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A PenBoyRoy Podcast on Fountain Pens and Fountain Pen yammer. Got good words? Wanna share? Email us at pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com. Check out my affiliate link to make pen purchases and support me and my content! https://goldspot.com/?aff=3
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7 days ago
7 days ago
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=3
https://goldspot.com/?aff=3
Use promo code BETTA 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 Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
If you want to borrow my Waldmann Titan fountain pen, you'll have to pry it from my cold dead hands. Coming soon from Luxury Brands of America (US distributor for Waldmann, Germany) is the "Titan" - a pen made from solid titanium with a sandblasted matte finish. As you can imagine, I love it and I think you will, too. That is if you can get one (of two hundred pens made worldwide) before they sell out. Check this pen out at any Waldman retailer when it arrives.
Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
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 (spoiler: it's not as easy as you think!).
The next NY Metropolitan Pen Show will be held at Hofstra University in Long Island on April 22-23. More information can be found at nypenshow.com
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
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 Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
The new Endless Pen companions are here to take your precious pens on an adventure. Available in 2, 3, or 5-pen storage capacities, these genuine leather pen pouches are adjustable to fit pens of any size! Coming soon at your favorite fine pen retailers.
Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
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 Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
Endless, known around the world for its ink-loving notebooks, is now much more than a stationery company and has achieved something that very few have been able to do! A sleek and elegant-looking retractable fountain pen and not to mention at an incredible price. Endless is proud to bring you- The Creator!
The Creator is made of high-grade ABS plastic, this pen will be able to handle all of your life's adventures! Available only in fine nibs for now, more nib sizes will be released in the future!
This is sure to be one of the biggest launches of any pen in 2023, so be sure not to miss out when they become available in mid-March.
Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
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 do so, we encourage you to give a donation toward Erik's fundraising here - https://www.pledgereg.com/4476/ErikGreen
You can also help support the "Ride for Mental Health" here - https://www.rideformentalhealth.org/
Follow Erik's progress in training for the ride on his Instagram @clydesdalegravel
To help support the Pentertainment Podcast, please visit our sponsors below.
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
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 Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
Endless, known around the world for its ink-loving notebooks, is now much more than a stationery company and has achieved something that very few have been able to do! A sleek and elegant-looking retractable fountain pen and not to mention at an incredible price. Endless is proud to bring you- The Creator!
The Creator is made of high-grade ABS plastic, this pen will be able to handle all of your life's adventures! Available only in fine nibs for now, more nib sizes will be released in the future!
This is sure to be one of the biggest launches of any pen in 2023, so be sure not to miss out when they become available in mid-March.
Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
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 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 Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
Endless, known around the world for its ink-loving notebooks, is now much more than a stationery company and has achieved something that very few have been able to do! A sleek and elegant-looking retractable fountain pen and not to mention at an incredible price. Endless is proud to bring you- The Creator!
The Creator is made of high-grade ABS plastic, this pen will be able to handle all of your life's adventures! Available only in fine nibs for now, more nib sizes will be released in the future!
This is sure to be one of the biggest launches of any pen in 2023, so be sure not to miss out when they become available in mid-March.
Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
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 over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at:
https://goldspot.com/?aff=3
Use promo code NOODLE 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 Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
Can you imagine a Platinum Preppy - a pen that is considered to be a super-affordable starter fountain pen for under $10 - with maki-e on it? The ancient Japanese art of decorating things (like pens) usually comes with a hefty price tag. Did Platinum turn the Preppy into "Preposterous?" Heavens, no! Coming in March, the 3rd edition of the Preppy Wa in Maki-e will make believers of you all. Using screen-printed designs, Platinum was able to give this affordable pen an artistic touch without skyrocketing the price. Soon, you'll be able to find all the new Preppy Wa pens at your favorite Platinum pen dealers.
https://goldspot.com/?aff=3
Use promo code NOODLE 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 Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
Can you imagine a Platinum Preppy - a pen that is considered to be a super-affordable starter fountain pen for under $10 - with maki-e on it? The ancient Japanese art of decorating things (like pens) usually comes with a hefty price tag. Did Platinum turn the Preppy into "Preposterous?" Heavens, no! Coming in March, the 3rd edition of the Preppy Wa in Maki-e will make believers of you all. Using screen-printed designs, Platinum was able to give this affordable pen an artistic touch without skyrocketing the price. Soon, you'll be able to find all the new Preppy Wa pens at your favorite Platinum pen dealers.
Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
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 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 for a hilarious combination of image and picture. Post this picture and caption on Instagram and tag @goldspotpens @penboyroy @inkjournal @luxury_brandsofamerica #bryceshouldgrowabeard
On around my birthday, I will pick a winner that will receive an entire set of Platinum Preppy Wa the 2nd fountain pens (6 pens total) and another winner will be chosen for a yet-to-be-determined prize from Luxury Brands (Bryce doesn't know this yet). If you don't do social media, you can e-mail us your entry (pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com) and we will post it on your behalf.
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 NOODLE 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 Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
It was inevitable. With only 200 pens made, eventually the Waldmann Tango Imagination Dark Teal collection was going to come to an end. Once it's gone, it's gone forever. Then, Bryce from Luxury Brands is going to have to scratch his bald head to figure out a new color for this stunning pen. It's made of sterling silver with lacquer that's engraved with a mesmerizing pinstripe chevron pattern. Waldmann has a solid build quality upheld with a 10-year manufacturer warranty. Go get the Tango Imagination dark teal from a trusted fine pen retailer before they disappear.
https://goldspot.com/?aff=3
Use promo code NOODLE 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 Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
It was inevitable. With only 200 pens made, eventually the Waldmann Tango Imagination Dark Teal collection was going to come to an end. Once it's gone, it's gone forever. Then, Bryce from Luxury Brands is going to have to scratch his bald head to figure out a new color for this stunning pen. It's made of sterling silver with lacquer that's engraved with a mesmerizing pinstripe chevron pattern. Waldmann has a solid build quality upheld with a 10-year manufacturer warranty. Go get the Tango Imagination dark teal from a trusted fine pen retailer before they disappear.
Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
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 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 for a hilarious combination of image and picture. Post this picture and caption on Instagram and tag @goldspotpens @penboyroy @inkjournal @luxury_brandsofamerica #bryceshouldgrowabeard
On around my birthday, I will pick a winner that will receive an entire set of Platinum Preppy Wa the 2nd fountain pens (6 pens total) and another winner will be chosen for a yet-to-be-determined prize from Luxury Brands (Bryce doesn't know this yet). If you don't do social media, you can e-mail us your entry (pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com) and we will post it on your behalf.
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 NOODLE 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 Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
There's seeing, and then there's observing. The world is filled with details we rarely notice. But, when we do, our written thoughts serve as a keepsake - an impression of what our minds managed to gather. The Endless Observer lay-flat notebook is your canvas to capture the moment forever. The acid-free, 80 gsm dot grid pages are suited for use with fountain pen inks and juicy nibs. Available soon as most fine pen and stationery retailers.
https://goldspot.com/?aff=3
Use promo code NOODLE 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 Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
There's seeing, and then there's observing. The world is filled with details we rarely notice. But, when we do, our written thoughts serve as a keepsake - an impression of what our minds managed to gather. The Endless Observer lay-flat notebook is your canvas to capture the moment forever. The acid-free, 80 gsm dot grid pages are suited for use with fountain pen inks and juicy nibs. Available soon as most fine pen and stationery retailers.
Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
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 for a hilarious combination of image and picture. Post this picture and caption on Instagram and tag @goldspotpens @penboyroy @inkjournal @luxury_brandsofamerica #bryceshouldgrowabeard
On around my birthday, I will pick a winner that will receive an entire set of Platinum Preppy Wa the 2nd fountain pens (6 pens total) and another winner will be chosen for a yet-to-be-determined prize from Luxury Brands (Bryce doesn't know this yet). If you don't do social media, you can e-mail us your entry (pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com) and we will post it on your behalf.
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 NOODLE to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Esterbrook, Edison Pen Co., Narwhal, and TWSBI products.* Also, be sure to put #firetom in the order comments and you might get a special Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
There's seeing, and then there's observing. The world is filled with details we rarely notice. But, when we do, our written thoughts serve as a keepsake - an impression of what our minds managed to gather. The Endless Observer lay-flat notebook is your canvas to capture the moment forever. The acid-free, 80 gsm dot grid pages are suited for use with fountain pen inks and juicy nibs. Available soon as most fine pen and stationery retailers.
https://goldspot.com/?aff=3
Use promo code NOODLE to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Esterbrook, Edison Pen Co., Narwhal, and TWSBI products.* Also, be sure to put #firetom in the order comments and you might get a special Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
There's seeing, and then there's observing. The world is filled with details we rarely notice. But, when we do, our written thoughts serve as a keepsake - an impression of what our minds managed to gather. The Endless Observer lay-flat notebook is your canvas to capture the moment forever. The acid-free, 80 gsm dot grid pages are suited for use with fountain pen inks and juicy nibs. Available soon as most fine pen and stationery retailers.
Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
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: pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com) 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 at:
https://goldspot.com/?aff=3
Use promo code POTATO to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Esterbrook, Edison Pen Co., Narwhal, and TWSBI products.* Also, be sure to put #firetom in the order comments and you might get a special Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
Start your new year off "write" with the Benu Euphoria New Year 2023 fountain pen. If your idea of celebrating New Year's Eve is enjoying a good book and writing in your journal, then you need to invite this pen to your party. In typical Benu fashion, this pen is decked out with plenty of sparkles, shimmer, and glitter. Distributed by our good friends at Luxury Brands of America and available at any reputable US stationery and pen retailer that sells Benu pens.
https://goldspot.com/?aff=3
Use promo code POTATO to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Esterbrook, Edison Pen Co., Narwhal, and TWSBI products.* Also, be sure to put #firetom in the order comments and you might get a special Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.
Start your new year off "write" with the Benu Euphoria New Year 2023 fountain pen. If your idea of celebrating New Year's Eve is enjoying a good book and writing in your journal, then you need to invite this pen to your party. In typical Benu fashion, this pen is decked out with plenty of sparkles, shimmer, and glitter. Distributed by our good friends at Luxury Brands of America and available at any reputable US stationery and pen retailer that sells Benu pens.
Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!