Sit down with Brendan Schmidt (Atlas) at the Chicago Pen Show | Fountain Pen 20 Questions

Welcome to 20 questions that I filmed at the 2024 Chicago Pen Show. I had so much fun filming them with everyone and there are a bunch more episodes to come so I hope you enjoy.
Brendan's Instagram: / brendan_schmidt
Atlas Instagram: / atlasstationers
If you said hi at the show thank you so much I really enjoyed meeting people in person.
My Instagram: / alexandrasartinsanity
The only affiliate links are to Jackson's, Atlas & Ferris Wheel Press; purchases through them help to fund my channel.
Discount Codes:
- Ferris Wheel Press “JA-AAIS" (15%) affiliate
- Atlas Stationer's "ALEXANDRA10" (10%) affiliate www.atlasstationers.com?sca_ref=5349686.PSdxIZonSE
- Cozmick Creations "Cozmick15" (15%) non affiliate
- Jackson's Link www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm...
Kaweco Sport Brass: www.atlasstationers.com/produ...
Retro 51: www.atlasstationers.com/colle...
Pelikan Tanzanite: www.atlasstationers.com/produ...
David Oscarson Nikola Tesla: airlineintl.com/products/davi...
TWSBI ECO: www.atlasstationers.com/colle...
Faber Castell Hexo: www.atlasstationers.com/colle...
Monteverde: www.atlasstationers.com/colle...

[@TheRacerRich]

I can remember ordering from Atlas back when they weren't really set up for retail clients - I had to fill out some very dated form that seemed to assume I was a commercial purchaser. I excitedly told my coworker how I found a store where we can get Rhodias and steel Lamy 2000 fountain pens at incredibly good prices. I actually do recommend starting with an expensive pen, that way your first pen will not end up something that just sits unused forever after a few years because it's no longer at your level but you don't want to sell your first. If you start out with something you are really excited for, maybe have to spend some time saving for, it will forever feel special to you.

[@alexandrasartinsanity]

I love the old Atlas lore! I think starting with a pen you love is the most important thing. I started with a Parker 45 that is still neatly always in my pen rotation.

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so much fun, I love it ☺☺

[@alexandrasartinsanity]

Thank you

[@nibtailor]

Atlas, local Chicago flavor! 🙌

[@alexandrasartinsanity]

The Atlas one's were so much fun to film! Brian's will come out in the next little bit.