Episode 286

Boiling Ink, Ultrasonic Cleaners, and Big Hand Sailors

September 3rd, 2026

52 mins 34 secs

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About this Episode

Can boiling moldy ink really make it usable again? How much silicone grease is just right for an eyedropper conversion? Which Sailor pens are ideal for bigger hands? Watch as Brian tackles all these questions and more!

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Feedback
03:23 Comp-nay Updates
07:20 Why is the first line of writing usually darker?
13:52 What is the right amount of silicone grease when trying to eyedropper a pen?
19:11 Does it make sense to buy an ultrasonic cleaner?
23:41 Does JoWo sell matching feeds for their nibs?
26:26 Should moldy ink be discarded immediately, or can it be saved?
30:22 What Sailor pens are ideal for bigger hands?
39:37 Do you have any plans on carrying Franklin-Christoph pens?
41:47 How do you get shimmer out of an ink bottle?
48:28 Question of the Week

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Sailor TUZU Adjust: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-tuzu-adjust-fountain-pens
Sailor Compass 1911: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-1911-fountain-pens
Sailor Pro Gear Slim Mini: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-slim-mini-fountain-pens
Sailor Pro Gear/1911L: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pens
Sailor Pro Gear KOP: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-king-of-pens
Sailor 1911 KOP: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-1911-king-of-pens
Nibs: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/replacement-nibs
Goulet Silicone Grease: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-silicone-grease?_pos=1&_psq=silicone&_ss=e&_v=1.0

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