Goulet Q&A - Episodes Tagged with “Edc Fountain Pens”

Episode 288: Unleashing the Power of Shimmer Inks!

Brian Goulet — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

In Episode 288 of Goulet Q&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.

TIMESTAMPS:
01:00 Feedback

03:29 What makes the LAMY left handed nib special and is it worth it?

09:45 Good demonstrator pens for blue stainy inks
17:02 Best pens and paper for showing off shimmering ink
27:50 Pens to match Colorverse Fountain Pen Day LE ink

32:00 Troubleshooting a finicky TWSBI Vac700r

40:04 Brian's phone holder rig
45:22 Brian's Adventure Storytime

48:28 Fun Facts

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Episode 287: What Are the Best Pens for the Office?

Brian Goulet — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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!

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:34 Comp-nay Updates & Fountain Pen Day Deals
04:11 Feedback
13:25 What are some budget-friendly pens with a large ink capacity?
24:16 Have manufacturers of higher end pens stopped making ballpoint pens?
28:12 Why is the LAMY joy such a dry writer?
33:10 How to get rid of sticky ink in an ink vial?
47:18 What's the best workhorse pen recommendations for those who forget to cap the pen?
53:19 When going from a steel nib to a gold nib, is there a learning curve?
01:01:31 Story Time with Brian Adventures

Episode 286: Boiling Ink, Ultrasonic Cleaners, and Big Hand Sailors

Brian Goulet — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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

Episode 285: Altering Nibs & Using High Maintenance Ink

Brian Goulet — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Join Brian in Q&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!).

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Feedback
05:17 Halloween pen recommendations
08:38 Monteverde Blue Skies
10:22 Aligning logo for LAMY AL-stars and safaris when reassembling
20:19 Ink mixing across brands
25:41Who should alter their nibs
29:33 Pocket pen suggestions
32:15 What does high maintenance mean for ink?
35:34 How has TWSBI impacted the pen industry
44:07 Manufacturing costs of metal vs resin pens
49:48 New TWSBI 580 ALR color/upgraded model?
51:25 Question of the Week

Episode 284: Q&A Returns! Daily-Writing Nibs and Top Sheening Inks

Brian Goulet — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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!

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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