Write Now - Ep.109: Pen Storage Options

[@mariaremediostomas4923]

Brian is so right! If you are a fan of Goulet pens you really WOULD have a LOT of fountain pens! I started last year with a Platinum Preppy on a whim ... and I had to learn more. And after subscribing to your channel .... that was it! I was hooked! Great video as always!

[@veraicon1]

You all crack me up! Sometimes I think "oh gosh, I can't look at this because I will just want something else..." And, yes, I am a pen addict. Thank you for making me laugh... and write more letters!

[@holliesterr]

Great video! I think it would be awesome if you sold pen trays or pen inserts for display. :)

[@Gouletpens]

Definitely something we're looking into! The issue we've run into is the minimum quantities for some of these pen trays is crazy high. But if we find one that's great and makes sense, could be something we add! - Colin

[@sukmasucisafitri1457]

Literally yesterday i'm just thinking "when will goulet do a video about pen cases/sleeves" and now here it is! But most of pen sleeves/cases cost about the same or more than a pen (even the non-leather one) here, so i sew my own pen sleeve, experimenting with different kind of threads and fabric, including syntethic leather.

[@estelle5798]

This episode was especially funny, and informative!

[@LucyHoneychurchxxx]

Hi, thanks for the fun video. :) I like to have sturdy, rigid cases (1-3 pens, I never want to carry more with me around) that keep the pens from breaking when I carry them with heavy books in my backback. For at home I would like something to display around 10 pens, upright, not a lot to unpack, so I can quickly decide which pen to use next.

[@1nd1v]

Happy to see not leather options, vegan. That's exactly what I was looking for :D Tysm!

[@cherylthomae-barnes7852]

Great video, helpful to see the products and learn little things like how Nock even adds an insert area to keep zipper from rubbing against pens.

[@kiavonne]

I really enjoy Brian and Drew (and Andi) videos! Heck, I enjoy them all.

[@KristiGay1973]

If you sold crazy socks with nibs, ink bottles, pens, etc. on them, I would buy multiple pairs. Just so I could show how completely crazy I am about my pens.

[@Sonicman415]

You gents are fun! The enthusiasm.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Are there any cases that are geared towards the mini/pocket pens, like Kaweco sports?

[@peterhofmann8292]

Thanks for the cool overview of the pens cases GPC carries, really helpful.🙏🙏

[@RachelLSmith-zs5qb]

My dad bought one of the pen briefcases at the Dallas Pen Show last year. I have an envelope one similar to the Franklin-Christoph Penvelope. I keep Q-Tips and a paper napkin in there, for cleaning caps so I don't get ink on airline seats or my grandmother's couch.

[@AnzanHoshinRoshi]

Thank you, Brian and Drew. Glad to see the F-C case.

[@laurielafond4731]

I also love the single pen slips. Perfect for my purse.

[@fountain_pen]

So Beautiful. There are no various fountain pen cases in Korea that carry large pens such as Montblanc 149. So I made a fountain pen case with my father who does leather craft as a hobby. It was shown to the fountain pen lovers around, who filmed and uploaded a video on KZbin to show many people the process of making it. I'd like to improve my pen case further to make a good quality pen case.

[@CalvinLimuel]

I used to carry around rolled-up case too! And then it became too cumbersome to roll everything out because it's pretty long. I have 2 models of Manhattan Portage now that I carry around.

[@melissagodwin1594]

So glad I’m not the only one who does that with my Nock Co. roll! 😂

[@PurpleDrazi]

Idea for Rickshaw bagworks design: pie & cake! 😀

[@CameronCuevaClarke]

This is awesome! But what about for those of us who want a nice way to display our fountain pens in our home?

[@jessiedelucchi1313]

This is exactly what I was looking for. To get a feel of some of the pen cases and what to look for when selecting one. Thank you!

[@pat999x]

I love single pen slips. I mostly write at home and only travel with one or two pens. And I carry them in my purse, so smaller is better

[@Gouletpens]

Makes perfect sense! Not everyone has 5 million pens like Brian! - Colin

[@selah5792]

Design idea for case makers: The zippered, hard, multi pen case (like girologio) but done in canvas in interesting colors (not brown black tan) like orange, blue, grey etc...

[@SUSSDUE]

You two! I felt rather down today but after watching this I have a big grin on my face :-)))!

[@JohnFourtyTwo]

To keep your pens from jostling around in the second case you showed, just put some filler material in the bottom like cotton balls, wadded up paper, etc to take the extra space and your pens won't move around and you'll never see the filler material in the bottom.

[@Morthy125]

I appreciate you guys mentioning which cases are vegan. Thank you. :)

[@rlpat88]

I often watch videos at 2X speed, and 2:58 almost did me in.

[@ramirolopez5381]

You've helped me in the past. I hope you can again. I am in need of an EDC case to house my 6 Kaweco Sports withs clips. Standard pen cases are too long (tall). I am open to any material (leather, nylon, canvas, metal, etc.), style (case, sleeve, wrap, etc.), color (blue, red, green, black, etc.). :) What I do need is slim with dividers for each pen. PLEASE HELP!!!

[@schreiberinjen]

Drew reminds me of me, the way he gets riled up and how he freely expresses himself. Hilarious! (I've been watching/listening to the pencast... but have yet to leave a comment on any episode) When everyone laughed as Drew mentioned his stellar memory - 🤣. I burst out laughing at everyone's reaction. Drew's included. 🤣

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for watching, Jen! Yeah - my memory is...not impressive! :) - Drew

[@JCesarAguilar]

What brand vest are you wearing ? Like the style.

[@sunnsea76]

I'm just new to the fountain pen world. Loving your videos...I'm learning a lot. This video...has me cracking up guys...🤣. You guys are funny as heck. Thanks for all information you provide. A latina fountain pen lover here.

[@cartertappan4685]

Any chance you could do a work/professional pens list? Maybe talk about inks as well? I know you have done the inks a while back but I'm in college, headed into a very serious and competitive internship and was wondering if I should take my pens, which ones, and how to treat the pen obsession in the work place. Thanks so much! Love everything you do -I currently have an Lamy LX, a Noodlers Ahab, a Safari, a Faber Castel Loom, 2 Metropolitans, and a couple of their cheap pens like Jinhaos and 2 Nemosines. My loom and my LX are my daily carries but I’m thinking about a “next level pen” to add to the collection. That having been said most of them are kinda vibrant or non traditional colors and the only bottled inks I have are Noodlers Dragons Breath and Lamy Pacific Blue - I mainly ask the question because it’s an internship with an international company where I will be dealing with people in other governments, the UN, etc. big people and I don’t want to be out of place more than I already will be

[@cynthiabates965]

Here's a couple of lists that I think might get you what you're looking for as far as work pens: Top 7 Power Pens of GouletPens.com: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWWbhpaNnap3n5o Top 5 Fountain Pens for Graduation Gifts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rafOlqRum5WXmJY Top 7 Next Level Pens: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqSmeGymoZmSrLc And if you wanted to be thrifty but still look like a boss, you could get a Jinhao 149 Black with a Goulet nib, or even a Jinhao X750 black. Expensive pens are like expensive wines - the nature of the item already looks fancy but unless you're a connoisseur there's not going to be a difference between high and and low end. It's going to be hard to tell between a $10 pen and a $200 pen for most people. (Have you ever seen a Sailor 1911S and a Monteverde Monza side by side? That's what I'm talking about.)

[@abumpers7834]

I'm not sure what you have or like, but the x750, metropolitan (plumix med stub nib or pluminix bold stub if you want a little more), twsbi mini, and century 3776 have been my go to pens when I want to be professional. If I need a rollerball I use my metropolitan gel roller. It takes g2 refills and if you have the time and silicone grease, you can replace the ink with whatever you want. I'm thinking of trying baystate blue when I put my next order in. If I were you I'd go with a metropolitan fountain and a gel roller. Depending on where you order from, you can get both for around $25.

[@horseshoe_nc]

@@cartertappan4685, hard to go wrong with a classic black ink. I'm thinking Noodler's X - Feather. You never know what kind of paper you will need to write on. From what I have heard, X - Feather is very well behaved. As for a pen, something understated. I'm thinking a black Pilot Metropolitan or similar.

[@cartertappan4685]

The Goulet Pen Company thank you so much Colin! I’m actually walking into an exam with my Loom and Metropolitan inked and ready to write as we speak! That having been said if your interested I would be happy to be an “ambassador” and leave business cards around campus, the office this summer, and a number of big conferences (like Ted talks, and a couple economic conferences) to spread the Goulet love if your interested!

[@Kurazaybo]

Nice to hear Brian likes the Sheaffer 300. That 96 pen briefcase looks amazing. Have you seen the Kaco pen cases for 10 and 20 pens? I really like that style.

[@eno88]

Funny enough, I was browsing pen cases today. If you're taking suggestions for the next Write Now, I could really really use some tips on how to protect my pens during the hot summer months, because we've definitely got heatwaves coming.

[@genegoranov5865]

Quite entertaining, especially the second half : )

[@katiecutts4556]

The nock brasstown....100% accurate. Mine currently has 6 pens tucked away in the sleeves and 6 pens plus one pencil tucked away in the open space.

[@DoctorPace007]

Great video! I work as a tailor/clothier for a men’s store and was wondering if y’all had any tips for pens/ink that don’t get as effected by body heat. I currently use my metropolitan with blue velvet ink. I have moments however, where my pen will run out of in or the ink won’t flow. I also wouldn’t mind upgrading my pen as well

[@ryancain6012]

As for pen case design, you can't go wrong with the Golden Ratio. I'm sure that'd be a hit with people.

[@paulx7620]

I am looking for a nice ink bottle storage/display solution on the affordable side. Spice rack maybe?

[@Gouletpens]

Yeah, especially if you have a lot of the same brand that has conventional bottle shape. Something like Diamine, Noodler's, or Robert Oster would work well with a spice rack. - Colin

[@randy-9842]

Paul X - Me Too! Especially since my ink collection is just as badly out of control as my pen collection (accumulation). Ahem. We can talk pen-ink-paper obsessions later. Colin -- I certainly wouldn't mind a video about ink storage possibilities and recommendations! Some bottles are VERY cool looking on the desk, but the inks shouldn't be stored in/near sunlight and the short/squat ones take up too much space. For that reason, I really like the Noodler's 90ml bottles since they nest together so neatly in a box or drawer without occupying too much of a real estate footprint. I wish I was handy and creative woodworking wise.

[@wittwittwer1043]

This was an interesting commentary on pen cases. I don't use them; I carry my pens in a shirt pocket if they have clips, in a trouser pocket if they don't. Those pens that I don't use on a regular basis I store loose in cigar boxes. I don't buy pens to collect; I use every one that I buy. Although I don't deliberately abuse my pens, I expect that they will be exposed to minor dings & scratches. Some pens came with a pen slip or "Kimono" when they arrived, but I always give those away.

[@superplannergirl]

I love my rickshaw pen sleeve- now that I have more pens, I'm thinking about getting a roll- how large does a 6 pen roll get when you have it stuffed full of pens?

[@Gouletpens]

It does depend on the pens, but not too bulky generally! Maybe about the roundness of a large orange? - Colin

[@superplannergirl]

Okay- that helps! Thank you!!

[@irenerichards7262]

It would be awesome if you guys could do a video on the Girologio Grab N Go Pen Case...it looks too complicated to buy just based on images, and I can't find any video reviews of it! :)

[@arijitdutta1307]

Hey Brian, I bought a Plaisir and a Balance from Gouletpens recently. I really like how the nib qualities right out of the box, the consistency and all. Thing is, is the platinum pyrocon nib any different from these one? Is it any smoother or more or less the same?

[@Gouletpens]

The Procyon uses the same nib as the Plaisir, so the writing experience should be very similar! - Colin

[@sathishrao7926]

My latest Pen-case ‘acquisition’ is this 2/3 Pen Leather case that costs just about a dollar! penhouse.in/penhouse-in-bright-brown-three-pen-leather-pouch-model-18328.html

[@carolbrozman1415]

Where did you get that Game of Thrones mug?!

[@ifl-_-]

hey gpc! is it normal for a pen case to not be able to accomodate larger pens? like a jinhao 159? I'm pretty new so still don't know much about pen accessories (and I have limited sources from where I'm from)

[@Gouletpens]

All of the cases we have can accommodate the 159, but I think in general, some tend to have tighter loops. Especially with pen loops rather than the case loops. The 159 is the widest pen we carry I believe, so it's usually our tester. - Colin

[@dragorsi]

I would like to hear more about what you guys were drinking, I could use some of that X;D

[@davidamaro1499]

I'd love to buy from you, but since I live in Portugal, the import taxes are crazy! (Here we don't have good [if any] sellers, so I always buy from ebay, being careful for it to come from europe itself to not pay crazy taxes - 23% + 3-5€/day on the border + comission tarif)

[@brettmar21]

Great Video!! I am looking for a case for an EDC. Do you have any cases that hold an A5 size notebook and maybe 2 or3 pens?

[@Gouletpens]

The Nock Seed is probably the best option (www.gouletpens.com/collections/nock-co-seed ). One of the few completely dedicated to housing an A5 notebook. - Colin

[@DubyaJE]

@@Gouletpens The dearth of cases that provide for both pens and paper is utterly baffling to me. Is there really so little demand for this combination?

[@rymats]

I really like the Nock cases. Can I also just say I love Andi's comments? She's hysterical!

[@Gouletpens]

She's got great comedic timing, especially playing off Drew & Brian's craziness. - Colin

[@andyweinberg8100]

Spoiler Alert: I hear Dante Delvecchio is showing off an indestructible fountain pen.

[@KL005]

I'd pay for Drew's face on stuff I buy from you guys

[@aidanbernal]

yes please I would love Drew's face printed on a rickshaw case hahaha

[@Gouletpens]

Drew Nock case? The tongue pen sleeve actually looks like his tongue... - Colin

[@randy-9842]

@@Gouletpens -- ... and the zipper-pull (charm) should be a coffee mug, or, as an alternative, a mini-lollipop. However, that opens a debate over flavor: Grape, Cherry, Orange, ...

[@tylerclark-realtor]

What do you guys think of the Esterbrook pen case line? I’m a wood worker and make a lot of custom luxury pens. I’m wanting to sell my pens with a nice case as a package deal and have been looking at affordable yet high quality cases. Esterbrook really caught my eye.

[@Gouletpens]

I think they're great! The new versions that we sell now are even better in my opinion. - Drew

[@richardsyt33]

Sounded like he said farmer brown and saddle soap.

[@ericakauffman5786]

You guys! 😂

[@wildsheepc]

Pens, bleeeahhhhhh... 😛

[@karlkunkel]

When will we hear about the fountain pens you crushed with your bare hands!?

[@Gouletpens]

Ha! Video should be coming next week I think. - Colin

[@aliciagutierrez7160]

I enjoy the videos on this channel, came for the knowledge left still lost. Please redo the video😂😂and take the coffee away for the gentleman on the right, he’s all over the place. Felt that zooming into the pen cases was worse than just keeping the camera on them, poor focus. Winter is coming and I’m still in search of a pen case, this video did not help. 🤣

[@Gouletpens]

Sorry that this one missed the mark for you! - Drew

[@DarkMoonDroid]

4:20 I'm really surprised that this, and mostly all of them, are not just plain black just in case of leaks. Is there a leak shield inside so that if you throw it into your carry-on, on an airplane, it's not going to stain everything else in the bag?* 9:46 LOL Naw, Dudes, that extra space is for little sheets of blotter paper! Right? 13:21 omg 🤣😂🤣 I can't even. *And whatabout airplanes? Are we just going to have to carry them all in zip-locks? So chic and attractive? Have you done a video on this issue? 'Cuz that may be helpful. ☕🥐👍

[@Gouletpens]

We do have a video on flying with fountain pens here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJDTaIaqnct_bq8 Not a lot of leakage, but yeah probably the fashionable ziplock bags would be the way to go. - Colin

[@DarkMoonDroid]

@@Gouletpens LOL Awesome.