TWSBI ECO Rootbeer Spotlight, Giveaways Returning?!, & Pen Maintenance Tips | Goulet Q&A Ep. 352

In this episode, Brian is covering leather conditioning for Traveler’s Notebooks, demonstrating eyedropper-filled pens, and debating whether the Monteverde Prima Piston Grey Marble is the next gold/blue dress-level controversy. Plus: giveaway talk (are they returning?), a spotlight on the new TWSBI ECO Rootbeer with Bronze, side-by-side ECO comparisons, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Feedback 11:09 New Stuff 16:55 Comp-nay Updates 17:51 1) Can my camel Travelers Notebook be reconditioned, and what oil should I use? 24:18 2) Can you explain eyedropper filling for low- and mid-range pens (like Kaweco Sport and LAMY safari)? Which materials are safe—just plastic, or also acrylic, etc.? 43:34 3) Can I use white lithium grease instead of bearing grease on a TWSBI piston-filled fountain pens piston mechanism? 51:40 4) Has anyone else noticed color variation with the Monteverde Prima Grey Marble fountain pen—appearing grey to some and green to others? 57:25 5) Will you ever do giveaways? 01:04:10 Pen Spotlight: TWSBI ECO Rootbeer w/ Bronze 01:13:46 Brian’s Adventures 01:35:37 What’s Back There?: Knit Pen 01:37:27 Fun Fact Caring for your Traveler's Notebook: https://travelerscompanyusa.com/how-to-maintain-the-leather-cover-on-your-travelers-notebook/ Link to ApexAutoPros article mentioned: https://apexautopros.com/tested-2025-the-best-leather-boot-conditioners/ Bob Ross forum Two Inch Brush: http://TwoInchBrush.com LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: New Stuff: Visconti Comedia Paolo & Francesca (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-comedia-fountain-pen-paolo-francesca-limited-edition Platinum Preppy Black Edition: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?sort_by=created-descending&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte= Monteverde MP1 Collectible White Lotus (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-mp1-collectible-fountain-pen-white-lotus-limited-edition TWSBI ECO Rootbeer w/ Bronze: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-rootbeer-bronze Private Reserve Starry Night: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve-starry-night Traveler’s Notebooks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/travelers-notebooks TWSBI Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi Kaweco Sport: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-sport-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 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