As the Pen Turns: Recent Episodes
Brad and Jason
The As the Pen Turns folks just have a good old fashioned talk about stuff. Pen stuff....and stuff.
Join us for a recap of the DC Pen Show, Stationery Fest, and the San Fransisco Pen Show.
Our guest cohost is John Greco of GW Pens. We had a great time with John in the studio!
Check out John's offerings here: https://gwpens.com/
On this episode we update our number of uploaded episodes. Pen show updates and some pen talk, including shop catastrophes are also on the agenda.
In this episode we are joined by guest cohost Nick Pasquale (like passskwallaayyy).
Nick's pens can be seen here - https://www.instagram.com/pensbypasquale/
We are back with a new episode with some updates, some show recap and a bunch of our normal, well, rambling.
The fellas provide an update on the happenings at the Atlanta Pen Show 2024!
Mike Matteson's (Independence) Live Atlanta Show video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhIwE1_MW0w
On this episode, we just kinda talk about....stuff....somewhow we got on a rambling television talk, then we talked about some pen stuff.
In this episode Mr. Brooks regales Brad with tales from the Baltimore Pen Show!!
Mike Matteson's (Independence) Baltimore Show live stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr1pCdsC4pU
It's not just me complaining!! Local news coverage of USPS issues in the Atlanta Metro area - https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/usps-delays-impacting-customers-in-metro-atlanta
Mr. Brooks updates everybody on how the California Pen Show went! And I think we answered a question.
Show notes to be uploaded soon.
The fellas are still sifting through the questions! Several great ones on this episode, including a discussion about the heated.....well, tepid.....hell, often discussed at length GUTTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ratcheting Tap Holder - https://www.harborfreight.com/t-handle-tap-ratchet-wrench-97633.html?_br_psugg_q=ratcheting+tap+handle
Inheritance Machining on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inheritancemachining/
Octane Workholding on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/octane_workholding/?hl=en
Blondihacks on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Blondihacks
We are still making our way through the 11 pages of questions that you sent us! Thank you again for sending us such great material to ponder on and hopefully provide some useful information as well.
Our second installment of the INCREDIBLE lis of questions we received from our members and listeners! Thank you again for contributing to our blatant laziness in coming up with new show ideas!!
Anabelle Hiller and the Harmonic Nib! - https://www.instagram.com/opuscineris/?hl=en
The Newton Pens Prospector - https://newtonpens.myshopify.com/products/prospector-medium-nikko-antique-rose-ripple-ebonite-6-nib
The Newton Pens Shinobi - https://newtonpens.myshopify.com/products/shinobi-large-crazy-fiber-micarta-jowo-6
The Atelier Lusso Carina - https://lussopens.com/collections/all
With this episode, we start a series of question and answer episodes featuring YOUR questions!!
Vermont Freehand Ebonite link: https://vermontfreehand.com/rods/
Beaufort Ink Clips link: https://www.beaufortink.co.uk/pen-tubes-pen-springs-and-spares/pen-clips-for-kitless-pens
**If you use one of our links from an episode posting or from our website resource page, please let them know who sent ya!!!
After some technical difficulties, here is Episode 45!!! We chat about all the pen stuff, including the top 5 things we have changed about our process since we started making pens.
SECRET SANTA TIME IS HERE!!!! Makers, send us a DM to @thepenturns on Instagram by October 31st to get in on the fun. We want this to be the biggest year ever!
We love getting questions from our members and listeners, have your question answered on the show!! Send any questions to thepenturns@gmail.com
Fountain Pen Day information:
https://www.fountainpenday.com/
Pink polishing compound:
https://www.empireabrasives.com/pink-rouge-acrylic-plastics-polishing-compound-animal-bi-product-free-large-bar/
In this episode we have a chat with a new pen maker in the community, Mikayla Jackson.
Check out Mikayla's work here!!https://www.instagram.com/mikaylamls/
On this one, the guys talk shows, give some tips for new show vendors and talk about, well stuff!! Thank you for listening!!
Back again with 2/3 of the crew. Summertime is always a funky time, so we are working through the season and figuring things out as we go. Stay tuned for an interview episode and member's q&a soon.
Back from a brief break, the fellas are back at the mics for some pen making chatter!
Empire Abrasives Pink Stuff:
https://www.empireabrasives.com/pink-rouge-acrylic-plastics-polishing-compound-animal-bi-product-free-large-bar/
Osprey Custom Grinds:
https://www.ospreypens.com/collections/special-grind-standard-nib-units
On this Episode we sit down with David Parker, better known as Figboot on Pens! and a huge storm blew in and sent Brad off to Oz.
Check out David's website:
https://www.figboot.com/
Here is David's Youtube channel, a great resource for information on pens:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1aF4MNqSzKIS2t0KHS1gw
On this episode we talk, as we often do, and we answer some questions from listeners! we love getting questions from our listeners, you can send any questions you have to:
thepenturns@gmail.com
Some links to products discussed in this episode:
MADRELS!!!! - https://hinzepens.com/collections/pen-making-tools-and-supplies
TAPS AND DIES - https://www.beaufortink.co.uk/thread-taps-and-dies
BEAL Buffing system - https://www.turnerswarehouse.com/products/beall-three-buff-system
Test tube drying racks - https://www.amazon.com/QWORK-Plastic-Spike-Drying-66-Position/dp/B09TT62P29/ref=sr_1_3?crid=DE4F5NYD6SDP&keywords=test+tube+drying+rack&qid=1678507475&sprefix=test+tube+drying+rack%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-3
On this episode, 2/3 of the fellas sit down and have a talk with Zack Skogsberg of Skogsy Pens.
You can find Zack's work here!
https://www.instagram.com/skogsy_pens/?hl=en
Lots of fun rambling and talking about this and that in this one folks. Updates about things to come from our shops, talking pens, showing each other our work and forgetting that no-one else can see it...like we do.
On tonight's episode we are joined by the Wearsch family of Enigma Blanks, err Stationery, err Blanks, err......Dan will explain!
Check out all the cool stuff they have to offer here:
https://enigmablanks.com/
On this episode we have a chat with Dennis Humm of Denn's Custom Pens. And yes, this episode proved difficult to edit. It wasn't Dennis' fault...
To see Dennis' outstanding work, check out these links:
https://www.instagram.com/denscustompens/?hl=en
https://denspens.shop
In this episode we talk about a bunch of stuff….announce some stuff….and have a good ole time.
In this episode we chat with Texas pan making legend Jim Hinze of The Hinze Pen Company. Oh, and we talk about some other stuff.
Find some exquisite examples of the work done by the team over at The Hinze Pen Company here:
https://hinzepens.com/
Join two of our hosts as they talk about a bunch of stuff that I am unsure of, because I only listened to enough of it to edit the intro and outro music. Oh....and pen stuff.
Join us for the return of the fellas, as they catch up, talk about shows and general nonsense for a while.
In this episode, Jason and Jonathon talk about some stuff, I'm not quite sure what, because I just edited it.....I didn't listen to it. I think there is something about a trip to Texas to visit Dromgoole's and to present a special pen to a special recipient!!
On this episode we sit down with Jake Pawloski of the Mad Science Pen Company. Jake is making some pretty inventive pens!
Check out Jake's work:
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadSciencePenCompany
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madsciencepencompany/?hl=en
In this episode the guys catch up on the events and happenings of the 2022 Atlanta Pen Show.
Show notes will be posted soon.
On this episode we catch up on news from the Baltimore Pen Show, and we talk......like we do.......
In this episode, we have a great chat with JC Ament, The Nib Tailor......and other stuff.
You can find JC here:
https://www.nibtailor.com/
And here:
https://www.instagram.com/thenibtailor/
In this episode we talk about our suppliers....of pen making supples....
Drills/Taps/Dies
Victor Machine
Turners Warehouse
Beaufort Ink
Meisternibs
Pen Realm
FP Nibs
Cutting Tools
Grizzly
Carbide Depot
Little Machine Shop
Kennametal
Woodcraft
Packard Woodworks
Nibs/Converters
Meisternibs
Pen Realm
Beaufort Ink
FP Nibs
Flexible Nib Factory
Richard Greenwald
Blanks
Exotic Blanks
Turner's Warehouse
The Turner's Workshop
Beartooth Woods
Barea
Vermont Freehand
Casting Supplies
TurnTex
TKB
Mad Micas
Just Pigments
Brambleberry
Ptown Subbie
Finishing
Caswell
Penn State Industries
Exotic Blanks
Shipping/Marketing
ULINE
Sticker App
Sticker You
Vistaprint
This week we spend a few minutes with Carl Fisher of F3 Pens! We had a great time, we hope you all enjoy the interview.
See Carl's work here:
F3 Pens - https://www.f3pens.com/
On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/f3.pens/
All I can say about this episode, is that we were just so darn happy to be back together.
In this episode we answer a bunch of questions from listeners (at length) and talk about the year we have all just been through!!!
Plastx Polish
Wen Air Cleaner
Richard Greenwald
In the Episode, the fellas continue the conversation about organization. We talk about office, shipping, and pen show suggestions.
Congratulations to our award winners!!!
The 2021 SMAPOTY Award:
Weldon Malbrough - Black Flag Penworks
The 2021 Blankety Blank Award:
Stardust byt Tim Crowe - Turnt Pen Company
Here are some of the items we discuss on the show!
OFFICE!
Rolling Cart
SHIPPING/PEN CLEANING!!Indestructo Mailers
Test Tube Drying Racks
Nylon Brushes
Tube Brushes
Airbrush Cleaning Brushes
SHOW!!!
Photo Storage Box
Jonathon's Lights
Jonathon's Battery Pack
Brad's Lights
Brad's Battery Packs
Stackable Tool Box
In this episode we have a great conversation with Jon Tello of Hello Tello Studio and Tesori Italy. Jon is a gifted pen maker and a generous philanthropist as well!
See Jon's work:
Tesori Italy - https://www.tesoritaly.com
Hello Tello Studio - https://www.hellotellostudio.com
In this episode, we suffer from crazy computer issues......oh, and we talk about Shop, Tool, and Material organizations strategies and tools.
Make sure to visit our sponsor, The River City Pen Company and thank you Rich for your support!!
Here are links to a lot of the products we discuss. As The Pen Turns is not affiliated with any of the providers of the items.
Brad's Organization Suggestions:
Husky Tool Box
Uline Plastic Cabinets for Bits, etc...
Grizzly Tool Cart
Materials Storage Cabinet
Tool Drawer Organizer
Jonathon's Organization Suggestions:
Salon Cart
Er32 Collet Holder
Jason's Organization Suggestions:
Harbor Freight Tool Cart
Craftsman Tool Chest
Bit and Tool Organizer
The fellas have a great conversation with Tim Crowe of Turnt Pen Company. We talks pens, blanks, and even a little about blankety blank.
Pen makers and Casters, don’t forget to submit entries for the SMAPOTY and Blankety Blank awards by October 31st!
You can see Tim’s work here - Turnt Pen Company
Rich Paul from the River City Pen Company joins us on this episode to talk about how he started making pens and what RCPC offers!!
River City Pen Company - https://www.rivercitypencompany.com/
Sit back and relax as we chat about the experience that is the DC Pen Show!!!!!
*Special thanks go out to Mark and Johanna, and Matthew Morse for helping us so much at the show!!**
Carolina Pen Company (Jonathon Brooks) - https://www.instagram.com/carolinapencompany/?hl=en
River City Pen Company (Rich Paul) - https://www.instagram.com/rivercitypencompany/?hl=en
Turnt Pen Company (Tim Crowe)- https://www.instagram.com/turntpenco/?hl=en
Ironfeather Creative (Brian Weaver) - https://www.instagram.com/ironfeathercreative/?hl=en
Hinze Pen Company (Jim Hinze) - https://www.instagram.com/hinzepen/?hl=en
Red Dragon Pen Company - https://www.instagram.com/reddragonpenco/?hl=en
Entropy Ink (Nikola Pang) - https://www.instagram.com/entropyink/?hl=en
Walltown Pens (Brett Arnold) - https://www.instagram.com/walltownpens/?hl=en
Hardy Penwrights (Greg Hardy) - https://www.instagram.com/hardypenwrights/?hl=en
Mayfair Pens (Ben) - https://www.instagram.com/mayfairpens/?hl=en
Champion Turnings (Carrick Ryan) - https://www.instagram.com/championturnings/?hl=en
Tru Card (Patterson Grant) - https://www.instagram.com/tru_card/?hl=en
On this episode, our hosts just talk about stuff. Oh, and the weird audio inconsistencies that are annoying. We apologize for those, we have no idea what was going on, poor internet quality or a worldwide conspiracy to make our audio weird. Could be either one. Thanks for listening!!
Mad Science Pen Company - https://www.instagram.com/madsciencepencompany
Nine Bespoke Pens - https://www.instagram.com/ninebespokepens
Skogsy Pens - https://www.instagram.com/skogsy_pens
In this episode we chat with James from The Pensmiths. And other stuff sometimes.
Check out the wide range of custom pen materials available at:
https://www.shopthepensmiths.com
Join the dynamic duo of pen making podcasters as they discuss marketing and branding (we think that's what they're talking about at least.
Become a member of As The Pen Turns - https://www.thepenturns.com/become-a-member
We've said to buckle up before....but this time we really mean it. Join us for an insightful conversation with 4 veteran pen makers, Sean Newton, Greg Hardy, Eric Sands, and Jonathon Brooks.
Newton Pens - https://newtonpens.com/
Hardy Penwrights - https://hardypens.com/
Atelier Lusso - https://lussopens.com/
Carolina Pen Company - https://www.carolinapencompany.com/
Buckle up for an episode full of hilarious banter, movie references, and possibly a few thoughts on pens and pen making.
Thank you to our sponsor, The London Pen Company - https://www.londonpenco.com/
Other links from our ramblings:
Dromgoole's - https://www.dromgooles.com/
Wabi Sabi Stationers - https://www.instagram.com/wabisabistationers/
Pen Realm - https://www.penrealm.com/
Elbwood Pens - https://www.instagram.com/elbwood/?hl=en
In this episode we delve into the works of Black Robin Pens with our guest Meg!!!! Also.....shenanigans.......
Black Robin Pens - https://www.instagram.com/black_robin_pens
Spoke Design - https://spokedesign.com
Triple Start Taps and Dies :
Turner's Warehouse - https://www.turnerswarehouse.com/
Beaufort Ink - https://www.beaufortink.co.uk/thread-taps-and-dies/triple-lead-thread-taps-and-dies
Enigma Blanks - https://www.etsy.com/shop/EnigmaBlanks
In this episode our hosts practice some free flowing “Stream of Pensciousness” podcasting!!
Blondihacks - https://www.youtube.com/blondihacks
https://www.instagram.com/blondihacks
Hardy Penwrights - https://www.hardypens.com
TShadow Tools - https://www.tshadow.com
F3 Pens - https://www.F3pens.com
Den’s Pens - https://www.denspens.shop
Wabi Sabi Stationers - https://www.instagram.com/wabisabistationers
Spoke Design - https://www.spokedesign.com
In this episode we chat with Sean Allot of The London Pen Company !! Sean discusses using CNC machining to make pens, and the intricacies that go into the medium!
See Sean's pens at - https://www.londonpenco.com
In this episode we talk about nibs. And not just nibs, we mean NIBS!!! Information on JoWo and Bock nibs for pen makers as well as size and plating options!!
Nibs:
JoWo Nibs:FP Nibs - https://fpnibs.com/collections/jowo
Meisternibs - http://meisternibs.com/
Bock Nibs:FP Nibs - https://fpnibs.com/collections/bock
Beaufort Ink - https://www.beaufortink.co.uk/bock-fountain-pen-nibs
Nib Taps:
FP Nibs - https://fpnibs.com/collections/taps
Beaufort Ink - https://www.beaufortink.co.uk/thread-taps-and-dies/thread-taps-for-bock-fountain-pen-nibs
Turners Warehouse - https://turnerswarehouse.com/collections/taps-and-dies
Custom Nib Feeds:Flexible Nib Factory - https://flexiblenib.com/store/
Nib Engraving:Carolina Pen Company - https://www.carolinapencompany.com/custom-nibs
FP Nibs - https://fpnibs.com/pages/engraving
Nib Plating:FP Nibs - https://fpnibs.com/pages/plating
Converters:Richard Greenwald - https://richardlgreenwald.com/?s=converter&post_type=product
Meisternibs - http://meisternibs.com/accessories/
Clips:Beaufort Ink - https://www.beaufortink.co.uk/pen-tubes-pen-springs-and-spares/pen-clips-for-kitless-pens
Richard Greenwald - https://richardlgreenwald.com/product-category/pen-parts/clips-bands-rings/page/3/
Turners Warehouse - https://turnerswarehouse.com/collections/custom-bespoke-pen-supplies/products/kitless-pen-clips-beaufort
In this episode we have an outstanding chat with Jason Worlsey, proprietor of Night Heron Leather. Jason provides high quality, Texas made leather pen sleeves, wallets, journal covers, and a number of other items.
Check out Jason's Products - https://nightheronleather.com/
In this episode we get real about sanding and polishing!! Lots of good product suggestions!!
Zona Paper - https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKUFPAK.html
Abranet - PKMESHKIT.html
Mirka Goldflex Soft Sandpaper - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mirka+goldflex+soft&ref=nb_sb_noss
Caswell Loose Cotton Buffing Wheels - loose-cotton-wheels.html
Caswell Buffing Compounds:
Tripoli/Brown - brown-buffing-compound-jumbo.html
White - white-buffing-compound-jumbo.html
Blue - blue-buffing-compound-jumbo.html
Ultrafine - plastic-glo-ultra-fine-dry-grade-p-22.html
Fine Polish - plastic-buffing-compound-fine-p-112.html
Meguiar’s PLASTX - B0000AY3SR
Novus Polish - B002UCYRZU
Magic Juice - spb-polishing-compound
In this episode we have a chat with multi talented Jonathon Brooks of the Carolina Pen Company. We talk Primary Manipulation, Urushi, and lots more!!
To learn more about Jonathon and his creations, check out his website at:
https://www.carolinapencompany.com
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/carolinapencompany
In this episode we continue our Penmaker’s Toolkit series with a chat all about drills and taps and dies!!!
Join us for a rollicking conversation with Penmaker Ryan Krusac. Ryan is a penmaker from Georgia and has been crafting beautiful handmade wooden pens since 2007.
This is our first installment in our Penmaker's Toolkit series. In this episode we dive into the world of our most important tool, the LATHE!!!!!!!!
In this episode we chat with Brian Weaver of Ironfeather Creative!! From Falconer to Fountain Pen maker, Brian is an amazing artist. Check out his work at www.ironfeathercreative.com and @ironfeathercreative on Instagram!!
Welcome to the first episode of As the Pen Turns!! A podcast made by pen makers for pen makers and pen fanatics alike!! Join us as we discuss the stories behind our companies, and what our podcast is all about!!!