Episode 63: An Urushi Deep Dive with a Pen Friend, and more!

Brian and Drew take apart TWSBI pistons, talk about diminishing returns on fountain pens, and discuss some lesser talked-about brands. Of course there are also super important topics like Mean Girls, mailboxes, Brian jumping off towers, and Drew getting too many Corgis. Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe Urushi artist mentioned by Andrew: https://linktr.ee/yukari_mochizuki1987 LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: TWSBI Eco in Cerulean: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-cerulean?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY Colorverse Witch by Starlight: Yafa Free Ink Deal: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/yafa-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY Sailor 1911 Shikiori Minori: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911s-shikiori-5th-anniversary-fountain-pen-set-minori?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY Jacques Herbin 1670 Violet Imperial: Sailor Naginata Togi: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911l-naginata-togi-fountain-pen-black-gold?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY Visconti Watermark: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-watermark-fountain-pen-gilded-rose-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY Visconti Il Magnifico: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-medici-il-magnifico-fountain-pen-green-marble-limited-edition S.T. Dupont Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/st-dupont?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY Coloverse Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/colorverse?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY Diplomat Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY BENU pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY Namiki Urushi pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/namiki?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY Taccia Urushi pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/taccia?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY Sailor Urushi pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-bespoke?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY TWSBI 580ALR Prussian Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-prussian-blue-special-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=smzIS3br8vY TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:55 Feedback 0:10:37 New Stuff 0:18:06 Am I missing anything by not buyomg $300+ pens? 0:26:12 How about some brands that don't often get talked about? 0:39:02 Do all extra fine nibs scratch? 0:49:49 How about a deep dive on Urushi finishes? 1:07:06 Tip of the Week/Pen Spotlight 1:33:55 What's Happening? 2:12:24 Comp-nay Updates 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: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://blog.gouletpens.com/