Brian's New FAVORITE ECO? Why Your Pen Leaks & When to Use Silicone Grease | Goulet Q&A Ep. 304

Join Brian for episode 304 of Goulet Q&A as he goes over how to properly post BENU Pixie pens, diagnosing a leaky Pilot Metropolitan, the programming behind our Swab Shop, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Feedback 06:07 New Stuff 14:40 Comp-nay Updates 16:33 Can I use silicone grease to stop my Retro 51 cap and barrel from squeaking, or would that damage the pen? 20:17 Hi Brian, excited about the BENU Pixie! I've heard the cap doesn't post securely—has that been your experience too? 24:32 Two of our seven Pilot Metropolitans leak, even with converters firmly seated. Any idea why? They're used daily in school. 33:57 Will Goulet nibs fit everyday, standard fountains? 39:03 Do I need to flush my converter or vacuum filler if I’m reusing the same ink, or just occasionally? 44:14 What algorithm does the Swap Shop use to “sort by color”? 50:03 Brian’s Adventures 59:22 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Kaweco Sport Honey: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-sport-fountain-pen-honey-limited-production TWSBI ECO Slate Blue w/ Onyx: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-slate-blue-onyx Sailor TUZU Adjust Translucent Violet (SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-tuzu-adjust-fountain-pen-translucent-violet-special-edition Sailor TUZU Adjust Light Blue (SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-tuzu-adjust-fountain-pen-light-blue-special-edition Endless Alchemy Poseidon's Reed: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/endless-alchemy-poseidons-reef-45ml-bottled-ink Endless Alchemy Mocha Mousse Delight: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/endless-alchemy-mocha-mousse-delight-45ml-bottled-ink Girologio Zippered Pen Pouches Blush Petal: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/girologio-zipper-pen-pouch-blush-petal-limited-edition Girologio Zippered Pen Pouches Periwinkle Mist https://www.gouletpens.com/products/girologio-zipper-pen-pouch-periwinkle-mist-limited-edition Girologio Zippered Pen Pouches Lemon Zest: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/girologio-zipper-pen-pouch-lemon-zest-limited-edition Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Mermaid (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-mermaid-limited-edition Goulet Nibs Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog/which-fountain-pens-fit-goulet-nibs 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