Fountain Pen Day 2025: Maki-e Masterpieces & More! (Goulet Q&A 332)

Описание: Happy Fountain Pen Day! In this episode, Brian shares standout pen picks for graduation and promotions, recommends some vintage-inspired options, gives a mini tour of his Q&A set, spotlights the breathtaking TACCIA Empress Maki-e Aka Fuji and Sakura Chinkin Benizakura pens, and more!

Videos Brian mentioned:
2016 Top 7 Pens to Last a Lifetime:    • Top 7 Pens to Last a Lifetime - 2022  
Top 7 Pens to Last a Lifetime 2022:    • Top 7 Pens to Last a Lifetime - 2022  

Vintage Pen/History Resource: https://richardspens.com/

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Feedback
04:26 New Stuff
09:33 Comp-nay Updates
13:08 1) What’s a good work pen to gift myself for graduating college in my forties?
20:44 2) Have you thought about putting your Q&As on Spotify or as a podcast so we can binge them?
26:48 3) What are the most historically significant fountain pens still available today?
34:46 4) Why is Goulet’s free shipping threshold $99 when other retailers offer it at $25–$35?
46:44 5) Could you do a studio tour or highlight one item from your set in each Q&A?
52:48 Pen Spotlight
01:01:12 Brian’s Adventures
01:05:34 Fun Fact

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Fountain Pen Day Deals: https://www.gouletpens.com/collection...

New Arrivals:
TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen - Plum w/ Onyx: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/t...
New TACCIA Pens:
TACCIA Empress Maki-e Aka Fuji (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/t...
TACCIA Empress Maki-e Ao Fuji (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/t...
TACCIA Empress Maki-e Shidare Sakura (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/t...
Clairefontaine Basic My Essential A5 Notebook - Rose, Dot Grid: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/c...

Entry-Level Gold Nib Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collection...

Ink Calendars:
2025 Colorverse Colorvent Calendar: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/c...
2025 Diamine InkVent Calendar Teal Edition: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/d...

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