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The Write Stuff Goldspot Pens
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A podcast about pens and the people that write with them. Brought to you by Goldspot Pens - a family-owned online retail shop for fine writing instruments and luxury gifts.
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A new way to play with shimmer ink - The Write Stuff ep. 34
In this episode, we dip our toes (and nibs) into shimmery goodness with a fun swatching tool and a new, glittery, Goldspot-exclusive exclusive Benu fountain pen.
Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk.
(0:00) Intro
(0:25) Dominant Industry Ink Muddler
(5:22) Maruman A6 Daily Stargazer Notebook
(7:04) Benu Euphoria Pink Champagne Fountain Pen
(8:28) Diplomat Funky Traveler Pens
(10:09) Graduation Pen Gift Ideas
(15:34) Giveaway and Outro
🔗Links to products mentioned in this video
Dominant Industry Ink Muddler
Wearingeul Pinnochio
Ferris Wheel Press Radiant Rosewing
Diamine Shimmertastic Pink Champagne
Maruman A6 Daily Stargazer Notebook
Benu Euphoria Pink Champagne Fountain Pen
Diplomat Traveler Pens
Graduation Pen Gift Collection
Top 10 Pen Gift Ideas for Graduates
Fisher Space Pen Bullet Pen
Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Pens
Lamy 2000
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Do's and Don'ts of Storing Fountain Pen Ink - The Write Stuff ep. 33
Check out the five bestselling pens of April and get tips on how to store your fountain pen ink collection.
Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk.
(0:00) Intro
(0:37) Retro 51 Mercury 7 Rollerball Pen
(2:36) Platinum 3776 Century Chai Latte
(5:40) Nahvalur Nautilus Horsehead Nebula
(7:49) Leonardo MZG 2.0 Galattica Universe GT
(9:45) Edison Newark Wizard Red Abalone
(11:03) April Top 5 Pens Recap
(11:31) Tips on Storing Ink Bottles
(14:43) Giveaway and Outro
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Justify Buying a $100 Pen - The Write Stuff ep. 32
Parents don't understand. Seldom anyone outside of the pen community understands why spending $100 on a pen is NOT absurd. Tom justifies the expense. He also shares some of our newest pen releases, including Year of the Dragon pens, Earth day pens, and Sailor’s pen of the year. Plus, Tom reveals April’s Mystery Dip pen and ink surprise box.
Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk!
(0:00) Intro
(0:43) Cross Bailey Year of the Dragon Fountain Pen
(2:51) Cross Bailey Light Rollerball Pen
(4:57) Caran d’Ache 849 Year of the Dragon Ballpoint Pen
(7:02) Nahvalur Horizon Earth Day fountain pens
(8:26) Sailor Pro Gear Regular 2024 Pen of the Year Celestial Gray
(9:57) Pelikan Classic M205 Moonstone
(11:43) Esterbrook Model J
(14:36) April Mystery Dip Reveal
(17:47) Justifying a $100 Pen Purchase
(19:33) Outro and Giveaway
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Tom answers #8penquestions - The Write Stuff ep. 31
Tom answers the #8penquestions about his fountain pen-collecting journey and shares his thoughts on kids using fountain pens.
Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk!
Check out the #8penquestions official YouTube playlist
#8penquestions was started by @seemownay and @lianelikes back in 2023. If you'd like to answer these questions in a video or in the comments, here are the questions:
🖋️ The 8 Pen Questions:
1. When and how did your Fountain Pen Journey begin?
2. Favorite inks in the beginning? What are your go-to inks now?
3. How have your ink and pen tastes changed over time?
4. Are there inks & pens that you have yet to try but would like to?
5. What is your Holy Grail Pen?
6. How many pens do you currently own?
7. Do you have a limit on pens (or inks) in your collection? Is it a number? Is it a feeling? When do you know that you have reached your maximum?
8. Consequently, what would you do if another pen/ink came along?
(0:00) Intro
(1:12) Start of the fountain pen journey
(3:42) Favorite inks
(5:28) Changing Pen Tastes
(9:01) Pen and Ink Wishlist
(10:01) Holy Grail Pen
(11:42) How many pens does Tom own?
(14:16) Limit on pen collecting
(16:45) What if another pen or ink comes along?
(18:25) Pens for Children
(21:40) Giveaway and Outro
Awesome pens and inks mentioned in the video -
Sailor Souten Ink
Lamy Safari Fountain Pens
Lamy Joy Calligraphy Pens
Pelikan Souveran M800 Blue O Blue
Leonardo Momento Zero 2.0
Scribo La Dotta
Pilot Custom 823
Rhodia Pads
Endless Recorder Notebook
Goldspot's current most popular inks and Tom's favorite inks of all time
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Top 5 Pens of March, Misconceptions About the Pen Hobby - The Write Stuff ep. 30
Tom reveals the top 5 bestselling pens of March and shares 5 common misconceptions about the fountain pen hobby.
Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk!
(0:00) Intro
(0:40) Retro 51 Tornado Alice in Wonderland
(1:52) Scribo La Dotta Acquerello
(3:08) Nahvalur Nautilus Horsehead Nebula
(5:07) Edison Newark Wizard Red Abalone
(6:41) Kaweco Sport Royal Amethyst
(8:05) Top 5 Pens Recap
(8:24) Question of the Week
(13:26) Giveaway and Outro
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New flexible nib fountain pens, Tom's favorite flex nib - The Write Stuff ep. 29
In this episode, we’re getting flexy with a bunch of new pens with flexible writing nib options and Tom will share his current favorite flex nib.
Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk!
(0:00) Intro
(0:46) Esterbrook Estie Winter White
(2:51) Penlux Delgado Blue Grotto
(4:44) Sailor Pro Gear Slim RS
(6:58) Scribo La Dotta Acquerello
(9:30) Monteverde Monza 3 Sets
(13:13) Coming soon
(13:19) Leonardo MZ Black Sands
(13:59) Pelikan M200 Copper Rose Gold
(14:22) Visconti Mirage Mythos Poseidon
(14:56) Sailor Pro Gear Iris Nebula
(15:23) Tom's current favorite flex nib
(16:47) Giveaway and Outro
Check out the Leonardo Flex Nib Comparison video
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