Problematic Pelikans + Resurrecting Discontinued Ink | Goulet Q&A Ep. 343

In this week’s episode, Brian troubleshoots a problematic Pelikan, experiments with a custom blend to resurrect discontinued Pilot Iroshizuku Tsutsuji ink, spotlights the LAMY nexx, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Feedback 09:15 New Stuff 12:50 Comp-nay Updates 13:34 1) Should high maintenance ink be avoided on expensive pens? 16:30 2) I just got my first Pelikan M800 (fine nib), and it has flow issues when I write below a ~70° angle—it writes for a few words, then dries up. I’ve tried wetter inks (Monteverde, Iroshizuku) but still have problems. Is this normal for Pelikan, or is there a fix? 26:04 3) Newbie question about dip pen nibs: How do you clean a nib before first use? I’ve seen advice ranging from boiling it, to doing nothing, to just dipping it in ink a few times. What’s the correct method? 31:20 4) I’ve found a way to recreate discontinued Tsutsuji ink by mixing 90–95% Hana-ikada with Yama-budo. Would you consider making a video about it? 38:07 5) Ever thought of carrying holders for single ink sample vials? 42:24 Pen Spotlight: LAMY nexx multi-red & multi-blue (SE) 49:33 Brian’s Adventures 55:19 What’s Back There?: Ibanez Tim Henson TOD10N 01:02:21 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: New Stuff: Monteverde Ritma Mimosa Fountain Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-ritma-fountain-pen-mimosa-special-edition Monteverde Ritma Mimosa Rollerball: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-ritma-gel-rollerball-pen-mimosa-special-edition Faber-Castell Poly Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/faber-castell-poly-fountain-pens Faber-Castell Hexo Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/faber-castell-hexo-fountain-pens Pelikan M800: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pelikan-m800-fountain-pens Monteverde Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-ink Pilot Iroshizuku Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-iroshizuku-bottled-ink LAMY nexx: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-nexx-fountain-pens 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