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!
Episodes
62 episodes
Catching up with Montegrappa CEO Giueseppe Aquila and Doug Rathbun (Inkquiring Minds) | Ep. 72
We are honored to have Giuseppe Aquila (CEO of Montegrappa) as a guest in this episode. Our co-host Douglas Rathbun (Inquiring_minds) had some very good questions and we learned a couple of things from both gentleman. Giuseppe talked about some...
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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1:03:40
How to start writing with Fountain Pens with Wendi Sue and Doug Rathbun | Appelboom Bites Ep. 71
In this episode we talked about the newbie fountain pen user, the starting problems, and some good tips from our guests Douglas Rathbun (Inquiring_minds) and Wendi Sue (FountainPenNews). The fanclub of Wendi was in the comment section very acti...
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Season 14
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Episode 2
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58:00
Former Managing Director of Pilot/Namiki on the show with Douglas Rathbun | Appelboom Pennen Ep. 70
This episode is the start of a new series with our new co-host Douglas Rathbun (Inquiring_minds). He will be our co-host for the upcoming 5 episodes with some very cool guests. The first guest is the former Managing Director of Pilot/Namiki, Fr...
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Season 14
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Episode 1
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52:09
Getting ready for Fountain Pen Day with Cary and Gourmetpens | Appelboom Pennen Ep. 69
Together with Azizah (Gourmetpens) and Cary Yeager (Mr. Fountain Pen Day) Joost dived into the special day called Fountain Pen Day. What does it mean? How is it celebrated? Does Appelboom have promotions?We had a lot of great input from...
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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59:39
Yard O Led is back with the co-founder of Bremont Watches as new owner | Ep. 68
Together with Azizah (Gourmetpens) and Giles English (Owner of Yard O Led) Joost dived into the world of Yard O Led pens. Especially the new Deco 34 and The Pinstripe models are discussed and we got some nice history lessons about Birmingham.
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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57:14
Catching up with the CEO of Diplomat pens about the Viper with Azizah of Gourmetpens | Ep. 67
Together with Azizah (Gourmetpens) and Mathias (CEO of Diplomat) Joost dived into the world of Diplomat pens. Especially the new Viper was discussed and we got a live review from Azizah about this new model of Diplomat.We had a lot of g...
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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45:33
Pen Talks with Azizah (Gourmetpens) and Tori (Stationery Universe) about Fountain Pens | Ep. 66 Appelboom Bites
Together with Azizah (Gourmetpens) and Tori (Stationery Universe) Joost dived into the latest trends in the fountain pen world. Tori talked about her FANTASTY pen (Thank you for the input Candace!) and everyone jumped in and talked about their ...
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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1:03:14
Catching up with Newsha and Azizah about the latest Fountain Pen Trends | Ep. 65 Appelboom Bites
Together with Azizah (Gourmetpens) and Newsha (Ferociousnprettypens) Joost dived into the latest trends in the fountain pen world. We discovered that a certain colored trim is now completely hot and that the body of the fountain pens should be ...
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Season 13
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Episode 2
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1:03:14
WE ARE BACK after the summer break with Gourmetpens and White Bear Pens | Episode 64 Appelboom
Mikayla of White Bear Pens is a small pen maker from Minnesota since 2023. You can find her at pen shows and online. We talked with her about her pens, pen shows and her spirit animal. We had the honor to have her biggest fan and customer as a ...
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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52:27
Scribo CEO about Ebonite and new techniques in the fountain pen world with Clare Coco | Episode 57
Discover the behind-the-scenes story of Scribo. We will discuss their amazing hand-brushed fountain pens called Acquarello and the new Scribo Feel Ebonite model. We had a lot of great input from the audience on our Youtube Live stream with some...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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1:01:02
Have a talk with the CEO of Otto Hutt and discover the brand together with Alesa (InkyRocks) | Episode 55
In this episode we have Marco Frei, the CEO of Otto Hutt, as a guest. Together with our co-host Alesa (Inkyrocks) ask him everything about the changes that will happen now Faber-Castell took over the company. We also discuss the latest releases...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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1:01:14
Discover the new Kaweco Piston Sport with their CEO and two Experts in Fountain pens | Episode 54
In this episode we have Michael Gutberlet, the CEO of Kaweco, as a guest. Together with our co-host Alesa (Inkyrocks) and extra co-host Paulo (OdE) we ask him everything about the new Kaweco Piston Sport. We also discuss two other new released,...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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59:39
Omas Fountain Pens 2024: First Look At New Models - Luxury Italian Craftsmanship | Episode 53
We take an exclusive first look at Omas Fountain Pens' stunning new models for 2024 and what makes these Italian luxury pens a standout in the fountain pen collecting community.Discover the rich history of Omas, a brand synonymous with ...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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36:11
We are back! InkyRocks (Alesa) talks with Opus 88 about Eyedropper fountain pens - Ep.52
Let's explore the fascinating world of luxury writing instruments with our latest video, How to Choose the Best Eyedropper Fountain Pen: Exclusive Interview with Opus 88. In this episode, we take you through the unique features of ...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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44:40
Top Fountain Pen 2023: Leonardo's CEO Talks On Best Sellers & Future Designs with Candace - Ep. 48 | Appelboom Pennen
Dive into the world of exquisite writing instruments with our latest Appelboom Pennen Podcast #48 episode. Join us as we welcome Salvatore Matrone, the visionary CEO of Leonardo, who shares his journey in the high-end pen industry and the succe...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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50:36
How Luxury Fountain Pens Are Made: Hogtown Pens Special Edition with Candace - Ep. 47 | Appelboom Pennen
Welcome to a captivating episode of the Appelboom Bites podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of luxury pen-making. In this special episode, we're honored to feature Terry from Hogtown Pens, a master of pen craftsmanship.Jo...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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42:41
What Is Special About Lamy Fountain Pens? Expert Picks 2023 with Alecia - Ep. 46 | Appelboom Pennen
Welcome to episode 46 of the Appelboom Bites podcast, where we immerse ourselves in the exquisite world of Lamy pens. Please Visit our website for our complete collection of luxury fountain pens, ballpoint pens, inks, and more: https://appelboo...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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40:12
Aurora Luxury Fountain Pens Review: Why They're Worth It with Alecia - Episode 45 | Appelboom Pennen
Welcome to Appelboom Pennen, where we celebrate the elegance of writing. In this video, we delve into the world of Aurora Pens, renowned for their craftsmanship and luxury. Discover the unique features that make Aurora Pens a favorite among wri...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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29:30
Top Pen Picks For 2023: CEO of Conklin and Monteverde about the Best Fountain Pens - Episode 44 | Appelboom Pennen
Step into the world of luxury writing instruments with Appelboom Pennen's latest collection. This podcast showcases the newest arrivals and provides expert reviews on some of the finest pens available in 2023.------About the Appelboom B...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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50:06
Best Fountain Pen Inks 2023: Explore The Vibrant Range Of KWZ Inks With Alecia - Episode 43 | Appelboom Pennen
Join us at Appelboom Pennen for an immersive exploration of the colorful world of KWZ Inks. In this episode, Alecia guides us through the vibrant range of KWZ inks, sharing insights into their popular colors and the unique coffee aroma of their...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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35:24
Fountain Pen Day 2023: Exclusive Chat With Cary - Episode 42 | Appelboom Pennen
Join us in this exciting episode of Appelboom Pennen as we celebrate Fountain Pen Day with our special guest, Cary. Dive deep into the world of luxury pens, get insights from pen enthusiasts, and meet our new co-host. Discover the latest pen co...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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49:05
Exclusive: Visconti CEO Reveals Exciting Plans for 2024 Ep. 41 | Appelboom Pennen
Join us on the Appelboom Bites Podcast as we sit down with Francesco Poggesi, the dynamic CEO of Visconti. Dive into an enlightening conversation about Visconti's legacy, its vision for 2024, and the unveiling of the mesmerizing 'Looking East' ...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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51:00
The Beauty Of Writing: Adrian Bárcenas Talks On Pens, Fonts, & Calligraphy Ep.40 | Appelboom Pennen
Welcome to another enriching episode of Appelboom Bites by Appelboom Pennen, where we connect with the mavens of the writing world. In this episode, we're thrilled to host Adrian Bárcenas, the creative genius behind Letras Literarias in Mexico....
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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44:49
Ian Schon about the Monoc nib of Schon DSGN - Hemingway Jones Ep.39 | Appelboom Pennen
In this episode we interview Ian Schon, the new founder and owner (and many other things like designer, engineer, facility manager etc.) of Schon DSGN, a relative young fountain pen brand. He shares his story of Schon DSGN, about the ups and do...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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51:50
New Sheaffer CEO about the future plans of the company with Hemingway Jones Ep.38 | Appelboom Pens
Join us in this riveting episode as we sit down with Nikhil Ranjan the new CEO of the famous fountain pen brand Sheaffer. Nikhil is also the CEO of pen retail chain William Penn in India and he tells us his future plans with the Sheaffer brand....
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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38:52