Pilot 845 vs. Custom Urushi, FA Nib Availability, & Customizing Glass Pens | Goulet Q&A Ep. 357

In this episode, Brian compares the Pilot Custom 845 to other Pilot pens, discusses the availability of the Pilot FA nib in the U.S., explores adapting a Wearingeul Modular Glass Pen to a custom-made holder, and explains where Monteverde nibs fit within the Japanese vs. European nib landscape. He also spotlights the Private Reserve Last-Ink Drop Filler and similar alternatives, shares two new paintings, and much more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Feedback 19:14 New Stuff 23:02 Comp-nay Updates 23:25 1) I recently got a Pilot 845 and love it. Why does it seem to get less attention than pens like the Custom Urushi or Homo Sapiens when people discuss high-end fountain pens? Is the 845 less popular or considered inferior for some reason? 36:51 2) I recently saw a Pilot Custom 823 with an FA nib on Instagram and didn’t realize that was an available option. Do you carry—or can you special order—that configuration? 45:58 3) Does Wearingeul sell the brass inserts used in their glass nib holders separately as a pen-turning kit? I have some beautiful maple blanks that would make great custom holders for my parents' 60th anniversary. 58:31 4) I’ve heard that Asian nibs tend to write finer than European nibs. Where do Monteverde nibs fall on that spectrum? 01:05:24 5) Could you do a live Chat Q&A video, with prior notifications for those of us on the West Coast? 01:25:44 Pen Spotlight: Private Reserve Last-Drop Ink Filler 01:38:42 Brian’s Adventures 01:46:24 What’s Back There?: 40th Birthday Mug 01:48:08 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: LAMY AL-star disco: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-al-star-fountain-pen-disco-special-edition LAMY AL-star rollerskate: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-al-star-fountain-pen-rollerskate-special-edition Maiora Ultra Ogiva Golden Rule: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/maiora-ultra-ogiva-fountain-pen-golden-rule Noodler’s Lexington Gray: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers-lexington-gray Pilot Custom 845: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-845-fountain-pens Pilot Custom 823: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-823-fountain-pens Pilot Custom 743: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-743-fountain-pens Pilot Custom Urushi: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-urushi-fountain-pens Visconti Homo Sapiens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/visconti-homo-sapiens Private Reserve Last-Drop Ink Filler: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/private-reserve-last-drop-ink-filler TWSBI Pipe: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-pipe Goulet Syringes: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-5ml-ink-syringes 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