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The Write Stuff

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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00:06:53

🥒Top 5 Tastiest Pickle Pens - Write Stuff, S. 2 Ep. 8

The Write Stuff ·

2025/10/31

In this episode, we’re getting into a sweet, sour, salty, and crunchy TOP FIVE PICKLE PENS. These pens are green, they’re juicy, and they’re thicc with a double C! And, just like a good pickle, they pack a punch.Hang out til the end for a give away.(0:00) Intro(0:46) Leonardo Momento Zero Alga(1:33) Esterbrook Estie Quirky Leaf(2:24) Nahvalur Nautilus Chelonia Green(3:16) Diplomat Aero Green(4:00) Kaweco Liliput Green(5:07) Mini Q&A(6:05) Giveaway and Outro🔗 Links to products mentioned in this

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00:20:40

5 Key Factors for a Next Level Pen - Write Stuff, S....

The Write Stuff ·

2025/06/26

In this episode, we take pen collecting up a notch and share 5 key factors to consider for your next level pen purchase.Hang out til the end for a give away.(0:00) Intro(1:05) 5 Factors(1:21) Budget(2:45) Aesthetics(5:21) Reliability(7:27) Writing Experience(9:36) Collectibility(11:03) Staff Picks - Magazine(11:38) Ink Spotlight(15:03) Pen Tip(19:40) Giveaway and Outro🔗 Links to products mentioned in this video✒️ Opus 88 Demo Fountain Pens ✒️ Opus 88 Demo Mocha Mousse Fountain Pen✒️ Esterbrook

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00:20:27

Which Kaweco Pen Should You Buy? - Write Stuff, S. 2...

The Write Stuff ·

2025/06/05

In this episode, Tom takes a tour of the Kaweco brand of German writing instruments to highlight options perfect for students, younger writers, and people looking to add a fine writing item to their everyday carry.Hang out til the end for a give away.(0:00) Intro(0:47) Kaweco Brand Overview(1:45) Perkeo(3:15) Sport(11:40) Liliput(13:57) Student(15:36) Supra(17:07) Staff Picks - Pocket Pens(17:25) Kaweco Inks(17:52) Quick Pen Tip(19:20) Giveaway and Outro🔗Links to products mentioned in this video ✒️

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00:24:38

Which Lamy Pen Should You Buy? - Write Stuff, S. 2 Ep. 5

The Write Stuff ·

2025/04/03

In this episode, join Tom as we explore one of the world’s most versatile pen brands in Lamy. It's a little over the 20-minute promise, but we hope you'll forgive as there's plenty of Lamy pens to talk about. We're sorry we couldn't include them all!Hang out til the end for a give away.(0:00) Intro(0:54) LAMY ABC(3:46) LAMY Safari(5:45) LAMY Noto(6:42) LAMY Pico(7:45) LAMY AL-Star(8:51) LAMY Swift(10:20) LAMY Studio(11:34) LAMY 2000(15:15) LAMY Dialog CC(18:20) Staff Picks -

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00:12:15

Pens you LOVE to HATE - Write Stuff, S. 2 Ep. 3

The Write Stuff ·

2025/02/14

In this episode, Tom enters his villain era to share 5 pens you LOVE to HATE plus 3 inks that are equally as reviled. #firetomHang out till the end for a give away.(0:00) Intro(0:56) Noodler's Ahab(2:13) TWSBI Eco(3:01) Platinum Curidas(4:19) Parker 51(5:29) Visconti Homo Sapiens(6:40) Noodler's Baystate Blue(7:51) Ferris Wheel Press Aurorealis(9:20) Diamine Inkvent Spruce(10:22) Nibs for Print Handwriting(11:25) Giveaway and Outro🔗Links to products mentioned or shown in this video✒️

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00:15:52

Pens to ruin your no-buy January - Write Stuff, S. 2...

The Write Stuff ·

2025/01/28

In this episode, Tom might ruin your “no-buy” January with tempting pen releases from Sailor and Visconti. Plus, a primer on wet vs. dry ink featuring the new Jacque Herbin Paris ink collection.Hang out till the end for a give away! (0:00) Intro (0:27) Philly Pen Show 2025 (1:12) Sailor Cylint (3:29) Visconti Medici Palazzo (6:55) Ink Review FWP Moonbeam Meadows (9:45) Jacques Herbin Colors of Paris Ink Collection (12:48) Wet vs. Dry Inks (15:01) Giveaway and Outro 🔗Links to products mentioned

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00:14:19

Valentine's Day Pen Perfection - Write Stuff, S. 2 Ep. 1

The Write Stuff ·

2025/01/16

Season 2! Yes, this new format of the Write Stuff podcast will have more features, including ink swatches, tips, and picks from the Goldspot Pens team. Stay tuned for the giveaway and be sure to subscribe for more fine writing fun.Chapters (0:00) Intro (1:23) Goldspot 2025 Goals (2:09) Sailor Pro Gear Slim Dried Flower (4:09) Waldmann Tango Imagination Olea (6:49) Staff Picks - Valentine's Day (7:46) Leonardo MZ Nuvola Lilac (10:00) Ink Spotlight (11:37) Pen Tip for Swapping Nibs (13:16)

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00:20:12

2024 Pen Surprises and Disappointments - Write Stuff,...

The Write Stuff ·

2024/12/31

2024 is coming to a close, so we’re wrapping things up with a Spotify-inspired recap of the year that was.(0:00) Intro (0:27) Channel Update (4:33) Top 10 Pens of 2024 (5:54) Pen Surprise 1 (8:55) Pen Surprise 2 (9:35) Pen Disappointment 1 (13:20) Pen Disappointment 2 (13:52) Pen Disappointment 3 (15:25) Top 10 Inks of 2024 (15:37) Ink Surprise 1 (16:43) Ink Disappointment 1 (18:52) Giveaway and Outro 🔗Links to products mentioned in this video ✒️ Pelikan Souveran M800 Green Demo Fountain Pen ✒️

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00:13:56

How a Pen Exclusive is Born - Write Stuff, ep. 40

The Write Stuff ·

2024/11/27

Tom takes you behind the curtain at Goldspot Pens and shows you how the sausage is made when it comes to our exclusive pen collaboration projects.(0:00) Intro (1:27) Goldspot's First Exclusive Pen (2:35) Retro 51 Boo-Roque Rollerball (4:49) Sailor 1911 Call of Cthulhu Fountain Pen (7:11) Benu Euphoria Hot Toddy Fountain Pen (8:46) Opus 88 Pendemic Minty Fountain Pen (11:31) Nahvalur Horizon Polar Night Fountain Pen (12:43) Giveaway and Outro 🔗Invite link to Pendemic Discord Community -

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00:14:51

From $6 to $312: Are Expensive Fountain Pens Worth...

The Write Stuff ·

2024/09/18

Fountain pens, especially the ones we talk about on our channel, are a luxury item. They can vary widely in cost, ranging from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars a pen. Many who stand on the outside of the pen hobby might scoff at what we enthusiasts consider a good value for a fountain pen. For those just starting the journey, it can be confusing to see similar looking pens with such a discrepancy in price.In this episode, Tom shows what you pay for when you spend more money on a fountain

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00:09:49

Avoid Disappointment: Tips for Buying Limited Edition...

The Write Stuff ·

2024/09/06

With over 15 years of experience as an online pen proprietor, Tom shares his helpful tips to avoid disappointment when buying limited edition pens online.(0:00) Intro (0:38) Problem with buying pens online (1:32) Weakness of eCommerce (2:19) Pen design variations (3:17) Temper your expectations (4:37) Tips for when you can't see the pen before buying (4:48) Tip 1 (6:19) Tip 2 (6:59) Tip 3 (7:25) Tip 4 (8:49) Giveaway and Outro 🔗Links to products mentioned in this episode ✒️

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00:21:46

Perfect Fall Pen Pairings: Top Pens, Inks, and...

The Write Stuff ·

2024/08/28

Tom shares his picks for fall-themed pens, inks, and notebooks, offering five combinations meant to inspire writing during the autumn season.(0:00) Intro (0:53) Coffee-Themed Combo (4:10) Autumn Harmony Combo (6:54) Retro Rollerball Combo (11:10) Nature-Inspired Combo (17:28) Luxury Combo (20:00) Swatching fall inks (20:45) Giveaway and Outro 🔗Links to products mentioned in this video ✒️ Sheaffer 100 Coffee Edition Fountain Pen 💧 Robert Oster Caffe Crema 📓 Rhodiarama Goalbook ✒️ Opus 88

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00:12:08

Underrated Pen Brands You Need to Know - The Write...

The Write Stuff ·

2024/07/30

In this episode, Tom tells you all about 5 underrated, sleeper pen brands that you need to know.Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk. (0:00) Intro (1:19) Edison Pen Co (3:58) Waldmann (5:46) SCRIBO (7:34) Nahvalur / Narwhal (9:20) Magna Carta (10:41) Takeaway on sleeper pen brands (11:20) Giveaway and Outro 🔗Links to products mentioned in this video ✒️Edison Newark Fountain Pen ✒️ Edison Collier Fountain Pen ✒️Waldman Tango Imagination Pens ✒️Waldmann

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00:18:51

Summer's Top 10 Fountain Pens - The Write Stuff, ep. 35

The Write Stuff ·

2024/07/18

It’s been a while since the last episode, so let’s catch up with the summer’s top 10 pens!Hang out till the end and Tom will give away something on his desk. (0:00) Intro (1:15) Pilot Custom 823 (3:11) Opus 88 Demo Twilight Sonata (4:20) Leonardo MZ Nuvola (5:22) Nahvalur Rainbow Wrasse (6:30) Pelikan Souveran 600 Red White (8:04) Magna Carta MAG 650 (9:40) Pelikan Souveran 800 Green Demo (10:52) Benu Euphoria Pink Champagne (11:58) Leonardo MZG 2.0 Galattica Universe Gold Trim (14:00) Leonardo

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00:15:34

A new way to play with shimmer ink - The Write Stuff...

The Write Stuff ·

2024/05/17

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

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00:15:27

Do's and Don'ts of Storing Fountain Pen Ink - The...

The Write Stuff ·

2024/05/02

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 Subscribe

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00:20:16

Justify Buying a $100 Pen - The Write Stuff ep. 32

The Write Stuff ·

2024/04/25

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

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00:23:22

Tom answers #8penquestions - The Write Stuff ep. 31

The Write Stuff ·

2024/04/16

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

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00:14:05

Top 5 Pens of March, Misconceptions About the Pen...

The Write Stuff ·

2024/03/30

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 Subscribe to our free

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00:17:44

New flexible nib fountain pens, Tom's favorite flex...

The Write Stuff ·

2024/03/22

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)

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