Appelboom Bites
Tune in to Appelboom Bites - a podcast that shares nibbles of news from the fountain pen world, from artists to makers, upcoming releases and more, we'll chat about it all! Come hungry, leave happy!
Podcasting since 2022 • 88 episodes
Appelboom Bites
Latest Episodes
Yard-O-Led Fountain Pens in 2025 | Christmas Special with Giles English and Douglas Rathbun | Ep. 97
Step into the world of fine writing instruments with this festive Christmas edition of the Appelboom Bites Podcast, recorded just days before the holidays and streamed live on YouTube. Hosted by Joost Appelboom, with co-host Do...
•
Season 20
•
Episode 2
•
56:48
Inside Nahvalur: Frank Zhang on Fountain Pens, Vacuum Filling & 2026 Plans | Ep. 96
Welcome to a new episode of Appelboom Bites, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of fine writing instruments! ✒️In this episode, we’re joined by Douglas Rathbun as co-host and special guest Frank Zhang, CEO of Nahvalur Fountai...
•
Season 20
•
Episode 1
•
53:59
Ian Schon & Azizah (GourmetPens) Talk MONOC Nib, MONOC EVO, Black Friday Sales & an Exclusive Schon DSGN Workshop Tour | Ep. 95
In this episode, we sit down with Ian Schon, owner and designer behind Schon DSGN, and Azizah (GourmetPens) for a deep dive into innovation, craftsmanship, and the world of boutique fountain pens. We explore the highly anti...
•
Season 19
•
Episode 5
•
55:34
BENU Haute Collection First Look + New Tessera & Pixie Fountain Pens | Ep. 94
In this exciting episode of the Appelboom Podcast, host Joost Appelboom is joined by Azizah from GourmetPens and special guest Kate from BENU Pens! We celebrate Fountain Pen Day and dive deep into the brand-new BENU collection for 2025. Kate gi...
•
Season 19
•
Episode 4
•
46:37
Visconti’s 2025 Collection Explained: Homo Sapiens Full Demo, Carbon Abyssus & Maze | Ep. 93
In this special episode, we sit down with Francesco Poggesi, CEO of Visconti, and Azizah from GourmetPens to explore the exciting Visconti fountain pen releases of 2025 — a lineup that blends Italian artistry, innovation, and timeless design.
•
Season 19
•
Episode 3
•
53:15