This week, Tom and I elaborate on the subtle differences between the various Italian fountain pen brands. We discuss pens from Leonardo, Maiora, Gioia, Tibaldi, Pineider, and more! Also, if you're in the NYC area, be sure to check out the Pineider store on Wednesday, November 30th, or at the Fountain Pen Hospital during the weekend to meet the legendary Italian pen designer Dante Del Vecchio.

If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at:https://goldspot.com/?aff=3

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The new Partenope Alba from GIOIA, meaning sunrise, is sure to be the next bestseller from the beloved Naples-based pen maker. Swirls of dark purple, light blue, and turquoise mix with bright orange to create a beautiful scene of a sun rising over the gorgeous Gulf of Naples. Not only does this pen have a sweet Jowo writing nib, but it also has a section that converts the fountain to a ballpoint pen. Ok, maybe we forget that last part.Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!