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    <title>Goulet Q&amp;A - Episodes Tagged with “Lamy Nibs”</title>
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    <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!</description>
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  <title>Episode 288: Unleashing the Power of Shimmer Inks!</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In Episode 288 of Goulet Q&amp;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. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In Episode 288 of Goulet Q&amp;amp;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. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;TIMESTAMPS:&lt;br&gt;
01:00 Feedback&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
03:29 What makes the LAMY left handed nib special and is it worth it?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
09:45 Good demonstrator pens for blue stainy inks &lt;br&gt;
17:02 Best pens and paper for showing off shimmering ink &lt;br&gt;
27:50 Pens to match Colorverse Fountain Pen Day LE ink&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
32:00 Troubleshooting a finicky TWSBI Vac700r&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
40:04 Brian's phone holder rig &lt;br&gt;
45:22 Brian's Adventure Storytime&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
48:28 Fun Facts&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:&lt;br&gt;
LAMY nibs: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-nibs?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=lamy+nib&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-nibs?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=lamy+nib&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Platinum Preppy: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=preppy&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=preppy&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
TWSBI ECO/ECO-T: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=eco&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=eco&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
TWSBI 580, 580AL, &amp;amp; 580ALR: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-580-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=580&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-580-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=580&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Pilot Explorer Clear: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=explorer&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=explorer&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Noodler’s Ahab Clear: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-ahab-flex-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=ahab&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-ahab-flex-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=ahab&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Kakimori Nibs: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kakimori-nibs?_pos=3&amp;amp;_psq=kaki&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kakimori-nibs?_pos=3&amp;amp;_psq=kaki&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
TWSBI ECO Dark Sapphire: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-dark-sapphire?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=dark+sap&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-dark-sapphire?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=dark+sap&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
TWSBI 580ALR Navy: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-navy-blue-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=580alr&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-navy-blue-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=580alr&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
TWSBI Kai LE: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-kai-fountain-pen-limited-edition?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=kai&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-kai-fountain-pen-limited-edition?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=kai&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Diplomat Magnum Indigo Blue: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-indigo-blue?_pos=3&amp;amp;_psq=indigo&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-indigo-blue?_pos=3&amp;amp;_psq=indigo&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Kaweco Liliput Fireblue: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=fireblue&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=fireblue&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Kaweco Supra Fireblue: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-supra-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=firebl&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-supra-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=firebl&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Platinum #3776 Chartres Blue: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-chartres-blue-gold?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=chartr&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-chartres-blue-gold?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=chartr&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Edison Premiere Delphinum: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-premiere-fountain-pen-delphinium?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=delph&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-premiere-fountain-pen-delphinium?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=delph&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Pilot e95s: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=e95&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;amp;_psq=e95&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Pilot Explorer Red: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-red?_pos=10&amp;amp;_psq=explo&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-red?_pos=10&amp;amp;_psq=explo&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Diplomat Aero Evergreen/Gold: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-evergreen-gold-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=evergree&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-evergreen-gold-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;amp;_psq=evergree&amp;amp;_ss=e&amp;amp;_v=1.0&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;
Diplomat Aero Green: &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-green" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-green&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SHOP at our store! &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;ABOUT GOULET PENS: &lt;br&gt;
Brian &amp;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 &lt;a href="https://www.gouletpens.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.gouletpens.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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    <![CDATA[<p>In Episode 288 of Goulet Q&amp;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. </p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
01:00 Feedback<br><br>
03:29 What makes the LAMY left handed nib special and is it worth it?<br><br>
09:45 Good demonstrator pens for blue stainy inks <br>
17:02 Best pens and paper for showing off shimmering ink <br>
27:50 Pens to match Colorverse Fountain Pen Day LE ink<br><br>
32:00 Troubleshooting a finicky TWSBI Vac700r<br><br>
40:04 Brian's phone holder rig <br>
45:22 Brian's Adventure Storytime<br><br>
48:28 Fun Facts</p>

<p>LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:<br>
LAMY nibs: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-nibs?_pos=2&amp;_psq=lamy+nib&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-nibs?_pos=2&amp;_psq=lamy+nib&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a><br>
Platinum Preppy: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;_psq=preppy&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;_psq=preppy&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
TWSBI ECO/ECO-T: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;_psq=eco&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;_psq=eco&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
TWSBI 580, 580AL, &amp; 580ALR: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-580-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;_psq=580&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-580-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;_psq=580&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Pilot Explorer Clear: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;_psq=explorer&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;_psq=explorer&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Noodler’s Ahab Clear: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-ahab-flex-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;_psq=ahab&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-ahab-flex-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;_psq=ahab&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Kakimori Nibs: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kakimori-nibs?_pos=3&amp;_psq=kaki&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kakimori-nibs?_pos=3&amp;_psq=kaki&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
TWSBI ECO Dark Sapphire: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-dark-sapphire?_pos=1&amp;_psq=dark+sap&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-dark-sapphire?_pos=1&amp;_psq=dark+sap&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
TWSBI 580ALR Navy: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-navy-blue-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=580alr&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-navy-blue-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=580alr&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
TWSBI Kai LE: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-kai-fountain-pen-limited-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=kai&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-kai-fountain-pen-limited-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=kai&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Diplomat Magnum Indigo Blue: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-indigo-blue?_pos=3&amp;_psq=indigo&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-indigo-blue?_pos=3&amp;_psq=indigo&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Kaweco Liliput Fireblue: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=1&amp;_psq=fireblue&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=1&amp;_psq=fireblue&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Kaweco Supra Fireblue: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-supra-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=2&amp;_psq=firebl&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-supra-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=2&amp;_psq=firebl&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Platinum #3776 Chartres Blue: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-chartres-blue-gold?_pos=1&amp;_psq=chartr&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-chartres-blue-gold?_pos=1&amp;_psq=chartr&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Edison Premiere Delphinum: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-premiere-fountain-pen-delphinium?_pos=1&amp;_psq=delph&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-premiere-fountain-pen-delphinium?_pos=1&amp;_psq=delph&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Pilot e95s: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;_psq=e95&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;_psq=e95&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Pilot Explorer Red: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-red?_pos=10&amp;_psq=explo&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-red?_pos=10&amp;_psq=explo&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Diplomat Aero Evergreen/Gold: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-evergreen-gold-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=evergree&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-evergreen-gold-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=evergree&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Diplomat Aero Green: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-green" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-green</a> </p>

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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>

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    <![CDATA[<p>In Episode 288 of Goulet Q&amp;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. </p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
01:00 Feedback<br><br>
03:29 What makes the LAMY left handed nib special and is it worth it?<br><br>
09:45 Good demonstrator pens for blue stainy inks <br>
17:02 Best pens and paper for showing off shimmering ink <br>
27:50 Pens to match Colorverse Fountain Pen Day LE ink<br><br>
32:00 Troubleshooting a finicky TWSBI Vac700r<br><br>
40:04 Brian's phone holder rig <br>
45:22 Brian's Adventure Storytime<br><br>
48:28 Fun Facts</p>

<p>LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:<br>
LAMY nibs: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-nibs?_pos=2&amp;_psq=lamy+nib&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-nibs?_pos=2&amp;_psq=lamy+nib&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a><br>
Platinum Preppy: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;_psq=preppy&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;_psq=preppy&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
TWSBI ECO/ECO-T: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;_psq=eco&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens?_pos=2&amp;_psq=eco&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
TWSBI 580, 580AL, &amp; 580ALR: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-580-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;_psq=580&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-580-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;_psq=580&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Pilot Explorer Clear: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;_psq=explorer&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;_psq=explorer&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Noodler’s Ahab Clear: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-ahab-flex-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;_psq=ahab&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-ahab-flex-fountain-pen-clear?_pos=2&amp;_psq=ahab&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Kakimori Nibs: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kakimori-nibs?_pos=3&amp;_psq=kaki&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kakimori-nibs?_pos=3&amp;_psq=kaki&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
TWSBI ECO Dark Sapphire: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-dark-sapphire?_pos=1&amp;_psq=dark+sap&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-dark-sapphire?_pos=1&amp;_psq=dark+sap&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
TWSBI 580ALR Navy: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-navy-blue-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=580alr&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-navy-blue-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=580alr&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
TWSBI Kai LE: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-kai-fountain-pen-limited-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=kai&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-kai-fountain-pen-limited-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=kai&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Diplomat Magnum Indigo Blue: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-indigo-blue?_pos=3&amp;_psq=indigo&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-indigo-blue?_pos=3&amp;_psq=indigo&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Kaweco Liliput Fireblue: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=1&amp;_psq=fireblue&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=1&amp;_psq=fireblue&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Kaweco Supra Fireblue: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-supra-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=2&amp;_psq=firebl&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-supra-fountain-pen-fireblue?_pos=2&amp;_psq=firebl&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Platinum #3776 Chartres Blue: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-chartres-blue-gold?_pos=1&amp;_psq=chartr&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-chartres-blue-gold?_pos=1&amp;_psq=chartr&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Edison Premiere Delphinum: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-premiere-fountain-pen-delphinium?_pos=1&amp;_psq=delph&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-premiere-fountain-pen-delphinium?_pos=1&amp;_psq=delph&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Pilot e95s: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;_psq=e95&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens?_pos=1&amp;_psq=e95&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Pilot Explorer Red: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-red?_pos=10&amp;_psq=explo&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-explorer-fountain-pen-red?_pos=10&amp;_psq=explo&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Diplomat Aero Evergreen/Gold: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-evergreen-gold-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=evergree&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-evergreen-gold-special-edition?_pos=2&amp;_psq=evergree&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0</a> <br>
Diplomat Aero Green: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-green" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-green</a> </p>

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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>

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