The BEST Beginner Flex Nibs + Laban Skeleton Review | Goulet Q&A Ep.306

Join Brian for the latest episode of Goulet Q&A, where he shares how Goulet Pens stays sustainable in honor of Earth Day, recommends top beginner-friendly flex nibs, spotlights the new Laban Skeleton and Formosa pens, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Feedback 03:56 New Stuff 10:23 Comp-nay Updates/Earth Day 2025 15:31 1) I got a sample of Diamine Lilac Satin and I'm looking for a lighter lavender ink—any recommendations? Also, what's a good beginner-friendly flex nib pen? 23:29 2) Isn’t the rubber sac Pilot converter mainly for cleaning, not ink use? I usually refill cartridges or use a Con-40. Why do they ship pens with the rubber one? 27:43 3) What fountain pen content do you watch or listen to—any YouTube channels, podcasts, or other recs? 36:06 4) I've used Diamine Night Sky in a medium nib daily for a year with no issues, but now I'm dealing with frequent flow problems and cleanings. Any tips besides switching inks to help? 55:23 5) Can the Laban Skeleton be eyedropper filled? 1:01:38 Pen Spotlight 1:17:15 Brian’s Adventures 1:29:35 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Spring Sale - Ends Wednesday, April 23, 2025: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/all-sales-deals Kolo Tino Fountain Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kolo-tino-fountain-pens Ferris Wheel Press Marquise: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/ferris-wheel-press-pens Diplomat Aero Rhomb: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-rhomb Delta Butterfly Flora: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/delta-butterfly-fountain-pen-flora-special-edition Platinum #3776 Mountain Mist (SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-mountain-mist-special-edition Edison Collier Stardust: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-collier-fountain-pen-stardust-limited-edition Diamine Lilac Satin:https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-lilac-satin-50ml-bottled-ink Ferris Wheel Press Blushing Mushroom: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-blushing-mushroom-20ml-bottled-ink Robert Oster Violet Clouds: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/robert-oster-violet-clouds-50ml-bottled-ink Robert Oster Violet Dreams: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/robert-oster-violet-dreams-50ml-bottled-ink Ferris Wheel Press Moonbeam Meadows: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-moonbeam-meadows-20ml-bottled-ink Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki Shikibu: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-iroshizuku-murasaki-shikibu-50ml-bottled-ink Sailor Shikiori Fuji-sugata: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-shikiori-fuji-sugata-20ml-bottled-ink Sailor Ink Studio 150: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-150-20ml-bottled-ink Sailor Shikiori Nadeshiko: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-shikiori-sansui-nadeshiko-20ml-bottled-ink Diamine Night Sky: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-night-sky-50ml-bottled-ink TWSBI ECO: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens Flex & Soft Nib Fountain Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/flex-soft-nib-pens Goulet Feed Brush: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-feed-brush Laban Skelton: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/laban-skeleton-fountain-pens Laban Formosa: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/laban-formosa-fountain-pen SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/newsletter-signup Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog