Goulet Q&A Ep.228: TWSBI GO in Ink Samples, Overcoming Pen Intimidation, and Boutique Pen Brands!

For links to the products mentioned and Brian's answers, check out the Q&A 228 blog post: http://bit.ly/GouletQA228

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about filling a TWSBI GO from a sample vial, overcoming pen intimidation, and boutique pen brands!

1) j_francis_imagery (08:36)
What would you say is more popular nowadays, in the current fountain pen climate? A classic black, cigar-shaped, understated pen? Or one that makes a louder design statement?

2)logan_varney (11:12)
More tips and tricks on how to fill from an ink sample, because it can be hard in aero metric fillers and mechanisms like on the twsbi go

3) studioapilatessa (17:15)
I have a few beautiful fountain pens from Goulet Pen Co and a few that were given to me as gifts. I want to learn to fill them and clean them. However, I am hesitant to teach myself through YouTube videos because I don’t want to damage them. I would prefer to learn from someone in person. I’ve researched but haven’t yet found anyone in my area who can teach me. Do you have any recommendations?

4) _inkskein_ (21:39)
I’m one of those in love with almost anything rose gold. Will we ever see a pen with a rose gold nib?

5) Linda S. (23:22)
Firstly, Brian, it was great to meet you and Drew at the DC pen show- my first! My question is for pen maintenance, especially piston-fillers. As new to FPs, I am cautious about dismantling, but it takes forever to clean a piston filler. I miss the bulb syringe speed I can use on converter pens. Any suggestions?

6) Eric P. (29:28)
Any plans on carrying any small operation boutique pens?

7) @8IpNeKn8 (36:19)
How does Goulet decide what pens to have on hand or keep in stock? For example: Faber-Castell makes an Essentio in Black Aluminum. There is also version of the Essentio in Black Carbon(wich I'm interested in). Goulet only has the aluminum listed as an option. Thx.

8) Robin T. (42:37)
What do you say to somebody who says "oh I could never write with a fountain pen."?

QOTW: What boutique fountain-pen related brands are out there right now that you'd love to see us carry? (46:39)

Writing Prompt: Write out a positive memory from your childhood. (47:27)



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