The Most Embarrassing Moment in Q&A History? (Goulet Q&A 329)

In this episode, Brian explains what a starter vanishing point is, gives a history lesson on who invented the first fountain pen, shows off his personal Pilot Custom Urushi, has a real-time ink blunder that will make you feel better about yourself, he spotlights the new LAMY safari x Harry Potter collection and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Feedback 05:52 New Stuff 15:02 Comp-nay Updates 16:21 1) What’s a good starter Vanishing Point fountain pen? 22:25 2) Who made the first fountain pen? 31:14 3) Are Goulet dual/two-tone nibs coming back—and can LAMY offer the AL-star’s translucent feed/section as a replacement part? 45:28 4) What nib size is on your Pilot Custom Urushi, and how does it compare to Western nib sizes? 01:07:01 Pen Spotlight: LAMY safari x Harry Potter 01:14:59 Brian’s Adventures 01:21:18 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: New Stuff: Jacques Herbin 1798 Diamant Bleu: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/jacques-herbin-1798-diamant-bleu-50ml-bottled-ink Jacques Herbin 1670 Opale Nocturne: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/jacques-herbin-1670-opale-nocturne-50ml-bottled-ink Platinum BISO Fountain Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-biso-fountain-pens BENU Pixie Magenta Madness Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/benu-pixie-fountain-pen-set-magenta-madness Colorverse 2025 Colorvent Calendar: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/colorverse-colorvent-calendar-2025 Monteverde MP1 Mermaid Tales (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-mp1-collectible-fountain-pen-mermaid-tales-limited-edition LAMY safari x Harry Potter: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-safari-fountain-pens Pilot Varsity Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-varsity-fountain-pens Pilot Vanishing Point Link Midnight (2025 LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-link-midnight Pilot Custom Urushi Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-urushi-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 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