Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Goulet Loupe Tutorial

If you want to do any kind of tinkering with your fountain pen nibs, the first thing you're going to need is a good loupe. We at Goulet wanted to make sure we could provide a solid-performing loupe at an affordable price, and to make it as utilitarian as possible. I made this video to show you how to use it to adjust the alignment of your fountain pen nib tines.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Reddit Shoutout

We found ourselves getting flooding with traffic this morning from Reddit, thanks to sassychupacabra! We wanted to post this as a shoutout, and to introduce ourselves to all the new folks finding us through the thread on Reddit.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Goulet Brass Sheet Tutorial

Brass sheet is one of those handy tools that more veteran fountain pen users will know can help you to keep your nib and feed clear of blockages. In this video, I show you why you would need it, how to use it, and how long it will last.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Comparing the Lamy Al-Star, Safari, and Vista

It's a common question, what's the difference between the Lamy Vista, Safari, and Al-Star? I remember asking the same thing in my early fountain pen days, because I would read about these popular pens all the time. This video is intended to clarify exactly what each pen offers and what sets them apart from each other.

Friday, June 7, 2013

Goulet Pen Flush Tutorial

Sometimes water just isn't enough, and you need a pen flush to clean out your fountain pen. Whether it's an old pen with dried up ink in it, a stubborn ink that just wants to wear out its welcome, or a new pen that you want to be sure is in tip-top shape before you ink it up for the first time, pen flush will help to make sure your pen is as clean as can be. This video explains the Goulet pen flush system and how to best incorporate it into your pen cleaning regimen.