Wet & Dry Ink, Plus Crustaceans & Barnacles

Welcome to episode 17 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a few discussions about ink flow and the price differences in gold & steel nib pens) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Monteverde Regatta!

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
LAMY Ideos: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-ideos-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
LAMY Dialog CC: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Esterbrook Book Holder: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-nib-book-holder?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Iroshizuku Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Noodler's Black Swan in Australian Roses: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-black-swan-australian-roses-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Diamine Marine: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-marine-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Noodler's Apache Sunset: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-apache-sunset-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Private Reserve Infinity Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Diplomat Aero: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Sailor 1911 Vega: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-vega?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Namiki Emperor: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/namiki-emperor-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Monteverde Regatta: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Monteverde Pumpkin Cake: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-pumpkin-cake-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Noodler's Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Noodler's Liberty's Elysium: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-libertys-elysium-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto
Pilot Custom 823: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-823-fountain-pen-amber?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:39 Listener Feedback
0:06:32 New Stuff
0:18:14 Q&A
0:18:25 What are the best inks for flex pens?
0:27:18 What to do with pens that dry out quickly?
0:38:12 Why would I buy a steel nib pen when I can get a gold nib for less?
0:47:55 How do you fill a Namiki Emperor?
0:54:05 What's the process for developing an exclusive pen?
1:07:16 Hypothetical (Not Pen of the Week- Oops!)
1:14:55 Pen of the week
1:34:17 What's Happening?
1:47:00 Compnay Updates
1:49:03 What's on Your Desk?

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.