A Tour of Brian's Ink Collection and $100 Debate | Pencast 136

This week on the Goulet Pencast you can take a tour into Brian's office, and see what Brian and Drew are writing with! Plus, fun questions about fountain pens for kids, finding new hobbies, and sharing the fountain pen hobby culture.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:48 Feedback
0:11:55 New Stuff
0:21:16 Comp-ny Updates
0:22:45 What are the rarest inks you own?
0:29:15 Ways to casually share FP culture?
0:37:08 Benefits for young kids to use fountain pens?
0:48:01 How to pick up new hobbies?
0:59:47 Is it better to buy 1 or 2 pens for $100?
1:09:26 Pen Spotlight
1:27:08 What's Happening?
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[@JenDenson]

Maybe instead of pen spotlights, you could do ink spotlights where you swatch inks on different brands of paper? Not all the time, just to mix it up. I'm always interested in seeing the difference paper makes on how inks look.

[@Gouletpens]

Great idea! - Drew

[@howarddavid130]

I don't know how, but you guys manage to consistently make a two-hour show about pens interesting and funny. Keep it up!

[@MrsCrafty23]

Totally agree!! I am crying 😂

[@JessicaCEP]

It’s how you know you found your people…

[@jcortese3300]

I think the thing about fountain pens is that they intersect with SO MANY subcultures, all of which are very different. You have crafters, scrapbookers, wet-ink sketch artists, stationery fans, dudes in flatcaps who smoke pipes and like pocket knives, straight razors, and moustache wax, steampunkers who like old Victorian and Edwardian gadgets, people who like luxury brands like LV bags, BMVs, and fancy pens, and more. Fountain pens overlap with ALL of them.

[@Gouletpens]

Very true! - Drew

[@martin-forjam]

I’m a Grade 2 and 3 Teacher in Canada. My students are always fascinated by my fountain pens. This year, one boy has shown particular interest, asking me technical questions about how they work and their history. In the winter I asked his parents if it was ok for me to give him a pen as a reward in a vocabulary game we regularly play. They said it was fine and so I gave him a Preppy. Well, of course that led to other students wanting one as well. I bought a bundle of Preppies and extra cartridges, and to my surprise, there haven’t been any ink explosions or messy accidents. A couple of nibs have been damaged by too much pressure, but that’s about it. Two sets of parents have even bought their kids extra pens, though they were wiser and got disposable ones such as Varsities. Keep up the great work. Your pencasts are a much loved routine of my Saturday mornings.

[@StacySchulze-cg1he]

I’ve found that Grade 2 and 3 students are also a great age for starting fiber-craft hobbies. The right amount of interest, concentration, and coordination.

[@pastelpinkfairy]

If the Pencast was a sitcom, Drew would be the breakout character. Like Fonzie or Urkel. Not the star per se, but the fan favorite who eventually takes over the whole show.

[@Jolynn777]

My why. My father passed away in September. That was the start of my in-depth journaling. In November, I found fountain pens. That took my journaling to a new level. The excitement of a new pen or discovering a new ink is indescribable. Not many people understand that. Lol. I'm ok with that😊

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

That’s wonderful, congratulations on doing that! I’m sorry for your loss, but I’m so glad that you chose to walk through the newly opened door into journaling and pens. Treat yourself to a Lamy Safaris if you haven’t yet done so. I love the Lamy.

[@marthamahlburg1866]

Drew, perfect shirt for talking about Colorverse products.

[@kapilas_r]

Please keep the 2+ hour podcasts coming. It's so much fun to sit and watch you guys discuss various topics.

[@mschubert16]

I’m fairly new to the fountain pen world (since December when I bought a Pilot Kakuno) and find your videos are the most informative while still being entertaining. This past weekend I had to make a 4 hour drive home at night, so I listened to old episodes of the Pencast on Spotify and I did not feel tired the whole way home, which was kind of a miracle. I really enjoy listening to your tips, thoughts, and humour. Thanks for keeping me company on my long drive!

[@Gouletpens]

Happy to be of service! - Drew

[@thedreadednyondo]

Loved Brian’s ink tour. I’m starting to fall down the fountain pen ink rabbit hole, and want to ask: will you come out with an “ink-hoarding dragon” sticker as a companion to the “pen-hoarding dragon” sticker? I’m starting to understand that feeling about using an ink I love but am not sure I can get more of.

[@Dosbomber]

That would work out very nicely for me. I have a crude storage system for my growing collection of pens & inks in the form of those plastic "Sterilite" totes with locking lids. It's sufficient, with room for more, but not exactly elegant. Having a pen-hoarding dragon protecting one, and a new ink-hoarding dragon to protect the other would be ideal identification labeling that would bring a smile to my face every time I need them. 😄

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

@@Dosbomber I keep my pen ‘stuff’ in a small three drawer chest which has deep drawer space, and another little chest about the same size that has shallow drawers, like a map chest. I’ll be looking for something similar when I run out of room though. But for now I love my pens having their own little “fountain pens and inks” furniture. A keeper or watcher to sit on top is something to think about now!

[@smallphilosophies]

I literally saw the thumbnail of this podcast go up, looked at myself in the mirror, and cheered, “that means it’s a Friday!” Thank you guys for putting on this show and for being so consistent. It’s been giving a new meaning to TGIF for me!

[@itsmeLori]

I know this feeling too 😂

[@fortheloveofpens]

With regards to introducing kids to fountain pens, I let my 3 year old daughter try a few the other day. She loves coloring, so I gave her ones with different inks (reds, greens and purples). She was very interested, but also gravitated toward the stabbing technique on the paper 😂. My son, 7, sees me making fountain pen videos and is incredibly interested in getting a fountain pen and learning cursive! I’m planning to gift him a Varsity or maybe a Safari this summer and give him some lessons. Should be a fun bonding activity. Kids, at least at a young age, will naturally be curious about what you’re interested in. Keeping it light and playful is key.

[@varadharajannadarajah]

Take them to fountain pen shows. Will be a good outing as well.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Oh, do get him a Safari! What a great thing you’re doing, I’m so glad they’re interested in pens, that is great!

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@varadharajannadarajah I think this is a great idea especially if he continues to show interest, thanks!

[@fortheloveofpens]

@@mynamedoesntmatter8652 I think I’ll let him try mine first, just to make sure it’s compatible with his grip. I think he’d really love having one in his favorite color (teal).

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

@@fortheloveofpens Lamy also makes a pen for children. They can’t be capped, but they’re geared for the younger age. I’m so excited for your son! Best regards ~~~~~

[@kennethepps3425]

I bought a Safari gift set, from The Goulet Pen Company, for a friend of mine who is a writer. He had been feeling he'd lost his mojo, so I put this quote in the card : If you get stuck, draw with a different pen. Change your tools; it may free your thinking. Paul Arden

[@amymaiden4990]

Love this ❤ what a great idea! So thoughtful

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

You, sir are one fine friend. What a great gift! I bet things started to flow again for him. I’m going nuts wondering which set you chose - I have two on my wishlist. Or is it three? Hmm.

[@kennethepps3425]

@@mynamedoesntmatter8652 I went with the white set with blue ink. I also sent a bottle of "Writers Blood" because I thought he would appreciate the title.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

@@kennethepps3425 Ooh, nice! That set is on my wishlist, as is the blackberry. I got a bottle of Writer’s Blood on the way, the huge 80 mil bottle. That’s a lot of one color, but for the price (on sale) I couldn’t resist. I have serious plans for it too. I know your friend had to be so delighted with his gift. Kudos to the both of you!

[@myersdessine3719]

Here in Manila, it's common to repurpose ice cream tubs as containers like for fish etc. And we always get disappointed coz we always think we have ice cream, but then we open it to discover it's fish or some other stuff but not ice cream lol

[@AtilioEscobar]

Damn. Drew breaking down this culture was beautifully said. Very deep. Very well spoken.

[@Gouletpens]

Thank you! - Drew

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

Fountain pens are definitely my #1 hobby now. I’ve also been a watch guy, a guitar guy, a car guy, a boat guy….but with the simple, humble fountain pen and its lovely community- I am home. Football guy… camping guy… bbq guy…biography guy…

[@Gouletpens]

I don't think you're alone there! - Drew

[@jess53nz]

I know my workmates will never use fountain pens, but i show them how pretty they are any time i get a new one. A new colleague liked them so much he now has a safari and al-star in roller ball he uses every day. Brings me so much joy to see, once i remember he's not stolen one of mine!

[@alisonthepastor]

Brian, a second coffee is always a good choice. 0:46

[@Dosbomber]

Unless you're starting to feel the jitters, there is always room for more caffeine.

[@Journalesq]

I hope you said goodbye to buttered popcorn now that drew knows where it’s hidden 😂

[@Gouletpens]

He doesn't need to worry yet - I've still got two of my own! - Drew

[@Journalesq]

⁠yet being the operative word 😂😂😂

[@littletweeter1327]

Custom 74 from japan is under $100. Would go with that

[@ssoohoo5638]

When my kids learned cursive handwriting in 2nd grade, I gave them each Pilot Varsity. Since the Varsity flows well, the pen helped with learning cursive with a light hand and no death grip on the writing instrument.

[@ssoohoo5638]

Now in middle school and high school respectively, they both use multiple fountain pens for school work. They enjoy and use multiple Preppy, Platinum Plaisir and TWSBI Eco. They use F, M, B nibs.

[@Bearspensandwhales]

I visit and photograph ancient trees. The oldest bring the Fortingall Yew, (approx 5 thousand years old), and ponder the things that have happened in the world while it simply stood and grew and remained silent. Perhaps judging but not speaking. It grounds me and connects me with nature and the past, in the same way my pens connect me with my thoughts and words in a way no other kind of pen ever has.

[@sahrandipity]

Pen spotlight is a great segment! But I also really loved the currently inked version from today.. the "juicy broads" pen show was doing a segment where they show the pens they currently have inked, but also the bag they're using, and one of them is usually carrying a really fancy knife! I wouldn't mind if the pen spotlight became more occasional and was replaced by a 'currently carrying' segment. Great pencast as always!

[@patriciaclark7135]

Is there something wrong with me? I have ZERO pen guilt. I use the pens I love and the rest just sit there, completely ignored....the only time I think of them is when I think, "I should sell those." 🙃

[@fiddletwist]

I like the pen spotlight, even if you have to branch out to pens that are not overlooked.

[@SatieSatie]

Drew, I loved listening to your coin talk. There's a special beauty about someone talking passionately about their interests.

[@karenholden4740]

Shading video was really great well done Drew, thanks for the information.

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for the kind words! - Drew

[@Orestes290]

'Whatever happens, it's gonna be weird' sticker when? 🤣

[@amymaiden4990]

I'd buy that 😂

[@arlenet.1520]

Hi Drew! Hi Brian! I’m 13 months into the pen hobby and can’t thank you both for taking the time to create the Pen Cast. The hobby is my relief from my 6 day work week in healthcare. So it is a kind of quiet meditation for me when I explore my inks and create crazy swatches or if I journal. I attend a monthly local pen club and I get approached for my inks and swatch books and that’s how I will ask someone if they want to try my fountain pens. It’s not for everybody but I am thankful for the hobby. I have met all kinds of creative artistic people, to professionals and to fellow healthcare workers. But no matter how busy I am I need to have my time slot to watch the Pen Cast where I can learn more about hobby, learn about new products and get a good laugh from Brian and Drew from their humor. So for me the Pen Cast is a must weekly TO DO priority. It would be great if you could talk about the fancy nibs of Sailor and Pilot…I’m very interested in those. Maybe possibly we could see some writing samples with specialty nibs. Ready to get serious about investing in more higher end pens. So I will have lots of questions for Drew and Brian. Also I have a PenLux pen, would you consider carrying more pen colors of that brand as well as some Taiwan ink brands? Seeing that vintage OMAS ink made my day…I joined the hobby too late for that!Thanks for all that you do weekly for pen community!

[@Gouletpens]

Happy that you found us! - Drew

[@skviviangeauxz]

I think a fun segment would be to showcase one of Brian's personal pens, and have Drew pick an ink that would fit the pen

[@cmcmke1]

Seeing your word cloud was really eye-opening for me. I'm newly (1 + yr) into fountain pens, but here are my other interests hobbies: reading, knitting, gardening, baking, drawing, painting, photography (and I used to play trombone, and kind of accidentally jousted with it during a few complex marching band maneuvers, but never in chain mail).

[@agachwosta3101]

Drew, I don't know if it counts as collecting coins if I stopped acquiring them some years ago, but I still have my collection of special edition coins, some of them silver, which my dad started me on about 30 years ago. They're really beautiful, e.g. one has a piece of amber, another - a piece of terracotta, and that's why I don't want to get rid of them 🤩

[@Gouletpens]

Wow! - Drew

[@gingerlefty]

Would love to see different papers, how pens perform on papers, showcase your notebooks, writing pads etc… would also love to see explanations and comparison of different specialty nibs!

[@jowright9577]

Brian and Drew... please keep being such a wonderful, amusing, heartfelt and delightful contribution to the video generating 'problem'...!

[@ejourneys]

Brian, to call that video project a labor of love would be sheer understatement. Happy birthday, Rachel! On mishaps being part of the culture: I've got a certain ink that's been too dry for a certain pen. Last night I filled a sample vial, added two drops of dishwashing liquid, reinked the pen with the mixture, and WHEEE!! Now, when I use the pen, I'm ready with a paper towel to waylay the ink when I get a sign that a blurp is coming, and I am gradually diluting the effect of the dishwashing liquid in the sample vial. As much hassle as that is, I am thrilled that I now have a well-flowing ink in my pen and that my ongoing dilution will eventually reach that sweet spot. In addition, the hack adds to my fountain pen milestones, like first nib swap, first barrel-fill conversion, etc. So, within reason, I am on Team Mishap.

[@evanbasnaw]

I'd like to see a feature video on specialty nibs from Drew like he does with the inks sometimes.

[@arghyadipghoshg18]

Can you give a tour to your first and now fountain pens? I am going to complete 8 months in this pretty hobby!! 🙂❤ respect from India 🇮🇳

[@wendywander7]

For anyone in search of new hobbies, I suggest checking out community offerings from your local community college. Non-credit courses can be a great way to get started while also introducing you to others learning the same things. Our community college offers such courses as photography, Zentangle, and Italic Calligraphy & Handwriting (taught by yours truly), and some courses have a fee for materials while others are free. Our public library also offers free seminars introducing new skills and pursuits such as playing the ukelele, or local rockhounding. Thanks for another great pencast!

[@Thingybob]

For under $100 I'd get a Kaweco Sport to take it around with me and a TWSBI to play with the piston filling mechanism. They are must have for beginners.

[@heathergleiser]

Spotlight is always fun when Brian discusses funky pens. I’m totally on board with it even if it’s not a pen you sell, I think it’s cool to see what’s out there. I want a Coccoon after seeing one a few episodes ago. As a sequel to that Frankenstein pen, maybe spotlight that Namiki Seven Gods set? Most of us can only dream of owning it but it would be cool to see featured.

[@DT-622]

Beautiful words from Drew about sharing the hobby 👏

[@tjgood51]

I enjoy seeing and learning about the new pens and inks and accessories. That said I’d also love to know and see what are your bestsellers at various price points. Thanks for all you do.

[@Gouletpens]

I made a video on that! - Drew. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goqrk2uvl7aKhq8feature=shared

[@riesemma]

Gosh I love this quote about the proclivity to enjoy fountain pens~ "I would take my Dr. Grip mechanical pencil apart like 40 times a day" love that!

[@jimcordes3375]

Pen Culture: It seems that those in the pen culture (1) love the nuances since we seek the right feel for us between the pen, ink, and paper. (2) We enjoy the slowing down that analog requires of us. It allows us to process our thoughts better in this fast paced environment. (3) We find connection to the pen and the words we write with it.

[@fiddletwist]

Mika, learn to knit! It's endlessly therapeutic to play with yarn that you think is beautiful. There are lots of KZbin videos, but better to find your nearest yarn shop and take a class there, because you'll meet other knitters there.

[@jessicayeo97]

Hey Brian and Drew! Might you guys be able to do an "Ink Spotlight/Ink of the week" section where you folks use an ink for a couple days to a week and report your experiences using it on different paper, please? It honestly can be quite difficult to tell what the "true written" colour of an ink might be through swatches made using dip pens, likewise not all of us only use Tomoe River/Rhodia. Just thought you folks might be able to provide us viewers with a more comprehensive view on how might an ink work for daily use on different types of paper. Love what you guys do. Drew -- please say HENLO to your corgis for me

[@__chinmay__]

Im 16 and I love Fountain pens

[@differentkindofGEKE]

1:47:42 Brian that is an incredible gift. My love language is gifts and a thoughtful and time consuming item is precious! My dad put together a collection of photos from my childhood for my 40th back in 2012. Needless to say most of these had been prints and slides. I have used these pictures so many times, and it’s one of the most precious things I have.

[@j.charpentier6644]

Thank you for answering my question!! 😊

[@faniro4792]

As said here many times, your videos are excellent quality, interesting, funny and very informative. A must I can't afford to miss. Thank you very much indeed!

[@Gouletpens]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to say that! - Drew

[@heathermarieplans]

Talking about grilling corn, I have the best recipe. I remove the husk make a foil “boat” under the corn add a little chicken stock, lemon pepper, and a pad of butter. Carefully seal the foil and let it cook. This was a happy accident one thanksgiving when I added my corn to the turkey roasting pot and put lemon pepper all over everything. Everyone loved it.

[@davidottman9501]

Alright, you asked for input, here's mine. I am photographer, specializing in analog. Not only that but I sub-specialize in large format. Medium format is great too, although there's a bit of miniature format (35mm) in the mix. Shooting 20 large format sheets of film is possible in a day, but that wouldn't include developing, much less scanning or printing in the darkroom. And, if not scanned, these are not included in the count of bajillions of photos taken. Here's the other thing though about recording photographs on physical film and printing on paper: In 50 years time, anyone can look at the image by picking it up and looking at it. How many digital files will be viewable then? The question of whether anyone WANTS to see any of these images is debatable, but that's not my point. :) Great show! Thank you for putting this all together and posting.

[@kart182]

I love analog photography too, but stuff is likely going to be more viewable if stored on the internet than on a piece of film or a print. The documentation of our world today is insane compared to even fifty years ago

[@Gouletpens]

Wow! Thank you! - Drew

[@sandyl3952]

You guys are amazing! Thanks for everything!

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for joining us! - Drew

[@CSCNorthAdmissions]

Brian, you were mentioning your kids draw a lot. I keep a sketchbook and my art tool of choice usually starts with the Lamy Safari with waterproof black ink. After my initial outline, I can add color if I decide it is needed.

[@LucyLu_meztli]

52:51 Right now performing the obscure hobby of eating ice-cream from a cone (both handmade)🍦

[@hukuzatuna]

Brian I am so PROUD of you. Disregard Drew’s negativism. I have 96 pens inked and rotate them to ready use trays every weekend, so I use nine ish at a time. Drew, just imagine the freedom of having more pens inked!

[@TaskmasterWilco-X]

New term acquired: “Faux-balone shell”. I’m keeping that one forever. Too funny. 😂🤣

[@LaurenceWillis]

LOL the sneeze yell killed me.. HHHAAAAAAA

[@KingZarathus]

I love having the spotlight section. Happy to mix it up with new pens, old pens, nibs, inks, etc. but a slightly deeper dive on a particular item is really nice. I also like how some of them were more historical in nature instead of another advertising of current product(s). For some, like the Frankenstein pen, it should definitely get cut out as a standalone video that's uploaded later as well.

[@spydiechick]

Love the show! A highlight to my week that I always look forward to. Re: The pen spotlight - I do not find it repetitive from the What’s new videos (which I watch every week too) since in the pen spotlight section you hear more about both of your opinions and how it fits into the context of other types of pens, where’s the What’s new video I have found is more like a show and tell of the parts and features - both have its place and both are informative in their own ways :) Keep the 2+ hr pencasts going! Allows me to have more fodder for my chill workouts and walks 😊

[@JadeTwiler77]

So excited for my brother's kid's 7th birthday before second grade next summer! She loves drawing and writing and finds my sheening inks fascinating already.

[@robynfuller3988]

Loved the peek into Brian's ink "closet"! :-D Thanks for another great show, guys!

[@BrichaJulbry]

Fond Memory: In the 5th grade of my French Catholic boarding school in Thailand, we had to write with fountain pen in Thai, English, and French. I spent that summer with my grandpa who showed me his and my dad's old notebooks written with nib pens. I thought I was a big shot with my fancy little pilot pen, which I could just squeeze the tube to draw in the ink. 😂😊😅

[@907bigdog]

Thanks guys! As per usual, your podcast was great! I would absolutely love videos where Pilot nibs are broken down. But then I would also love videos that highlight the nibs of pen makers who carry nibs other than just XF, F, M, B.

[@tinarichardson7046]

Great show! I love the pen & ink spotlight. I enjoyed seeing Brian’s ink collection, the fountain pens you are currently carrying & the sneak peek. Fun twist!

[@iburley_]

I'm glad you got your Strawberry Safari. I know for you it's primarily for archive purposes and being able to compare them to similar releases, but ever since it came out it's been my backpack pen. The ungodly red makes it nearly impossible to forget on a desk or table when it's time to walk away. It's my version of the "remove before flight" tag.

[@jameskerr-mz4om]

I loved the “what’s inked up” section! Like seeing the pens, the ink colors & properties, and the way the nibs write - especially those lovely stub nibs. Thank you! Mary Kerr

[@aurynia]

About the 1 or 2 pens for $100 question, here's a specific example: Option 1 - Kaweco brass for $98; Option 2 - (actually 3 pens, not 2) - Kaweco Sport, same nib as the brass version for $30, Lamy Vista at $30, and Faber-Castell Hexo for about $40. I agree that the choice depends on the stage of your pen hobby. I have collected an insane number of fountain pens. For the first $100 I spent, I bought 14 pens. So at that stage I would have certainly picked option 2. Now I would most definitely go with option 1. The Kawco brass pen is so much nicer that the plastic version.

[@lizdubdub]

Love the ‘currently inked’ section. Also, maybe a spotlight on pen adjacent things - paper (different bindings, rulings, etc), letter writing stuff, pen comparisons (line up all the top 10 pens in a price range and show the big differences), live swab top 10 inks (or ink samples), recommendations that are non fp related (like the podcast the Nib Section would do), more guests from in the community or people who use FP’s like urban sketchers (ie Liz Steel), more photography stuff with Glenn, more warehouse and shipping stuff, behind the scenes re the website (what do you do intentionally. Like why is that “free ink” thing now in the bottom of my browser), etc. Thank you all for what you do. Thank you community!

[@karenholden4740]

Great video on sharing was great thanks

[@onlythistube]

I like to see your take on best pens/nibs for print writing, which are imho more B or BB nibs. Stubs are fine, but they vary too much in line width, which is, again imho, not ideal for a uniform balanced typeface. Not only the nib is important, also the feed for providing enough ink for the broad nibs. And of course the subject shading is closely related to broad nibs. I am still looking for the perfect broad smooth nib/pen (no stubs) for writing in print and with shading inks. Thank you for your endless passion and energy you invest into our beloved hobby. All the very best from Germany.

[@sathishrao7926]

collecting Casio watches has become my new hobby ! Coincidentally I’m not buying fountain pens anymore (but focusing on using several fountain pens I’ve bought during the last few years)

[@abbyhoward7826]

As a pen spotlight suggestion - it would be helpful to include insight on the writing experience from the perspective of Goulet team members who have differing pen-holding techniques. For example: writers who are a lefty, have small hands, use tripod/ quadrupod grip, or any other common physical factors that affects pens comfortability. It wouldn’t need to be lengthily, even just a quick run through of their overall writing experience would be so helpful for viewers to gauge interest for themselves. :)

[@ina_lina]

I like this idea. I liked when they asked team members what pens they were currently enjoying, and I was going to ask for more of that. So I also think it would be interesting to have some team members all write with the same pen and describe the experience.

[@mayneric]

I like the idea of spotlighting accessories and paper, unusual inks or equipment that should be better known.

[@allysonlahnala9538]

I noticed a classmate of mine using a Lamy safari one day before class. That's what got us talking, how I introduced him to bottled ink, and gave him a sample of Diamine writer's blood

[@reenathomas4922]

Brian that’s a great way to teach children budgets and savings. My dad was the same way. I thank him for getting me into my career in accounting. Great teaching skills. 💰

[@Harrinoz]

Great story, Brian, about the special video. I can remember when I was a kid having movie nights when Dad would put up a screen, set up a movie projector and we'd watch 8 mm silent home movies. He talked about editing them together so Mum gave him a movie editor for his birthday. You put the movie reel on one side, fed the film strip through a little backlit viewing window and wound it onto a reel on the other side. Then you moved through the film one frame at a time by winding that reel by hand. You marked where you wanted to edit and then cut and spliced the film strips together. Needless to say, not many of those home movies got edited.

[@mirrorknight12]

I like pens, so much so I got Montblanc rollerball pen fillers and put them into G2 cases. Got through about 20 pages of paper before the pen fillers dried out. I wanted to get the best writing experience I could get, and the pen fillers weren't cutting it. I looked over an article about the best rollerballs and gel pens, and all the way at the bottom there was a note saying "if none of these work for you, try a fountain pen". Looked up fountain pens on KZbin, found Brian Goulet, got a Pilot Metropolitan, and I've been hooked ever since.

[@ArletSoExtra]

Love the show already but since you’ve asked for ideas for segments; (1) Top 10 lists, (2) history / fun facts (3) showdowns etc And btw I don’t mind a repeat / overview of other videos. Sometimes it reminds me to go back and watch them.

[@StacySchulze-cg1he]

For @mikabattaglia or anyone trying to stop doom scrolling: First, evaluate when, where, and why you start doom scrolling. If it happens when you are away from home, you’ll have to pick an activity that can happen there. If it happens because you get distracted from something else you need to do, there’s a different piece of the puzzle to help you solve the problem. While not all hobbies fit all people, I might suggest coloring or doodling as a first break from scrolling. Long ago, well before adult coloring books, when I was at university, many of us used coloring as a way to distress. You can do it alone or socially in a group. You can even use ink to paint if you don’t want to use pencils, markers, or crayons.

[@StacySchulze-cg1he]

Since I can’t get the edit screen to work, here’s the PS: Bonus if you can turn your coloring or doodle into a card to send to a friend (birthday, thinking of you)

[@followyourbrush]

I recently was going through my mother’s belongings from years ago. She always wrote with a fountain pen, and I loved her handwriting. I found her fountain pen! It’s a black SHEAFFER pen. The clip is silver and says SHEAFFER USA. The nib says SHEAFFER ITALIC B MADE IN USA and it has I think the number 8 on it. What kind of cartridge should I look for to be able to use it?

[@billclockwell]

I'm not sure if this was different in the past but current sheaffer pens only take sheaffer cartridges that only sheaffer makes, they do come in different colours though

[@heathergleiser]

Two pens to total under $100 if I’m picking: one regular edition Twsbi Eco, one Sailor Procolor. Eco in broad for fun with inks, Procolor in fine for dealing with all types of paper. Sailor’s steel nib is surprisingly good.

[@s.n.11]

Nice choices, good combo.

[@heathergleiser]

@@s.n.11 Thank you! I picked up a Procolor out of curiosity earlier this year and have been liking it. A shame they don’t distribute them in the US.

[@smallphilosophies]

I’d love to see pen spotlights that are about vintage or rare pens - this information isn’t easy to come by To tie it back to marketability of existing stock, you can always talk about which modern pen might be most approximate to it.

[@christinecharbonneau4448]

I am not a person who reacts to ASMR, but the filling of colorful inks, the scratching of a nib with feedback, the wetness of the ink on paper, the way the various inks dry--they all get to even me. It is definitely about self care for me now. Practical considerations come in too-my hands hurt as I age and writing with fountain pens doesn’t. I wrote with a cheap school grade Pelikan FP with only blue cartridges as a child in an American school in Switzerland. When I was 13, my dad gave me a little pen and pencil set from MontBlanc (not the high end versions) with my initials on the barrels. I really hate a cheap pen that doesn’t write well. I went through my house and systematically tossed them all. Now even my ballpoints are Retro 51s. I also love that FPs are sustainable. With my ink collection, I could likely write for the rest of my life with what I have-but I won’t. My ink collection grows every year. Those Taccia boxes…….

[@maggsmick]

Drew’s speech on fountain pen culture made me a bit misty eyed, lol. That was beautiful🥲

[@donnas9599]

Gentlemen - yes to (inter alia) knitting/crocheting/reading/quilting as hobbies. But now that you've taken me down the FP rabbit hole, I have to find new space SOMEWHERE in the craft room for my growing collection of pens & inks (yes, I'm on the Benu Matcha waitlist). Thanks??

[@BrichaJulbry]

Ideas: Manufacturer visits (design, engineering, manufacturing), fountain pens/ink in history (like what pen(s)/ink did well-known people use or how it became famous), pen/ink battle analysis from the same brand as they changed over time (swatching), ink mixing or pen part swapping contests, and just good old pen funny stories.

[@ntaylo6299]

Love ink. Can not go down the rabbit hole of pens so started with the glass dip pen and now the Kakimori. Love the ink pod casts.

[@redmoonvenus7327]

My current inked up pens : - Noodler's Black Swan in Australian Roses (in Sailor PG 21k MF) - Graph Von Faber Castel Deep Sea (in Pelikan M130 steel M) - Colorverse Crystal Planet (in Sailor 1911 21k MF) - Jacques Herbin Bleu Austral (in Sailor Veilo 21k MF) - Herbin Poussière de Lune (in Diplomat Aero steel F) - Pilot Iroshizuku Ina Ho (in Platinum 3776 14k M) - Platinum Mixable Brown (in Platinum 3766 14k F)

[@giselesmith7795]

Brian, you mentioned your kids draw a lot. I keep a sketchbook journal and my first art tool of choice is almost always a Lamy Safari with waterproof black ink. After I do my basic drawing I can then add color as I desire. Hey, 2 hobbies involving pens (sketchbook and journaling) ....how about that.

[@rhondacarlock6735]

Tips and tricks sounds interesting so maybe I can learn something new!

[@ksek]

If you're ever looking for another Franklin-Christoph to do an exclusive of, I'm a big fan of the model 20!

[@asmith6006]

I have a whole stable of Safaris and All Stars. If you want to collect pens that are good and fun, you don't have to collect $200 pens. The $50 ish pens are still special if you don't have thousands to spend on a hobby, and a ton of fun, plus you can occasionally get cool ink

[@aprils.]

Thank you for touring your ink collection - I love seeing stuff like that! Also, I currently have a sample of Wearingeul Phantom of the Opera (BEAUTIFUL) - and it looks extremely similar to the new Sherlock one we saw today.

[@s.n.11]

Nice pencast! For the pen spotlight you could also do ink spotlight or maybe "try to guess the ink" only by swatching it and writing with it with a pen.

[@melissarivers8479]

I absolutely could not resist the FC Model 31 Limited Edition, I placed my order before even finishing the Pencast Counting down the days for delivery.

[@OceanMikey]

Hello Drew, Tron legacy is one of my favorite movies of all time. If you don’t get around to watching it you should listen to the soundtrack. It is considered one of the best movie soundtracks ever made.

[@Stonehammer1994]

Q&A for next week - hey GP people! I recently purchased from you and got a complimentary bottle of Monteverde Blue Skies and I love it. The ink is super lovely and smooth on whatever paper I use. And it got me wondering… which inks are out there which offer a vibrant colour, but also offer a smooth ride on the page as I’ve tried lots of inks and none of them feel as good as Blue Skies!! Appreciate the videos and podcasts and thank you for educating me further into the world of fountain pens.

[@kart182]

Try the “eel” editions from. Noodler. Like Monteverde, all the inks with Eel at the end are lubricated. Before you get worried, this isn’t like Noodler’s problematic inks like Baystate blue which is its own type of ink!

[@mwGoosman]

I would agree about Noodlers inks-I love them ❤

[@maggsmick]

I have family in New England. There is NOTHING better than a New England lobster roll.

[@varadharajannadarajah]

Taking children to Fountain Pen Shows is great way of letting them into this good habit.