Episode 49: Resurrecting Discontinued Pens, Benefits of Gold Nibs

Which pens should come back from the dead? Brian & Drew share their picks while also covering some questions about gold nibs and debating the merits of the Platinum Prefounte. LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe SHOP at our store here: https://www.gouletpens.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8 Sailor nibs video:https://youtu.be/CcB1sJMZSKs LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor bespoke KOP Color Urushi: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-bespoke/products/sailor-1911-king-of-pens-color-urushi-ebonite-fountain-pen-lilac?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8 Pilot E95S: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-e95s-fountain-pen-burgundy-ivory?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8 Diplomat Magnum: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-prismatic-purple?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8 Platinum Desk Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-desk-fountain-pen-black?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8 Platinum Preppy: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-preppy-fountain-pen-blue?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8 Platinum Prefounte: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-prefounte-fountain-pen-dark-emerald?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=6X_APrlI7s8 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:56 Show Start 0:02:03 Feedback 0:12:26 New Stuff 0:19:20 Q&A 0:19:28 If you could bring back any discontinued pen... 0:33:02 Where is the gold in a gold nib? 0:41:45 If I write in print, would I benefit from a gold nib? 0:51:25 Would current FP designs perform in the same way in space? 0:59:10 Great EF pens under $80 other than the Kakuno? 1:05:55 Tip of the Week 1:13:39 Pen Spotlight 1:24:52 What's Happening? 1:47:17 Comp-nay Updates 1:49:55 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/