Watching this in 2023, and OMG that is the most understated shirt I've ever seen Drew wear. :-)
@sushanart7 ай бұрын
😆❤️👍
@lynnbuchanan84498 жыл бұрын
"The Brian and Drew Show"! Should be a monthly offering. Seriously. You guys were amazing....funny banter while delivering the correct information instantly engages the audience. One of the best Goulet videos EVER! Many thanks from a fan and fountain pen geek in Nashville, TN! Write on!
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. We're hoping to steal Drew away more often for videos in the future! - Colin
@lynnbuchanan84498 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Kidnap him if you have to! :-)
@alexfry68466 жыл бұрын
Yes please!!!! The best combo! Drew's awesome
@TheScreamingFrog9165 жыл бұрын
Yes, please. More of this. You make a great team for video demo/explanations. Like Drews sense of humor. Waiting for my pen with stub nib, to arrive in the mail.
@kaziiqbal72572 жыл бұрын
This aged well
@dovie2blue Жыл бұрын
With zero recen t nib experience, I just intuited that the stub nib was closest to what I used back in the day to do some italic and calligraphy. It's fun returning to real writing with a fountain pen. Thanks! 🥰
@kinglear595217 күн бұрын
lovely
@betterwatcherself4 жыл бұрын
You make a good team. Personable, come across as sincere and knowledgeable.
@dianahendricks20114 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of these videos. I am learning about fountain pens and really enjoying your videos. I watch them as I clean the pens and doodle and write. As a career journalist and entertainment writer, I find myself taking notes on your videos just to practice writing. I have purchased several of the pens and nibs you have recommended and am truly loving this new COVID hobby! Grab a fountain pen and a legal pad - and write a letter to a friend - whether it is someone you see regularly or haven't talked to in ages. I promise that they will be thrilled!
@explorerextraordinaire54723 жыл бұрын
great hobby indeed
@Toneyfish8 жыл бұрын
It's always nice to see a video hosted by two people who are clearly good friends off camera as well!
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
+Evan Rogers Yeah, the Drew & Brian chemistry is undeniable! - Colin
@BombshellInjections8 жыл бұрын
this video came up on it's own after watching the diamine shimmering inks overview. I'm writing with a Lamy 1.5 right now and my not so hot handwriting is looking super fancy with my Diamine Shimmering Seas ink sample. I'm loving the shading I get with my inks with this nib. Beautiful!
@annemiev92785 жыл бұрын
So this popped into my KZbin feed... Wow - was this Drew’s first video??three years ago?? Well done lads!
@fratercorleonis3 жыл бұрын
This is why we buy ALL our pens from Goulet. Just ordered a Twsbi 1.1 mm stub.
@agabrielhegartygaby92033 ай бұрын
Many years of training in music including theory - once upon a time a "music nib" made musical notation a pleasure. Thanks for a lovely video....
@iridiumscribe49152 жыл бұрын
I started learning about fountain pens from you and now, after five years, here I am again learning about stub nibs. You guys have been the most helpful source whenever I have questions about my pens. Two years ago I purchased a Montblanc 146 with a Oblique nib. I had no idea what that was other than it was a stub nib. When I did the test at the boutique, I really liked it so I decided to buy it as a special gift to myself. It mostly stayed in my collection case until yesterday when I took it out again and inked it up. I realise now that I have to write more at an angle to get the desired results. Now it's my favourite fountain pen that I own. It's quite interesting to learn how rarely companies offer this style of nib. It makes this pen even more special to me. Thank you for the content you release and making fountain pens even more fun.
@sintia1798 жыл бұрын
"We aaaaaaare", "we shouuuuuld"....@ 11:11 That Drew is a ray of sunshine!
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
+Cynthia Morales Hitting new octaves on those words! - Colin
@AnzanHoshinRoshi8 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Drew again. Thanks Brian and Drew.
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! -Brian
@sam92424 жыл бұрын
Best time I ever spent was learning to grind my own nibs. It makes it easy to change the manufacturer's idea of stub or italic into exactly what I want.
@lilymcalister18254 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! I am looking forward to doing same!! Good for you!👍
@jacquesdespadas2 жыл бұрын
As a lefthander, I have found that a left oblique stub nib is critical to writing with fountain pens. The nib-to-paper angle demands that I straighten my wrist rather than defaulting to the overhand grip that I grew up with. The result is way less smearing (really almost never). As soon as I learned about stubs, I bought a few medium nib Preppies and the nib tuning kit from Goulet Pens and started grinding the shape that works for me. I have since found an architect style grind that works for me too. So my brother and sister lefties, do not despair! Your pens might just need a little tweak. And once you find what works, your writing will have some extra flair.
@Tabbyhasbees8 жыл бұрын
Great video! I picked up a Lamy 1.1 a few years ago as an experiment, and you guys are right: it is absolutely a great beginner italic nib: I've been hooked on these stub/italic nibs ever since.
@tryonmom14 жыл бұрын
I'm just learning how to use a fountain pen. Very helpful video!
@karlkunkel5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for producing this video and keeping it available. I am starting to explore Italic and Stubs, so this was very helpful!
@JaviBee8 жыл бұрын
I vastly enjoy italic/stub nibs more than regular ones. They just make writing so much more interesting... Thanks for the helpful video!
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
Agreed! -Brian
@davidsilva8695 Жыл бұрын
I just bought my first stub nib, the Lamy 1.1-so much fun! It’s like the beginning of a new adventure.
@mikerobertson4041 Жыл бұрын
I am a calligrapher of 35 years, using mostly broad-edged pens. To achieve the most dynamic difference in stroke width, one needs to hold the pen nib at about a 35°-45° angle to the writing line.
@manuelruiz43906 ай бұрын
I recently found an off-branded pen with a Crisp Italic Nib. Didn't know what it was at first, and felt hesitant about it because it felt, as you mentioned, like scratching and cutting. Really sharp! Anyway, I decided to try out making it wetter, and it now works fantastic! It allows me to glide easily when writing, and only a few specific strokes require special attention or a specific direction in order to get the desired result without issue. Great nib!
@1happyag8 жыл бұрын
I purchased a TWSBI Vac 700 with a 1.1 stub from you guys not too long ago and I'd never had a stub nib before. I LOVE it! Thanks for a great video!
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
+Heather Burnside That's awesome. We think a lot of people will fall in love with stub nibs after this video clears things up for them! - Colin
@bbrachman8 жыл бұрын
Excellent overview of stub, italic and cursive italic nibs. I still have to find the right nib for me, as a Lefty. I will probably cut down a less expensive nib to an oblique angle and try to make it work. Excellent diagrams and examples in this video. Goulet Pen Company videos are top notch.
@mayhjuga23322 жыл бұрын
I just got a dip pen and only 2 out of 6 fountain pens worked. The misalignment thing was the reason for most of my struggles and you've helped me so much. thank you!
@chrisrap528 жыл бұрын
Great video. You nailed it. Great info. The italic writing experience can be very rewarding or extremely frustrating. I love left obliques. Mike Masuyama grinds a perfect one. That is one way to get an oblique from a gold nib. Now I mostly get broad nibs that can be ground.
@chrisrap528 жыл бұрын
+James Jacocks That is one of my Pen Show activities. Like seeing the nib & testing it after grinding. I have bought a B nib & ground it same day.
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
Mike does awesome work! Definitely catch him at a show tho, I think he has a 13 week backlog right now! -Brian
@helenmcdonnell25854 жыл бұрын
Love the Drew/Brian rapport, have come back to rewatch just because:)
@allisonwinebrennerhodges50118 жыл бұрын
I love my Lamy stub nibs! Thanks for this informative video.
@wendywander78 жыл бұрын
I had only ever used calligraphy fountain pens before I purchased my first fine nib fountain pen from The Goulet Pen Co. in late December, and I've been increasing my collection since then. I've been looking forward to this video since Brian mentioned it a little while ago. Thank you especially for explaining the different types of nibs and how they function! I found all the information in this video to be interesting, useful, and well presented by Brian and Drew. Great job, and thank you!
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
+wendywander7 Thanks for your support and glad this video was helpful! - Colin
@martynsnan8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. You answered a question about the nib on an old Platignum pen I found in my art supplies.
@markkrell32764 жыл бұрын
Really helpful. As a left-hander, I’ve been tentative about trying a stub.
@johnwhite40704 жыл бұрын
I'm left handed but idk if I can use a stub nib because I'm a side writer / overwriter
@joesasser44217 жыл бұрын
Since discovering stub nibs earlier this year after talking with Susan, they’re my #1 choice for nibs. So far have had two custom grinds: a 0.5mm, and 0.6mm. They’ve certainly improved my handwriting, by making me go slower and concentrating more.I like the look of that crisp italic, maybe that should be my next one. Thanks, love your channel & vids.
@pujapatel10348 жыл бұрын
Can I just say Drew made this video fun to watch :)
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
He's a super energetic guy, and it just oozes in the video. We hope to steal him away for more videos in the future! - Colin
@24juraj8 жыл бұрын
Better video than others you publish and those are very high quality. Thank you for your passion and willingness to educate all newbies including myself in this amazing hobby. Bowing down.
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
These ones takes a bit more time and planning, but we should have a video on flex nibs in the coming weeks! - Colin
@Kammitoes8 жыл бұрын
while I watched I got all my stub nibs out and swapped them out on my FPs - so now I'm playing with them. Great Vid, please do more of these 😍
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Glad this video served as inspiration. We're definitely hoping to do more of these in the future! - Colin
@dividir887 жыл бұрын
Drew was a good addition to this vid. great personality
@sean1e1008 жыл бұрын
I know everyone's lovin on ya and normally I would too, but (there it is!) I just wanted to comment to say that I didn't get what I thought the title promised at all... "How to write with a stub nib" in my mind was going to be explanations of how different people use them / examples of what happens when you write at different angles to the paper / what cursive v print looks like / how hand position matters to get it neat etc... this was more of an explanation of what stubs / italics actually are and who the manufacturers are. It takes 6 minutes to get to anything that resembles the title and essentially the one message is "keep it flat" before then a minute twenty later just getting into the brands... Really?? A 12 minute video to take 1m20 to essentially say... "keep it flat". Well you asked for feedback so there it is. Hope it comes across as constructive. Keep it up guys and yes to more Drew. Just more when more means "more in line with the video title".
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
That's some great feedback, and something for us to consider going forward. I think for this video, being in the Fountain Pen 101 series, establishing what a stub nib is was an important piece. These videos are under the implication that they might be the first videos people see when looking to get into fountain pens, so it's intended to be kept at a very introductory level. I think your points are very valid as it doesn't necessarily show the ins & outs of writing with a stub nib. More advanced videos for the FP enthusiasts might be something we look to do in the future that tackles those questions to mentioned. Thanks again for the feedback. - Colin
@alexanderparra92716 жыл бұрын
YOR COMMENTS ARE TOO LARGE SND UNINTERESTING
@ricdonato43286 жыл бұрын
Alexander Parra: Using all upper case typing indicates YELLING and SCREAMING? Also, please check your spelling, “YOR” should be “your”, “large” it should be “long”, “snd” my guess “and”.
@davidlove2365 жыл бұрын
A response to Colin’s response (2 years later): I think that Sean’s point can be summarized in this: The title didn’t match the content of video. The information presented was good, but not what the title promised. Colin even agreed that the video didn’t give tips on writing with stub nibs.
@motif57754 жыл бұрын
+Sean Sankey they do go over how to write with stub nib. They explained the different types of stubs and showed examples on how they write on paper and the pros and cons of each. Try watching the video again.
@oanavornicesei7 жыл бұрын
This was SO useful!! Amazing! Clear, well documented, quick guide which answered a question I had, provided additional information I had no idea I needed, and all so user-/beginner-friendly AND fun to watch! As far as I'm concerned you nailed it!! Thanks! I'm going to stick around some more to get a 'good education'. :)
@Gouletpens7 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear and glad you find your way to us! Thanks for the feedback & support. Write on! - Colin
@marlakay2268 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh what a fun AND informative video this was to watch. I do understand more than I did before. What a team you guys are.
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marla! We're hoping to do another one in the coming weeks on flex nibs, so that should be a lot of fun as well. - Colin
@marlakay2268 жыл бұрын
The Goulet Pen Company Yay! I look forward to it Colin!
@ProducerBoy6504 жыл бұрын
Outstanding overview. Answered all of my questions!
@bikkies4 жыл бұрын
I love the Lamy stubs for being cheap and accessible. Interesting though that the Pilot Plumix / Pluminix nib didn't get a mention here. These can be great fun for very little outlay and are a good way to spice up a Metro or a Prera.
@Julian-bq9qv7 жыл бұрын
Just saw this one and Drew is a trip!!! Have him on as a guest from time to time -
@Gouletpens7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he's something else! Hope to have him in more videos soon, maybe another joint Q&A. - Colin
@baadogs4 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful, thanks! I recently got a stub 1.1 and a couple of Metropolitan italic nibs and now I only want to write with those pens!
@Mike-yz5gy8 жыл бұрын
First time seeing Drew in a video and he seems very comfortable in front of a camera. Great video :)
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he's pretty great. We're hoping to steal him away more often for these videos! - Colin
@pat999x8 жыл бұрын
Very timely! I recently purchased a Pilot Parallel from Goulet Pens. I haven't inked it up yet, but I'm looking forward to trying it out.
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
I think you'll find it takes a little getting used to, but when you do...it'll be love :) -Brian
@davidsilva8695 Жыл бұрын
I love writing with stub nibs-so much more to learn. So far my favorites are Lamy and Monteverde.
@semperfidelis95798 жыл бұрын
I was able to send you the pictures on your blog. Thank you so much Brian and Drew and I hope to hear from you.
@willcresson87764 жыл бұрын
I recently picked up a Pilot 78G from the early 2000s with a "broad" nib that is decidedly not a broad, but a medium stub. Its quickly becoming my favorite pen
@Sonicman4153 жыл бұрын
Drew ROCKS. Your ‘shop’ is fabulous. I’m kinda hooked. You guys are so much fun. Thank you. Just got my first stub nib TWSBI Eco. It’s Groovy.
@MoonlightPassions8 жыл бұрын
Very informative, Drew has quite the entertaining personality and very expressive eyebrows haha
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
+MoonlightPassions Drew is very expressive in general. His hands are moving a mile a minute! Glad you enjoyed :) - Colin
@NicholasAarons8 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video Guys. Very Cool & Helpful. Keep up the great work. Nick.
@goldenking20465 жыл бұрын
1:16 Is it odd that I learned stub/italic nib calligraphy long before I even knew flex pens existed? I actually thought that was the normal/default way to doing calligraphy.
@johnandrewmunroe Жыл бұрын
Great info, love the scintillating repartee as well! Keep it coming.
@jenniferh35873 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was very confused and now I know why I was having problems.
@jamesbarros9503 жыл бұрын
Everyone told me stub nibs would be scratchier and harder to write with. I got the Goulet 1.5 and now I need to order 5 next paycheck as ALL my friends want one. The smoothest writing, funnest nib I've ever used.
@NatLili17 жыл бұрын
This was so informational. I revived a calligraphy set for Christmas and I am so excited to start a new hobby. I recently ordered the TWISBI Eco from your company as I have been watching hours of your videos. Thank you ;)
@Gouletpens7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Good call on the TWSBI Eco, great pen. Hope it brings you many hours of writing enjoyment. :) - Colin
@antman54746 жыл бұрын
My old school gave us all Platinum stub pens then. I never knew that until I watched this. Nice
@Ken-wz9vy4 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, thanks for explaining. I'm a fairly newbie when it comes to fountain pens. I have been hesitant about venturing out into the stub land.
@allyson_gari6 жыл бұрын
I like a lot when you both make the videos for review the fountain pen!
@sophiasideris38148 жыл бұрын
Great to see another face in a video! Drew is great and very enthusiastic
@Rahul-wj6tk3 жыл бұрын
Watching Drew is so nice. Thanks for such nice and entertaining videos.
@marinechapssemperfiout99392 жыл бұрын
Another outstanding piece.
@gautambasu88074 жыл бұрын
Both of you guys are smart presenters. The content was very interesting, helped to learn a lot.
@RushikeshTade3 жыл бұрын
I can't belove I watched whole video on Pen Nibs..... I love the fact that I enjoyed it as well.... you have a sub
@georgeredbranch6524 жыл бұрын
My first venture in these nibs was a Kaweco 1.1 stub nib. I am a bit frustrated that l am not getting the line variation l was expecting. Next time l pull it out, l will pay more attention to my hand placement. I hope this fixes things. Cheers guys for a great and informative video.
@joesasser44215 жыл бұрын
Just today got my new Nemosine Fission in gunmetal with 0.6 stub nib (and my 4th bottle of “Moon Crater Black” ink and a larger capacity German converter. Last month got the black Fission with 1.1 stub nib, and the last 2 bottles of Aeolus Paulis Red on the planet! Absolutely love these so much, I’m gonna order the 0.8 stub next month! Stubs rule! Susan got me hooked on them a couple of years ago, and I haven’t looked back!
@Gouletpens5 жыл бұрын
The 0.8mm stub nib from Nemosine is probably my favorite nib. I have like 4 of them and swap them on all my #6 pens! - Colin
@joesasser44215 жыл бұрын
The Goulet Pen Company That’s great to know! I’m going to buy another Fission next month, and get the 0.8, chances are it’s going to become a favorite too! Thanks for writing back, Colin.
@macfrenzyfrost8 жыл бұрын
Great video. Loved Drew's charm and passion for the pen
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
+mac frenzy One thing Drew definitely doesn't lack is passion. He exudes it! Thanks for watching :) - Colin
@cyclingtroll7 жыл бұрын
Great job, I'm thoroughly enjoying the Goulet vids!
@newsigmundfreud30236 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for giving us such clear explanation, simply and effectively informative.
@LauraJayne646 жыл бұрын
All of your videos make me want run out and try something new! Now I really want to try one of the stub nibs!
@Gouletpens6 жыл бұрын
Going with a Pilot Plumix is probably the best/affordable route. Great stub nib that you can easily swap onto your Metropolitan! - Colin
@mojoantman6 жыл бұрын
Having blast rendering the fountain pen world after an extended period. these and a few others should be required watching when dealing with the differing experience of these types of pens and their care.
@neemancallender90928 жыл бұрын
Kaweco 1.1mm italic, quite sharp cursive italic nib that writes a clean line that is thin on the side stroke and broad on the down stroke Can be used for calligraphy You can buy them seperately and put it on a Kaweco, great to learn Pilot Plumix 1.1mm italic also a more calligraphy nib than every day writing
@belathe4th15 жыл бұрын
You guys really work well together-it’s fun to watch! More importantly, however, is that this video was extremely helpful to me because of its precision and clarity. The illustrations in particular were very useful. After watching this video and the one on flex nibs, I have (somewhat) reluctantly come to the conclusion that flex nibs would be a bad choice for me, at least at my relative newbie stage. So I am emboldened by your
@belathe4th15 жыл бұрын
The Goulet Pen Company Thanks, Colin. I did order a stub nib from you but have yet to try it. I decided after all to order Noodler's Ahab pen with flex nib and I've been using it, sparingly. What it has shown me is the wonderful shading of the de Atramentis Gold ink. I will be trying the stub nib very shortly. Thanks again for the advice!
@isabelpatchett93567 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this most interesting and helpful session. As someone new to fountain pens (except when much younger) I found this most helpful as I am trying to learn which nibs to use for different purposes, drawing, writing, sketching etc. and I have learnt so much in the last fifteen minutes. Isabel
@ArcherRon8 жыл бұрын
Well done guys. Great explanations and great examples that brought it all together.
@arabesquejacob81762 жыл бұрын
Love stub nibs! Amazing video, thank you 🙏
@Femiforfun4 жыл бұрын
I can definitely say that my Goulet 1.5mm is my most enjoyable stub nib with just the right mix of glassiness and feedback.
@loveisall55202 жыл бұрын
I spent decades and all through a decade of college, using fine and extra-fine nibs. Why? Think dense note-taking in the seventies pre-laptops. However, about 15 years ago I discovered a stub nib in the vintage Esterbrook selection of 28 nibs made. I love them now.
@nittneylion843 ай бұрын
Just what I needed to hear. Thanks
@scorpion777silvermoon34 жыл бұрын
Omg i love this type of writing. I took Calligraphy once.it was fun
@noelitocastillon33242 жыл бұрын
I got a 1.1 stub that I put in my Lamy Vista. It is the smoothest one compared to my sheaffer and TWSBI Eco. I used it for daily writing, note taking and even signing some important documents.
@marilynrosenfeld23022 жыл бұрын
Hey .. I know I’m ‘late to this party’ but just want to say I love you guys!❤️❤️
@stankbonkman3 жыл бұрын
Just got done watching peter draws. Literally pen people are the most curious thing I ever discovered. It’s like they’re unsure how they should act
@k.m.alleenaofonemorechapte5328 жыл бұрын
This was a wonderful video! Great to hear from Drew again, too. Keep up the great work, and thanks for posting this today!
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
+K.M. Alleena of One More Chapter Glad you liked it! Hopefully Drew can pop into a few more videos in the future. - Colin
@FirstFlyte8 жыл бұрын
Great work guys! Love these vids. Thanks for putting the content together.
@fludrbywest38867 жыл бұрын
Yes thank you ! I appreciate the information and you two are so funny 😆 thank you !!
@wendybowman58718 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It helped a lot.
@campingknitter5 жыл бұрын
very helpful - i might be a little obessed with italic/stub nibs! I am waiting on a Platinum music nib pen to arrive at my local pen store. i tried the Pilot music nib - loved it!
@fizixguru1018 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos Brian I just bought a lamy Joy with 1.1 stub and writes pretty well
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! -Brian
@vics-videos3 жыл бұрын
Excellent and detailed overview! Thanks, guys!
@lizpilgrim15 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video!
@Gouletpens5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! - Drew
@lawrencegladwell1638 жыл бұрын
This video was Drewsome
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
That new adjective is drewsome! :) - Colin
@lawrencegladwell1638 жыл бұрын
+The Goulet Pen Company #drewsome #moredrewvideos
@mbhp20098 жыл бұрын
dat drew doe
@slipnot59108 жыл бұрын
fuck yeah
@johna47507 жыл бұрын
don't be crude, Dude
@embroiderpiccies8 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. Brian watch out, Drew is cooks like you. Great teamwork. Really enjoyed this as been thinking about trying a stub nib, as I have a few Lamy's with broad nibs and I love the effect on my writing.
@Gouletpens8 жыл бұрын
+embroiderpiccies If you have a Lamy, I'd definitely give a stub nib a try because of the swappable nibs! - Colin
@lilymcalister18254 жыл бұрын
WoW!! 4 YEARS AGO!! Quite a LOT of information packed into THIS video!! I am pretty impressed with how well this was put together!! It really gas helped me. I just bought a Conklin Duragraph and I'm having a helluva time getting it to write without skipping. It doesn't really want to write unless uts straight up and down "L". But when it skips, it wont start back up unless i turn the nib upside down and press a bit to get the ink to flow out again. Grrr...frustrating. I hope I'm explaining it right. Please do tell if you know what I need to do to correct this. Thanks again!! GREAT video!!💜💕🌷 Happy writing!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@TaraHornbacker6 жыл бұрын
I am a big fan of the stub nibs! TWSBI is wonderful - also have had great success with Lamy, Conklin - I started with italic nibs of Osmiroid pens in the early 70's (early Osmiroids were wonderful...not so much now...)- and have been a fan of the fountain ever since.
@_Moondancer5 ай бұрын
I only wish you'd covered the Kaweco stub nibs, I've been having a hard time with those, especially on the ice glow highlighter. Very much enjoy the videos, very entertaining and great info! Oh, btw ... Drew, getting easier to make a folder on a Mac? ☺
@zenink26544 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed it! You guys are like Batman and Batman!
@zogzog10636 жыл бұрын
Dudes: love the channel. Didn't know the terminology of 'Stub' but I still own three - a Parker and couple of Shafers. It may be a bit esoteric but 'back in the day' I used to fine-tune my nibs with a whetstone. Yes you can customize your own nibs. You may wish to branch out with a little 'why bother' with fountain pens and also handwriting. The inkflow of fountain pens is a little more variable and so a little more 'organic' and thereby personal. Handwriting: This is important - You talk: make it intelligible!!! Some real basics: (1) Good margins - 3 cm all round (maybe a smidge less at the bottom - architectural principle of weight at the bottom. (2) Even slope (vertical slope only if you have perfect slope as the eye can detect minuscule variations from the vertical). (3) Nice inks - rich blues or dense blacks typically but some variations to advanced users (4) The difficult problem of even lines - I use lined paper underneath my writing paper (5) Pick pens that give good flow - we all hate wishy washey faded out colour (6) Great paper. This one is easy - ok Conqueror Laid (eg) is expensive but hey, you will get more mileage from a ream of that than a bottle of single malt. At least look for a 100 gram / square meter that does not bleed. (7) Legible handwriting - easy? depends. If you have a crap handwriting then why insult your readers. Who gives a toss about any of the above if they cannot read what you have written.
@Gouletpens6 жыл бұрын
Definitely want to get into that on a future video. We thought about 'what makes a fountain pen worth it?' - Colin
@OliverHellenbach8 жыл бұрын
Really really informative and helpful. Thanks much!