the brushstrokes on a hand-painted pen design to the team that dreams up the next greatest flex nib fountain pen. We also discuss the Platinum Curidas experiment conducted by Adam of "An Ink Guy" on YouTube. You can find the results of the experiment here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZKc2WP3wCs   Oh, and by the way, here's a behind the scenes video that Montblanc published about making the new Van Gogh...

You know how they say, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," right? Well, I say, "When in Paris, buy pens and eat baguettes!" In this episode, Tom and I chat about my recent trip, the "souvenirs" I brought back, and how my digestive system is handling the maelstrom of breaking ketosis. Hint: I might install a bidet in my house.   We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future episode. E-Mail us at [email protected]   If you'd like to shop for...

By the time you read this, I'll be breaking keto, eating a baguette on the Eiffel Tower. I'm going to Paris! In this episode, Tom and I talk about how pre-orders work in the pen industry. We discuss a new feature of the show called "Pen of the Week." Thankfully, Tom had such a pen handy to talk about - the Gravitas Micarta - Red Linen. Then, we read your comments and answer questions.    We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future episode. E-Mail us...

This week, Tom and I hit the mailbag hard to answer your questions and respond to your comments on YouTube. In this episode, we discuss stub nibs for left-handed overwriters, how to find new pens to collect, how to prevent inked pens from drying out, if a replacement feed is worth it, and  should Betta fish be tankmates with other fancy guppies?   We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future episode. E-Mail us at [email protected]   If...

What does authenticity mean to you? In this episode, I open with my tendency to speak my mind without sugarcoating it. Sugar is bad for you. So not Keto-friendly. Tom and I discuss the fallout and drama that resulted from the opinions I shared last episode regarding the NY Metropolitan Pen Show. Were my opinions and perspective of the show too harsh? Were my words and criticisms "dishonest" and "misrepresenting"? Did you attend the NY Metropolitan Pen Show? What was your take on the show? If...

Purchase Pen here: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 This week, Tom and I talk about the recent Long.. er NY Metropolitan Pen Show, and how it was good, and not so good. Name my new betta fish! There will be a giveaway prize for the winner! E-mail your entries to [email protected] 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 Use promo code GARFIELD to get an additional 10% off throughout...

Tom and I kick off this week's episode with a dark discussion about Platinum's blackest black ink - Chou Kuro. Will it be a stainer like Baystate Blue? Will you need to visit a pharmacy every time you clean the pen? I talk about a new pen that came from Niv at Monteverde called The People of the World. Plus, we tease a new exclusive pen design that will appear soon on the Goldspot Pens website.   Name my new betta fish! There will be a giveaway prize for the winner! E-mail your entries to...

While we do start out the episode talking about breeding shrimp and Bryce's jailbroken betta fish, Tom shares a dissatisfying flex nib experience. It was like being served cold pizza after waiting 2 hours. You'll see. It will make sense. Or, maybe not. That will be the true test of your podcast loyalty.   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=3Use promo code BETTA to get an additional 10% off...

After dealing with two separate illnesses, the boys are back to record a new episode to catch up on all the great goings-on in the pen world. Although, how do you top the introduction of the greatest pen ever made in the history of anything made...ever? Answer: you don't. You only make accessories (like the Endless Companion leather pen case) for the greatest pen ever made. So, now that the entire pen industry is ruined, we could only talk about different topics - like fish, and the Last of...

People made fun of Kevin Thiemann for having poor handwriting. So, naturally, he built a business designing and selling fountain pens to prove the haters wrong. In this episode, Kevin shares his story of how he started Fountain Pen Revolution from small stationery stores in India to opening up his own shop in Texas.   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=3Use promo code BETTA to get an...

In this week's episode, we have not one, but two guests who have been in the hobby of collecting pens for much longer than Tom and I combined. Mario Campa and Michael Bloom run the New York Metropolitan Pen Show (formerly known as the Long Island Pen Show). From squirting ink all over each other in grade school to selling five-figure fountain pens in the hot basement of a Times Square hotel, they've seen it all. It's an enlightening conversation into the business of running a pen show...

In this episode, I hang out with my good buddies from Luxury Brands of America, at Goldspot! 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 Use promo code ODDO to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Narwhal, and TWSBI products.* Also, be sure to put #firetom in the order comments and you might get a special...

Guest Erik (@clydesdalegravel) joins Tom and me for a special episode on mental health awareness. As you may already know, the topic of ADHD is very close to me. Erik shares his story as a parent of a child with ADHD and how he became involved in "The Ride for Mental Health" a charity ride that raises money for the education, research, and treatment of mental illness including anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse.   If you can afford to...

In this episode, we talk abalone, catch up on the Last of Us, and discuss terrible names for fountain pen ink brands. Yes, folks, it's another Ink-citing episode of the Pentertainment Podcast, filled with plenty of unexpected twists, turns, and rabbit holes. Please be advised that we do talk about unaliving for a few minutes.   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 Use promo code ODDO to get...

I realize this episode started with a long opening about our sponsors. Thanks to your support of the podcast and our sponsors, we've been renewed for another year by our good friends at Goldspot, Luxury Brands of America, and BRL Cofee Co. See more about these awesome folks below. In this episode, we help our pen pal, Sirada, with the purchase of a new fountain pen. Tom orders coffee and Roy shops for a new pen under $200.   If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head...

In case you didn't read the fine print - this is a pen podcast that sometimes diverts to other topics like watches, the ketogenic diet, and the new HBO TV show "The Last of Us." Buyer beware: you get what you paid for. Which, in this case, is free entertainment. So, enjoy the show and help support the podcast by giving us a 5-star review and supporting our sponsors below.   By the way, this is the last week to enter the #bryceshouldgrowabeard giveaway!   To enter the giveaway, draw a picture...

In this episode, Tom and I talk paper as we both received Endless notebooks from our friend (and podcast sponsor) Bryce from Luxury Brands. I share some things you probably shouldn't do with a notebook. Tom shares some pens sitting on his desk at the Goldspot office. Maybe I can get him to give away more stuff...   Speaking of a giveaway, we're extending the giveaway #bryceshouldgrowabeard entry deadline to the end of January.   To enter the giveaway, draw a picture of a man with a bald head...

Happy New Year, you inky savages. This week, we announce the winner of the Goldspot giveaway for a Benu Talisman Ice & Snow fountain pen. Since Tom and his bosses at Goldspot can't make my birthday dinner this month, they will sponsor another giveaway in honor of ME.   To enter the giveaway, draw a picture of a man with a bald head and an impressive beard. Then, make up a reason why Bryce (from Luxury Brands USA) should grow a beard. Don't worry if you lack artistic skill. We're looking...

As we look forward to the New Year (and a new Benu fountain pen), we reflect on the past year, taking stock of the positives and negatives. I also show off my new, opulent Monteverde fountain pen (Thanks, Niv!). We'd like to read your replies to the question of the week (email: [email protected]) Stay tuned to the end for an important public service announcement.    If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens...

In this episode, I unbox an incredibly generous gift from Kate and Alex at Benu Pens. I also unpack some childhood trauma with broken Nintendo Gameboys. Tom is graciously offering a Benu pen as a giveaway to listeners of this podcast. Be sure to enter by answering our question and emailing us at [email protected]   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=3Use promo code POTATO to...

In this episode, Tom and I shed some light on a few questionable fountain pen businesses that might not be all they seem to be. Below, you can find links to the websites we talked about so you can find more information and make an educated decision in making your pen purchases.   Wood Fountain Pens - https://woodfountainpens.com/ Stonego Fountain Pens - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WJ7G5RB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Ellington Pens - https://www.ellingtonpens.com/Figboot on...

I said I wasn't going to the Pineider store event in NYC during the Rockefeller Tree Lighting in last week's episode. But, I did. I couldn't pass up the opportunity of seeing Dante del Vecchio. In this episode, I share that story. Plus, Tom and I talk about a relatively new brand of writing instruments from Turkey. We also compare buying watches with buying pens online versus in-store.   If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot...

This week, Tom and I elaborate on the subtle differences between the various Italian fountain pen brands. We discuss pens from Leonardo, Maiora, Gioia, Tibaldi, Pineider, and more! Also, if you're in the NYC area, be sure to check out the Pineider store on Wednesday, November 30th, or at the Fountain Pen Hospital during the weekend to meet the legendary Italian pen designer Dante Del Vecchio.   If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor,...

We're back after a 1-week hiatus with a recap of the Pelikan Hubs meetup that Tom organized with Goldspot Pens. With Black Friday coming up, we discuss what makes a good Black Friday deal versus a bad one. I also compare the Leonardo Furore fountain pen versus the Esterbrook Estie. Rollerball Paul also makes a cameo!   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=3Use promo code OINK to get an...