Stop Guessing: The Ultimate Fountain Pen Recommendation Guide

Whether you’re new to fountain pens or ready to level up your collection, this compilation brings together some of our best pen recommendation videos. From beginner-friendly picks and entry-level gold nibs to lifetime-worthy pens, standout nib designs, EDC favorites, and flex nib tips, these clips will help you find the perfect fountain pen for your writing style. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Top 5 Fountain Pens for Newbies (2021) 08:42 Top 7 Pens to Last a Lifetime (2022) 23:57 Fountain Pen Expert Shares His EDC (2025) 40:31 Top 5 Entry-Level Gold Nib Pens (2021) 54:08 Brian Goulet's Top 3 Every Day Carry Fountain Pens (2023) 01:03:09 The BEST Beginner Flex Nibs + Laban Skeleton Review | Goulet Q&A Ep.306 (2025) LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Jinhao Shark: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens Platinum Prefounte: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-prefounte-fountain-pens Diplomat Magnum: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pens Pilot Parallel: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-parallel-fountain-pens TWSBI ECO: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens Pilot Vanishing Point: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pens Pilot Vanishing Point LS: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-vanishing-point-ls-fountain-pens Pilot Vanishing Point Decimo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-decimo-fountain-pens Diplomat Aero: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens Sailor Pro Gear: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pens S.T. Dupont Line D: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/st-dupont-line-d-fountain-pens Pilot Custom Urushi: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-urushi-fountain-pens Pilot Custom 845: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-845-fountain-pens Pelikan M1000: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pelikan-m1000-fountain-pens LAMY 2000 Fountain Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-black LAMY 2000 Rollerball: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-rollerball-pen-black TWSBI 580 ALR Prussian Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-prussian-blue-special-edition TWSBI 580 ALR Caribbean w/ Onyx: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-caribbean-onyx TWSBI ECO Indigo w/ Bronze: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-indigo-blue-bronze Pilot Custom Urushi Vermillion: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-urushi-fountain-pen-vermillion Traveler's Company Brass Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/travelers-company-brass-fountain-pen Robert Oster Blue Water Ice: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/robert-oster-blue-water-ice-50ml-bottled-ink Jacques Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/jacques-herbin-1670-emerald-chivor-50ml-bottled-ink Visconti 3 Pen Case: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-leather-3-pen-case-black Delta DV Original Oversize Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/delta-dv-original-oversize-fountain-pens Pilot E95S: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens Sailor Pro Gear Slim: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pens Sailor 1911S: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-1911s-fountain-pens LAMY Studio Palladium: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-studio-fountain-pens/products/lamy-studio-fountain-pen-palladium Pilot Custom 74: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-blue Pilot Falcon: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-falcon-fountain-pen-black-rhodium Platinum 3776 Century: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-black-gold Pilot Metropolitan: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-metropolitan-fountain-pens Platinum Preppy: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-varsity-fountain-pen-black Jinhao X750: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-x750-fountain-pens LAMY safari: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-safari-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 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