Brian's Favorite Pen of All Time Just Got Better (Q&A 328)

In this episode, Brian goes over writing with a fude nib, lists his favorite inks from 2025, showcases the new Pilot Custom 74 Lavender Fog alongside other Custom 74s, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:51 Feedback 03:33 New Stuff 12:45 Comp-nay Updates 13:56 1) I’m considering getting a Sailor 1911 with a fude nib. Are these nibs practical for everyday writing, or are they better suited just for calligraphy? 18:13 2) Do you have a favorite ink released in 2025? 21:53 3) Whatever happened to your monthly pen recap? 25:40 4) Quick question about the Delta special editions: will there be any restocks, or are they truly one-and-done? 28:20 5) My Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age has ink pooling in the grip section after a few fills. What’s the best way to clean it? Is diluted dish soap safe, and is an ultrasonic cleaner worth considering? 40:11 Pen Spotlight: Pilot Custom 74 Lavender Fog 54:22 Brian’s Adventures in Yellowstone 01:05:59 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: New Stuff: Itoya Blade LINE FRIENDS: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/itoya-blade-fountain-pen-line-friends-set Pilot Prera Fountain Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-prera-fountain-pens Ferris Wheel Press Browned and Buttered: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-browned-and-buttered-38ml-bottled-ink Ferris Wheel Press Sprouting Pastures: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-sprouting-pastures-20ml-bottled-ink Ferris Wheel Press Phantom Mist: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-phantom-mist-20ml-bottled-ink Ferris Wheel Press Astral Blue Odyssey: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-astral-blue-odyssey-38ml-bottled-ink Pelikan M601 Rudi Rother (SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-m601-fountain-pen-rudi-rother-special-edition Pelikan M600 White & Rose Gold (SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-m600-fountain-pen-white-rose-gold-special-edition Pelikan M200 Apricot Achat (SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-m200-fountain-pen-apricot-achat-special-edition Conklin 1898 Cosmic Cloud (SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-1898-fountain-pen-cosmic-cloud-special-edition Conklin Duragraph Matte Rainbow PVD (SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-matte-rainbow-pvd-special-edition Pilot Custom 74 Lavender Fog: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-lavender-fog Diamine Forever Inks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diamine-forever-inks Monteverde Aquatic Inks: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-x-goulet-aquatic-fountain-pen-ink-set Sailor Compass Fude De Mannen: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-fude-de-mannen Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pen-bronze-age Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-74-fountain-pens Sheaffer 100 Fountain Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sheaffer-100-fountain-pens 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