Abandoning the Hobby, Two Truths and a Lie & S.T. Dupont! | Pencast 77

[@caroljolan1816]

The “Ferris Wheel Press Name Generator” game was hysterical. Well done!

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

Drew has a voice made for broadcasting. Voice-overs, commercials, radio. It is definitely a deep, clear voice. I actually have to turn down my phone volume lol!

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks! Maybe we can do a Reading Rainbow spin-off where I read pen warranty fine print! Hahaha - Drew

[@Gioconda1777]

@@Gouletpens Drew - I would definitely listen 2 hours straight. Greetings from Hamburg Gabrielle

[@SyTheSoundman]

I think this applies to both Brian and Drew. I listen to them most days on Spotify and they both sound so professional and broadcast worthy for sure!

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

​@@SyTheSoundmanBrian has the chill voice and drew has that liveliness that adds a nice juxtaposition of relaxing and lively. Solid duo!

[@andreacull8239]

Happy to have the Pencast back this week! Brian's next how to video: "Throwing inks into your pen willy-nilly"

[@saraha3203]

I loved Brian's story at the end, but it also amused me that you wrapped up the video, and then talked for another 8 minutes on a whole new topic. This is the greatness of the Pencast!

[@RychaardRyder]

i really love filling up a page of my notebook and seeing the words slowly fade, mix into an ombre, then transition into a new color, I'm glad I'm not alone in that and always thought i was just weird

[@carolw5290]

I can see Raindrop Parade as a pretty light blue colour with holographic shimmer which would represent the sequins/glitters of a parade. That would be so cool!!😂

[@Gouletpens]

Let's make it happen!! - Drew

[@AndreaP_N7]

I LOVE your version of Raindrop Parade. I was picturing a pleasant but boring blue-gray.

[@carolw5290]

@@Gouletpens 👍🏻

[@oatmealxo]

That's what I was picturing too!!

[@LucyLu_meztli]

Can we add some chromo-shading properties to this if possible? Those blue-purplish-grayish ones uh yes!

[@KatelynSweigart]

Video/segment idea: a history of your stickers! When I first started purchasing from Goulet it was all ink art. Now we have gorgeous digital art related to fountain pens. Who are your artists and what made you decide to start putting stickers as freebies? Is there a process to making new stickers? Or do they come as organically as they have in this podcast?

[@KenMcKim]

This!

[@MrIrrationalSmith]

Drew and Brian, re: music, I get distracted very easily by music while working. But if I loop a single song over and over, the lack of novelty keeps me focused. My greatest accomplishment in grad school was writing a 10-page paper in 12 hours, looping Toto's "Africa" for at least 8 of those hours.

[@Gouletpens]

Bless the rains, that's a great strategy! - Drew

[@blatherama]

Rush "Subdivisions" is my go-to work looper.

[@robbinallan3767]

Hello Brian and Drew. Glad to see you back. Hope Rachel Is recovering from her illness. I wanted to give you a shout out about the New Yankee Workshop and This Old House. My father was a lifelong woodworker, and spent innumerable hours in his shop, but when he was in the house, Norm's shows were his favorite entertainment. Even with all Dad's knowledge, he loved picking up tips from Norm. Very worthwhile skills and television. Thanks for giving credit where it's due.

[@TJPruitt]

I love Norm Abram, glad to here someone say thank you to someone who is a great artisan and craftsman.

[@j.s.matlock1456]

Regarding a $20 limit on fountain pens, when I first discovered fountain pens (it was the 60s and I was eight), $20 would've been considered an obscene amount to pay for a fountain pen. Years later, a friend was asking for a pen recommendation to begin journaling, and I recommended the Pilot Falcon and sent her the Goulet Pens link. She was flabbergasted, "Are they REALLY that expensive?!?" I explained to her, as gently as possible, that the Falcon was actually one of the more economical pens available. I then sent her a link to the Namiki Emperor. (I know. That was mean.)

[@pk3178]

I’m so glad you’re back this week, last week was a very sad week without the pencast!

[@stareenafraser]

I know, I was looking but I did not find it..sigh, so happy they are back.

[@jearyana]

On the topic of pen cleaning in between new inks: The people not doing it do not seem to be limited to those using cartridge pens. When I get attic-found, piston-filling vintage pens, I usually spend a good while cleaning them -- flushing out layers of blue, then black, sometimes green, back to blue... until the water finally turns clear.

[@marymoy7634]

Thank you for bringing back memories of Norm (Nawm), This Old House and New Yankee Workshop! I remember watching the shows every weekend with my father, who loves to dabble in woodworking. Norm is a true craftsman, who takes tremendous care and pride in his work but remains humble. Loved his shows and love yours as well!

[@jackruaro]

Possible analogy for a feed: If you're eating a burger, the bun is the feed, the patty is the nib, and the toppings are the ink. Bun/Feed: You just need the bun/feed to do its job and make sure the entire thing is usable/edible. You'll rarely buy a burger for the bread, unless it's really something weird, like, say, an ebonite feed or an overfeed. You'll notice if the bread is terrible though, or if it can't support the patty and the toppings. Patty/Nib: The main event. This is where most of the experience will come from. In any given restaurant, there's usually a set number of patty options (normal, quarter pound, double patty). If it's a specialist burger joint, maybe there's an impossible patty, or an angus patty, or a buffalo patty. Generally, you'll find your preferred size/option and stick with it, but you can swap it out for something crazy if it's available. Toppings/Ink: This enhances the experience, and changes more often. You can make do with just sauce and cheese on most days, but sometimes you'll want bacon. If you're really going for it on a certain day, you can have blue cheese or crazy things like peanut butter or mac and cheese. However, all the toppings in the world won't be able to mask a terrible patty.

[@Gouletpens]

Haha! This was a lot of fun to read! Thank you! - Drew

[@dapistol1970]

Missed the Pencast last week, but glad to see Brian is feeling better. Welcome back! I have to thank Drew for giving a nod to shimmers and sheens being usable with finer nibs. I just don't care for broader nibs and love shimmers, and find the results to be dazzling in extra fine nibs. This is definitely where the feed comes into play, as that feed is what determines how much ink is delivered to the page; the nib just determines how widely it's spreads over the page. But a page full of fine lines that shimmer or sheen is just.... *chef kiss*. (I use Midori almost exclusively, so that may also have something to do with it.) I love the FWP names. Raindrop Parade sounds like a shady grey, leaning warm. It reminds me of sunshowers, where the rain falls while the sun is shining.

[@ILoveFountainPensCdn]

Stay true to yourselves Bob and Ross. Being authentic always stands the test of time...like a great fountain pen.

[@bkzwolf]

For the first few years all I bought were the cheapos from ebay and wish and aliexpress. Didn't spend a dime above 10 dollars. Loved them. I wasn't well versed so I wasn't bothered terribly by a little scratchiness I didn't care for flex. It was just beautiful looking pens that wrote with lovely inks

[@heathergleiser]

Triomphe paper doesn’t get enough love. I wasn’t even mad when I accidentally bought the Triomphe letter pad on a recent order from you thinking I was all out then found another one in my desk, haha. Both it and the matching Triomphe envelopes are my go-tos for writing to pen pals.

[@woodthrushcottage]

lucky penpals they are!💚🖋

[@Gouletpens]

Right?! -Drew

[@krakentowa8727]

You guys are prolific. Thanks for all your hard work and your commitment.

[@pen_journal]

S.T. Dupont Line D - Pen Spotlight: 1:17:26 Love Brian's expression when he goes 0/4! LOL We need more 2 Truths and a lie!

[@thewetpen]

I have dozens of pens from the $10-25 dollar range... mostly from China and India (a few from Japan and Europe) and some of them are easily among my favorite pens, even today. If we expanded to a $30 limit, I'd have no problem being a fountain pen hobbyist. It's fun looking for deals and looking for good quality, inexpensive pens. For me they don't need to be expensive.

[@pointeplusplus]

I really appreciate y'all's attention to detail and I just want to gush over the nib nook a bit. I was impressed with the ease I could compare different nibs and admire how you use the same paper and ink for each test. It gave me an idea: what if people could upload photos of swatches they've done that change other variables? I'm really new to fountain pens so I could be off base, but I think it could be cool and extremely useful! I know that it would be -way- too much for one person to do, but I bet that when a lot of us get a new pen or ink or paper, there is some swatching that happens. I also have a bit of an odd grip that I found out recently is a lateral quadrupod grip, holding very close to the nib. I can't really change it up because I have some joint issues and developed my grip to keep from putting inverse pressure on my finger joints. My pen fluctuates from about 75-85 degrees from the paper as I write (I used a protractor to measure 🤣) so it made me think that for a database like this, what would be good factors to include and filter on? I'd be interested to see if there are other weird writers out there like me and what they think of different ink/pen/nib/paper combos! Is something like this something you've considered doing before? I'd also be pretty interested to see what different inks look like on recycled paper since I have a lot of that in my life =]. Thanks again, y'all have helped me so much! Edit: For Drew - I also pick my nails/skin and the game changer for me was acrylic nails. They make my nails too dull to pick and I’ve always had weak nails and it also makes them super useful! I use the kiara dip system since manicures are expensive. Idk if acrylic would work for your brother but they do make clear 😊

[@joanwerthman4116]

So nice to have you back. I was going through withdrawal. Hope everyone, especially Rachel who got hit harder is feeling good soon. BTW, since the Pencast always sends me to browse your website, I think the buttered popcorn ink will go really nicely with the new Eco that’s due in saffron.

[@nunubennet21]

It's back! 😃🥳 It was a dull pen cleaning session last weekend without the Pencast. 😕

[@Gouletpens]

We'll accept full responsibility for any houseguest's criticisms on your less-tham-passionate cleaning. - Drew

[@theProf_01]

Hey! Always look forward to each pencast and enjoy staying till the end.Keep it up. Thanks.

[@faiythgray8638]

Brian, have you ever had a moment when you have jumped out of your chair and walked quickly down the hall calling out "This is it!" or "We (got/did) it!"? I can see Drew showing this amount of enthusiasm and energy, but you just seem more reserved. Have you ever had one of those moments? Love watching the casts. Keep up the great work Brian, Drew and crew.

[@deniseplasse5126]

There I just ordered my LAMY Al-stars and some almost matching inks! 🎉

[@howardvidaver8994]

An analogy for the feed, How about The carburetor on 60’s engines. Feeds in gas after mixing it with air. We often need a ‘ manual choke’ for fountain pens to adjust the wetness.

[@stareenafraser]

Thanks for posting :) it's a good Friday now. Glad you are feeling better Brian

[@Deboraha5903]

I laughed so hard about Drew’s Glass pen story. I just ordered a glass pen with a plastic handle and screw cap for that very reason. I love the pencasts. I’m so glad you’re well again Brian. I missed y’all last week.

[@Gouletpens]

Omg I was speechless when it happened. I felt like I was in a sitcom for a minute there. -Drew

[@kjellgolsen8521]

Love it - you are so honest .

[@MommaStroup]

I always love hearing Brian talk about playing chess with his kids. It reminds me of playing chess with my dad as a kid. I still have the chess board we played with so many years ago, and it’s something I will always cherish. Since you both seem to like games of various sorts… Hypothetical ?: If you had to pick between digital games (example Nintendo, X Box, etc.) or non digital games (cards, board games, kid games, etc.) which would you pick? Once you make a choice, you could never play any other kind of game again. “Big brother is watching”

[@ShaggysSouthpawGames]

Absolutely love the picture of Dinah asking if she was helping her dad out with the rug! Glad you are back this week. This is one of my best birthday weekends in recent years! OMG that lod Zedd helmet is epic. Stay healthy and looking forward to the next video

[@Gouletpens]

Yay! Thank you! - Drew

[@tootsfour956]

As always good podcast. Brian since my dad watched Yankee Workshop, us kids did also. Then I grew to love This Old House. YOU are the new Norm! So sorry you were sick. MY husband had covid worse than I, but I had big time hair loss a month later. Have a great week Brian and Drew. Blessings

[@edwardstaats4935]

Profound words: if you are drinking it is not solid. Glad you (and Rachel) are feeling better

[@yorkdox7]

So I recently had to give up all hobbies and literally all unnecessary spending. I mean ALL. It breaks my heart to not be able to spend even a cent on fountain pens. I mean no ink, no nothing. I have to say that Brian’s response to the question about $20 toward pens made me very emotional. I have to find a way to still enjoy the hobby even without the $20. Brian made me feel like maybe I can do it. I would like to say this will pass and I will be able to save up again as Drew suggested, but I find that highly unlikely for at least the next five years. I will use the pens I have and the ink I have to journal my way through what has been a horrific and yet glorious change of lifestyle experience.

[@meganrasila2236]

This isn't the first time Brian has mentioned being "middle-aged" and being the same age (38, turning 39 this year), I definitely don't feel middle-aged! Drew, your picture of Dinah while you are trying to put down your rug reminds me of trying to put clean sheets on my bed with my cats! I recently spent an entire morning watching KZbin videos by Four Keys Book Arts about making a Medieval Book. You and your followers might enjoy it.

[@MichaelDunn2789]

I was never a woodworker, but I would watch both New Yankee Workshop and This Old House every week. I was glad to hear the episodes are being added to KZbin.

[@philnaunton7181]

A Question - Frequently it is recommended that fountain pens with metal innerds are not suitable for eye-dropper filling, which is a reasonable suggestion. So, do fountain pens which have vacuum filling system, and therefore have metal components get around this issue? Is stainless steel usage here the ideal metal for use in fountain pen mechanisms the saving grace?

[@andreacull8239]

ohhhh, good timing on the buttered popcorn with the saffron twsbi coming out!

[@loves2readNplan]

I love these long podcasts! Please keep it going, guys.

[@caseyhall7170]

Monteverde Olivine was the first ink I ever purchased and that olive green color is always in my rotation of pens. My newest color obsession is honey browns. Lie de the and diamine honey burst are go tos.

[@ann-ingridhelik3056]

Hi guys! Nice to see you back! We, hubby and i watched this old house and the new yanky workshop since the beginning on pbs. Started out with the rabbit ears all the way to my 70th birthday when my kids thought it was giving me too many ideas on renovating! We built our second house thanks to those2 shows! It was a nice trip down memory lane! Hope the whole family recuperates well! Stay safe

[@mykie1515]

I got out of the hobby for a while simply because I didn't have a reason to write as much so my pens kinda got neglected, but I'd really like to get back into it. Goulet it's what got me into the hobby to begin with!

[@missfl0werstar]

Hahaha! Drew getting all sad about the $20 limit was pretty funny to me as that's exactly my monthly hobby money. I can accumulate it, that's not the issue. But that's still only 240 a year and I like planners too... Not complaining, that's still more money than most people have for hobbies alone.

[@sophiergabriel3103]

I've been enjoying the podcast and I always find it interesting when Brian and Drew talk about a favourite nib size. I definitely prefer a finer nib when I am writing a lot but I always bring my 3 pen case when I go out and know that I will be writing a bit. In the case, I carry 3 pens with different nib sizes and ink colors. For me, that is one of the benefits of having several pens. It allows me to simply have titles to my note or emphasize different points easily. I am not as disciplined as Drew, I often have more than 3 pens inked so that when I am home I have significantly more choices and these choices include variations in nib sizes and inks.😊

[@archivist17]

Glad to see you back and healthy! Best wishes to Rachel.

[@lead-dog]

I have an older ST Dupont and it may be the best pen I have. Feels great in the hand and writes very smoothly. Perfect really.

[@pensane]

I think you missed out on an angle for the $20 limit: clearance pens. Does that change your opinion? I’ve picked up some nice Sheaffer, Cross, Monteverde, Conklin, and other pens for under $20. You just have to look for the deals.

[@gv0861]

-6 degrees here in CT, but watching you two play Two Truths and a Lie is just heartwarming. Thanks for being you.

[@jennapaul8553]

Oh man, I was so excited to see the plans for 2023 question pop up. I am eagerly awaiting a new Sailor, so hopefully that gets some priority! Also, if you guys come out to the DC supershow I won't complain! 😊

[@danbradli4970]

Thanks for answering my question about the feeds. It was helpful and a bit amusing to see you guys a little flustered! 🙂. Love the pencast - keep up the great work

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for the question! Sorry it wasn't super definitive! Haha - Drew

[@atropos_thefate]

That insight about the differences in the TWSBI feeds based on nib size seems to explain why purchasing some replacement nibs from them is so different-with the nib and feed-versus something like a Lamy nib purchase with just the nib.

[@fossilimprint2954]

Thank you for introducing me to Norm's New Yankee Workshop channel. Drew, you have natural talent for naming Ferris Wheel inks, nice!

[@killiandavis4685]

I’m so glad you guys finally talked about an Esterbrook Estie! This is the first fountain pen I ever had, and was given to me as a graduation gift. Watching your fountain pen videos have really helped me appreciate the gift.

[@AtilioEscobar]

I think the tone of these guys voices, attribute to the reason i like this pod so much. Velvety smooth.

[@stacys447]

Wow. What a moving story and very inspirational! The Sailor dip pen might be a great addition and less breakable. It even has a fude option to try :). Thanks for sharing!

[@leanngoodall7602]

I love your podcasts. They are relaxing, informative and fun. Like Brian, I have a music aberration. I can sight read virtually an up music, fairly successfully. I cannot memorize music (except for scales). Drove my conducted crazy. I love listening to your podcast while I draw/watercolour.

[@evilcritter]

I own a definitely peachy charger. Useless for writing, but my niece liked it for skin tone in her drawings. Lots of FWP inks are named for Ontario places and things, so they are not too weird if you've lived there.

[@jeffmontgomery511]

I feel like the $20 limit was a little low but my most expensive pen is the Goulet exclusive Lamy at $35 and a Twisbi ECO-T. I loveJinhao 159 with a goulet nib and I don't feel like I am being punished by not having a huge budget. I love the Pilot Metropolitan and my Sailor Compass and they are not expensive. Now maybe I just don't understand but these pens all give me joy. I also enjoy the Jinhao 51A and the 80 and I am currently loving the X-159. Thanks so much for a fun Pencast.

[@SyTheSoundman]

I have to share this with you guys. I bought a TWSBI Eco with a medium nib a few weeks ago because I was curious about the hype and I am notoriously late to fountain pen parties! I am a long distance truck driver as my full time job so I'm away from home weeks at a time. I filled my Eco with Jacques Herbin Gris Orage (Stormy Grey with shimmer). After three weeks of not using my pen, it started straight away, no issues whatsoever. I was absolutely stunned as most of my collection hard start. Do I put this down to the quality of the ink or the pen, or is this a match made in heaven? Many thanks.

[@lydiabossons]

Twsbi eco tends to be really good for leaving ink for a long time, i think its to do with the cap being well sealed.

[@SyTheSoundman]

@@lydiabossons I've just had a good look and you could well be right! Thanks for replying.

[@Gouletpens]

@@lydiabossons I agree with Lydia! - Drew

[@clarecocophotography454]

Glad that Brian and Rachel are better. Missed the podcast last week. Can’t wait to hear the news for 2023.

[@russellpetcoff33]

Here’s a question that Brian and Drew should discuss on their pencast. What is the best pairing of notebook and pen? Mine is a medium nib Pilot Prera and a Traveler’s Notebook with Tomoe paper. For me, they just work well together. The Prera writes so well on the paper. Of course, I purchased both from Goulet but not at the same time. A happy coincidence they work well together.

[@drezdogge]

The notebooks are great to see, I love claire-fontaine

[@mandiewrites4936]

Been some comments about the $20 limit! I'll add mine, anyway. 😁 I often feel excluded because my budget per pen IS $10-$20. I often get told to go next level or go gold. I have gold! I don't like! 😆 And I do have a lot of pens and I enjoy them! 😂 Maybe because I'm more into the inks part of the hobby and I like hard steel nibs best? Or I'm always thinking about how I need to replace the pen in case I lose it. So if it's over $20, I quickly lose interest.

[@martinlebl631]

You can widen the channels on the feed with razer blade, or craft knife for more flow. But start by cleaning with toothbrush or something. Chrisrap52 and Tartiff both have some videos on this. Ebonite feed can be an upgrade, but you might have to modify it to fit. Mostly only needed for deep flexing where the nirmal/standard feed might not be able to keep up. Might also help with some thicker ink, where they have a lot of pigment, or shimmer.

[@INCWorks]

"If you're not chewin', you're drinkin'." Well, I WAS drinkin' until you made it come out my nose.

[@JerryBearry]

Drew: "I found a tool for you!" Brian: "This looks different. What is it used for?" Drew: "It's used to make those thingamabobs for fire hydrants!" Brian: Eyes lighting up, "Thanks, Drew!"

[@Gouletpens]

This is a great idea. - Drew

[@MarshaLove0723]

Another reason to clean pens when changing ink - bottled ink is 'open' and you can possibly introduce contaminants to the pen, even if it is a tiny spec of dust. Cartridges are safer, within brands, to just plug a new one in and keep going. Although it is still a good idea to flush the nibs to remove possible paper fibers.

[@TheRacerRich]

I have an ST Dupont rollerball that had been my grandfather's. The cap snapping action is still very crisp.

[@pastelpinkfairy]

I use an aftermarket ebonite feed for my custom 823 with a FA nib. It's from flexible nib factory. It provides much greater ink flow to the nib to enable flex writing without going dry and skipping.

[@blaiseutube]

Nathan Tardiff gives tips on how to adjust the ebonite feed of the Ahab... It's a world of subtle adjustments. Move it forward for a wetter nib. Remove fins for more ink. Expand the channel for faster flow.

[@pacificsword1632]

Exactor knifes or shaving blades work well on plastic nibs if you want a good flow. Of course a lot of patience is a definite requirement 45:05

[@christinaqueeno3874]

When I did a lot of calligraphy, I enjoyed getting the ombre effect on purpose. Since switching to fountain pens for daily use, I usually clean when I refill with the same ink. Switching inks I clean the pen. "I don't need any more pens" Lol. I ordered the lilac LAMY and when I saw the deal on your website for free ink with pen purchase AND the pen was available in my favorite color, my husband, looking over my shoulder told me to get it. Said "I want to get you something off your wishlist." I'm going to need a pen case for my sudden collection of 4 pens lol. Buttered popcorn looks amazing! I've been looking for the perfect shade of orange... Favorite color... But I don't want a neon obnoxious color in my calendar. Buttered popcorn going on my wishlist.

[@patriciareble2930]

Happy 2023! I'd love to see a vid focusing on wax seals. Herbin has some great new accessories like the hot gun and the gold inking pad. Let's see Brian demo - and make a mess :)

[@debhan]

I have an S.T. Dupont Line D Large, and agree that you can't appreciate it until you have it in your hand. I was skeptical of the brand, since pens aren't their primary business, but the aquamarine guilloche Line D (which unfortunately Goulet doesn't carry) was so beautiful that I decided to check it out. I had some buyer's remorse after purchase, but it dissipated as soon as I had it in my hand. I love a hefty pen, the fit and finish are stellar, and it is a beautifully consistent, wet writer.

[@amyelr]

Omg I was also that excited about Buttered Popcorn. 😂I only have a sample, but there's just something about that name with the color; it's so satisfying. The match is perfect. So I get it!

[@Gouletpens]

Yeeessss!!! - Drew

[@edwardstaats4935]

Interesting distinction between hobby and use of fountain pens

[@45sandlps]

Regarding exceptions to your daily nib preference; I WAS inking a 1.1mm and fine in three ink colours as a daily carry (6 pens), BUT now I have found Lamy 1.1mm stubs can do wonderful Reverse Writing, so problem and daily carry is halved. Darker the ink the better. I would still struggle doing a "Drew" and having one ink, three pens.

[@missfl0werstar]

On the topic of feeds, I remember back in the day when Conklin were making/sourcing their own flex nibs, before they were made by Jowo, the feed that accompanied them was specifically designed to keep up with the flex. I bought one of the last of those and although I've changed the nib to a Jowo EF, I love how gushy that feed is.

[@shstapleton]

So, if my TWSBI 580 stubs are too wet for me, could I put the stub nib on the feed for a 580 medium nib for reduced flow? All my nibs are stubs so I’d have to buy a replacement medium nib unit…

[@joeynuggetz]

I want an extra fine gusher. Which pens would you recommend. I'll sort out the right ink.

[@isabellarozendaal]

YES! Diy shows that simply teach are so wonderful and wholesome to watch. I get nostalgic about the cooking shows where they simply cooked a recipe from start to finish, like Julia Child, or even the more modern ones they used to have on the Food Network. If anyone here has more tips for good DIY shows that can be watched on KZbin I'd love to hear about it - was there ever a show like this about sewing? And indeed, don't ever feel the need to appeal to the algorithm or do what other KZbinrs do: just talking about pens is what gives me a much-needed break from all that!

[@Ybalrid]

I had to use fountain pen in middle school. Exclusively wrote with erasabe/washable bluem, for school. Had packs of the same exact brand, same exact ink. And just spent years plopping new cartridges in pens, up until they get "abandoned" for a little while during vacations. Then, I just put the section/nib unit in water or run it on the sink... Loosely dry it and *plop a cartridge of the same boring blue ink* because it had to write for school and homework

[@kristinalapp388]

You guys should look into bone conduction headphones! I use Shokz open run pro in the office so I can listen to music and still hear what's going on around me. They're so much more comfortable than earbuds, I can wear them all day without a problem.

[@jackieshields]

Drew wore the Tissot! Such a beautiful watch!

[@stareenafraser]

I vote for Brian to make a wooden handle holder for Drew's shards of glass...lol

[@chadmiky88]

Sounds like you should try Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures. Great instructions on how to explore Australian outback.

[@LucyLu_meztli]

I’m here for Terrace Twilight (seriously I would buy it, no matter the color) and all the crazy fun ink names Drew can come up with, this could be a new fun part of the job!

[@LucyLu_meztli]

And for the Spot Penlight 🤣🤣🤣

[@catherinevu2141]

Thanks so much for answering my music question guys!! Drew, I’m also a big Euro power metal fan so that was amazing to hear 😁 Would totally recommend the Persona 5 and Undertale soundtracks if you’re a game music fan; very different genres but both fantastic in my opinion. Love the Pencast so much!!

[@itsmeLori]

Question I wonder about: why in reviews and product descriptions do people rarely talk about cap seals? I think this is one of my top priorities in pens but it’s hard to find comparisons when I’m looking into a new pen I haven’t tried, because people don’t really talk about it. But a bad cap seal with a pen that dries up quickly will be the thing that kills my affection for a pen instantly

[@bernielujan7726]

Gentlemen, regarding Mr. Abrams, you are 100% correct and it reflects such good character on Goulet Pens to honor his influence on your content,

[@kellylaliberte548]

I enjoyed the pen spotlight. I bought a fine nibbed ST DuPont pen that actually wrote a bit dry but I spent $25 to have it tuned and it's one of my favorites now. It's beautiful and in my opinion has higher quality materials and workmanship than competitors in the same price range.

[@chuckbaker7909]

I have upgraded the feed only one pen in my life, so far. I added an ebonite feed, made by the Nib Factory, to my Pilot Custom 823 with a FA nib. The flow now is perfection. I know the Nib Factory does nibs for various pens. They are wizards when it comes to feeds.

[@TechnoFloof]

The next Two Truths and a Lie segment should be “Two Inks and a Pie” based on the Monteverde Sweet Life inks, there’s plenty of room for confusion in the world of sweet treats.

[@kathycullenstern9652]

Brian we watched all the New Yankee Workshop shows. Norm's carpentry talent on This Old House was fantastic. I still watch This Old House. Drew This Old House still runs on PBS. They rehab two houses each year, usually one out of town and one in New England. Right now they are in Newburyport, MA.

Now I need an ink named Apricot Autumn in my collection! Drew make it happen! 😃👏

[@Gouletpens]

Yes! Let us begin our campaign! - Drew

[@spiderwrangler4457]

Yikes with the broken glass pens! Are they 'flame polish'-able, to at least make the broken parts safer for continued use?

[@Gouletpens]

I hadn't considered that! - Drew

[@harmonybat]

Please, please, please make Raindrop Parade! I would love to see it, it sounds so pretty and peaceful.