Visconti Rembrandt Fountain Pen Overview

[@lastoeck]

I was expecting a higher price, so thank you for keeping this in the affordable category!

[@Gouletpens]

+Larry Stoecker You're welcome! Wait until I show you some of their other pens, they'll get up there ;) -Brian Goulet

[@FountainPenDay]

Great to see you got together with Visconti. A very nice addition to the already huge selection you guys offer. Excellent overview of the Rembrandt. PS ~ I see me in the Ballroom pic of the DC show lol.

[@Gouletpens]

+Fountain Pen Day Thanks :) We're pretty excited about it too! -Margaret

[@wufflemann]

Happy for you guys. I adore my Visconti Van Gogh Self Portrait. So beautiful and writes wonderfully. Glad to see you will be seeing the brand now!

[@Gouletpens]

+Winnie Dolderer awesome! We'll have those in the next few weeks :) -Brian Goulet

[@Mmmyess]

Funny to see a (relatively) high end pen with the most low-end ink you can find.

[@MisterChris1978]

Just ordered the special ops color! So excited!!

[@karenyanonis6463]

Thanks for the info - can't wait for these to be available - so thinking about the Ivory - and would love to see the Van Gogh Self Portrait in the coming months. Congrats on being a Visconti partner!

[@Gouletpens]

+Karen Yanonis Thank you! We'll have a video out when we launch the Van Gogh's here in a few weeks. :) -Brian Goulet

[@mibelloaleman]

With all due respect, Brian, you get more and more handsome as time goes by. Do you own a Dorian Gray portrait? Just beautiful!

[@mvaron2546]

I purchased a Visconti Special Ops and I love the design of the pen. With its black nib it will never give away my position to the neighborhood sniper as I lay buried in grass cuttings, writing poetry. But I have a question about the nib. It's not especially smooth or wet. It writes a bit and then dries out. I'm using the ink cartridge that came with it. Is that typical of that nib (a medium)? Is there anything I can do to improve it's characteristics. It feels like it's a victim of the black coating, maybe. Any thoughts? Thanks.

[@Gouletpens]

Yeah, we've noticed some issues tied to the black-coated Visconti nibs. Sounds like what you're describing. The other Rembrandts haven't had this issue. You may want to reach out to our returns department ([e-mail]) and they can help you out further from there. - Colin

[@luckyoleary9626]

Marty, I just got the Khaki, and when I held it up my wife said I disappeared. This is obviously an excellent alternative to the One Ring if you don't have one laying about.

[@criscavi19]

Is wet because of the nib or because of Noodler's ink?

[@cypher526]

So cool that you're carrying Visconti now. Been eyeing the Rembrandt or Van Gogh for a while now. WIll you carry the Van Gogh Room in Arles?

[@andrikristianto2577]

Hi thanks for the informative video! I'm interested to get one of the rembrandt. Still figuring out what colour is the best for me. I have a question does the chromed stainless section leaves finger prints? I'm experienced of the annoying smudges on the chromed stainless steel section of Montegrappa Espressione. Will the Rembdrand section attract smudges? Thanks for the answer!

[@Gouletpens]

Especially with those that having oily skin, it does leave some finger prints. Think that's probably the case with all grip sections like that. That said, a polishing cloth can keep it looking nice & shiny: www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-polishing-cloth?variant=11884650659883 - Colin

[@andrikristianto2577]

The Goulet Pen Company : Thanks for your reply. Really appreciate!

[@techtruth9077]

I've just ordered a Rembrandt in red today :)

[@techtruth9077]

It arrived today!!! It's awesome! :) my addiction to fountain pens just reached a new level!

[@deanc6772]

Brian... What Happened to the Visconti Orange Rembrandt? I have one but noticed that you did not mention it as a color option. Is it Dc'd or are you not carrying it? Just curious.

[@lisaz6097]

Hi Brian & crew, just went to the SF Pen Show this past weekend and saw a Visconti Merry Go Round pen. I should have purchased it (it was a ball point) but wanted to see if I could find a fountain pen. Any idea's where I might find one (not eBay) of a reputable reseller? I'd even purchase it used, just want it to be a real Rembrandt. Thanks! Lisa

[@Gouletpens]

I'd say our best bet is the Pen Swap subreddit (www.reddit.com/r/Pen_Swap/ ) to find one second-hand. Haven't used it personally, but have heard of many successes in finding specific pens. - Colin

[@DaaaBall]

Would using a long cartridge damage the pen in any way when it gets jammed in the back? I have a couple cartridges of Edelstein topaz I want to use up but don't have another pen to use them on.

[@Gouletpens]

+Andrew B No, the long cartridge won’t damage the pen. It’ll just get stuck when taking it apart. One thing you could do is use an ink syringe on the long Edelstein cartridges you have and draw the ink out and put it into a converter. That way you can use the ink but not have any annoyances of the long cartridge. This isn’t exactly what you’ll need to do but it’ll give you an idea of how to use the ink syringe (kzbin.info/www/bejne/h53Sg4SNfcpofc0) - Colin

[@CatnamedMittens]

Honestly this pen has too many imperfections for it's price.

[@loveofmyknife5482]

*Skipped the inking up part" *Brian starts writing* Me: "Wow, what a gorgeous dark purple ink!" Brian:"This is Noodler's Black." Me:".... Monitors be crazy."

[@Gouletpens]

It definitely starts out looking like purple when he writes 'Visconti'. It's not... but it is! Weird... - Colin

[@pablorey9203]

I thought it was the video codec interpreting that the color should be similar to the pen... so i had the theory that the codec is in the group that likes to mach ink with pen colors :)

[@LorenaDPG]

Are you planing to offers Visconti inks?

[@Gouletpens]

+LorenaDPG We have them in stock! You can find them here: www.gouletpens.com/bottled-ink/c/14/?facetValueFilter=Tenant~Brand%3AVisconti. -Margaret

[@maskscot]

How much does the pen cost on your website? I'm interested in buying the black one with white design?

[@Gouletpens]

This are the most affordable Visconti offerings that we have. The Rembrandt is available for $132 (www.gouletpens.com/visconti-rembrandt/c/383). - Colin

[@MarkGrago]

Once again, a refulgent acquisition that one expects from Goulet Pens! I am immensely pleased you're offering Visconti products for purchase! The "Merry-Go-Round" is really extravagant! Can you swap nibs in these models? (I prefer a broad.)

[@yzysply]

When will the Van Gogh Starry Night, and Self Portrait be back in stock? Also, how long do you estimate you will be carrying them?

[@Gouletpens]

+richrsboi193 We are working on photographing, measuring, and getting to know them. We'll have them available on our site in the next few weeks. We plan to carry them for the foreseeable future! -Brian Goulet

[@yzysply]

Thanks! I want one, but probably won't get it until closer to Christmas. As a birthday/christmas present to myself. :^) haha

[@mvaron2546]

This review raises a question I haven't seen addressed yet. What pens do you recommend for "junky" papter? Love your reviews, your products, and your service.

[@Gouletpens]

By 'junky' paper do you mean like cheaper, non-fountain pen friendly paper? If that's the case, the finer the nib the better. Not allowing too much ink on the paper can help prevent feathering and ghosting which that paper is prone to. Platinum or Pilot EF nibs would be the way to go. - Colin

[@mvaron2546]

That's right. I was using Brian's word from his review of the Visconti Rembrandt in reference to the fact that even the fine nib on that line of pens behaves more like a European medium. Does ink also matter? It might be an interesting brief topic for one of his Q&A sessions. Thanks a bunch. I've been intending to purchase a Japanese pen with an F or EF nib to add to my collection, but I got sidetracked by a Visconti Special Ops model on sale. Thanks for your information. ]

[@TheC3.]

Chiaro Oscuro means light/ dark, which gave the artists the freedom to add depth to their paintings.

[@DD-d6d3]

such a beautiful pen. Brian, we love you, but please look up how to pronounce chiaroscuro.

[@chonaorbita1485]

I am a big fan of your reviews brian.. can you please make a visconti watermark review too. I love that pen.

[@Unitopia117]

I have a Watermark and would love to see them give it a review as well.

[@twent19]

where is your store?

[@Gouletpens]

+Trent Vassberg we're located in Ashland, Va., but it's not a retail store, just an office/warehouse (we're an online-only retailer). -Brian Goulet

[@twent19]

+The Goulet Pen Company thanks for the reply, i'll certainly come to yall for ink. Right nere ashland here. Do you not like Sailor pens or why have you only done one review on them?

[@twent19]

+Trent Vassberg never mind I saw why on one of your videos

[@saucyfawks]

Can we just assume that anyone spending more than $100 on a fountain pen knows how to fill a cartridge converter? Maybe I'm being a bit nitpicky, but it's a strange thing to explain every time.

[@klt479]

Hum, a slick metal grip and converter. These aren't consitent with my expectations in this price range.

[@evilozi69]

?is the nib on the Rembrandt is similar in size to the van Gogh (i don't mean (f m b

[@Gouletpens]

It's the same nib. Both use the Visconti steel nib. - Colin

[@evilozi69]

for real? because after ive sent the message ive looked up in the goulet website and i saw different numbers.

[@Gouletpens]

The nib is set a little deeper in the Rembrandt (0.5mm though, so hardly noticeable) but it is the same nib used in the Van Gogh. - Colin

[@roofchees9]

Broads desired. I have a broad van gogh, its amazing

[@Gouletpens]

+roofchees9 noted! We're not carrying them at first, only by special order. But if there's enough demand, we can certainly consider it. -Brian Goulet

[@BenNixon32]

Does anyone else watch these and not own a single fountain pen?

[@Gouletpens]

Might be time to take the plunge! Maybe not a a $150+ Rembrandt to start, but lots of great options for under $20. - Colin

[@Deathmoths]

Yup.

[@JackArctic]

The ink looked a dark purple at the beginning

[@Gouletpens]

+Jack T Yeah, it kind of does! I wonder if it's our minds playing tricks on us because it's a purple pen? - Colin