Episode 40: Consistently Inconsistent Pen Parts

Brian and Drew picked some tough questions this week! This episode is all about compatibility, manufacturing consistency and the lack thereof within the world of fountain pens! Plus, put the Sailor Pro Gear Mini into the Pen Spotlight! 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 Soda Pop Blue Pro Gear: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-soda-pop-blue?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=XKZL4x46QA Sailor Soda Pop Blue Pro Gear Slim: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-soda-pop-blue?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=XKZL4x46QA Pineider Avatar Matte Military Green: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-avatar-ur-fountain-pen-matte-military-green?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=XKZL4x46QA Pineider Avatar Matte Lapis Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-avatar-ur-fountain-pen-matte-lapis-blue?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=XKZL4x46QA Tibaldi Bononia Seilan Purple: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/tibaldi-bononia-fountain-pen-seilan-purple?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=XKZL4x46QA Midori Paper: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/midori?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=XKZL4x46QA Lamy nibs: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-nibs?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=XKZL4x46QA Goulet nibs: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/goulet-nibs?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=XKZL4x46QA Pelikan Edelstein Cartridges: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pelikan-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=XKZL4x46QA Sailor Pro Gear Mini: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-slim-mini-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=XKZL4x46QA TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Show Start 0:03:03 Feedback 0:13:17 New Stuff 0:22:36 How is the pen industry susceptible to trends? 0:33:10 How can a nibs made by the same company perform so differently? 0:42:06 Why are Lamy steel nibs so inconsistent? 0:52:28 Why are so few manufacturers making long cartridges? 1:05:11 If you had to narrow down your collection to a single pen... 1:26:42 Tip of the Week 1:30:09 Pen Spotlight 1:40:01 What's Happening? 1:57:33 Comp-nay Updates 1:59:21 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/