New Pilot Explorer Colors + Surviving Winter Weather | Goulet Q&A Ep. 341

In this episode, Brian tackles the burning question: do waterproof inks dry out faster in pens? He also spotlights the new 2026 Pilot Explorers, recaps his winter weather adventures—including how Goulet Pens survives frozen chaos—talks watches, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Feedback 09:58 New Stuff 20:18 Comp-nay Updates 27:56 1) Is there a “prettier” nib from another brand that will fit and write properly on a Platinum Preppy/Prefounte, or are Platinum’s plain nibs basically non-swappable? 33:24 2) Does ink wetness affect how wide a nib writes? For example, why does Noodler’s 54th make a fine nib write like a medium, while Lamy Black keeps it fine—is that ink flow or user error? 54:36 3) I’m a returning customer (first ordered in 2018) and noticed recent orders no longer include handwritten thank-you notes—why did those stop? I even have one from Rachel. Also, will the blank art notecards be coming back? 01:04:16 4) Which watch are you wearing? Watches are my other obsession. 01:11:10 Pen Spotlight: 2026 Pilot Explorers 01:16:30 Brian’s Adventures 01:27:15 What’s Back There? 01:30:10 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: New Stuff: LAMY AL-star pine: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-al-star-fountain-pen-pine-special-edition LAMY AL-star flamingo: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-al-star-fountain-pen-flamingo-special-edition New Pilot Explorer Colors: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-2026-pilot-explorers Esterbrook Estie Bestie Bundle: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-estie-bestie-bundle Esterbrook Estie Bestie Sugar Plum Purple: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-estie-bestie-fountain-pen-sugar-plum-purple Esterbrook Estie Bestie Bubble Gum Pink: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-estie-bestie-fountain-pen-bubble-gum-pink Visconti Mirage Mythos Hades: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-mirage-mythos-fountain-pen-hades TWSBI ECO Black Marble w/ Bronze: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-black-marble-bronze Platinum Carbon Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-carbon-black Pigmented Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pigmented-inks Platinum Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum TWSBI 580: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-580-fountain-pens Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens Jinhao Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao Noodler’s 54th Massachusetts: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers-54th-massachusetts Conklin Duragraph: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pens TWSBI Vac700R Iris: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-vac700r-fountain-pen-iris 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 Sign up for Emails: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog