The Write Stuff

By Goldspot Pens

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.... more

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February 29, 2024 Top 5 Pens of February, How to Handle Pen FOMO - The Write Stuff ep. 27
In this episode, we share the top 5 pens customers fell in love with in February, and how to deal with pen release FOMO.
Hang out till the end and I’ll give away something on my desk.
(0:00) Intro
(0:39) Pelikan M205 Rose Quartz
(2:07) Retro 51 Rescue Dog & Cat 5
(3:39) Kaweco Sport Royal Amethyst
(5:17) Opus 88 Mini Sakura
(7:44) Leonardo Momento Zero Grande 2.0 Galattica
(9:29) Top 5 Recap
(10:00) Question of the Week
(12:06) Giveaway and Outro

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February 24, 2024 Survey says "You want to see more new pens!" - The Write Stuff ep. 26
In this episode, we share results from our yearly customer survey, take a look at the fresh new pens from Lamy & Pilot, plus, take a sneak peek at a couple of new Kawecos you might want to pocket.

(0:00) Intro
(0:26) Customer Survey Results
(2:49) Lamy Safari 2024 Kewi
(4:58) Pilot Kakuno 2024

(6:52) Kaweco Sport Apricot Pearl
(8:34) Kaweco Sport Royal Amethyst Sneak Peek!

(9:05) Opus 88 Demo Marine
(10:41) Question of the Week
(13:15) Giveaway and Outro

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February 01, 2024 January's Top Pens, Mystery Dip Reveal, and Getting Pen Newbs Hooked - The Write Stuff ep. 25
In this episode, Tom reveals January’s Mystery Dip surprise box, shows the top 5 pens of January 2024, and tells you 3 things you can do to get someone hooked on fountain pens. Hang out till the end for the giveaway and question of the week.
(0:00) Intro
(1:02) Opus 88 Mini Sakura

(5:14) Retro 51 Day & Night

(8:15) Pelikan Souveran 800 Green Demo

(10:00) Mystery Dip Reveal

(11:22) Leonardo MZ Nebulosa Laguna

(13:00) Top 5 Pens Recap

(13:23) Question of the Week

(15:30) Giveaway and Outro
Study that shows handwriting still rocks

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January 30, 2024 Lunar New Year Pens and Inks - The Write Stuff ep. 24
Tom shows you the latest releases for the upcoming lunar new year, a pen you can write with when you turn your pajamas inside out, and our latest exclusive Opus 88 pen design. To top it all off, we select the winner of our 100k giveaway!
(0:00) Intro
(1:27) Benu Euphoria Draco Darling
(3:13) Colorverse Lunar New Year Blue Dragon Inks
(4:54) Sailor Pro Gear First Snow Set
(8:07) Endless A4 Folio
(10:11) Esterbrook Estie Raven Piston-Filler

(13:00) Opus 88 Mini Sakura
(16:16) 100k Giveaway Winner and Outro

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January 11, 2024 2023 Recap: The Best Pens and Inks of the Year - The Write Stuff ep. 23
In this episode, we wrap up 2023 with the bestselling pens and inks of 2023, Tom shares his thoughts on vintage versus modern flex nibs. Plus, our subscribers have the chance to win an $800 flex nib fountain pen giveaway.
Plus, enter to win one of (4) $24 gift cards by including your name and e-mail address in our yearly survey. Please complete this survey by January 31st, 2024 to be considered for the giveaway.
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(0:00) Intro
(0:28) 100K Milestone
(1:52) Opus 88 Mini Baby Beluga
(4:14) Retro 51 Autumn Leaves
(6:28) Nahvalur Peter Plume
(7:53) Kaweco AL-Sport Mercury Orange
(9:38) Benu Talisman Sakura
(11:17) Top 5 Pens Recap
(11:41) Leonardo Momento Zero Nebulosa Laguna
(12:55) Top 5 Inks of 2023
(16:01) Vintage vs. Modern Flex Nibs
(17:33) Giveaway and Outro
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December 30, 2023 Top 5 Pens of December 2023, Tom's Franken-pen - The Write Stuff ep. 22
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom reveals the top 5 pens of December 2023 and recaps the year that was in the world of fine writing. Plus, he shares his dream franken-pen design.
To be considered for the giveaway, leave a comment with your burning pen questions to be answered in a future video.
(0:00) Intro
(1:26) Kaweco ART Sport

(2:42) Retro 51 Tis the Season
(3:35) Nahvalur Nautilus Mantis Shrimp
(4:59) Pelikan Souveran 800 Green Demo
(6:10) Retro 51 Merry and Write
(7:33) Top 5 Pens Recap
(7:59) Tom's Frankenpen
(9:28) Giveaway and Outro

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December 08, 2023 Naughty and Nice Pens List - The Write Stuff ep. 21
In this episode, Tom puts on the metaphorical Santa hat, writing out a short list of pens and brands that he feels belong on the nice list or the naughty list. This list is for entertainment purposes only and the viewpoints Tom expresses are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Goldspot Pens or any associated organizations.
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(0:00) Intro
(0:57) Leonardo Pens
(2:50) Endless Creator
(6:05) Pelikan Pens
(8:43) Pilot Vanishing Point Kanreki
(10:43) Benu Pens
(13:19) Lamy Safari 2023 Special Edition Pens
(15:02) You, Pen Pals!
(15:41) Visconti's QC
(17:33) Retro 51
(18:24) QOTW
(22:18) Giveaway and Recap

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November 30, 2023 Top 5 Pens of November, New Year's Pen Resolutions - The Write Stuff ep. 20
In this episode of the "Write Stuff" Podcast, Tom reveals the top 5 pens of November 2023 and shares his New Year's Pen Resolutions.
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(0:00) Intro
(0:44) Kaweco AL-Sport Mercury Orange
(2:05) November Mystery Dip Reveal
(3:43) Pelikan Souveran M805 Ocean Swirl
(4:43) Leonardo Momento Zero Black Sands
(5:55) Retro 51 'Tis the Season Rollerball

(7:12) Top 5 Pens Recap

(7:45) New Year's Pen Resolutions

(9:11) Giveaway and Recap
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November 17, 2023 Pen Gift Ideas Q & A - The Write Stuff ep. 19
In this episode, Tom answers many of your pen gifting questions to prepare for the holiday shopping season. Use the links below to find the pens, inks, and writing gifts mentioned in this video.
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(0:00) Intro
(0:44) Beginner Fountain Pen Gift Ideas under $25
(11:28) Presidental Pen Gifts
(13:11) Tom's Favorite Pen Gift Idea

(14:24) Gift Ideas for long-time pen collectors

(16:59) Pen Gifts for Special Occasions

(19:35) Winter Vibes Pen and Inks

(21:01) Outro
Links to products mentioned in this episode
✒️ Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen
✒️ Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Fountain Pen
✒️ Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen
✒️ Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen
💧 Ink cartridges
✍️ Converters

💧 Bottled Inks
📓 Rhodia Pads

📓 Clairefontaine Notebooks

📓 Itoya Profolio Oasis Notebooks
🚀 Fisher Space Pens

✒️ Retro 51 Tornado Pens

💼 Girologio Pen Cases

📒 Wearingeul Swatch Book
🐢 Esterbrook Patience the Tortoise Pen Holder

✒️ Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens

✒️ Pilot E95S Fountain Pens

✒️ Pilot, I mean, Pelikan Souveran 800 Blue O Blue

✒️ Pilot Custom 823

✒️ Lamy 2000

✒️ Leonardo Momento Zero

✒️ Tom's Pen Picks
✒️ Opus 88 Mini Blizzard

✒️ Winter Vibes Pens and Inks

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November 03, 2023 Rediscovering Lost Pen Treasures, October Top 5 Pens, Christmas inks - The Write Stuff ep. 18
Tom reveals the top 5 pens of October, our picks for giftable Christmas inks, and shares the latest addition to his pen collection.
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(0:00) Intro
(0:24) Rare Pelikans
(1:40) October Top 5 List
(1:58) Esterbrook Estie Raven
(3:18) Kaweco AL Sport Mercury Orange
(5:04) Christmas Ink Gifts
(6:27) Retro 51 Autumn Leaves
(7:47) Nahavlur Nautilus Mariana Trench
(9:04) Retro 51 Tornado Fright Night
(10:06) Retro 51 Tornado Frankenstein
(10:46) Recap and Outro

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