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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 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=3Listen to the sponsorship section to get a discount code for 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, Narwhal, Leonardo, 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.   Coming soon to your favorite pen retailer (see above) is a pen case with more room for your precious writing instruments. Introducing the all-new Endless Companion 10 Adjustable Pen Pouch – the perfect accessory for every writing enthusiast! After many requests for a larger case size, Endless has delivered in an incredible fashion! The 10-pen case features a leather divider which also acts as the notebooks holder. This feature allows the length and width of the case to be virtually the same as the 5-pen but it is thicker to accommodate the 5 additional pens! As with the 5-pen companion, the 10-pen Companion comes with one dotted pocket Storyboard notebook! As always, the Companion features Endless’ innovative adjustable pen loops so you can fit almost any pen! In addition, the cartridge/ converter slot that you all know and love is also still included in the 10-pen Companion!

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 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, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, Narwhal, Leonardo, 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.   Big announcement! Luxury Brands of America now distributes Laban pens! If you've followed my fountain pen reviews, you know that I'm a fan of Laban fountain pens. Especially, the 325 collection, which features an ivory-colored resin cap, end finial, and grip section with a gorgeous acrylic barrel and gold trim.   Here's my Laban 325 fountain pen review mentioned in this episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lqzNTeUZrk Follow me on facebook and instagram @penboyroy Be well be safe!

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 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, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, Narwhal, Leonardo, 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.   Ink bottles just got a lot more exciting! Introducing the new Alchemy Fountain Pen Ink collection from Endless Stationery!With their fun-shaped bottle and a double-sided base, you can either play with your ink bottle on your desk or flip the cork base over to stand the bottle upright to fill your favorite pen! Each bottle comes with a story of inspiration of the alchemist's ability to wield each ink.Come with us on a journey to discover the new world of Alchemy inks from Endless Stationery!  All of the Endless Alchemy inks are suitable for use in fountain pens and dip pens.  Also available from our friends Luxury Brands of America is the Retro 51 Tornado Rainforest Limited Edition Rollerball pen. The only rollerball pen we will ever willingly talk about because it benefits a good cause. Get yours today here - luxurybrandsusa.com/product/retro51

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 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, Narwhal, Leonardo, 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.   Big announcement! Luxury Brands of America now distributes Laban pens! If you've followed my fountain pen reviews, you know that I'm a fan of Laban fountain pens. Especially, the 325 collection, which features an ivory-colored resin cap, end finial, and grip section with a gorgeous acrylic barrel and gold trim.   Here's my Laban 325 fountain pen review mentioned in this episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lqzNTeUZrk   Also from Luxury Brands, a ssssssneaky new release is coming at the end of February! The Benu Viper will charm you with its captivating, hand-painted snake coiled around the barrel of the pen.

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 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, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, Narwhal, Leonardo, 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.   Ink bottles just got a lot more exciting! Introducing the new Alchemy Fountain Pen Ink collection from Endless Stationery!With their fun-shaped bottle and a double-sided base, you can either play with your ink bottle on your desk or flip the cork base over to stand the bottle upright to fill your favorite pen! Each bottle comes with a story of inspiration of the alchemist's ability to wield each ink.Come with us on a journey to discover the new world of Alchemy inks from Endless Stationery! All of the Endless Alchemy inks are suitable for use in fountain pens and dip pens.    Also available from our friends Luxury Brands of America is the Retro 51 Tornado Rainforest Limited Edition Rollerball pen. The only rollerball pen we will ever willingly talk about because it benefits a good cause. Get yours today here - luxurybrandsusa.com/product/retro51

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 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, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, Narwhal, Leonardo, 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. Does your one, lonely pen need a companion? Bundle it up in Endless' new single pen case made from genuine handcrafted leather. These new Companion cases will soon be available at your favorite pen retailer that sells Endless notebooks and leather accessories (like Goldspot!). Follow me on facebook and instagram @penboyroy Be well be safe!

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 discount code for 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, Narwhal, Leonardo, 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.   Distributed by Luxury Brands of America, Colorverse Ink is celebrating the Lunar New Year with not one, but FOUR new special edition fountain pen inks! The Colorverse Blue Dragon 2024 collection starts with a super sheeny teal blue with red sheen. Then, 3 different versions add shimmer in Gold, Silver, or Blue. Blue Dragon will be available at your favorite fountain pen retailers by mid January.

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, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, Narwhal, Leonardo, 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.   You can use this code on the new festive and fashionable Benu Christmas Twinkle and Bear-y Merry Christmas limited edition fountain pens. They are being distributed through other awesome sponsor - Luxury Brands of America!   Also, Bryce from Luxury Brands of America wanted us to mention the Endless InkJournal A5 notebook for pen and ink collecting. Tom designed and tested this notebook to be a companion for fountain pen enthusiasts who love sampling and swatching ink. This notebook is available exclusively through my buddy Tom's website here - https://www.inkjournal.com/products/endless-recorder-inkjournal-special-edition-a5-notebook

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 future episode. E-Mail us at pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.comIf 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 PARIS to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, 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.   Ballpoint pens suck. But, if you're going to write with a ballpoint pen, you might as well write with one that helps save the cute animals in the rainforest.    This Rainforest Retro51 is a Luxury Brands of America exclusive and is limited to 500 units worldwide. Inspired by the animals in the rainforest, Luxury Brands wanted to create a pen that you would love and give back some love to the world. With this in mind, Luxury Brands of America has partnered with the Rainforest Trust, one of the world’s leading Rainforest and Endangered Species Conservation organizations, and is now a member of the Rainforest Trust Corporate Conservation Circle. With the purchase of this pen, a percentage of the proceeds has been donated to the Rainforest Trust, ensuring that these beautiful animals and landscapes are here to stay for generations to come!   Get the Retro 51 Rainforest here - https://luxurybrandsusa.com/product/retro51/

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 pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.comIf 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 PARIS to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, 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 famous holiday of trick-or-treating, lighting bonfires, and dressing up is upon us. Luxury Brands of America thinks that Benu's Hallowed Harvest is the perfect pen to celebrate the season.This piece is crafted using a combination of dramatic black and traditional jack-o'-lantern colors to truly set the mood. And in true BENU style, it comes complemented with a dash of fire-like sparkles.Produced as a limited edition with just 500 pens worldwide, each pen is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming its serial number, signed by BENU's owners.   The Benu Hallowed Harvest will be available at all Benu pen dealers (including Goldspot) later in October.

As I've been using my Platinum 3776 Century fountain pen for inking drawings lately, Tom and I decided to share our likes and dislikes about the 3776 Century. Stay to the end for a rapid, lightning round of Thanos, finger-snapping.    We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future episode. E-Mail us at 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=3Use promo code LUCY to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, 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.   One of the pens you'll find on the Goldspot website soon is from our sponsors at Luxury Brands of America. They want you to check out the 2nd North American exclusive 3776 Century "Sands of Komodo" fountain pen.  Inspired by the pristine tropical waters and the pink sand beaches of Komodo Island, this edition features a translucent aqua blue body with rich, rose gold appointments and 14kt gold nib. Even as we head into the fall, this pen will whisk you to a tropical beach getaway.

After a fun interview we had with comic artist, Creees Lee, Tom and I continued the discussion about using fountain pens for drawing. I show some of my recent attempts at drawing Ninja Turtles. Tom shares some tidbits of what he learned in art school. His dog, Arya, joins as a surprise guest.   Be sure to enter the giveaways for the Captain America drawing and the Girologio pen case!   We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future episode. E-Mail us at 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=3Use promo code LUCY to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, 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.   From our friends at Luxury Brands of America, distributors of fine writing products and accessories of exceptional quality comes a collection of leather cases worthy of your finest pens.   Girologio pen cases are hand-made from beautiful leather with a keen eye for detail. Don't tell them I said this, but I'd pay a lot more for these cases if they asked. They're that good! Find Girologio pen cases and leather accessories at your favorite stationery retailer.