New Visconti Homo Sapiens Nib: 14k vs. 18k Gold Nibs Compared! | Goulet Q&A Ep. 353

In this episode, Brian discusses ink eradicators and their lack of popularity in the U.S., recommends gold nib pens without screw caps, troubleshoots shimmer ink that won’t flow—even in the wettest pens—spotlights the new Visconti 14k Homo Sapiens nib while comparing it to the 18k, and much more! Plus, more new paintings to show! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:56 Feedback 09:53 New Stuff 14:37 Comp-nay Updates 15:54 1) Why didn’t ink erasers like Pelikan Super Pirat ever catch on in the U.S. fountain pen world despite being so common in Europe? As a longtime Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue user, I’ve always found it strange they’re nearly impossible to find here—even at pen shows. 26:43 2) Are there any full-size, lightweight fountain pens with gold nibs and snap/slip caps instead of screw caps? I prefer Japanese resin pens and already tried the Pilot E95S, but it was too small for me. Open to suggestions! 33:20 3) Why do shimmer inks clog so badly? I’ve tried multiple pens and even BB nibs, but the shimmer still stops the ink flow. I see other fountain pen users use shimmer inks without issues, so what am I doing wrong? 38:32 4) Do certain fountain pen inks work better with specific feed materials? I got curious after learning about Monteverde’s ITF tech—does it behave differently in plastic vs. ebonite feeds? And beyond ITF, are there ideal feed pairings for shimmer, iron gall, pigment, or dye-based inks? 45:19 5) What’s your go-to snack and drink combo while writing or painting? Also, loving the Palm Pals and Bridge to Dorset Castle paintings! 51:54 Pen Spotlight: Visconti 14k Nibs 59:28 Brian’s Adventures 01:17:39 What’s Back There?: Platinum Snow Globe 01:20:15 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: New Stuff: BENU Euphoria Spring Bouquet (SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/benu-euphoria-fountain-pen-spring-bouquet-special-edition Monteverde Ritma Brushed Stainless Steel: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-ritma?sort_by=created-descending&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte= Delta Dolce Vita Glow Up: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/delta-dv-original-mid-size-fountain-pen-glow-up-1 LAMY blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-blue Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pelikan-royal-blue LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000-fountain-pens LAMY studio: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-studio-fountain-pens Pilot E95s: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens Pilot Grance: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-grance-fountain-pens Pilot Sterling: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-sterling-fountain-pens S.T. Dupont Line D: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/st-dupont-line-d-fountain-pens Pilot Vanishing Point: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pens Pilot Décimo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-decimo-fountain-pens LAMY dialog cc: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pens Visconti Homo Sapiens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pens Visconti Medici: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/visconti-medici-fountain-pens Visconti Divina: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/visconti-divina-fountain-pens Visconti Homo Sapiens Carbon Abyssus: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pen-carbon-abyssus-limited-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 Sign up for Emails: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog