Episode 35: Fude Nib Foolishness and Assorted Malarkey

Question: What's a Fude nib? Answer: A great way to make Brian and Drew look like a couple of goons! Plus, safe & friendly Noodler's ink, an important Sailor announcement and why the CON-40 converter is what it is! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor Bespoke Collection: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-bespoke?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Sailor Cocktail Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-cocktail-exclusive-fountain-pen-set?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Kaweco Sport - Iridescent Pearl: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-sport-fountain-pen-iridescent-pearl-collectors-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Noodler's Midway Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-midway-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Noodler's Lexington Gray: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-lexington-gray-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Noodler's Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-black-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Noodler's Gruene Cactus Eel: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-gruene-cactus-eel-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Noodler's Cayenne: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-cayenne-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Noodler's Habanero: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-habanero-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Noodler's Apache Sunset: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-apache-sunset-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Noodler's Navy:https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-navy-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Noodler's Navajo Turquoise: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-navajo-turquoise-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 Kaweco Converter: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-piston-cartridge-converter?variant=11884709576747?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=https://youtu.be/g9CBqlObUL0 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:57 Show Start 0:02:46 Feedback 0:18:23 New Stuff 0:31:35 Q&A 0:31:46 How can ink shimmer become dislodged? 0:39:38 What are Fude nibs? What's the point of reverse writing? 0:56:06 How do I clear sediment from a nib? 1:03:20 Why is the CON-40 converter designed that way? 1:12:20 Best "not hard to maintain" Noodler's inks? 1:20:24 Tip of the Week 1:24:59 What's Happening? 1:52:04 Comp-Nay Updates 1:56:30 Wrap Up ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://blog.gouletpens.com/