app02 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:04:44 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Goulet Q&A - Episodes Tagged with “Conklin” https://gouletqa.fireside.fm/tags/conklin Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400 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! en-us episodic The answer to all your fountain pen and fine writing questions you never knew to ask. Brian Goulet 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! no Brian Goulet social@gouletpens.com Episode 286: Boiling Ink, Ultrasonic Cleaners, and Big Hand Sailors https://gouletqa.fireside.fm/286 ea276dc7-4d32-43e7-a952-01ef6b60e963 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400 Brian Goulet full Brian Goulet 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! 52:34 no <p>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!</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS:<br> 00:00 Intro<br> 01:00 Feedback<br> 03:23 Comp-nay Updates<br> 07:20 Why is the first line of writing usually darker?<br> 13:52 What is the right amount of silicone grease when trying to eyedropper a pen?<br> 19:11 Does it make sense to buy an ultrasonic cleaner?<br> 23:41 Does JoWo sell matching feeds for their nibs?<br> 26:26 Should moldy ink be discarded immediately, or can it be saved?<br> 30:22 What Sailor pens are ideal for bigger hands?<br> 39:37 Do you have any plans on carrying Franklin-Christoph pens?<br> 41:47 How do you get shimmer out of an ink bottle?<br> 48:28 Question of the Week</p> <p>LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:<br> Sailor TUZU Adjust: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-tuzu-adjust-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-tuzu-adjust-fountain-pens</a><br> Sailor Compass 1911: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-1911-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-1911-fountain-pens</a><br> Sailor Pro Gear Slim Mini: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-slim-mini-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-slim-mini-fountain-pens</a><br> Sailor Pro Gear/1911L: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pens</a><br> Sailor Pro Gear KOP: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-king-of-pens" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-king-of-pens</a><br> Sailor 1911 KOP: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-1911-king-of-pens" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-1911-king-of-pens</a><br> Nibs: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/replacement-nibs" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/replacement-nibs</a><br> Goulet Silicone Grease: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-silicone-grease?_pos=1&amp;_psq=silicone&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-silicone-grease?_pos=1&amp;_psq=silicone&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a></p> <p>SHOP at our store! <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/</a><br> LEARN more on our blog! <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog</a><br> LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: <a href="https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/</a><br> SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe" rel="nofollow noopener">http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe</a> </p> <p>ABOUT GOULET PENS: <br> Brian &amp; 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 <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com</a>.</p> <p>FOLLOW US:<br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/gouletpens" rel="nofollow noopener">https://twitter.com/gouletpens</a><br> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/</a><br> Sign up for Emails: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup</a> <br> Blog: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog</a> </p> Goulet Pens, fountain pens, writing, Fountain pen show, Fountain pen comparison, Fountain pen overview, Fountain pens for beginners, Fountain pen writing, Writing with a fountain pen, Fountain pen unboxing, Fountain pen tips, Fountain pen recommendations, New fountain pens, Pens and ink, Fancy fountain pens, Luxury gifts, EDC fountain pens, Writing, Analog writing, Sailor, Edison, Conklin, fountainpenink, ink 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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SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe

ABOUT GOULET PENS:
Brian & 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.

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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

SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/
LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog
LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe

ABOUT GOULET PENS:
Brian & 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.

FOLLOW US:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/
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