Episode 196: Can Journaling be a Burden?

In this episode I discuss the Montblanc brand and why it is there is so much hate for the brand in the fountain pen community. I can’t speak for you, only you can speak for you by leaving a comment in the comment section. By doing so, you have a chance to win a Sailor 1911 Large Call of the Cthulhu fountain pen with an extra fine nib, valued at just below $400. This GIVEAWAY is my way of thanking the many of youse for being part of this journey I am on.  Although I can’t speak for you, I can certainly speak for myself, and I do. Hear why it is I’ve had hate for the brand in the past In the mean time, please check out my sponsors.    Buy the Opus 88 Mini Celestial Zodiac here : https://goldspot.com/products/opus-88-mini-fountain-pen-in-celestial-zodiac?aff=3   GoldSpot Pens Affiliate Link: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3  use coupon code “STEWIE”   Girologio Pen Case Affiliate link: https://girologiomade.com/pensavage10  Use coupon code “PENSAVAGE10”

No, I didn't really steal a fountain pen... I simply rescued a fountain pen from the clutches of neglect. Fountain pens have feelings too... Maybe not. But I have feelings for fountain pens, that's for sure. Check out this episode for a tale of how a beautiful fountain pen almost spent it's days forever in fountain pen obscurity. Ok, maybe I'm being a bit dramatic. But hey, what can I say? I love fountain pens. Not as much as I love cats though. But I love cats a whole lot!   Opus 88 Mini Celestial Zodiac : https://goldspot.com/products/opus-88-mini-fountain-pen-in-celestial-zodiac?aff=3   GoldSpot Pens Affiliate Link: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 : use coupon code “STEWIE”   Girologio Pen Case Affiliate link: https://girologiomade.com/pensavage10 Use coupon code “PENSAVAGE10”   Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/32368b21   Follow me on facebook and instagram @penboyroy Be well be safe!

In this episode, I sit and talk about the tragedy known as traumatic brain injury. This is something that can happen to anyone, and trust me, it is not something that is easy to cope with. Hear the inspiring story of Jaclyn, a survivor of a very bad TBI, who has since dedicated her life to helping others suffering from TBI. Special thanks to YAFA Brands for the generous donation of 500 pens for the charity run discussed in this episode. Please take a moment to check out her background story here: https://youtu.be/3Pxz6PauIyk?si=gSVwoJuSYGB_ECUE   Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/32368b21   Please donate to Rabih’s recovery : https://gofund.me/fe83f374   Donate or sign up for the Jaclyn Strong 5K Glow Run Walk https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/ElPaso/jaclynstrong   Check out the Benu Euphoria Phoenix Rising Hand-painted Fountain Pen : https://goldspot.com/products/benu-euphoria-handpainted-fountain-pen-in-phoenix-rising-le?aff=3   Check out the Girologio Pen Case Affiliate link: https://girologiomade.com/pensavage10 Use coupon code “PENSAVAGE10”   Follow me on facebook and instagram @penboyroy Be well be safe!

This episode is a quasi rant/review of the MUJI Aluminum Fountain pen. Seriously, what the hell MUJI?!? WHY???   Retro 51 Florence Nightingale link: https://goldspot.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-in-florence-nightingale?aff=3   GoldSpot Pens Affiliate Link: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 use coupon code “STEWIE”   Girologio Pen Case Affiliate link: girologiomade.com/pensavage10 Use coupon code “PENSAVAGE10”   Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/32368b21   Check out Jaclyn's story here https://youtu.be/3Pxz6PauIyk?si=gSVwoJuSYGB_ECUE   Follow me on facebook and instagram @penboyroy Be well be safe!

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about journaling. Is it a burden? Can it become a tool that's used for good that winds up being stressful? How do you journal? Why do you journal? What is your method? What's your reasons? Im curious. Let's talk about it... Please check out the affiliate links below: Girologio Pen Case Affiliate link: girologiomade.com/pensavage10 Use coupon code “PENSAVAGE10”   GoldSpot Pens Affiliate Link: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 use coupon code “STEWIE”   Follow me on facebook and instagram @penboyroy Be well be safe!

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In this week's episode, I look at what your handwriting says about you. Follow along with the link below to read the article from Business Insider if you so please. https://www.businessinsider.com/what-your-handwriting-says-about-you-2014-7   Also check out the affiliate links below and help a dude out. Also are the links mentioned in the sponsorship. Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/bf85ce50 girologiomade.com/pensavage10 https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 https://goldspot.com/products/opus-88-demo-fountain-pen-in-twilight-sonata-diamondcast-le?aff=3 https://goldspot.com/products/retro-51-goldspot-exclusive-tornado-fountain-pen-in-coffee-house?aff=3 Follow me on facebook and instagram @penboyroy Be well be safe!

Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/bf85ce50   In this episode, I discuss with you inky savages, what it is that ruins a fountain pen for you and for me. I would like to hear about your thoughts on the matter. So please don't be shy. Share your thoughts on the matter in the comments.   Check out the affiliate links and help a penboy out. https://girologiomade.com/pensavage10 https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 https://goldspot.com/collections/esterbrook-model-j?aff=3 https://goldspot.com/collections/nahvalur-horizon?aff=3 https://goldspot.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-regular-fountain-pen-in-celestial-gray-21kt-gold?aff=3 https://goldspot.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-in-celestial-gray-14kt-gold?aff=3 Follow me on facebook and instagram @penboyroy Be well be safe!

Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/bf85ce50   In this episode I talk about something I have identified in myself, called fountain pen arrogance. It's a real thing. At least for me... Have you experienced fountain pen arrogance, or been a victim of fountain pen arrogance? What was your experience like if any? Check out my affiliate link to Girologio Pen cases and save 10% using coupon code PENSAVAGE10! at: girologiomade.com/pensavage10   Also check out the new narwhal pens using the affiliate link below : https://goldspot.com/collections/nahvalur-horizon?aff=3   Thank you for watching, and I apologize if this is a heavy episode. Due to the circumstances, I hope you can understand and donate to my good friend. Be well be safe!

https://goldspot.com/products/benu-euphoria-fountain-pen-in-winnie-the-pooh?aff=3 In this episode, I discuss burnout and how it applies to the fountain pen hobby if at all. I personally think burnout can happen to anyone in any walk of life. But do we want it to happen in our already niche hobby? What is it? How do we deal with it? Should we deal with it? Lets discuss it. BENU introduces the Winnie-the-Pooh fountain pen, inspired by the endearing teddy bear created by English author, A.A. Milne, and English illustrator, E.H. Shepard. The pen is produced in a positive shade of turquoise-blue and showcases the famous hand-painted yellow bear as it first appeared in Milne’s original Winnie-the-Pooh book in 1926. Aiming to delight anyone fond of this cheerful character from childhood.  The pen is set to launch in US retail on June 15, 2024. MSRP: $280