Tom and I make sweet, sweet music together as we discuss Metallica, super-expensive flutes, and why Sam Ash is like Staples. Also, I dance the Tango with a new Waldmann pen. If you've got an S.T. Dupont lighter, now is the time to flick it open to hear that ping. We're going to perform a 1-hour ballad for you inky savage Pentertainment Podcast listeners. 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 ROY 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. Write with the stars and stripes all year long with the USA-exclusive ink from Colorverse. It comes in two versions (just like me): glistening and non-glistening. The ink itself is a rich blue with a red sheen. The glistening version twinkles shimmer to represent the stars on the American Flag. Get Colorverse Stars and Stripes from any USA Colorverse fine writing retailer. 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 check out to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website! Live your best summer ever with the PenBoyRoy official YouTube channel shirt. This shirt is too awesome to take off under any circumstances. Cannonball into the deep end with it on. Go to the wave pool with it on. Rock it on vacation with your toes in the sand. It's a conversation starter that will have people noticing your excellent taste in pens rather than anything else about your appearance. https://www.inkjournal.com/collections/stickers/products/penboyroy-official-t-shirt-black
Purchase Pens here: https://goldspot.com?aff=3 In this episode, the Odd Oink and I discuss the joint statement released by Narwhal and Twsbi. What exactly does the statement mean? Does it resolve anything in part or whole? Am I just a nit picking jerk? We also announce the winner of the Ink Journal Ink Flight Boxes. But wait. There isn't but one winner... or two... no no no. There are more! Hint: it's more than three but less than five! Check out the new Waldmann Tango Dark Teal Fountain pens at the Gold Spot link above! Last. Check out www.brlcoffeeco.com and use coupon code "roy" at check out for additional savings on all products on the website. PenBoyRoy T-Shirts sold here! Stop being cheap! Support the cause! https://www.inkjournal.com/collections/stickers/products/penboyroy-official-t-shirt-black
This week, we have on our good friend, Kirk Speer, of Pen Realm. We discuss how he got into nib grinding, how he hooked up with our good friends over at Esterbrook Pens, and other stuff thats really interesting when it comes to nib grinding and stuff... and more stuff. No potty mouth words this episode though. Be sure to check out the Esterbrook pens mentioned in the episode at my affiliate link or at www.esterbrookpens.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 Use promo code ROY 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. The GIOIA Avorio Partenope is back in stock and now available again at your favorite retailers. This pen never...
If a crane and a turtle got into a fight, who do you think would win? Why would a crane and a turtle fight, and does crumbling felt material have anything to do with it? Or maybe a six pack of beer plastic ring with a plastic straw? If Roy used a rollerball, what rollerball would he use if any? Are naps damaging to Roy's brain? Apparently. In this episode, I share a comparison between a Namiki Nippon Art Maki-e fountain pen and the Platinum Izumo I've been crushin' on as of late. I share how to give your CON-70 an enema. Plus, I talk about the So-crates memorial giveaways. 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 ROY 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 Penter...
All the way from Armenia, Kate from Benu joins Tom and me for an enlightening interview where we discuss how Benu pens started, what "Benu" means, how they dream up dazzling pen designs, and how the company is relocating to its new home. 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 ROY 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. In the episode, we talked about the two newest additions to the Benu Talisman collection. The "Dream Bean" and "Four Leaf Clover" are due to arrive sometime in July at your favorite Benu retailer. They're infused with good luck and sparkly goodness. Don't forget to visit www.brlcoffeeco.com for all y...
In this episode, I interview Yair Greenberg, CEO of one of the largest pen distributors in North America, Yafa Brands. Yair's story spans 5 decades, starting as a captain in the Israeli army to a college student at California State University to becoming the US distributor for Aurora. He tells of his travels around the world selling writing instruments, how he was turned down 15 times for a business loan, and how he gathered 13 pen brands under one roof in California. 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 ROY 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. The Platinum Shape of Heart has landed in the US! This gorgeous bl...
Spill a little ink for my fallen homie, So-crates. The betta fish that sparked my enthusiasm for the fishkeeping hobby passed away on May 19th. Tom and I recorded this episode in his honor. We also have an enlightening discussion on urushi lacquer and the Platinum Izumo fountain pen. If you have any suggestions on what fish-themed blue ink would honor So-crates, please send them to pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.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 Use promo code ROY 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. Want a solid permanent ink that won’t harm your pen but is reliably waterproof? Look no further than Colorverse Office Se...
If you're looking for a truly unique, one-of-a-kind fountain pen, Michael Hyland of the Turning Point Pen company can help make your vision come to life. In this episode, Michael shares his story and the deep values that fuel his mission in making heirloom 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 Use promo code ROY 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. For presale now is the new BENU Four Leaf Clover and Dream Bean! As always with the Talisman Collection, each pen has the namesake of each pen incorporated into the resin! These two new additions to the Talisman collection will be here to stay! Don't forget about my buddy Neil...
Would you be able to identify a nib by its feel? Tom and I discuss Schmidt nibs, the latest from Benu, and how awesome the pen community is. Let us know what kinds of nibs should be in our "blind taste test" atpentertainmentpodcast@gmail.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 Use promo code ROY 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. I'm finding myself distracted from my studies by the sparkly goodness of the Benu Talisman Shooting Star fountain pen. You, too, can divert your attention from the doldrums of work and study when you order this pen from Goldspot Pens. We hope to have one of the co-owners of Benu, Kate, on the show...
In this episode, we catch up with answering your burning questions about fountain pens. The first one stirs the pot regarding the TWSBI/Narwhal drama. Tom shares whether or not he lets his kids use his fanciest pens. We discuss the group mentality behind what makes a valuable "status" pen. We lament over the disappearance of the Waterman Phileas. Plus, you may learn a new trick to see how many ways you can thread a screw cap. Write to us at pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com This week is a 2-for-1 sponsorship collaboration. My buddies at Luxury Brands of America and Goldspot Pens collaborated with Benu to introduce the new Talisman Shooting Star fountain pen. If you love a sparkly pen, your wish has been granted. The Shooting Star shines with shimmery blue resin mixed with floating holographic stars. The ends of the cap and barrel are made from luminous turquoise that glows in the dark after being charged in bright light. This limited edition of 300 pens is now available exclusively at...