Show Notes
In this engaging conversation, Azizah of Gourmet Pens shares her journey in the stationery world, discussing her extensive experience with fountain pens, inks, and papers. She highlights her passion for creating inky messes and her love for collaboration with various pen makers. Azizah also reflects on the impact of social media on the pen community, the importance of fostering connections, and her ongoing projects, including classes and upcoming collaborations. The discussion emphasizes the joy of using stationery and the supportive nature of the pen community.
Show Links http://www.gourmetpens.com https://gourmetpensshop.com https://www.gourmetpensclub.com https://www.instagram.com/gourmetpens/ https://www.youtube.com/gourmetpens https://www.patreon.com/gourmetpens https://penworld.com https://gourmetpensshop.com/products/dc-pen-show-2025-casual-broad-edge-calligraphy https://gourmetpensshop.com/products/dc-pen-show-2025-inky-messes
Takeaways Azizah is known for her inky messes and passion for fountain pens. She has between 80 to 120 pens inked at any given time. Eyedroppering pens helps keep ink fresh and ready to use. Her favorite pen setup is the Opus 88 with a Pilot Parallel nib. She has a reasonable collection of about 150 inks. Tomoe River paper is her top choice for writing. Azizah encourages people to embrace inky messes and creativity. She values the supportive nature of the pen community. Azizah aims to create a welcoming environment for all stationery enthusiasts.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Azizah and Gourmet Pens 01:06 Inked Pens and Creative Process 03:37 Favorite Pens and Opus 88 08:46 Ink Preferences and Selection 15:15 Paper Preferences and Recommendations 22:16 Stationery Adjacent Items and Organization 23:33 Organizing the Chaos of Fountain Pens 26:03 The Allure of Collectible Stationery 27:00 The Birth of Gourmet Pens 28:59 The Impact of Social Media on Stationery 36:56 Collaborations and Creative Journeys 46:12 The Supportive Community of Pen Makers 48:01 Writing for Pin World Magazine 51:49 The Evolution of Podcasting in the Pen Community 56:11 Upcoming Collaborations and Classes 59:58 Future Plans for Gourmet Pens
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