Episode 284

Q&A Returns! Daily-Writing Nibs and Top Sheening Inks

September 3rd, 2026

43 mins 55 secs

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About this Episode

Q&A is back after 4.5 years! In this episode, Brian tackles your burning fountain pen questions, including his thoughts on the best nibs for daily use, his favorite sheening inks, and even some epic pen puns!

Goulet Q&A Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBIMk8KEni_nVeeOCqifVMejTBXSL4WSe

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
04:00 Which nibs do you prefer for daily writing?
07:56 Have you ever found an ink/pen pairing that made you want to use that pen more often?
12:48 Have you thought of making a 100% Goulet Pens pen again?
17:57 Are there real risks in leaving fountain pens unwashed and storing them for months before cleaning?
20:47 McLaren F1 vs Current Generations McLarens (Speedtail, etc.)
23:00 Pen puns!
25:27 If you wanted to build a structure only from LAMY safaris and adhesive, what would you build?
28:22 What are your favorite sheening inks?
30:45 Are sheening inks bad for vintage pens?
34:14 What's the wildest thing someone has said to you once they found out what you do for a living?
42:20 Question of the Week!

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
OS Nitrogen: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/organics-studio-nitrogen-55ml-bottled-ink
Diamine Blue Velvet: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-blue-velvet-40ml-bottled-ink
Diamine Polar Glow: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-polar-glow-50ml-bottled-ink
Herbin Emerald of Chivor: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/jacques-herbin-1670-emerald-chivor-50ml-bottled-ink
Lamy azurite: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/lamy-azurite-30ml-bottled-ink
LAMY dark lilac 2024: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/lamy-dark-lilac-50ml-bottled-ink
Diamine Holly: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-holly-50ml-bottled-ink

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