Are Fountain Pen Flex Nibs REALLY Flex Nibs? | Goulet Q&A Ep. 308

In this week’s episode of Goulet Q&A, Brian talks about the point of flex nib fountain pens, why we don’t see more high-end eyedropper pens, what's covered under warranty when you disassemble your pens, which nibs swap on a Traveler's pen, and a spotlight on the new TWSBI Precision Gemini Blue! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Feedback 08:02 New Stuff 12:12 Comp-nay Updates 15:57 1) What is the point of a fountain pen with a flexible nib? 21:08 2) Are there any fountain pens that can survive daily sanitization? 29:22 3) Some fountain pens are sold without clips or roller stops, making them prone to rolling. Rings exist to prevent this, but they’re hard to find. Would Goulet Pens consider offering them? 31:58 4) Why don’t more high-end pens use eyedropper filling like the Namiki Emperor? 40:47 5) I disassembled my LAMY AL-star for cleaning after using shimmer ink, and the feed got stuck halfway. The LAMY store said it’s not under warranty due to disassembly, so I bought a new grip unit. Was that accurate? Also, what's the best way to clean LAMY pens if I regularly use shimmer inks? 49:43 6) I have a Traveler’s pen and would prefer an extra-fine nib. Is there a compatible replacement? 57:57 Pen Spotlight: TWSBI Precision Gemini Blue 01:02:32 Brian’s Adventures 01:08:13 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: LAMY safari sunset coral: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-safari-fountain-pen-sunset-coral-special-edition LAMY safari dark dusk: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-safari-fountain-pen-dark-dusk-special-edition Monteverde Regatta Vega (GPC SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-regatta-fountain-pen-vega-special-edition Sailor Pro Gear Area 51 (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-area-51-limited-edition Traveler's Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/travelers-company-brass-fountain-pen TWSBI Precision Gemini Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-precision-fountain-pen-gemini-blue SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe 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: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog