Episode 50: Italian Pens' QC, Heat Setting, Brian Uses Hot Glue

Brian and Drew cover the complicated question of Quality Control in Italian fountain pens, and Brian attempts to use a hot glue gun to re-seal an ink cartridge! Plus, the Pen Spotlight is on the Monteverde Ritma and bulbous globules are discussed. Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Platinum #3776 Shape of Heart:https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-shape-of-heart-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=PlAV-j3M2rI Sailor Wabi-Sabi: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911-king-of-pens-wabi-sabi-fountain-pen-red-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=PlAV-j3M2rI Iroshizuku Hotaru-bi:https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-iroshizuku-hotaru-bi-50ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=PlAV-j3M2rI Iroshizuku Sui-gyoku:https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-iroshizuku-sui-gyoku-50ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=PlAV-j3M2rI Iroshizuku Hana-ikada:https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-iroshizuku-hana-ikada-50ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=PlAV-j3M2rI Montegrappa Elmo 02 - Marshmallow:https://www.gouletpens.com/products/montegrappa-elmo-02-fountain-pen-marshmallow?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=PlAV-j3M2rI Monteverde Super Mega Carbon Fiber:https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-super-mega-carbon-fiber-fountain-pen-gunmetal?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=PlAV-j3M2rI Visconti Pens:https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/visconti?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=PlAV-j3M2rI BENU Pens:https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=PlAV-j3M2rI Monteverde Ritma: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-ritma-fountain-pen-blue?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=PlAV-j3M2rI TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Intro 0:00:37 Show Start 0:16:00 New Stuff 0:25:39 Q&A 0:26:04 Will Goulet Pens ever sell the Pilot 742 or 743? 0:36:41 How common are Visconti QC Issues? 0:49:45 Any updates on BENU? 0:55:36 When, why, and how to you heat-set a feed? 1:05:18 Why don't most companies make stacked nibs? 1:09:56 Tip of the Week 1:30:37 Pen Spotlight 1:37:03 What's Happening? 1:58:27 Comp-nay Updates 2:06:39 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/