Muster is a form of inspection. If something meets expectations, it passes muster. Mustard's taste makes it a metaphor for strength. If you stand up to a challenge, you cut the mustard. If you give something a strong push, you put a little mustard behind it. And now back to pens.
I'm completely with Brian on the E95S. I finally bought one a few weeks ago (sold as the Elite over here) and, before I'd even put one drop of ink in it, I had that "Where have you been all my life?" moment. I was a little concerned that the writing experience would be a let-down and that the capping action was its only strength, but boy was I wrong. Yes, it really is THAT good.
I'm with you Graham; it's a wonderful pen. Please be careful with the cap; it easily scratches. I've got a few micro scratches on mine, and I swore I was being quite careful with it. Brushing up, even lightly, on any porous material can cause these small scratches.
My favorite cooling treat lately has been frozen seedless green grapes. They don't freeze ice cube hard, just enough to be chewable. Delicious, good for you, and pretty efficient at core cooling.
I purchased the Traveler’s Co. all Brass pen after seeing Brian posting about it on Instagram three years ago. I love this pen! It can go everywhere I go with no worries… and I’ve never had it not start writing when I’ve picked it up. One time I went months without using it… it started right up. Awesome pen and thanks to Brian for introducing the pen to me!
I have an E95S and I love it. It is my go-to and carry pen more than any other. I also have a Plaisir And agree it is under rated. On a second subject - when my dad died a fountain pen was found in his dresser. it is a watermann Art Deco and his name is inscribed on it, so we assume it was some sort of award. I got it repaired and the gold nib is wonderfully soft and I love it.
I love you guys. I made my first order for fountain pen supplies with you and have learned a lot from your channel. I also I’m in a Facebook group where I ask questions. I just love how your videos leave not stone unturned. Thanks!
Brian is right: core temperature is what it's all about. I even read the other day that your body starts sweating in *anticipation* of being hot -- which explains why my body seems to overreact even when I'm in a reasonably cool (but breezeless and enclosed) sound booth. Cooling from the inside out is the way to cope!
The same thing happens to me, but I didn't know that! "Room temperature" is warm for me. I have to ask, what do you do to find yourself in a sound booth on a regular basis? Are you a singer or a producer or something? That sounds so cool (no pun intended)!
I know it’s heresy in a community like this but the best non-fountain pen pen has to be the Uni-ball Signo DX. Dries almost instantly, the 0.38 suits my small handwriting, and if I lose it it’s under $3. Runner up is the Pentel Energel: I use those refills in my rollerballs because I don’t like the Schmidt ones they tend to come with. They’ve replaced my Pigma Micron pens for designing quilt patterns and writing notes for novels since I discovered them.
Pentel Energels are a go-to for me as well; I'm a relatively recent fountain pen convert, so I still have a number of gel pens and fineliners in regular rotation. Engergels suit my hand nicely, and I love how smoothly they write, the consistent quality of their ink & the variety colors available. The Signo DX is great as well, though I find them a bit too small for extended use. I do love the lavender black 0.38 for adding notes to my planner, though!
@@Mythosidhe I’ve got pretty small hands which probably explains why they’re comfortable for me. Haven’t tried the lavender black yet, I’ve just got regular black.
Hi Brian and Drew, thanks so much for another great episode, and I always walk away more knowledgeable and entertained by your sincere love for what you do! I couldn't help but think of your off-the-cuff comment about how fountain pen enthusiasts often have this collective obsession driven by curiosity and going-down-the-rabbit-hole-ness (at around 1:26:00). I'm curious about your thoughts on conscious consumption, especially in a world where every brand is marketing their product with various tactics (e.g. flash sales / black friday sales, which I'm grateful you guys don't really do) and what are the things that you, as a business, keep in mind as you are, at the end of the day, a retailer.
I have been busy for a while so it is great to come back and see a whole bunch of videos to watch! On the topic of non fountain pen pens nothing is going to beat my bronze Tactile Turn Bolt Action Mini with a blue g2 mini refill, the bolt on mine is smoother than you can imagine and the size and texture is ideal, I have flame coloured the clip myself and the deserty coloured patina on the bronze looks great. Also, I too loved the SR-71 as a kid, it is the coolest of cool planes.
I too suffer from the squirrels who are all ninja all-stars. Something I found that helps deter them from chowing down on bird food -- red pepper seeds! Birds aren't affected by the "heat" from the capsaicin in the pepper seeds -- only us silly mammals are. Try mixing in some of that with your bird seed! Enjoy background watching these videos while working away! :)
My favorite Retro 51 is the Roosevelt -- raised herringbone texture. Other than that, I'm a fountain pen fan, or occasionally the Faber-Castell PITT artist pens. Fun video, thanks. Hey, a query for your next Q & A - How did JINHAO get away with completely lifting the LAMY Safari design on their 599? Enjoying the vids, good thing I'm retired so I can view all of your swell content. W.
I've been enjoying using my TWSBI Swipe at work as my daily driver. It's the EF nib inked up with Herbin Perle Noire and writes well on the various papers we deal with, even the carbon paper inspection logs we use.
i remember becoming obsessed with fountain pens at the age of 6. My family doctor had this big old fat Mont Blanc and I so clearly remember the first time I saw it. Any time I had to go to the doctor I looked forward to seeing that pen and watching him write with it. To this day I remember how oddly he held that pen and I have never seen anyone else hold their fountain pen quite the way he did.I convinced my mother to buy me an inexpensive calligraphy pen when I was 7 or 8 and it was terrible, but I became pretty proficient at calligraphy. I was hooked for life! i am proud to say that I have passed this obsession on to my daughter who now has the same passion for fountain pens that I have.
The Diplomat Magnum is the most underrated fountain pen. It deserves a place right up there with Safari and the Metropolitan. And it offers more bounce than either of those classics. I bought the prismatic purple this summer. And I didn't want to write with anything else for more than a month.
The Diplomat Magnum prismatic is one of my favorite sketching pen, but I dropped it tip down on pavement and broke off tipping material. It would no longer write at all, so bummed! Then I remembered a spare #5 nib from Fountain Pen Revolution. OMG! Now the pen is twice as good as before! Smooth nib, doesn't dry start if not used for a few weeks, consistent feed. A great pen that may be underrated.
Drew! I am totally team Brown! That brown demonstrator is SNICE!!! I have the Golden Espresso Kaweco and the Lamy brown Luxe...I would love to add that Aurora 88 Trilobiti Chocolate to my collection. I think Brian needs to surprise you with one on the pencast!...PS welcome to Canada Drew! Lol!
My E95s has been one of my favorite pens ever since I got it. I never really see other people having them so it's good to see it grab a little extra love
If you like larger pens I have a Conklin All American in Brownstone that I really enjoy. Before it was discontinued I tried an ink called Tobacco, now I use Monteverde Brown Sugar . I did change to a Goulet broad nib, very happy with the combination.
Geez, this is difficult as I have very beautiful pens, works of art really, but at the end of the day, I'd rather a mediocre looking pen that writes amazingly well than a beautiful pen that gives me problems. If I truly love the way a pen looks, I might get it for myself and find someone who could work on it.
I would buy a stunningly beautiful pen just for the art, and might never (or rarely) write with it. I get a lot of joy and inspiration from looking at art, so having a tangible piece of art that has no practical use is still very valuable to me. If I ever lost the ability to write (infirmity) I would still enjoy the stunning pen; whereas the amazing writer becomes useless.
I could deal with an "ok" writing pen if the looks really, truly brought me tremendous joy whenever I saw it. I feel like the peak of aesthetics are higher than the peak of writing experience. Like, even a flawless writing experience can only be so good - but if you had a one-of-a-kind pen that was formerly owned by your favorite author? Come on - you know you'd pick that one over a flawlessly-performing production pen. - Drew :)
My very first introduction to fountain pens was indeed one of those cheap calligraphy sets with the different sections. The pen cracked in many places in less than a year, then I started getting Jinhaos until I got a steel Parker Jotter for Christmas, I used that for a long time before properly getting ito fountain pens rather than just using them during the very first lockdown when I invested in a Kaweco Supra and some Diamine Steel Blue. The supra is a great and versitile pen but I did have to forge my own clip for it from sheet metal which I heated to give it a gunmetal grey finish.
Hi. A few months ago I started using fountain pens for my journaling. I write as fast as I think, usually causing mistakes. My question is, what do you do to correct writing mistakes?Just scratch it out and move on? Is there such a thing as fountain pen friendly White out? I usually use white out tape, but the extra-fine nib of my Eco doesn't work well with it. Thanks
I like the feeling of putting one single strike through where my mistake was. For me it is part of the stream of thought process and acknowledging that I can make mistakes and the world won’t end. I kind of wear the mistakes with pride, not trying to hide them
Drew, you did a great service telling us about the EF and special saibi togi Sailor nibs. As a lifelong user of western medium nibs, the Japanese F, EF, and kurogane (which I have) special nibs present a steep learning curve, thus every bit of personal anecdote makes me appreciate them and gives me the courage to try something new.
Well, keep in mind that we'll always have your back if you buy a nib from us that just isn't a good fit. We never want you to have a pen you don't like! Just reach out (within 60 days) and we'll work with you to find a pen that's perfect for you! - Drew
Feedback-Two things: 1) I put a Z57 nib [Lamy 14kt black PVD coated two-tone] on one of my favorite pens, the Lamy Studio LX, and oh boy it was totally worth the extra money for looks, writing experience and compliments! 2) I have always loved the Pilot e95s I have two of the ivorys in different nib sizes and just a couple of days ago bought a black one in Medium from you guys, and am eagerly waiting on it’s arrival.
Here in Germany, burgers are served with a long wooden stick that goes through the burger to keep everything together. It works most of the time. Sometimes with larger burgers, it doesn't. :D
Noodler's Walnut was the yellow brown I was going to suggest, but if you want to be on the red side of brown town, I can recommend Graf von Faber-Castell Hazelnut Brown. Very expensive, but clearly the extra budget went towards the stately bottles with that ink series.
My favorite non fountain pens fall are Fisher Space Pens and FriXion pens. My current EDC is the Brass Fisher Cap-o-Matic. But I also like these from a collector's standpoint. And I use a range of these pens for my various planner/journals.
Burger King here in NZ uses a coated cardboard contraption that bends into a half-cup thing like Drew's description. It's definitely a one-use item, but lasts well with all the juices and layers.
Underrated pens: my husband has a Kaweco Supra in brass and he loves it! To me, it's a giant Lilliput with an extra stage (ala space rocket stages). The versatility that "stage" adds makes it a really neat-o pen.
Loved watching this so much, I had to work all weekend and saved this for when I got done as a treat and you didn't disappoint. So many things I wanted to comment on, but I'll try to condense to just a few.. Lamy gold nibs - go for it, I have my Lamy Logo Twilight rocking a (goulet provided) 14k Medium nib, it's glorious, also slightly ridiculous but my Logo Twilight was the pen that got me back in to FPs so it deserved an upgrade. For Drew - Noodlers brown inks, I vote Noodlers Beaver, wonderful, rich, and slightly shading over time. For Brian - Did you know that NASA sells / sold dinner planet plates? They are awesome, you need them in your life.
QUESTION: Best way to keep swatches of inks owned/ink samples and/or an "ink journal" for inks? My current process is multi-facted: -- swatch cards (one in 8.5x11 binder using baseball card clear sleeves) that stays home (owned-inks) -- smaller swatch cards in Traveler's Notebook craft sleeve booklets for taking to/fro (owned-inks) -- fp-friendly paper book with index, page for each ink owned (swatch + writing samples), and in the back each color-family has a section where I swatch owned & sampled inks. Work but FUN. Curious as to what others do... thank you :)
@@Gouletpens Yes, I have two of the standard ones (not the dipper or larger sheets). I use those in the baseball card binder so I can see them all at once (and then if I need to take them somewhere I put them back on the ring). Just looking to see what others do, too...thx
I always forget to mention this when brown pens are mentioned in these videos, but not today! My favorite pen is a Conklin All American in Brownstone. Add that to the awesome brown pen list!
Oof. Well thanks for the feedback! Sorry it was a sore spot 😅 I like Brian's idea about a cap. Like a certain number of slots or tickets for predetermined number of sets. Ah well, something to hope for 😁 Stay groovy guys 🤙
You two are hilarious and fun at the same time...well not at the same time but in a 10 minute period. I laugh and learn. Please say hi to your lovely wives. Blessings, Pat
I've owned my Stargazer (in black w/med nib) since March 2018. It was the first fountain pen I took to the office to show off. Got a lot of interest paid to it. And the nib, how sweet it is!
I agree with Drew on the Kaweco Supra! I never gave it a glance till my brother wanted to get the Fireblue version and I thought to give it a try and it is amazing!!! Yes the price tag 🏷 is up there , but the nib… 💥⚡️and if I want a Lilliput version i can shorten it!
I agree Kathy. I recently visited my cabin in Maine a year after having left my Prefounte behind and it wrote the first time with the same cartridge!!! Even after surviving freezing temps. No longer underrated in my mind. I have 4.
Im with your Brian, i have double digit pens inked up. I usually get bored or get a new one before i run out of ink. I think i will start just not filling them up. I also have the collection obsession lol. I get fixated on something and just keep going until I lose interest. I have well over 100 FPs. I do however will buy on sale a lot, I rarely pay full price with exceptions (sailor, twsbi). Hopefully it will pass soon lol.
Oh, snap! I have a Swipe arriving tomorrow (I hope) along with a Goulet nib-tuning kit. It's about to get serious up in here. (And somehow, a Traveler's pen just landed on my wish list.)
That's a great question! I keep mine in small drawers that I also use for spare converters and other fountain pen accessories like silicone grease, brass sheets, etc. - Drew
I recently ordered 2 Yookers Eros pens from the store. I often use felt tip pens for sketching, but don't like how quickly the nibs wear down. Hoping these last a bit longer.
@@Gouletpens Great! The package has been sitting on my desk at the office for a few days while I'm working from home. I'm excited to open it and try them out. Also, I don't think I've eaten Dots since I was a kid, and actually wouldn't mind if I found them inside this, or a future order. haha. Thanks for the reply Drew! Like always, I look forward to the next episode.
Someone has lead me to understand that certain 'feed's (holding the nib) have different properties and therefore some inks are not compatible (other than India ink), is this trues & if so what are those please?
Maybe Brian can send a request to Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson if he'd entertain the thought of selling his Namiki Emperor 🤞. Also, I feel Brian's pain in regards to above ground pool maintenance. I'm battling leaks as well with my pool. That's an awesome thing you do for your employees by giving them those mental health half-days to unplug and unwind. Also, any plans to carry the other unique nib sizes for the Lamy 2000 (obliques and the double broad nibs)? Great show as usual. Stay safe!
for rollerball V7 although I'd never touch 'em again. When I wasn't in FP I used to think V7 is best pen ever. In my opinion even preppy is better than all of 'em.
I wouldn’t want to do the housework in a mansion - does the mansion come with live-in household staff? If not, I choose option two for sure. I detest chores and don’t need extra or more square footage of cleaning required. For option two, I think maybe Guadeloupe or a mountainside in Austria. 🙂
Putting mustard on it is a saying meaning giving it a little extra oomph. If a pitcher throws a fastball a little faster than he normally does, he put a little extra mustard on it.
I appreciate the heads-up but non-spoiler on the Inkvent Advent Calendar, as I shall probably treat myself with one -- assuming I can get in quickly enough!!
Go-to non FP? I have a Kaweco Special S 2.0 pencil in my EDC, so there's that. There's also a mini Sharpie, but that doesn't get much use, so that's not it. On my work desk, I have a Pilot Metropolitan RB and Pilot V10, so that's my joint nomination for pens (non-FP)
Drew going for the deep dive into foam cosplay with electronic lighting tutorials for his kid. What a dad! Is anyone from Goulet going to the Boston Commonwealth Pen Show?
Brian, you mentioned in the Pen of the week segment that you enjoy pens that have a “fidget factor”. Are there other pens that you think really hit that mark for you?
I bought a Yookers Yooth because I was curious to put Baystate Blue in it, and now I'm hooked! I bought a few more to put all my more "problematic" inks in, all the stuff that I don't normally pull out often because they absorb too much into the paper. And I think I'm gonna put Lexington Gray into the Metis with a 0.8mm because then it'll look just like pencil lines. I've been sketching with my Yooth (I have the 1.0mm tip on it for now, to start out) and I love it. I'm tempted to get a bunch more in 0.8mm just to give to people and nudge them towards fountain pens >:) Quick edit: for the hypothetical, I'd take the luxurious place in an inhospitable habitat if it's in the north and freezing cold all year long, but I'd take the other one if you switch the north and freezing part for south and sweltering xD I literally moved this year from a hot and humid environment to some place up north and more in the mountains, partly to escape the heat. Second quick edit: cargo pants for life! My favorite pants are made by Kuwalla Tee and they're cargos :D
@@Gouletpens It's great! It's super fun to use and a great tamer for the wilder inks that sink a touch too much into the paper otherwise, without feeling dry either. I also just realized that I passed up the opportunity for a bad pun in my original comment ("I'm hooked" should have been "I'm yooked" :p)
I often have to write on "carbon" forms in my work. I use a Lamy Tipo. I would love for somebody to recommend a fountain pen that is good for writing on (triplicate) carbons.
Esterbrook with a manifold/rigid nib. You can pick up a SJ for around $50 (they made gazillions of them) and new in box nibs for about $15 (nobody wants them). I think you can get an adapter thingy so the new pens can use old nibs but I'm cheap and found a nice copper one with a new bag inside. Note: You have to press pretty hard (for a fountain pen) to do three sheets but that's what they were designed for so you kinda have to train your brain that it's OK.
I appreciate Brian and Drew talking about how terrible the writing experience is with those cheap calligraphy sets you can get at office supply and craft stores. I had one as a kid and it completely turned me off to anything like a calligraphy or fountain pen. I’m so glad I happened to pick up a LAMY Safari several months ago on a whim and stumbled upon the GPC RUclips channel! Now I’m full-blown fountain pen obsessed :) Edited to add Drew’s name too. You both hate those sets! That makes at least 3 of us :)
I think Drew is right, the Kaweco Supra is underrated, unfortunately I think the Kaweko Lilliput kind of compete with the Supra and maybe overshadowed it. I have the Pilot E95 in Ivory and burgundy and the Stargazer in red and both are terrific pens, but I think the Stargazer is a little back-weighted posted, and unposted is really difficult to use so I don't use it as frequently as I would like. Thank you for the podcast, I want more please 😁. Saludos 👋
Drew, knowing how hot the end of October can be in the south, you might want to add some battery operated fans inside your kid’s costume along with the lights.
Dear Gentlemen, Greetings from Spain! I was wondering which fountain pens would you recommend for teachers in middle and high school to use on a daily basis?? Many thanks in advance!
Muster is a form of inspection. If something meets expectations, it passes muster. Mustard's taste makes it a metaphor for strength. If you stand up to a challenge, you cut the mustard. If you give something a strong push, you put a little mustard behind it. And now back to pens.
Thanks, Thomas! This is just as important! Haha! - Drew
I'm completely with Brian on the E95S. I finally bought one a few weeks ago (sold as the Elite over here) and, before I'd even put one drop of ink in it, I had that "Where have you been all my life?" moment. I was a little concerned that the writing experience would be a let-down and that the capping action was its only strength, but boy was I wrong. Yes, it really is THAT good.
I'm with you Graham; it's a wonderful pen. Please be careful with the cap; it easily scratches. I've got a few micro scratches on mine, and I swore I was being quite careful with it. Brushing up, even lightly, on any porous material can cause these small scratches.
@@Ali-in8xi Thanks for the tip. I keep mine in a sleeve but it's good to have this awareness.
I wish I knew to keep mines separated. You live and learn.
It's so good! - Drew
What size nib did you get?
My favorite cooling treat lately has been frozen seedless green grapes. They don't freeze ice cube hard, just enough to be chewable. Delicious, good for you, and pretty efficient at core cooling.
My 8yo eats individual frozen peas.
Me too!
Glad im not the only one who enjoys frozen grapes!
YES frozen grapes are the best. I would skin them all too but that takes forever
Drew's shirt gives me 'Saved By the Bell' vibes so hard 💯
Totally agreed! 👍
I can hear Drew's shirt even on mute. Thanks for the lunch recommendation. Getting burger.
I purchased the Traveler’s Co. all Brass pen after seeing Brian posting about it on Instagram three years ago. I love this pen! It can go everywhere I go with no worries… and I’ve never had it not start writing when I’ve picked it up. One time I went months without using it… it started right up. Awesome pen and thanks to Brian for introducing the pen to me!
I have an E95S and I love it. It is my go-to and carry pen more than any other. I also have a Plaisir And agree it is under rated. On a second subject - when my dad died a fountain pen was found in his dresser. it is a watermann Art Deco and his name is inscribed on it, so we assume it was some sort of award. I got it repaired and the gold nib is wonderfully soft and I love it.
The E95S is soooooo good! - Drew
Let's be honest, if Pilot brought back the M90 for $300 they would sell like hotcakes. I'd buy a couple and I already own a vintage 1971 Myu.
Good care of your people. What a great company.
My go-to non-fountain-pen is the Zebra Sarasa Clip. Often the “Dry Gel” version, because it dries almost instantly.
I love this pen as well but my go-to non-fountain-pen pen is the Pilot G-Tec-C3
I love you guys. I made my first order for fountain pen supplies with you and have learned a lot from your channel. I also I’m in a Facebook group where I ask questions. I just love how your videos leave not stone unturned. Thanks!
The e95S is definitely on my wish list :)
Brian is right: core temperature is what it's all about. I even read the other day that your body starts sweating in *anticipation* of being hot -- which explains why my body seems to overreact even when I'm in a reasonably cool (but breezeless and enclosed) sound booth. Cooling from the inside out is the way to cope!
The same thing happens to me, but I didn't know that! "Room temperature" is warm for me.
I have to ask, what do you do to find yourself in a sound booth on a regular basis? Are you a singer or a producer or something? That sounds so cool (no pun intended)!
@@florencefortyseven Voice actor : )
Also kind of explains why hot days feel less intense with sunglasses on
Excited to hear more about the Swipe! It's in my cart but I haven't pulled the trigger yet, so this is awesome timing.
I know it’s heresy in a community like this but the best non-fountain pen pen has to be the Uni-ball Signo DX. Dries almost instantly, the 0.38 suits my small handwriting, and if I lose it it’s under $3. Runner up is the Pentel Energel: I use those refills in my rollerballs because I don’t like the Schmidt ones they tend to come with. They’ve replaced my Pigma Micron pens for designing quilt patterns and writing notes for novels since I discovered them.
Nothing at all wrong with that! - Drew
Pentel Energels are a go-to for me as well; I'm a relatively recent fountain pen convert, so I still have a number of gel pens and fineliners in regular rotation. Engergels suit my hand nicely, and I love how smoothly they write, the consistent quality of their ink & the variety colors available. The Signo DX is great as well, though I find them a bit too small for extended use. I do love the lavender black 0.38 for adding notes to my planner, though!
@@Mythosidhe I’ve got pretty small hands which probably explains why they’re comfortable for me. Haven’t tried the lavender black yet, I’ve just got regular black.
Great video.. so nice finding these now... I have over 7 yrs of videos to enjoy lol.. like Netflix
We're glad you found us! - Drew
The High Ace Neo is a SUPER pen value, totally agree there!
The E95S-such a cool pen and all that Brian said...I have a second one on my wish list.
Hi Brian and Drew, thanks so much for another great episode, and I always walk away more knowledgeable and entertained by your sincere love for what you do! I couldn't help but think of your off-the-cuff comment about how fountain pen enthusiasts often have this collective obsession driven by curiosity and going-down-the-rabbit-hole-ness (at around 1:26:00). I'm curious about your thoughts on conscious consumption, especially in a world where every brand is marketing their product with various tactics (e.g. flash sales / black friday sales, which I'm grateful you guys don't really do) and what are the things that you, as a business, keep in mind as you are, at the end of the day, a retailer.
I have been busy for a while so it is great to come back and see a whole bunch of videos to watch! On the topic of non fountain pen pens nothing is going to beat my bronze Tactile Turn Bolt Action Mini with a blue g2 mini refill, the bolt on mine is smoother than you can imagine and the size and texture is ideal, I have flame coloured the clip myself and the deserty coloured patina on the bronze looks great. Also, I too loved the SR-71 as a kid, it is the coolest of cool planes.
Thanks for joining us, Alex! - Drew
Drew’s shirt is a collection of forbidden Doritos. 😂
I too suffer from the squirrels who are all ninja all-stars. Something I found that helps deter them from chowing down on bird food -- red pepper seeds! Birds aren't affected by the "heat" from the capsaicin in the pepper seeds -- only us silly mammals are. Try mixing in some of that with your bird seed! Enjoy background watching these videos while working away! :)
My favorite Retro 51 is the Roosevelt -- raised herringbone texture. Other than that, I'm a fountain pen fan, or occasionally the Faber-Castell PITT artist pens. Fun video, thanks.
Hey, a query for your next Q & A - How did JINHAO get away with completely lifting the LAMY Safari design on their 599?
Enjoying the vids, good thing I'm retired so I can view all of your swell content. W.
8:30 Could also try diverting squirrel's attention with peanuts! Kinda like a peace offering. Largely worked for me.
I've been enjoying using my TWSBI Swipe at work as my daily driver. It's the EF nib inked up with Herbin Perle Noire and writes well on the various papers we deal with, even the carbon paper inspection logs we use.
i remember becoming obsessed with fountain pens at the age of 6. My family doctor had this big old fat Mont Blanc and I so clearly remember the first time I saw it. Any time I had to go to the doctor I looked forward to seeing that pen and watching him write with it. To this day I remember how oddly he held that pen and I have never seen anyone else hold their fountain pen quite the way he did.I convinced my mother to buy me an inexpensive calligraphy pen when I was 7 or 8 and it was terrible, but I became pretty proficient at calligraphy. I was hooked for life! i am proud to say that I have passed this obsession on to my daughter who now has the same passion for fountain pens that I have.
All I have to say about the hypothetical scenario is that if you have penguin carcasses in northern Canada something has somewhere gone wrong.
Ha! I immediately thought the same. Drew, step up your Arctic fauna studies!
The Diplomat Magnum is the most underrated fountain pen. It deserves a place right up there with Safari and the Metropolitan. And it offers more bounce than either of those classics. I bought the prismatic purple this summer. And I didn't want to write with anything else for more than a month.
The Diplomat Magnum prismatic is one of my favorite sketching pen, but I dropped it tip down on pavement and broke off tipping material. It would no longer write at all, so bummed! Then I remembered a spare #5 nib from Fountain Pen Revolution. OMG! Now the pen is twice as good as before! Smooth nib, doesn't dry start if not used for a few weeks, consistent feed. A great pen that may be underrated.
I love these. You two do great.
Thanks, Peggy! - Drew
Drew! I am totally team Brown! That brown demonstrator is SNICE!!! I have the Golden Espresso Kaweco and the Lamy brown Luxe...I would love to add that Aurora 88 Trilobiti Chocolate to my collection. I think Brian needs to surprise you with one on the pencast!...PS welcome to Canada Drew! Lol!
Thanks for the welcome! Haha! Seriously though, I would very much like to visit one day and I'm certain I will. Team brown! - Drew
Drew!! Love, Love, LoOOVe your colorful wardrobe of entertaining shirts. Never stop the show.
Thanks! The show and the shirts will continue! - Drew
Diamine Terracotta would look amazing with that Aero! The color would be a perfect match!
Good call! - Drew
Brian makes an excellent point about the advantage of MH Days over extra Annual Leave.
I love the Lamy gold nibs. I bought one on closeout a few years ago -- just put it on my new Black Forest studio. It's amazing!
My E95s has been one of my favorite pens ever since I got it. I never really see other people having them so it's good to see it grab a little extra love
Cut the burger in half before eating lol.
The Traveler's pen is my favorite! I love how it writes and looks.
I’dl love a brown fountain pen to go with my vintage Junk Journals for 2022.
If you like larger pens I have a Conklin All American in Brownstone that I really enjoy. Before it was discontinued I tried an ink called Tobacco, now I use Monteverde Brown Sugar . I did change to a Goulet broad nib, very happy with the combination.
Maybe this has been asked before:
Would you rather have a mediocre looking pen which writes amazingly well or a stunning pen that writes just okay?
Mediocre looks, writes amazingly.
Geez, this is difficult as I have very beautiful pens, works of art really, but at the end of the day, I'd rather a mediocre looking pen that writes amazingly well than a beautiful pen that gives me problems. If I truly love the way a pen looks, I might get it for myself and find someone who could work on it.
I would buy a stunningly beautiful pen just for the art, and might never (or rarely) write with it. I get a lot of joy and inspiration from looking at art, so having a tangible piece of art that has no practical use is still very valuable to me. If I ever lost the ability to write (infirmity) I would still enjoy the stunning pen; whereas the amazing writer becomes useless.
Function over form for me ❣️
I could deal with an "ok" writing pen if the looks really, truly brought me tremendous joy whenever I saw it. I feel like the peak of aesthetics are higher than the peak of writing experience. Like, even a flawless writing experience can only be so good - but if you had a one-of-a-kind pen that was formerly owned by your favorite author? Come on - you know you'd pick that one over a flawlessly-performing production pen. - Drew :)
Love Brian’s dad story about the inflatable pool. Laughed so hard. 🤪
My very first introduction to fountain pens was indeed one of those cheap calligraphy sets with the different sections. The pen cracked in many places in less than a year, then I started getting Jinhaos until I got a steel Parker Jotter for Christmas, I used that for a long time before properly getting ito fountain pens rather than just using them during the very first lockdown when I invested in a Kaweco Supra and some Diamine Steel Blue. The supra is a great and versitile pen but I did have to forge my own clip for it from sheet metal which I heated to give it a gunmetal grey finish.
Oh, and I really enjoyed the Netflix F1 documentary series, too, Brian. Love F1 racing!
Me too!
Same here. I was totally addicted and had absolutely zero interest in F1 prior.
Hi. A few months ago I started using fountain pens for my journaling. I write as fast as I think, usually causing mistakes. My question is, what do you do to correct writing mistakes?Just scratch it out and move on? Is there such a thing as fountain pen friendly White out? I usually use white out tape, but the extra-fine nib of my Eco doesn't work well with it. Thanks
I like the feeling of putting one single strike through where my mistake was. For me it is part of the stream of thought process and acknowledging that I can make mistakes and the world won’t end. I kind of wear the mistakes with pride, not trying to hide them
Drew, you did a great service telling us about the EF and special saibi togi Sailor nibs. As a lifelong user of western medium nibs, the Japanese F, EF, and kurogane (which I have) special nibs present a steep learning curve, thus every bit of personal anecdote makes me appreciate them and gives me the courage to try something new.
Well, keep in mind that we'll always have your back if you buy a nib from us that just isn't a good fit. We never want you to have a pen you don't like! Just reach out (within 60 days) and we'll work with you to find a pen that's perfect for you! - Drew
Feedback-Two things: 1) I put a Z57 nib [Lamy 14kt black PVD coated two-tone] on one of my favorite pens, the Lamy Studio LX, and oh boy it was totally worth the extra money for looks, writing experience and compliments! 2) I have always loved the Pilot e95s I have two of the ivorys in different nib sizes and just a couple of days ago bought a black one in Medium from you guys, and am eagerly waiting on it’s arrival.
Here in Germany, burgers are served with a long wooden stick that goes through the burger to keep everything together. It works most of the time. Sometimes with larger burgers, it doesn't. :D
Noodler's Walnut was the yellow brown I was going to suggest, but if you want to be on the red side of brown town, I can recommend Graf von Faber-Castell Hazelnut Brown. Very expensive, but clearly the extra budget went towards the stately bottles with that ink series.
My favorite non fountain pens fall are Fisher Space Pens and FriXion pens. My current EDC is the Brass Fisher Cap-o-Matic. But I also like these from a collector's standpoint. And I use a range of these pens for my various planner/journals.
1:02:41 I didn't knew that brian would have liking to the mountains 🌄 as well with a lake
It would be fun to see Rachel and Drew's wife critique your Pencast conversations, especially the burger diaper and gaming conversations. 🤓🤣
It would be and hour and a half of head shaking and eye rolling. - Drew
@@Gouletpens ...and yet sooooo entertaining...in case you and Brian need a week off. lol. Have a great week. 🌻
Burger King here in NZ uses a coated cardboard contraption that bends into a half-cup thing like Drew's description. It's definitely a one-use item, but lasts well with all the juices and layers.
That's brilliant! - Drew
Haha, love The Office reference at the beginning.
Absolutely into the notion of a Brown Mamba. I think that has officially bumped its self into my Grail pen list. Yup.
Nice! - Drew
20:05 I got the orange one in Taiwan for $2.95. they are beautiful.
Underrated pens: my husband has a Kaweco Supra in brass and he loves it! To me, it's a giant Lilliput with an extra stage (ala space rocket stages). The versatility that "stage" adds makes it a really neat-o pen.
Loved watching this so much, I had to work all weekend and saved this for when I got done as a treat and you didn't disappoint. So many things I wanted to comment on, but I'll try to condense to just a few..
Lamy gold nibs - go for it, I have my Lamy Logo Twilight rocking a (goulet provided) 14k Medium nib, it's glorious, also slightly ridiculous but my Logo Twilight was the pen that got me back in to FPs so it deserved an upgrade.
For Drew - Noodlers brown inks, I vote Noodlers Beaver, wonderful, rich, and slightly shading over time.
For Brian - Did you know that NASA sells / sold dinner planet plates? They are awesome, you need them in your life.
Thanks, Pete! I love that color! - Drew
QUESTION: Best way to keep swatches of inks owned/ink samples and/or an "ink journal" for inks?
My current process is multi-facted:
-- swatch cards (one in 8.5x11 binder using baseball card clear sleeves) that stays home (owned-inks)
-- smaller swatch cards in Traveler's Notebook craft sleeve booklets for taking to/fro (owned-inks)
-- fp-friendly paper book with index, page for each ink owned (swatch + writing samples), and in the back each color-family has a section where I swatch owned & sampled inks.
Work but FUN. Curious as to what others do...
thank you :)
Have you seen the Col-o-Ring? - Drew www.gouletpens.com/products/col-o-ring-ink-testing-book
@@Gouletpens Yes, I have two of the standard ones (not the dipper or larger sheets). I use those in the baseball card binder so I can see them all at once (and then if I need to take them somewhere I put them back on the ring). Just looking to see what others do, too...thx
I love Drew's shirts. Want them.
I always forget to mention this when brown pens are mentioned in these videos, but not today! My favorite pen is a Conklin All American in Brownstone. Add that to the awesome brown pen list!
Nice one! - Drew
Oof. Well thanks for the feedback! Sorry it was a sore spot 😅 I like Brian's idea about a cap. Like a certain number of slots or tickets for predetermined number of sets. Ah well, something to hope for 😁
Stay groovy guys 🤙
You too, Sean! - Drew
You two are hilarious and fun at the same time...well not at the same time but in a 10 minute period. I laugh and learn. Please say hi to your lovely wives. Blessings, Pat
I've owned my Stargazer (in black w/med nib) since March 2018. It was the first fountain pen I took to the office to show off. Got a lot of interest paid to it. And the nib, how sweet it is!
Nice! That's a great pen! - Drew
I agree with Drew on the Kaweco Supra! I never gave it a glance till my brother wanted to get the Fireblue version and I thought to give it a try and it is amazing!!! Yes the price tag 🏷 is up there , but the nib… 💥⚡️and if I want a Lilliput version i can shorten it!
I consider the Platinum Prefounte underrated. They are excellent and no one talks about them.
I agree Kathy. I recently visited my cabin in Maine a year after having left my Prefounte behind and it wrote the first time with the same cartridge!!! Even after surviving freezing temps. No longer underrated in my mind. I have 4.
Yep, and that's why I'm buying more....
Drew, I gotta know where you got your incredible bowling alley print shirt.
Im with your Brian, i have double digit pens inked up. I usually get bored or get a new one before i run out of ink. I think i will start just not filling them up. I also have the collection obsession lol. I get fixated on something and just keep going until I lose interest. I have well over 100 FPs. I do however will buy on sale a lot, I rarely pay full price with exceptions (sailor, twsbi). Hopefully it will pass soon lol.
I think the Aurora 88 matte brown (chocolate) appeals to me, because I love earthtones.
So Diamine Chocolate Brown would pair nicely with your pen. I love the color and have been looking for a good brown for a while.
Thank you! - Drew
Edison's 1.5 mm stub nibs are excellent writers! Love 'em!
Oh, snap! I have a Swipe arriving tomorrow (I hope) along with a Goulet nib-tuning kit. It's about to get serious up in here. (And somehow, a Traveler's pen just landed on my wish list.)
Perfect timing! - Drew
I always love your shirts, Drew.
Thank you! - Drew
Any tips on nib storage? Both for Jowo-type nibs as well as Pilot VP nibs. Thanks!
That's a great question! I keep mine in small drawers that I also use for spare converters and other fountain pen accessories like silicone grease, brass sheets, etc. - Drew
Living the dream. Cheerios from the sky.
I"m still catching up here. Wondering whether Archer's costume is finished, Drew? (writing this on 10/29/2021) :-)
I recently ordered 2 Yookers Eros pens from the store. I often use felt tip pens for sketching, but don't like how quickly the nibs wear down. Hoping these last a bit longer.
These will definitely last longer than a traditional felt tip. - Drew
@@Gouletpens Great! The package has been sitting on my desk at the office for a few days while I'm working from home. I'm excited to open it and try them out. Also, I don't think I've eaten Dots since I was a kid, and actually wouldn't mind if I found them inside this, or a future order. haha. Thanks for the reply Drew! Like always, I look forward to the next episode.
Someone has lead me to understand that certain 'feed's (holding the nib) have different properties and therefore some inks are not compatible (other than India ink), is this trues & if so what are those please?
I feel like Drew forces himself to wear those shirts just because of his surname.
Hey, Brown is cool. Brown is the new black, man : )
I hate to imagine how boring my shirts would be if my last name was "Laserbeam". - Drew
Brian, I assure you the Trilobiti is necessary. I’ve been stalking sites and counting the days until it arrives. So excited about this pen! #teambrown
TEAM BROWN! - Drew
Maybe Brian can send a request to Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson if he'd entertain the thought of selling his Namiki Emperor 🤞. Also, I feel Brian's pain in regards to above ground pool maintenance. I'm battling leaks as well with my pool. That's an awesome thing you do for your employees by giving them those mental health half-days to unplug and unwind. Also, any plans to carry the other unique nib sizes for the Lamy 2000 (obliques and the double broad nibs)? Great show as usual. Stay safe!
Drew! Brian dissed your shirts but I love them! I have to ask, not wanting to turn this into a fashion-cast, but where do you get them??
I pick them up everywhere. I got this one (and quite a few others) at places like Marshall's and TJ Maxx. - Drew
for rollerball V7 although I'd never touch 'em again. When I wasn't in FP I used to think V7 is best pen ever. In my opinion even preppy is better than all of 'em.
Love my Precise V5 pens! They're my pick for everyday office writing.
I wouldn’t want to do the housework in a mansion - does the mansion come with live-in household staff? If not, I choose option two for sure. I detest chores and don’t need extra or more square footage of cleaning required. For option two, I think maybe Guadeloupe or a mountainside in Austria. 🙂
Oooh that's a good point. I hate cleaning. - Drew
I love that you mowed your lawn with a fountain pen in your pocket??
I think Drew will be happy to know there's also a snake called the King Brown.
Putting mustard on it is a saying meaning giving it a little extra oomph. If a pitcher throws a fastball a little faster than he normally does, he put a little extra mustard on it.
I love that expression! - Drew
I appreciate the heads-up but non-spoiler on the Inkvent Advent Calendar, as I shall probably treat myself with one -- assuming I can get in quickly enough!!
Go-to non FP? I have a Kaweco Special S 2.0 pencil in my EDC, so there's that. There's also a mini Sharpie, but that doesn't get much use, so that's not it. On my work desk, I have a Pilot Metropolitan RB and Pilot V10, so that's my joint nomination for pens (non-FP)
Drew going for the deep dive into foam cosplay with electronic lighting tutorials for his kid. What a dad! Is anyone from Goulet going to the Boston Commonwealth Pen Show?
We won't be going this year, but next year I'm planning on it! - Drew
Question: Why is it called posting when you put the cap onto the end of the barrel?
Because it's like sitting on a post.That's my answer, anyway.
Brian, you mentioned in the Pen of the week segment that you enjoy pens that have a “fidget factor”. Are there other pens that you think really hit that mark for you?
I bought a Yookers Yooth because I was curious to put Baystate Blue in it, and now I'm hooked! I bought a few more to put all my more "problematic" inks in, all the stuff that I don't normally pull out often because they absorb too much into the paper. And I think I'm gonna put Lexington Gray into the Metis with a 0.8mm because then it'll look just like pencil lines. I've been sketching with my Yooth (I have the 1.0mm tip on it for now, to start out) and I love it. I'm tempted to get a bunch more in 0.8mm just to give to people and nudge them towards fountain pens >:)
Quick edit: for the hypothetical, I'd take the luxurious place in an inhospitable habitat if it's in the north and freezing cold all year long, but I'd take the other one if you switch the north and freezing part for south and sweltering xD I literally moved this year from a hot and humid environment to some place up north and more in the mountains, partly to escape the heat.
Second quick edit: cargo pants for life! My favorite pants are made by Kuwalla Tee and they're cargos :D
It's a fun pen, right? - Drew
@@Gouletpens It's great! It's super fun to use and a great tamer for the wilder inks that sink a touch too much into the paper otherwise, without feeling dry either. I also just realized that I passed up the opportunity for a bad pun in my original comment ("I'm hooked" should have been "I'm yooked" :p)
I often have to write on "carbon" forms in my work. I use a Lamy Tipo. I would love for somebody to recommend a fountain pen that is good for writing on (triplicate) carbons.
Esterbrook with a manifold/rigid nib. You can pick up a SJ for around $50 (they made gazillions of them) and new in box nibs for about $15 (nobody wants them).
I think you can get an adapter thingy so the new pens can use old nibs but I'm cheap and found a nice copper one with a new bag inside.
Note: You have to press pretty hard (for a fountain pen) to do three sheets but that's what they were designed for so you kinda have to train your brain that it's OK.
I always enjoy the guitar theme :)
I appreciate Brian and Drew talking about how terrible the writing experience is with those cheap calligraphy sets you can get at office supply and craft stores. I had one as a kid and it completely turned me off to anything like a calligraphy or fountain pen. I’m so glad I happened to pick up a LAMY Safari several months ago on a whim and stumbled upon the GPC RUclips channel! Now I’m full-blown fountain pen obsessed :)
Edited to add Drew’s name too. You both hate those sets! That makes at least 3 of us :)
Thanks for watching! We're so glad that you found us! - Drew
The Lamy Aion nib is special and there isn’t a gold edition of it and there isn’t a gold nib Studio!
There might be a modified one… yes!
Love my Pilot M90 concord nib!!
I think Drew is right, the Kaweco Supra is underrated, unfortunately I think the Kaweko Lilliput kind of compete with the Supra and maybe overshadowed it. I have the Pilot E95 in Ivory and burgundy and the Stargazer in red and both are terrific pens, but I think the Stargazer is a little back-weighted posted, and unposted is really difficult to use so I don't use it as frequently as I would like.
Thank you for the podcast, I want more please 😁. Saludos 👋
Drew, knowing how hot the end of October can be in the south, you might want to add some battery operated fans inside your kid’s costume along with the lights.
Haha! Yeah we'll have to consider temperature! - Drew
Dear Gentlemen, Greetings from Spain! I was wondering which fountain pens would you recommend for teachers in middle and high school to use on a daily basis?? Many thanks in advance!
Great question! Anything LAMY or TWSBI - they're affordable, durable, and reliable. - Drew
Pilot Vanishing Point (or Decimo) for fast click writing with Lexington Gray or Namiki blue are my go to.
I considered the Kaweco Supra, but the fact that the segments aren't flush put me off. So glad I went for a Schondsgn pocket six later. Great pen