Fountain Pen Day 2025: Maki-e Masterpieces & More! (Goulet Q&A 332)

Happy Fountain Pen Day! In this episode, Brian shares standout pen picks for graduation and promotions, recommends some vintage-inspired options, gives a mini tour of his Q&A set, spotlights the breathtaking TACCIA Empress Maki-e Aka Fuji and Sakura Chinkin Benizakura pens, and more! Videos Brian mentioned: 2016 Top 7 Pens to Last a Lifetime: https://youtu.be/B_SZQt0nSpc?si=DRvQyOva_Iw_M_SY Top 7 Pens to Last a Lifetime 2022: https://youtu.be/B_SZQt0nSpc?si=8pL-ulq13TXtJrEm Vintage Pen/History Resource: https://richardspens.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Feedback 04:26 New Stuff 09:33 Comp-nay Updates 13:08 1) What’s a good work pen to gift myself for graduating college in my forties? 20:44 2) Have you thought about putting your Q&As on Spotify or as a podcast so we can binge them? 26:48 3) What are the most historically significant fountain pens still available today? 34:46 4) Why is Goulet’s free shipping threshold $99 when other retailers offer it at $25–$35? 46:44 5) Could you do a studio tour or highlight one item from your set in each Q&A? 52:48 Pen Spotlight 01:01:12 Brian’s Adventures 01:05:34 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Fountain Pen Day Deals: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/fountain-pen-day-sales New Arrivals: TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen - Plum w/ Onyx: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-plum-w-onyx New TACCIA Pens: TACCIA Empress Maki-e Aka Fuji (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/taccia-empress-maki-e-fountain-pen-aka-fuji-limited-edition TACCIA Empress Maki-e Ao Fuji (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/taccia-empress-maki-e-fountain-pen-ao-fuji-limited-edition TACCIA Empress Maki-e Shidare Sakura (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/taccia-empress-maki-e-fountain-pen-shidare-sakura-limited-edition Clairefontaine Basic My Essential A5 Notebook - Rose, Dot Grid: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/clairefontaine-basic-my-essential-a5-notebook-rose-dot-grid Entry-Level Gold Nib Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/favorite-entry-level-gold-nib-pens Ink Calendars: 2025 Colorverse Colorvent Calendar: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/colorverse-colorvent-calendar-2025 2025 Diamine InkVent Calendar Teal Edition: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-inkvent-calendar-2025-teal-edition 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