Brian Reveals Our Latest Delta Exclusive! (Unboxing & Writing Test) | Q&A 322

In this episode, Brian shares how to keep your dopamine levels high without dropping $500 on a pen, demystifies what’s actually “standard” about standard international cartridges and converters, highlights some budget-friendly pens that use them, reveals a few of my favorite non-blue inks, spotlights the Delta Yellow Swallowtail, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 00:44 Feedback 03:17 New Stuff 09:22 Comp-nay Updates 10:14 1) Do you have any insight as to why Italian pens don’t really tend to have “starter pens” like Japanese and German brands? 14:25 2) How can I keep dopamine rush of a pen unboxing without spending $500? 20:11 3) Are Standard International cartridges and converters really "standard"? If they aren't, are they close enough to fit most pens without an inktastrophy? Thanks! 28:07 4) What are some of your favorite budget-friendly fountain pens that accept standard international cartridge? 35:12 5) Knowing blue is your color, what is your favorite non-blue ink? 39:28 Pen Spotlight: Delta Butterfly Yellow Swallowtail (SE) 47:30 Brian’s Adventures 55:36 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sheaffer Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sheaffer-ink-accessories?sort_by=created-descending&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte= Colorverse Colorvent Full Size Bottles & Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/colorverse-inks?sort_by=created-descending&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte= Diamine Black Edition Full Size: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diamine-bottled-ink?sort_by=created-descending&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte= Kaweco Liliput Kolibri (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-kolibri-limited-production?_pos=1&_psq=koli&_ss=e&_v=1.0 LAMY safari multicolor: black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-safari-fountain-pen-all-black-multi-ring-set-special-edition LAMY safari multicolor: white: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-safari-fountain-pen-all-white-multi-ring-set-special-edition New Platinum Preppy Was: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-wa-modern-maki-e?sort_by=created-descending&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte= Delta Butterfly Yellow Swallowtail (SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/delta-butterfly-fountain-pen-yellow-swallowtail-special-edition Delta Spaccanapoli: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/delta-spaccanapoli-fountain-pens Jinhao Shark: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens Diplomat Magnum: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pens Sheaffer VFM: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sheaffer-vfm-fountain-pens Kaweco Classic Sport: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-classic-sport-fountain-pens Diamine Marine: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-marine-30ml-bottled-ink Jacques Herbin Emerald of Chivor: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/jacques-herbin-1670-emerald-chivor-50ml-bottled-ink Diamine Red Dragon: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-red-dragon-30ml-bottled-ink SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog 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 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.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