The Ultimate Fountain Pen Vacation: Part 1-Naples

[@debmattei4319]

Thank you Vincenzo for a fascinating video and thank you to Nino Marino for sharing his life’s work!

[@fountainpentherapy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RainmanP99]

Vincenzo, I do not have the words to express how wonderful this video is! Like others I was almost in tears myself at Mr. Marino's graciousness and generosity with his time and awed by his obvious love of what he does. I might have sobbed openly at receiving the ultimate unique SPECIAL EDITION pen! Having his wife and yours in the video added even more human interest. I think you are both lucky to have such lovely spouses. Never doubt your skill at telling a story and producing amazing videos. I cannot wait for the upcoming videos. How do you come back to real life after such a fairy tale experience. I cannot even imagine how it was for you and your wife! Welcome home!

[@fountainpentherapy]

I am very touched by your kind words. Grazie Molto!

[@skyerandbuzz8814]

Man I got teary eyed myself at the end there too.

[@fountainpentherapy]

It was truly an emotional moment. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@tracey2477]

Vincenzo, Thoroughly enjoyed part 1 looking forward to part 2 & 3 & thank you for taking us on this journey with you & you wife & you both were gifted the most amazing beautiful pens 🖊️🖋️

[@cherylclough4309]

What a fabulous visit. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I feel very honored. My mother’s family is from a small town near Naples, Dragoni. One of these days I’d like to visit. Until then I’m going to continue collecting Italian fountain pens and Delta is certainly on my list. Such a thoughtful, kind man to gift you and your wife those treasured pens. I actually had tears in my eyes watching. Can’t wait for the rest of the videos.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@delkott]

Thanks a lot for sharing your adventure, Vincenzo. It is an excellent choice to make Part 1 your visit with Nino. I was touched and inspired by Nino's story, and his kindness and generosity. I was especially touched by your heartfelt reaction to the very precious gift he had prepared tor you. I have to say that this very soecial episode made me decide to make a purchase from Delta. Thanks again for sharing, and please keep up the excellent work.

[@dgcaldera]

Bravo! An incredible and heartwarming story, thank you for sharing your first-hand experiences of a company with clear passion and genuine quality control. Italian hospitality at its best! Now eager to add a Delta pen to my collection. And glad you stayed true to your style, you are a master storyteller.

[@kevinlandon7578]

Thank you for sharing, Vincenzo! Nino is a great person and I am honored to call him friend. I own more of his pens than any other brand. i must admit that tears rolled down my face when watching the gifts you and your wife received! This video is so wonderful beyond words!! Thank you again. Cannot wait to see the rest of your trip and what happens next!!! Bravo!!!

[@mickiebudny7731]

Beyond fascinating. Nino is truly a genius and it is so evident. What an amazing man. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@JoseFbt6bk]

Revealing and touching video. I hope that from now on we will be more aware of why quality fountain pens cost the money they do.

[@manonbelyea5931]

How wonderful Vincenzo! Thank you for introducing us to Nino and his wife. Delta will now be one of the brands I will check out at the next pen show. Glad to see you back.

[@fountainpentherapy]

They will certainly be featured on my channel

[@elborracho81]

Simply EPIC, well done sir!

[@YorkieMama222]

Molto grazie Vincenzo!!! Just an amazing video. I enjoyed every minute of it. Seeing Nino Marino’s factory and hearing him describe the processes was incredibly enlightening and fascinating. I’ve heard great things about him and his generous spirit and talent and it played out in real time. Thanks to you and your wife for sharing your personal vacation with us and taking us on your journey to Italy, the country of my heart. Blessings.

[@arcboy2011]

This was a lovely Naples travelogue as well as a really good interview with Nino. It is always fascinating to hear incites into the manufacturing world from the pen makers. At times I do complain about the prices of some of the products but then when I hear about what the makers go through to get the products to us I go "OK I get it now". To manufacture a pen to our exacting standards is a very complex, time consuming and expensive process and I do not complain about their mark up, after all it is an art form as well as a business and they need to make a profit in order to keep producing that product. Very much looking forward to seeing more content from the trip and well done.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Stay tuned for Rome and Florence, but unfortunately the prices don’t get any better

[@JefferyHall-ct2tr]

THANK YOU, Vincenzo, for sharing your vacation with us! What an AMAZING experience! Mr. and Mrs. Marino SHOULD be proud of their wonderful Facility and products! Maybe some folks will now not complain about "everyone should have in-house nibs"! When you realize that they would be three times more expensive, you can understand. And the Jowo nibs are a wonderful product! The factory tour just goes to show how much hand work is required to produce our favorite product, the fountain pen. I have to admit that when you and your wife received your gift pens, I started tearing up, too! BEAUTIFUL gifts from BEAUTIFUL and talented people! Very touching! Can't wait to see the rest of your vacation videos, and THANKS again!

[@skyerandbuzz8814]

This video makes me proud to be a penman.

[@paolopellegatti5686]

Thank you Vincenzo! I own three Maiora and I greatly enjoyed seeing the behind the scene thour. A wonderfully Italian "melodramatic" story which ends with beatiful products for others to enjoy.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Thanks for sharing

[@dyersnider5406]

Just bought my first Delta pen. Looks like it’s gonna be the first of many. Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Have fun! Enjoy your pens

[@Shak-MD]

1:12:57 You couldn't be wronger Vincenzo! It is very much of general public [us] interest. What an awesome documentation of your vacation. It takes so much out of the joy of your vacation to film all this, and I, like most of your viewers, very much appreciate the time and effort. Nino sounds like an awesome guy. I think you introduced him very well to us. Cheers!!

[@fountainpentherapy]

Thank you very much my friend

[@tbayless8324]

Vincenzo, Thanks very much for this, for us that will possibly not be able to get out of our own backyards. It is nice to have people travel the world and open our eyes to other worlds that you see in pictures/magazines. And to educate us for the love of pens. You are such a Gentleman! ♥

[@robertchukinas-gl2cq]

Thank you, Vincenzo for sharing this wonderful visit to Naples and your personal time with Nino Marino and Delta Pens. I got teary eyed myself when he presented to you and your wife these gorgeous pens. What a beautiful and generous man he is. Can't wait for videos part two and three. Ciao!

[@Patti5d]

I got tears in my eyes when he gave your wife the fountain pen then yours. Oh my what a great man I am already looking for a fountain pen from him to buy. Thank you for sharing. It was also very interesting to see the factory and how pens are made. Grazie Mille

[@waynealtomare18]

simply an amazing heartfelt video. I was blown away with what it takes to make a classic fountain pen. Very educational for me. I anxiously await the rest of your journey.

[@vicentegregorio6476]

Loved the video ! Very personal and emotional. Although I have admired Nino’s work and his brands I don’t own any of his pens. I will make a point to acquire one. He showed the same passion you did. Thanks for sharing.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Delta pens were my favourite before I met Nino and meeting him just made everything even more special

[@michaelbeer1522]

Vincenzo, your videos have always shown your emotions. They are not just informative, cookie cutter, templates. They let the personality and character of you shine through. Your telling of the adventure was very revealing of your heart and passion for the subject matter, the host, and your child-like exuberance of the experience. I thoroughly enjoyed it. This ranks as one of my favorite pen videos. Saulute e benessere.

[@LilSis-v6x]

Dear Vincenzo…Thank you and your wife so much for taking us with you to Naples and for sharing your visit with Nino and Oksana Marino. It was a fascinating eye opener into the fountain pen manufacturing process and the history of Delta. Hats off to the Marinos for their unmatched generosity and work ethic. A Delta fountain pen has moved to the top of my shopping list. Anxiously awaiting parts 2 and 3 of your odyssey!

[@fountainpentherapy]

It was certainly a very memorable

[@susisorglos2812]

Thank you Vincenzo for this interesting and touching video! I cried at this huge surprise from Nino, just madness! And I agree with you. You don't have to imitate anyone or adopt the nature of the videos, your style and your manner make them special! Thank you for letting us participate and I'm already looking forward to the second part 🤩

[@Studio.AquaMarina]

Insightful and valuable- all of it. Thank you.

[@MultiEbbot]

I reallly enjoyed the video.What a trip. Congrats to the pens.

[@ilikepens]

Vincenzo, I have to tell you, I’ve never been a huge delta fan, but this video has turned me around. Nino has such a passion and generosity that makes me want to add many of his pens to my collection. I hope he sees this and is very proud! Thank you for taking us along my friend!

[@fountainpentherapy]

Wow, thanks!

[@RuairiODonnellFOTO]

Great video, great story, great pens, great personalities. Love the two pens, truly special experience ❤

[@barbarawhipple2016]

Totally charming!! Thank you for your generous sharing! ❤

[@fountainpentherapy]

You are so welcome!

[@ildaenoch8629]

Thank you! For sharing such a precious moments of your trip and visit with Nino of Delta . So emotional 🥹 beautiful gifts ! Those pen’s Wow 🤩 just elegant ❤

[@fountainpentherapy]

It was a really memorable day for us, and I will remember it forever

[@konradyearwood5845]

That was a wonderful documentary. And that pen...wow!

[@fountainpentherapy]

It was indeed and I will cherish it forever

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

Thank you for taking us along in your amazing journey…. It was wonderful.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AndrewWertheimer]

Thanks much for the very interesting video. It was cool to see the factory, but especially to hear your summary of the inspiring interview with Nino. It helped to feel his passion and artistry as well as the negotiations to make old Delta and new Delta a unique force. I’ll have to put one on my wishlist. Grazie.

[@AndrewWertheimer]

Ps the interview part on nibs was fascinating. I’m looking forward to your episode on nibs.

[@karenholden4740]

WOW!!! Love this video and your pens. Thank you Vincenzo

[@shane6242]

What a wonderful experience with Nino and family, and an amazing gesture with a one of a kind pen! I'm very happy for you and I hope you and your wife use your gifts in good health :)

[@fountainpentherapy]

They will be cherished forever

[@craft-o-matic399]

What can I say Vincenzo? This was amazing! Every moment was delightful! Thank you so much1 Lisa

[@howardcunix8677]

The most meaningful You Tube video I have ever seen!

[@fountainpentherapy]

Wow, that is really nice. Thank you very much.

[@rodbass4050]

Great video, Vincenzo! I enjoyed it very much, and it was totally interesting, entertaining, and educational. What a wonderful experience you and your wife had with a lifetime of wonderful memories, and most importantly wonderful new friends.

[@cme6229]

Thank you for sharing. What a beautiful city and am so happy for you making a new friend. I learned a lot about Delta. I too got emotional when he presented the gifts. Looking forward to the next two chapters of your incredible vacation.

[@fountainpentherapy]

I’m looking forward to publishing both Roman Florence and hopefully it will be equally entertaining

[@pauldavidartistclub6723]

Thankyou, Vincenzo…terrific memories you’ve gotten and shared with us.

[@fountainpentherapy]

It was a pleasure sharing these memories with all of you

[@pauldavidartistclub6723]

@@fountainpentherapy I’m the guy who had asked your advice a few months ago about an uncommon version of an all orange Dolce Vita with the fusion nib. While it wasn’t what I was looking for it is very nice indeed, although I’m still looking for an original DV all-orange that’s AFFORDABLE…I just missed one from a very reputable seller by mere days, after she had it on her site for months (I was told) which had all the features I wanted including a piston mechanism and large sized, and at a very fair price! I’ll probably never find a well priced original again, but will keep looking!

[@KeyvanMONCHI]

Great video and very nice visit. It always stays important to show women and men that are making these wonderful instruments with passion and talent for us. Bravo to your wife and you for sharing this amazing experience, and bravo to Nino and Oksana for the spirit you inject to each pen made by your factory 👏. Cheers from Austria.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Thank you so much it was a memorable day

[@FountainPenNews]

I'm so thrilled for you Vincenzo! To return to your homeland and have these wonderful experiences, what an opportunity. Can't wait to see the next video!

[@fountainpentherapy]

Stay Home, Is Coming, Up, The Sunday

[@johntoledo4438]

Thank you! This was great to see. It was nice to share in such a great experience. It was great to get the information but wonderful to get a small taste of feelings that were shared. Congratulations on such a great trip and making such wonderful connections.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IamStellaD]

OMG che emozione when you received that piece of art 💙

[@fountainpentherapy]

Tell me about it I will never forget that day

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

What an emotional ride. I loved it.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Stay tuned for Rome and Florence the Grail pen Odyssey continues

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

@@fountainpentherapy can’t wait, my friend!

[@vcrouch6041]

Fantastic video! Now I want a Delta. You both got an amazing gift!

[@fountainpentherapy]

Thanks so much!

[@zeus52452]

This was such a wonderful video Vincenzo, I'm looking forward to part 2 & 3. Mr. Marino was such a generous host with those gifts to you & your wife. Well, I knew you were back when I started seeing responses to my comments on videos published while you were on vacation. I hope you had such a wonderful time!!

[@fountainpentherapy]

I enjoyed my vacation thoroughly and stay tuned for Roman Florence. I got a grail pen Odyssey to share with you.

[@UneFontaineDePlumes]

Thank you very much Vincenzo. Fantastic video. I truly love the part on feeds and nibs. Why feeds are so important, and the difficulty to manufacture the nibs. A lot of things to learn. Also the part on jowo/Bock/Schmidt etc... Oh I'm jealous of your 2 pens. Absolutely insane gifts. Thank you also for the few Naples pictures, it reminds me my own holidays ! This video deserves at least thousands thumbs up !

[@fountainpentherapy]

Glad you enjoyed it! By the way I just saw your last prerevocation video. Have a great time and keep up the great work. I live in Quebec and do speak French and I am seriously considering putting up some videos in the French language although it would be in our famous Quebec French.

[@c.johnmason322]

Amazing video. Well done Vincenzo.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Thank you so much

[@mpjs]

I vote for the music to stay 😃

[@fountainpentherapy]

Me too

[@oldladywithacamera]

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful experiences. Coicidentally, I recently got a Delta Spaccanapoli Ruffo to commemorate my son's and my trip to Naples in 2019 shortly before the world shut down. Your views of Naples (including I think Caffe Gambrinus) made me so nostalgic.

[@fountainpentherapy]

That café was nice

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Wonderful, Vincenzo.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Grazie molto cara

[@alexhackmann]

Congratulations!

[@fountainpentherapy]

Thank you

[@kjellgolsen8521]

Thanks for your good work with this video. Which cruiseliner did you sail with? Looked like a journey I perhaps would take some day.

[@paulmchugh1430]

I haven't bought a Delta pen since its reintroduction. I did like the 39+1 but the price was beyond my wallet, if you know what I mean. I do have a number of earlier models. One that comes to mind is the initial Indigenous People series release - The Masaai. It is an absolutely beautiful pen. I do have others but stands out. It is a great tour of the factory and the interview was informative. Years ago I always felt there was a competition between Delta and Visconti as to who could make the best pen.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Those original pens were something really special and I just hope that Nino is inspired to bring us back to the old times

[@veejay-Vee_Jay]

Very emotional episode of your life and mine too. Nino è una grande professionista ma soprattutto è una gran bella persona. Ma ti pare che un Napoletano ti facesse pagare il pranzo ??? Thanks a lot for share this experience, noi "Vincenzi" ci dobbiamo sempre distinguere Un caro saluto E ora mi guardo la seconda parte... poi ti dico.. CIAO

[@magmuficat3476]

I so much enjoyed this visit! Am very much looking forward to the next two instalments of your Italian pen odyssey. I, too, am an Italo-Canadian fountain pen enthusiast. But I found the background muzak on the video extremely annoying, distracting, and unnecessary, making the spoken words challenging to fully appreciate. It was such a relief whenever the bg "music" cut out. Your words can stand alone: Coraggio!

[@fountainpentherapy]

Some like it’s some don’t but personally I enjoy putting the music. However, for the next video you’ll see a compromise hopefully that will not annoy you as much.

[@fountainpenworld]

869 / 5.000 Hello Vincenzo, many commentators have already expressed in the best words what moved me as well when I watched your video. A more than interesting video in every respect. I know why I value Delta, Maiora and Nettuno fountain pens the most and Nino Marino and his wife have confirmed this again. This is one of the very best videos from the fountain pen community that I have ever seen, because of the expertise, the open, honest conversation, the warmth and the passion. Have you spoken to Mr. Marino about the FP that you (unfortunately rightly) criticized? What did he say? I ordered and received the Nettuno 1911 Superba in green from Casa della Stilografica a few weeks ago. One of my grail FPs. Now I just need the Maiora Ogiva "Fire" RGT with the Flex EF Nib. Waiting for the next Rome video. BTW are there any pens left after your Italian tour?

[@fountainpentherapy]

Stay tuned for Rome and Florence. I think I have some surprises for everyone.

[@Hdhvvbm]

“ .. for my wife and ME,” (not ‘my wife and I"). You wouldn’t say he reserved it for “I."

[@howardcunix8677]

When will Parts 2 and 3 be released?

[@fountainpentherapy]

Part two will be released Sunday, August 18 and part three Florence will be released the following Sunday, August 27

[@fountainpentherapy]

Correction, August 25

[@howardcunix8677]

I tried to access Rome Part 2 rec'd error message.."private video"...? UPDATE: Switched from Chrome to Safari...no problem accessing video.

[@fountainpentherapy]

GLAD IT WORKED.

[@davidalexander-watts6630]

I'm sorry Vincenzo but please, please turn off the background music: it's incredibly distracting and your video really doesn't need it. I want to concentrate on what you are telling us. When I realised it went on for 45 minutes I had to stop watching as it was driving me nuts after 5 minutes.

[@AndrewWertheimer]

@fountainpentherapy I would echo the request to turn off the music especially when you have the interview in Italian. just pointing that out since you will do more in the series. Making videos on site is hard with audio and video to control, but the post production soundtrack is distracting and makes it harder to hear. By the way lovely gift from Nino. Very special.

[@skyerandbuzz8814]

I liked the music. I think it added a powerful emotional feeling to the video.

[@oraa1730]

Like television on honeymoon, unnecessary

[@xueya2188]

@davidalexanderwattenbergersteinhemmingus The guy just produced a video for us, who made you director? Sit back down!

[@Gregwisconsin]

I love your FPT content! Thank you for sharing all the knowledge and cool trips. But, the music has to go, please dude, spare us the dramatic tunes and background droning sounds are, to this viewer, stressing. . You have a fine speaking voice, that’s enough. The opening could be 75% shorter as well. Pretty cheeky I know considering it’s free but I want to continue watching your show. Auf wiedersehen, ciao, bye for now!

[@fountainpentherapy]

Thank you for your constructive criticism however I have so much fun and I put so much passion. The music just gets me going and I hope you can bear with it but I’ve minimised the use of music in my future videos.

[@juicylouisey]

Whilst I enjoyed the content greatly, I find the music very, very intrusive. I think the repetitive nature of it makes it worse.