I Went Glitzy….Who Dis??? | BENU Euphoria Earl Grey | New Pen Day | 2024

[@tilliet00]

i love how pens just jump in your cart and magically show up in our mailboxes. enjoy!😊

[@wildlyimaginable]

I know, right?!!! How does that happen to me? I'm not exactly sad/mad about it either 😉

[@joannwiszmann829]

The clip is a rocker. You push down on the top, then the bottom lifts. Love my BENU Earl Grey!

[@marilyngardner4269]

Came here to say this about the clip. Good point!

[@wildlyimaginable]

Y'all seriously rock! Def a total BENU newbie cause thought it was strange it didn't move. Thanks for letting me know!

[@wildlyimaginable]

Thanks @marilyngardner4269 for wanting to chime in on how to operate the clip. 👍🏽

[@jayebird1070]

Yesssss welcome to the world of Benu. They have a sparkle for everybody. If you haven't found yours yet, it's just a matter of time.

[@wildlyimaginable]

Thanks you! Think this is Beni is it for me.

[@mysimpleintentionallife9899]

Love my Benu Euphorias and this was the perfect choice for your first. They handle shimmer like a champ too-especially the medium nib!

[@wildlyimaginable]

Aww thanks Janet! Love that you said that 🥰 And good to know they handle shimmer well too.

[@jeanneprice6736]

You may not want to make changes in the nib when you start writing with the fabulous nib. The Euphoria model is extraordinary. I write with them daily.

[@wildlyimaginable]

Well noted. Thank you!

[@potandpens]

My daughter who has no intrest in pens & ink just watched this with me. Thanks for creating a mother daughter moment

[@wildlyimaginable]

OMG that's beautiful! Thank you for sharing this special moment with me. Actually teared up a bit there. 🥰 ❤️ So here's what I'm thinking. I am so tickled that about this that, if you are okay with me doing so, I'd like to do a surprise (to her) shoutout on one of my upcoming videos. Let me know if that's okay. If it is, I'll let you know in advance which video it'll be so you can plan to watch it together.

[@potandpens]

@@wildlyimaginable yes....she and I would love that!!!!

[@Calcprof]

Be u’s are sparkly, but they also have super wet Schmidt nibs, which are great to write with.

[@wildlyimaginable]

Thanks Tom! Don't think I have any other Schmidt nibs so that's good to know.

[@christinemcgregor9970]

I got the Benu Euphoria in Gold Coast and I love it so much. The glitter and resin coloring reminds me of the beach in Aruba and I love the way it writes. The shimmer inks really the properties well with this pen. I hope you really enjoy it!

[@wildlyimaginable]

I like that those who have a Euphoria say shimmers work well. I'm a shimmer ink person all the way and can't wait to try some in it.

[@amyfeigt6715]

So crazy! I had the EXACT same thing happen to me! 🤣 🤣 🤣 I wasn't intending to buy another pen & forgot that I had asked to be notified when they came back into stock, & well... When I got the restock email, I kind of didn't have a choice, right? 🤔 😂 I LOVE it! ❤ I also didn't see the draw of BENU pens either because I generally prefer understated pens... I now own FOUR Benu pens... Because they just write so darn buttery!

[@wildlyimaginable]

What???!!! 4 BENUs? Feeling like I need to catch up now 😆 Which other BENUs did you have? Checking for a friend.... And yes, the buttery smoothness of the nib is soooo good!

[@amyfeigt6715]

@@wildlyimaginable hahaha the Earl Grey was my 3rd Euphoria (& the first I paid full price for... Others have been clearance or secondhand) & one Briolette since I wanted to try an extra fine which, alas, is not offered on the larger pens. One of the secondhand ones is a broad nib (which isn't my usual inclination) but I can flip it over & it writes just as smoothly with a finer line. I was planning to swap it out with a fine nib replacement, but I kind of like the versatility of having basically 2 pens in one.

[@wildlyimaginable]

I'd say! It's quite nice to have a 2-fer with your Broad nib BENU.

[@autisticbucky]

what a coincidence, i just got my Benu Earl Grey in the mail today!! i personally have never been a fan of how flashy Benu pens tend to be. that being said, this one really struck me but it took me a while to decide whether to get it. i always love seeing your videos, thank you for sharing Grace :)

[@wildlyimaginable]

Great minds Bucky, right? Heehee. There's def something about this pen that made us both take a 2nd, 3rd, 4th look before hitting the order button. I hope you're enjoying your pen as much as I am.

[@dar.dobreva]

I got my Earl Grey about a month ago. I just could not pass it up, even though the ordering meant additional taxes as I am in Europe. This is my third Benu (I have two Talismans) and i love them all. In regards to the big amount of threads on the body (to unscrew the grip section) - I trust that would be a good thing. If you decide to use it as an eye-dropper, the more threads you have, the smaller chance to have a leak. It just gives a bit more protection. I may be wrong on this, but it makes sense to me.

[@wildlyimaginable]

Okay, that makes sense about the extra threads. Just takes forever. Something I'll just have to get used to cause so far, I love writing with this pen. Thanks for that bit of info and for watching!

[@rgcainmd]

Same thing happened to me. I used to think Benu pens were over-the-top and gaudy. Fast forward-I now own two of them!

[@wildlyimaginable]

We are the sleepers.....those who didn't like them but have now found the ones for us. Nice!

[@melissagodwin1594]

Of all the Earl Grey videos I have seen recently, yours captures its beauty the most. I, too, am a tea lover, and Earl Grey has been my tea of choice for a while now. I’ve never been the biggest Benu fan, but I will admit they have been growing on me slowly. But when I saw Drew Brown talk about it in a video recently, something in me just clicked and it jumped to my short list. For me personally, pens are a very tactile thing (besides all the other aspects like beauty and function). I’m definitely a smoothness loving girl. So the smoothness of the resin juxtaposed with all the visual interest is *extremely* appealing to me. And the fact that Goulet even designed a matching dragon sticker is the bonus foam on the London Fog! Oohhh the girthy size you say? (Who’s tiping this as she watches the video? This girl right here. lol😂) Oh my goodness that “reel it in” just got me. Focus… Anyhoo, I too love me a girthy pen. I think this will now be my next major pen purchase from Goulet. Also, new sub. So glad to have another *very* like-minded pen lover to add to my KZbin rotation!! 😊 Oh, I also really enjoy the Diamond 580. It was my first TWSBI. I got in with a medium nib, and it is just so round and smooth. “I tried not to notice it…” Girl, I FEEL YOU!! 😆

[@wildlyimaginable]

OMG! you had me cracking up! I still can't believe that that BENU is in my pen case. Still surprises me but dang I love that pen! The smoothness of the nib is to die for. Hopefully you'll get yours soon and then you, too, can enjoy the glitzy. Oh and THANK YOU for subbing! 🥰

[@rjmarmaro]

I would just like to say that your review of this pen is what made me finally take the plunge and purchase one. Ever since I started out getting fountain pens I always thought Benu pens were way too gaudy for my taste. Now I have a hard time reaching for any other pen in my collection. I got a broad and it is almost as wide and wet as writer as my OBB LAMY 2000. Looks wise, I’m enthralled and frequently get distracted while writing just looking at the pen body.

[@wildlyimaginable]

So glad you’re enjoying it! It’s been in my rotation since I got it, and I’m still amazed at how much I like it looking at it too! Glad my review helped.

[@sirjoe88]

I got the Benu Euphoria French Poetry earlier this month as a birthday gift to myself. I was sure I was going to get the Esterbrook Estie Botanical Garden but I went shopping in person for a pen for the first time and got to see both. I looked at the Esterbrook first and liked it but when the sales associate put the Benu in my hand I instantly fell in love. Even the SA said they knew I was going to go with the Benu because they saw my reaction and how my eyes lit up the moment they placed it in my hand.

[@wildlyimaginable]

That's funny how even the SA knew that BENU was gonna be your pen. Before this Euphoria purchase I hadn't looked at any BENUs and now I can say I have 2 more on my wish list...French Poetry now included. Also.....Happy Belated Birthday! 🎉

[@sirjoe88]

@@wildlyimaginable thank you!

[@CurlyDeee]

I NEVER thought I’d be a Benu pen lover, but I am now a convert. I have the same pen and I love it. I used to think they were gawdy and ugly but I love them. Somehow, they are some of my smoothest writers and I always have an enjoyable writing experiences. I bet you’ll be buying another, just like the rest of us. 😊 great video and have a good day!

[@wildlyimaginable]

Ha! You aren't the only one who's said that to me. I really thought I was in a very, very small minority of ppl who found the pens almost garrish in their style but here I am with the glitziest of glitzy pens in my possession. The smoothness of the writing was the clincher for me when I got it in hand. If there was any scratchiness I would prolly not feel as strongly as I do about how I love this pen. As for another....🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Mikey-ii8ef]

I feel ya! That's what happened to me - lol!

[@wildlyimaginable]

I truly didn’t think I was susceptible to glitz. Ha!

[@caleba9648]

I love mine so much. I saw a post about it on the reddit fountain pen page and managed to grab it the first time it was in stock. I currently have it inked with Diamine Sepia and it's truly one of my all time favorite pen/ink combos.

[@wildlyimaginable]

Still in love with mine. Might have become my 2nd most fave pen too 😊 Ha!

[@charis_explores]

Fun tip 😊 if you hold the pen cap in your non writing hand, that helps loosen up your grip on your writing hand! I didn’t believe it until I tried it. Beautiful pen 🎉

[@wildlyimaginable]

Whoa!. What good sorcery magic is that! The next narrow pen I write with I'm definitely trying that. And yeh, ain't gonna lie, this pen is def beautiful. Mmmmh!

[@charis_explores]

@@wildlyimaginable I hope it works well for you, too! Happy I found your content. You’re a joy to watch ❤️

[@wildlyimaginable]

@@charis_explores Aww thanks! And thanks for watching too 😊

[@carolyncoppola974]

Honestly I can’t decide between the Whiskey or Earl Grey. But I will own one soon!!! Great video, as usual! Thank you, God bless!

[@wildlyimaginable]

Ha! ...."I will own one soon". Go girl! State the facts. And thanks for watching. 🥰

[@lizcolton9936]

This is a unique and beautiful pen! I also purchased it when I first saw it because it was related to tea. The nib is so nice to write with and everything else you said about it! This is my first Benu purchase as well. Enjoy it!

[@wildlyimaginable]

#allthethings - Great minds Liz! 😉 Considering how I quietly poo-pooed BENU pens before because of their ostentatiousness, I have to eat my words now cause this one is absolutely gorgeous. Didn't hurt that the tea I like too.

[@lizcolton9936]

@@wildlyimaginable I'm right there with you!

[@christadicken296]

Benu Euphoria is the only "pricey" fountain pen in my collection currently. I got mine in . At first, I was terribly disappointed because it was scratchy. I even reached out to the store I bought it from, wondering if there is an adjustment period for the Schmidt nibs. They were puzzled and offered to ship it back and take a look. I really didn't want to part with it that long and decided to see if it improved over time. It's a few months later, and I can say that I actually do enjoy it now. Maybe there was a small bur from manufacturing? Who knows. Nothing showed up under magnification, except possibly a nib slit that looks off-center (one tine is wider than the other). But I have my eye on another Benu because I'm an "over the top" person when it comes to the look of my fountain pens. (This is completely opposite my usual personality. Even my daughter is puzzled by my fascination with them.) 😂

[@wildlyimaginable]

I think it's hilarious your daughter doesn't recognize the "pen" person you are. That's okay tho...enjoy all the "over the tops". We use the pens we enjoy looking at. I'm glad you the nib "fixed" itself so you can write with it now. 🥰

[@robbourne1950]

Ohh this is a gem Grace. The Earl Grey tea leaves is a nice touch. I love Earl Gray tea. 💜 Eyedropper and you get 4.9 mLs! Your hands gonna give out before that ink runs dry. 😂thanks for sharing

[@wildlyimaginable]

Ikr! My hand will definitely tire out before the ink gives out. I'm okay with that a large capacity, altho not sure if/when I'll eyedropper it.

[@619to253]

I couldn't wait to see the joy of you writing with this pen. I have only had mine a week and it is now my EDC. I ink mine with Ancient Copper! Rachelle in Seattle

[@aprilmcgrath3936]

I felt the same way! I'm still waiting for this pen to arrive. Ancient Copper sounds like a great choice! Happy writing! April in Calgary

[@wildlyimaginable]

Hey Rachelle 👋🏽 Did the joy come thru? I hope so cause my currently inked pens for Feb are feeling mightily jealous of how much I'm using this pen 😂

[@sirjoe88]

I kept thinking about the Earl Grey since I watched your video. Just found it at a great price on the secondary market by chance. So I had to get it.

[@wildlyimaginable]

Excellent! Finding great prices for the pens we're after is part of the fun in collecting. Congrats! 🎉 Enjoy writing with it.

[@momtoeve]

I have two Benu Euphorias they write so well. I have thought of trying other styles but haven’t yet. Most or a bit too much for me I tend to gravitate to earthy tones or neutrals and so many of their pens are NOT.

[@wildlyimaginable]

Yeh, I get you. Even after buying this one I looked at others in their lineup and nothing pings my heart like the Earl Grey did. I'm quite okay with having just the one BENU in my collection. 😊

[@Letstalkaboutit61]

She is pretty and I like you never thought Id get a Benu and who now owns the Benu Dream Bean🤣🙋🏾‍♀

[@wildlyimaginable]

Ikr! Whoda thunk it that I'd like a glitzy pen!

[@Tamara-pens]

Great video Grace. Earl grey is my favourite tea, we English and our tea! I was exactly the same as you all my pens were minimal in style and I thought I would never get a glittery pen until I saw and fell in love with the Benu minima mystical green. I love it, such a great writer as well. I now have an esterbrook Estie in botanical garden and I was like who are you? Enjoy your new pen.

[@wildlyimaginable]

It does make you do the tilted head that dogs do when you go so far outside your norm, especially for pens. The Mystical Green BENU looks like fully astral. Wow.

[@oldladywcamera]

Got a Talisman Tiger's Eye because my granddaughter was born in the Year of the Tiger. I like it. Thanks for your video. Hope that you have fun with the Euphoria.

[@wildlyimaginable]

Omg, I love that connection to your pen. How sweet! And yes, I"m having so much fun writing with this BENU that I'm sure my Feb Currently Inks pens are getting a wee bit jealous. 😆

[@emmaythegray]

Dang it’s so gorgeous!!! The post office lost mine 😭 and we’re trying to track it down. Enjoy your new pen!!! 😻

[@wildlyimaginable]

Oh no! If the post office can't find it will the store you purchased from do anything? I am so heartbroken for you. 🥲

[@emmaythegray]

@@wildlyimaginable aww thanks I’m in communication with Goulet but since they aren’t at fault I’m trying to resolve with USPS and wait it out. We’ll see what happens!

[@wildlyimaginable]

I wish you all the luck and that you’re finally united with your Euphoria. 🤞🏽

[@techplannerbabe]

Gorgeous. I think I just found my next pen. I've wanted a benu but couldn't decide

[@wildlyimaginable]

Sah-weet! Yw. 😬

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

I laughed when you were talking about how the pen just ended up in your cart, and somehow got purchased and showed up at your house. Benu clips weren't meant to be lifted up from the clip end. Press down on the top of the clip, and it will pop right up. I love the bling of Benu pens. I have eight of them.

[@wildlyimaginable]

WOW!!! 8 of them! You definitely are a BENU fan. And isn't that how new pens show up for you too? 🤪 Thanks for the tip about the clip. I've tried it now and love that action.

[@journalwithtiff7221]

I love this pen. I'm trying to maintain a budget but it's so hard.

[@wildlyimaginable]

Took me a bit to get there, sat in my cart for a while, but so glad I did.

[@impish22]

I love Benu !!

[@wildlyimaginable]

Yayyy! How many have you added to your pen collection?

[@impish22]

I have the Benu Bourbon (very glitzy and I love love it). I have the Talisman Peacock and the Talisman Dream Bean. I am still thinking about the Earl Grey for sure. It's gorgeous !!

[@wildlyimaginable]

Ooh that Peacock pen is so colourful. But. think you need the Earl Grey too 😉 #penabling

[@ArnettaTaylor]

Beautiful Pen. I have a Benu Talisman Tiger's Eye , which is very similar and I love it. I never post it.

[@wildlyimaginable]

Not posting means you don't have to go to timbuktu to remove the cap, it's that long, 😂 That Tiger's Eye pen is almost exactly the same. Wow.

[@Mikey-ii8ef]

Iced Carmel might be my next - dang, I'm broke!

[@wildlyimaginable]

My hubs came running in just now cause I guffawed so loud at your comment. I truly have to work on spacing out these pen purchases. But that also means I need to stop watching videos of ppl talking about their new pens. Mmmmmh,…..well that ain’t happening. 🤣 I have 2 pens in 2 separate carts from watching 2 pen videos. That’s just from last night’s watching binge 🥹 I might need help.

[@blktauna]

very cute. I like the sparkles alot. See I'm oppposite, all my pens are small and thin. And maybe one of Ian Schon's pens may have fallen into my cart... posssibly... broad nib.

[@wildlyimaginable]

See, you have the same thing happen to you too!

[@blktauna]

@@wildlyimaginable I can't imagine how that happened either.... Do you think its gremlins?

[@wildlyimaginable]

Nah...pen fairies.

[@darlamaple6319]

Wish I could help you, but first I have to figure out how to stop myself :)

[@wildlyimaginable]

We will both have to live with new pens tickling our fancy. Truth be told....I ain't mad at that. I've had to learn how to resist hitting the order as frequently as I really, really want to.

[@darlamaple6319]

I know it is super hard. I tell myself I have all the pens I need and then I see another cool one out there. Thank you for the fun videos and when you learn a way of putting the breaks on those oh so tempting pens please share with us :)

[@wildlyimaginable]

That's how I ended up with this BENU! I saw a way, way, too cool pen and couldn't pass it up. If I find a way to NOT buy I'll shout it from the rooftop. There are some who will have cotton in their ears tho and will ignore my cries .😆 Thanks for watching too!

[@browngirlreading]

Love the Leonardo! What was its exact name? Where did you purchase that one?

[@wildlyimaginable]

My fave pen of 2023 is called Leonardo Momento Zero Grande 2.0 (Primary Manipulation 1 w/ satin finish) or MZG for short 😄. I bought mine from Pen Boutique online.

[@browngirlreading]

Love the look of it! Might be interested in purchasing one.@@wildlyimaginable

[@wildlyimaginable]

It is a gorgeous pen and a beautiful writer. Swoon!

[@mbsheisey]

I wasn't going to get it either, but I did!

[@wildlyimaginable]

For me it was totally the Earl Grey in the name that got me past the glitzy 😆

[@jimkrieger776]

The pen seemed to write perfectly, yet no 10? I'd love to know which of your pens writes better.

[@wildlyimaginable]

Leonardo Memento Zero Grande 2.0. THAT pen, Jim, was my top pen in 2023. Still steals my heart, altho my Early Grey, over time and use, might catch up to it. Love that you asked that question, thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@dianadelgado6297]

Sometimes you just need a shiny pen.😄

[@wildlyimaginable]

Ooh Diana....is that what it's about? Okay...raising my hand high 🤚🏽 then. And I'm gonna take that sentiment with me and remember it for the next time a shiny pen catches my eye. Thanks for watching!