{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Goulet Q\u0026A","home_page_url":"https://gouletqa.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://gouletqa.fireside.fm/json","description":"Brian Goulet from GouletPens.com answers all your fountain pen, ink, and paper questions! He's been a fountain pen retailer and content creator since 2009 and can talk almost indefinitely about all things writing...and he does! This is his weekly show where he talks about new products, answers questions from his audience, spotlights particular pens, and shares the personal adventures he gets up to. Flip this on and go do something more productive while you keep this in the background!","_fireside":{"subtitle":"The answer to all your fountain pen and fine writing questions you never knew to ask. ","pubdate":"2026-09-03T12:00:00.000-04:00","explicit":false,"owner":"Brian Goulet","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/5/53a7f160-cd74-4962-a1eb-bc09dfd0cf4f/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"1d7c6d7c-ac58-4e82-b6ce-020b46033578","title":"Episode 288: Unleashing the Power of Shimmer Inks!","url":"https://gouletqa.fireside.fm/288","content_text":"In Episode 288 of Goulet Q\u0026amp;A, Brian shows you how to get the most out of shimmer inks, how left-handed nib grinds look, his second camera setup, good demonstrator pens for stain-prone inks, and more practical fountain pen knowledge. You'll also learn more than you thought you should know about the history of glitter. \n\nTIMESTAMPS:\n01:00 Feedback\n03:29 What makes the LAMY left handed nib special and is it worth it?\n09:45 Good demonstrator pens for blue stainy inks \n17:02 Best pens and paper for showing off shimmering ink \n27:50 Pens to match Colorverse Fountain Pen Day LE ink\n32:00 Troubleshooting a finicky TWSBI Vac700r\n40:04 Brian's phone holder rig \n45:22 Brian's Adventure Storytime\n48:28 Fun Facts\n\nLINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:\nLAMY nibs: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-nibs?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=lamy+nib\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\nPlatinum Preppy: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=preppy\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nTWSBI ECO/ECO-T: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=eco\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nTWSBI 580, 580AL, \u0026amp; 580ALR: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-580-fountain-pens?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=580\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nPilot Explorer Clear: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=explorer\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nNoodler’s Ahab Clear: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-ahab-flex-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=ahab\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nKakimori Nibs: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kakimori-nibs?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=kaki\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nTWSBI ECO Dark Sapphire: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-dark-sapphire?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=dark+sap\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nTWSBI 580ALR Navy: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-navy-blue-special-edition?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=580alr\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nTWSBI Kai LE: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-kai-fountain-pen-limited-edition?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=kai\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nDiplomat Magnum Indigo Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-indigo-blue?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=indigo\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nKaweco Liliput Fireblue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=fireblue\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nKaweco Supra Fireblue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-supra-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=firebl\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nPlatinum #3776 Chartres Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-chartres-blue-gold?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=chartr\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nEdison Premiere Delphinum: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-premiere-fountain-pen-delphinium?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=delph\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nPilot e95s: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=e95\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nPilot Explorer Red: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-red?_pos=10\u0026amp;_psq=explo\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nDiplomat Aero Evergreen/Gold: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-evergreen-gold-special-edition?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=evergree\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0 \nDiplomat Aero Green: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-green \n\nSHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/\nLEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\nLISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\nSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe \n\nABOUT GOULET PENS: \nBrian \u0026amp; Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com.\n\nFOLLOW US:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens\nPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\nSign up for Emails: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup \nBlog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Episode 288 of Goulet Q\u0026amp;A, Brian shows you how to get the most out of shimmer inks, how left-handed nib grinds look, his second camera setup, good demonstrator pens for stain-prone inks, and more practical fountain pen knowledge. You'll also learn more than you thought you should know about the history of glitter. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTIMESTAMPS:\u003cbr\u003e\n01:00 Feedback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n03:29 What makes the LAMY left handed nib special and is it worth it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n09:45 Good demonstrator pens for blue stainy inks \u003cbr\u003e\n17:02 Best pens and paper for showing off shimmering ink \u003cbr\u003e\n27:50 Pens to match Colorverse Fountain Pen Day LE ink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n32:00 Troubleshooting a finicky TWSBI Vac700r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n40:04 Brian's phone holder rig \u003cbr\u003e\n45:22 Brian's Adventure Storytime\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n48:28 Fun Facts\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:\u003cbr\u003e\nLAMY nibs: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-nibs?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=lamy+nib\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-nibs?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=lamy+nib\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlatinum Preppy: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=preppy\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=preppy\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nTWSBI ECO/ECO-T: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=eco\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=eco\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nTWSBI 580, 580AL, \u0026amp; 580ALR: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-580-fountain-pens?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=580\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-580-fountain-pens?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=580\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nPilot Explorer Clear: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=explorer\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=explorer\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nNoodler’s Ahab Clear: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-ahab-flex-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=ahab\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-ahab-flex-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=ahab\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nKakimori Nibs: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kakimori-nibs?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=kaki\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kakimori-nibs?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=kaki\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nTWSBI ECO Dark Sapphire: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-dark-sapphire?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=dark+sap\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-dark-sapphire?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=dark+sap\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nTWSBI 580ALR Navy: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-navy-blue-special-edition?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=580alr\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-navy-blue-special-edition?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=580alr\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nTWSBI Kai LE: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-kai-fountain-pen-limited-edition?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=kai\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-kai-fountain-pen-limited-edition?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=kai\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nDiplomat Magnum Indigo Blue: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-indigo-blue?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=indigo\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-indigo-blue?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=indigo\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nKaweco Liliput Fireblue: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=fireblue\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=fireblue\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nKaweco Supra Fireblue: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-supra-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=firebl\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-supra-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=firebl\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nPlatinum #3776 Chartres Blue: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-chartres-blue-gold?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=chartr\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-chartres-blue-gold?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=chartr\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nEdison Premiere Delphinum: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-premiere-fountain-pen-delphinium?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=delph\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-premiere-fountain-pen-delphinium?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=delph\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nPilot e95s: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=e95\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=e95\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nPilot Explorer Red: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-red?_pos=10\u0026amp;_psq=explo\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-red?_pos=10\u0026amp;_psq=explo\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nDiplomat Aero Evergreen/Gold: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-evergreen-gold-special-edition?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=evergree\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-evergreen-gold-special-edition?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=evergree\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nDiplomat Aero Green: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-green\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-green\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSHOP at our store! \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLEARN more on our blog! \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: \u003ca href=\"https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT GOULET PENS: \u003cbr\u003e\nBrian \u0026amp; Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFOLLOW US:\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/gouletpens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/gouletpens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPinterest: \u003ca href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSign up for Emails: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nBlog: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In Episode 288 of Goulet Q\u0026A, Brian shows you how to get the most out of shimmer inks, how left-handed nib grinds look, his second camera setup, good demonstrator pens for stain-prone inks, and more practical fountain pen knowledge. You'll also learn more than you thought you should know about the history of glitter. ","date_published":"2026-09-03T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/53a7f160-cd74-4962-a1eb-bc09dfd0cf4f/1d7c6d7c-ac58-4e82-b6ce-020b46033578.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76619037,"duration_in_seconds":3187}]},{"id":"9411aa55-8111-483f-ad94-0e5661c67d0b","title":"Episode 287: What Are the Best Pens for the Office? ","url":"https://gouletqa.fireside.fm/287","content_text":"On this fantastic Fountain Pen Day, Brian dives into budget-friendly pens with high ink capacity, the decline of high-end ballpoints, reliable workhorse pens that can survive being uncapped overnight, and more!\n\nTIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 Intro\n01:34 Comp-nay Updates \u0026amp; Fountain Pen Day Deals\n04:11 Feedback\n13:25 What are some budget-friendly pens with a large ink capacity?\n24:16 Have manufacturers of higher end pens stopped making ballpoint pens?\n28:12 Why is the LAMY joy such a dry writer?\n33:10 How to get rid of sticky ink in an ink vial?\n47:18 What's the best workhorse pen recommendations for those who forget to cap the pen?\n53:19 When going from a steel nib to a gold nib, is there a learning curve?\n01:01:31 Story Time with Brian Adventures\n\nLINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:\nPilot Metropolitan: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-metropolitan-fountain-pens\nPilot Kaküno: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-kakuno-fountain-pens\nPilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens\nTWSBI ECO: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens\nTWSBI Swipe: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens\nTWSBI Go: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-go-fountain-pens\nPilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-varsity-fountain-pens\nKaweco Classic Sport: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-sport-fountain-pens\nKaweco Perkeo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-perkeo-fountain-pens\nExacompta Cards: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/exacompta\nWearingul Ink Color Swatch A5 Notebook: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/wearingeul-ink-color-swatch-notebook-a5?_pos=4\u0026amp;_fid=9c9c6b93a\u0026amp;_ss=c\nDiplomat Viper: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-viper-fountain-pens\nLAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000\nJinhao Shark: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens\nVanishing Point/Décimo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pens\nPlatinum Curidas: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-curidas-fountain-pens\n\nSHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/\nLEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\nLISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\nSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe \n\nABOUT GOULET PENS: \nBrian \u0026amp; Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com.\n\nFOLLOW US:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens\nPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\nSign up for Emails: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup \nBlog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn this fantastic Fountain Pen Day, Brian dives into budget-friendly pens with high ink capacity, the decline of high-end ballpoints, reliable workhorse pens that can survive being uncapped overnight, and more!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTIMESTAMPS:\u003cbr\u003e\n00:00 Intro\u003cbr\u003e\n01:34 Comp-nay Updates \u0026amp; Fountain Pen Day Deals\u003cbr\u003e\n04:11 Feedback\u003cbr\u003e\n13:25 What are some budget-friendly pens with a large ink capacity?\u003cbr\u003e\n24:16 Have manufacturers of higher end pens stopped making ballpoint pens?\u003cbr\u003e\n28:12 Why is the LAMY joy such a dry writer?\u003cbr\u003e\n33:10 How to get rid of sticky ink in an ink vial?\u003cbr\u003e\n47:18 What's the best workhorse pen recommendations for those who forget to cap the pen?\u003cbr\u003e\n53:19 When going from a steel nib to a gold nib, is there a learning curve?\u003cbr\u003e\n01:01:31 Story Time with Brian Adventures\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:\u003cbr\u003e\nPilot Metropolitan: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-metropolitan-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-metropolitan-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPilot Kaküno: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-kakuno-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-kakuno-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPilot Explorer: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTWSBI ECO: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTWSBI Swipe: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTWSBI Go: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-go-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-go-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPilot Varsity: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-varsity-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-varsity-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKaweco Classic Sport: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-sport-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-sport-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKaweco Perkeo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-perkeo-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-perkeo-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExacompta Cards: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/exacompta\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/exacompta\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWearingul Ink Color Swatch A5 Notebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/wearingeul-ink-color-swatch-notebook-a5?_pos=4\u0026amp;_fid=9c9c6b93a\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/wearingeul-ink-color-swatch-notebook-a5?_pos=4\u0026amp;_fid=9c9c6b93a\u0026amp;_ss=c\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiplomat Viper: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-viper-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-viper-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLAMY 2000: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJinhao Shark: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVanishing Point/Décimo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlatinum Curidas: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-curidas-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-curidas-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSHOP at our store! \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLEARN more on our blog! \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: \u003ca href=\"https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT GOULET PENS: \u003cbr\u003e\nBrian \u0026amp; Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFOLLOW US:\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/gouletpens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/gouletpens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPinterest: \u003ca href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSign up for Emails: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nBlog: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On this fantastic Fountain Pen Day, Brian dives into budget-friendly pens with high ink capacity, the decline of high-end ballpoints, reliable workhorse pens that can survive being uncapped overnight, and more!","date_published":"2026-09-03T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/53a7f160-cd74-4962-a1eb-bc09dfd0cf4f/9411aa55-8111-483f-ad94-0e5661c67d0b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77091125,"duration_in_seconds":4811}]},{"id":"ea276dc7-4d32-43e7-a952-01ef6b60e963","title":"Episode 286: Boiling Ink, Ultrasonic Cleaners, and Big Hand Sailors","url":"https://gouletqa.fireside.fm/286","content_text":"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!\n\nTIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 Intro\n01:00 Feedback\n03:23 Comp-nay Updates\n07:20 Why is the first line of writing usually darker?\n13:52 What is the right amount of silicone grease when trying to eyedropper a pen?\n19:11 Does it make sense to buy an ultrasonic cleaner?\n23:41 Does JoWo sell matching feeds for their nibs?\n26:26 Should moldy ink be discarded immediately, or can it be saved?\n30:22 What Sailor pens are ideal for bigger hands?\n39:37 Do you have any plans on carrying Franklin-Christoph pens?\n41:47 How do you get shimmer out of an ink bottle?\n48:28 Question of the Week\n\nLINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:\nSailor TUZU Adjust: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-tuzu-adjust-fountain-pens\nSailor Compass 1911: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-1911-fountain-pens\nSailor Pro Gear Slim Mini: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-slim-mini-fountain-pens\nSailor Pro Gear/1911L: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pens\nSailor Pro Gear KOP: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-king-of-pens\nSailor 1911 KOP: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-1911-king-of-pens\nNibs: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/replacement-nibs\nGoulet Silicone Grease: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-silicone-grease?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=silicone\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\n\nSHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/\nLEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\nLISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\nSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe \n\nABOUT GOULET PENS: \nBrian \u0026amp; Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com.\n\nFOLLOW US:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens\nPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\nSign up for Emails: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup \nBlog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCan 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!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTIMESTAMPS:\u003cbr\u003e\n00:00 Intro\u003cbr\u003e\n01:00 Feedback\u003cbr\u003e\n03:23 Comp-nay Updates\u003cbr\u003e\n07:20 Why is the first line of writing usually darker?\u003cbr\u003e\n13:52 What is the right amount of silicone grease when trying to eyedropper a pen?\u003cbr\u003e\n19:11 Does it make sense to buy an ultrasonic cleaner?\u003cbr\u003e\n23:41 Does JoWo sell matching feeds for their nibs?\u003cbr\u003e\n26:26 Should moldy ink be discarded immediately, or can it be saved?\u003cbr\u003e\n30:22 What Sailor pens are ideal for bigger hands?\u003cbr\u003e\n39:37 Do you have any plans on carrying Franklin-Christoph pens?\u003cbr\u003e\n41:47 How do you get shimmer out of an ink bottle?\u003cbr\u003e\n48:28 Question of the Week\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:\u003cbr\u003e\nSailor TUZU Adjust: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-tuzu-adjust-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-tuzu-adjust-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSailor Compass 1911: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-1911-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-1911-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSailor Pro Gear Slim Mini: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-slim-mini-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-slim-mini-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSailor Pro Gear/1911L: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSailor Pro Gear KOP: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-king-of-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-king-of-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSailor 1911 KOP: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-1911-king-of-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-1911-king-of-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNibs: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/replacement-nibs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/replacement-nibs\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGoulet Silicone Grease: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-silicone-grease?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=silicone\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-silicone-grease?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=silicone\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSHOP at our store! \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLEARN more on our blog! \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: \u003ca href=\"https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT GOULET PENS: \u003cbr\u003e\nBrian \u0026amp; Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFOLLOW US:\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/gouletpens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/gouletpens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPinterest: \u003ca href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSign up for Emails: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nBlog: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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!","date_published":"2026-09-03T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/53a7f160-cd74-4962-a1eb-bc09dfd0cf4f/ea276dc7-4d32-43e7-a952-01ef6b60e963.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50525876,"duration_in_seconds":3154}]},{"id":"46c60f86-3ec2-499c-8eba-494f19dead99","title":"Episode 285: Altering Nibs \u0026 Using High Maintenance Ink","url":"https://gouletqa.fireside.fm/285","content_text":"Join Brian in Q\u0026amp;A Episode 285 as he talks about who should (or shouldn’t) be altering nibs, shares pocket pen suggestions, and explains what ‘high maintenance inks’ really mean (spoiler: it’s worth the hassle!).\n\nTIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 Intro\n00:48 Feedback\n05:17 Halloween pen recommendations\n08:38 Monteverde Blue Skies\n10:22 Aligning logo for LAMY AL-stars and safaris when reassembling\n20:19 Ink mixing across brands\n25:41Who should alter their nibs\n29:33 Pocket pen suggestions\n32:15 What does high maintenance mean for ink?\n35:34 How has TWSBI impacted the pen industry\n44:07 Manufacturing costs of metal vs resin pens\n49:48 New TWSBI 580 ALR color/upgraded model?\n51:25 Question of the Week\n\nLINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:\nEsterbrook Estie Raven: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-estie-fountain-pen-raven?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=d41d1aa41\u0026amp;_ss=r\nEdison Collier Persimmon Swirl: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-collier-fountain-pen-persimmon-swirl?_pos=95\u0026amp;_fid=714a449fc\u0026amp;_ss=c\nMonteverde Regatta Sport - Orange: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pen-orange?_pos=107\u0026amp;_fid=50e972143\u0026amp;_ss=c\nDelta DV Originals: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/delta-dv-original-mid-size-fountain-pen-original?_pos=156\u0026amp;_fid=9270068a0\u0026amp;_ss=c\nDiplomat Elox Matrix - Orange/Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-elox-fountain-pen-matrix-orange-black?_pos=178\u0026amp;_fid=9270068a0\u0026amp;_ss=c\nSheaffer Icon - Red/Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sheaffer-icon-fountain-pen-red-black?_pos=229\u0026amp;_fid=c400d463b\u0026amp;_ss=c\nSailor Wicked Witch of the West: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911l-fountain-pen-wicked-witch-of-the-west?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e8a346c9d\u0026amp;_ss=r\nTraveler’s Brass Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/travelers-company-brass-fountain-pen?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=traveler%27s+pen\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\nTWSBI Mini/AL: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-mini-fountain-pens\nVac Mini: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-vac-mini-fountain-pens\n\nSHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/\nLEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\nLISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\nSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe \n\nABOUT GOULET PENS: \nBrian \u0026amp; Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com.\n\nFOLLOW US:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens\nPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\nSign up for Emails: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup \nBlog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin Brian in Q\u0026amp;A Episode 285 as he talks about who should (or shouldn’t) be altering nibs, shares pocket pen suggestions, and explains what ‘high maintenance inks’ really mean (spoiler: it’s worth the hassle!).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTIMESTAMPS:\u003cbr\u003e\n00:00 Intro\u003cbr\u003e\n00:48 Feedback\u003cbr\u003e\n05:17 Halloween pen recommendations\u003cbr\u003e\n08:38 Monteverde Blue Skies\u003cbr\u003e\n10:22 Aligning logo for LAMY AL-stars and safaris when reassembling\u003cbr\u003e\n20:19 Ink mixing across brands\u003cbr\u003e\n25:41Who should alter their nibs\u003cbr\u003e\n29:33 Pocket pen suggestions\u003cbr\u003e\n32:15 What does high maintenance mean for ink?\u003cbr\u003e\n35:34 How has TWSBI impacted the pen industry\u003cbr\u003e\n44:07 Manufacturing costs of metal vs resin pens\u003cbr\u003e\n49:48 New TWSBI 580 ALR color/upgraded model?\u003cbr\u003e\n51:25 Question of the Week\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:\u003cbr\u003e\nEsterbrook Estie Raven: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-estie-fountain-pen-raven?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=d41d1aa41\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-estie-fountain-pen-raven?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=d41d1aa41\u0026amp;_ss=r\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEdison Collier Persimmon Swirl: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-collier-fountain-pen-persimmon-swirl?_pos=95\u0026amp;_fid=714a449fc\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-collier-fountain-pen-persimmon-swirl?_pos=95\u0026amp;_fid=714a449fc\u0026amp;_ss=c\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonteverde Regatta Sport - Orange: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pen-orange?_pos=107\u0026amp;_fid=50e972143\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pen-orange?_pos=107\u0026amp;_fid=50e972143\u0026amp;_ss=c\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDelta DV Originals: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/delta-dv-original-mid-size-fountain-pen-original?_pos=156\u0026amp;_fid=9270068a0\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/delta-dv-original-mid-size-fountain-pen-original?_pos=156\u0026amp;_fid=9270068a0\u0026amp;_ss=c\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiplomat Elox Matrix - Orange/Black: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-elox-fountain-pen-matrix-orange-black?_pos=178\u0026amp;_fid=9270068a0\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-elox-fountain-pen-matrix-orange-black?_pos=178\u0026amp;_fid=9270068a0\u0026amp;_ss=c\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSheaffer Icon - Red/Black: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sheaffer-icon-fountain-pen-red-black?_pos=229\u0026amp;_fid=c400d463b\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/sheaffer-icon-fountain-pen-red-black?_pos=229\u0026amp;_fid=c400d463b\u0026amp;_ss=c\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSailor Wicked Witch of the West: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911l-fountain-pen-wicked-witch-of-the-west?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e8a346c9d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911l-fountain-pen-wicked-witch-of-the-west?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e8a346c9d\u0026amp;_ss=r\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTraveler’s Brass Pen: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/travelers-company-brass-fountain-pen?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=traveler%27s+pen\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/travelers-company-brass-fountain-pen?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=traveler%27s+pen\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTWSBI Mini/AL: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-mini-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-mini-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVac Mini: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-vac-mini-fountain-pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-vac-mini-fountain-pens\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSHOP at our store! \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLEARN more on our blog! \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: \u003ca href=\"https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT GOULET PENS: \u003cbr\u003e\nBrian \u0026amp; Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFOLLOW US:\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/gouletpens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/gouletpens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPinterest: \u003ca href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSign up for Emails: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nBlog: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join Brian in Q\u0026A Episode 285 as he talks about who should (or shouldn’t) be altering nibs, shares pocket pen suggestions, and explains what ‘high maintenance inks’ really mean (spoiler: it’s worth the hassle!).","date_published":"2026-09-03T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/53a7f160-cd74-4962-a1eb-bc09dfd0cf4f/46c60f86-3ec2-499c-8eba-494f19dead99.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50982225,"duration_in_seconds":3180}]},{"id":"a2215e22-b7e1-4144-8e3b-0efabb40d10a","title":"Episode 284: Q\u0026A Returns! Daily-Writing Nibs and Top Sheening Inks","url":"https://gouletqa.fireside.fm/284","content_text":"Q\u0026amp;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!\n\nGoulet Q\u0026amp;A Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBIMk8KEni_nVeeOCqifVMejTBXSL4WSe\n\nTIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 Intro\n04:00 Which nibs do you prefer for daily writing?\n07:56 Have you ever found an ink/pen pairing that made you want to use that pen more often?\n12:48 Have you thought of making a 100% Goulet Pens pen again?\n17:57 Are there real risks in leaving fountain pens unwashed and storing them for months before cleaning?\n20:47 McLaren F1 vs Current Generations McLarens (Speedtail, etc.)\n23:00 Pen puns!\n25:27 If you wanted to build a structure only from LAMY safaris and adhesive, what would you build?\n28:22 What are your favorite sheening inks?\n30:45 Are sheening inks bad for vintage pens?\n34:14 What's the wildest thing someone has said to you once they found out what you do for a living?\n42:20 Question of the Week!\n\nLINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:\nOS Nitrogen: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/organics-studio-nitrogen-55ml-bottled-ink\nDiamine Blue Velvet: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-blue-velvet-40ml-bottled-ink\nDiamine Polar Glow: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-polar-glow-50ml-bottled-ink\nHerbin Emerald of Chivor: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/jacques-herbin-1670-emerald-chivor-50ml-bottled-ink\nLamy azurite: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/lamy-azurite-30ml-bottled-ink\nLAMY dark lilac 2024: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/lamy-dark-lilac-50ml-bottled-ink\nDiamine Holly: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-holly-50ml-bottled-ink\n\nSHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/\nLEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\nLISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\nSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe \n\nABOUT GOULET PENS: \nBrian \u0026amp; Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com.\n\nFOLLOW US:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens\nPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\nSign up for Emails: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup \nBlog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eQ\u0026amp;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!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoulet Q\u0026amp;A Playlist: \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBIMk8KEni_nVeeOCqifVMejTBXSL4WSe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBIMk8KEni_nVeeOCqifVMejTBXSL4WSe\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTIMESTAMPS:\u003cbr\u003e\n00:00 Intro\u003cbr\u003e\n04:00 Which nibs do you prefer for daily writing?\u003cbr\u003e\n07:56 Have you ever found an ink/pen pairing that made you want to use that pen more often?\u003cbr\u003e\n12:48 Have you thought of making a 100% Goulet Pens pen again?\u003cbr\u003e\n17:57 Are there real risks in leaving fountain pens unwashed and storing them for months before cleaning?\u003cbr\u003e\n20:47 McLaren F1 vs Current Generations McLarens (Speedtail, etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\n23:00 Pen puns!\u003cbr\u003e\n25:27 If you wanted to build a structure only from LAMY safaris and adhesive, what would you build?\u003cbr\u003e\n28:22 What are your favorite sheening inks?\u003cbr\u003e\n30:45 Are sheening inks bad for vintage pens?\u003cbr\u003e\n34:14 What's the wildest thing someone has said to you once they found out what you do for a living?\u003cbr\u003e\n42:20 Question of the Week!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:\u003cbr\u003e\nOS Nitrogen: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/organics-studio-nitrogen-55ml-bottled-ink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/organics-studio-nitrogen-55ml-bottled-ink\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiamine Blue Velvet: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-blue-velvet-40ml-bottled-ink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-blue-velvet-40ml-bottled-ink\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiamine Polar Glow: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-polar-glow-50ml-bottled-ink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-polar-glow-50ml-bottled-ink\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHerbin Emerald of Chivor: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/jacques-herbin-1670-emerald-chivor-50ml-bottled-ink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/jacques-herbin-1670-emerald-chivor-50ml-bottled-ink\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLamy azurite: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/lamy-azurite-30ml-bottled-ink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/lamy-azurite-30ml-bottled-ink\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLAMY dark lilac 2024: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/lamy-dark-lilac-50ml-bottled-ink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/lamy-dark-lilac-50ml-bottled-ink\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiamine Holly: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-holly-50ml-bottled-ink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/collections/bottled-ink/products/diamine-holly-50ml-bottled-ink\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSHOP at our store! \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLEARN more on our blog! \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: \u003ca href=\"https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT GOULET PENS: \u003cbr\u003e\nBrian \u0026amp; Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFOLLOW US:\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/gouletpens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/gouletpens\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPinterest: \u003ca href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSign up for Emails: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nBlog: \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Q\u0026A is back after 4.5 years! 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