Goulet Q&A Episode 162: Next 'Next Level' Pens, and Pens That Should Exist

In this episode, I talk about next NEXT level pens, and what pens aren't available, but should be!

Goulet Q&A Episode 161: Great Blue Inks, Reviving a Lamy 2000, and the New Aurora Flex Nib!

In this episode, I talk about great blue inks, reviving a Lamy 2000, and writing with the new Aurora flex nibs!

How to Write with Shimmering Inks

If you've been in the fountain pen world for awhile, chances are you've come across some of the new shimmering inks. At GouletPens.com, we currently carry two varieties: J. Herbin 1670 Anniversary inks and the Diamine Shimmertastic collection. Both types are regular fountain pen ink with added sparkle for that glittery effect that is incredibly unique.

Some fountain pen users are hesitant to use this type of ink because they are afraid of damaging their fountain pens. Additionally, there is a lot of misinformation and supposition floating around out there about these inks and their affect on nibs and feeds. We've got good news for you! Since all of this ink is created for fountain pens, it will not damage your pens. You will need to take a bit more care when cleaning them, however, so we'll go into more detail about that below. We want to do a little myth busting in this video, as well as let you in on the secrets to getting the most mileage out of your shimmering fountain pen ink.

Goulet Q&A Episode 160, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about what's up with green pens, picking the right pen for wearing with a suit, and how to overcome the hardships of creating a niche business.

Goulet Q&A Episode 159, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about why titanium nibs matter, the ethics of waste pen manufacturing, and my first job!

Introducing Karas Kustoms Titanium Nibs!

We've been getting a lot of questions about the Karas Kustoms titanium nibs. It was announced in early-2016 that these nibs would be coming out. Made by Bock in Germany, I've actually seen these nibs on a few other pen models, but this is really the first time we've had them available as a separate nib unit. So I wanted to answer some of the questions you may have.

Goulet Q&A Episode 158, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about which Pilot nibs swap with each other, choosing a nib for your grail pen, and what makes a fountain pen worth the money!