Our Team Chooses Their ULTIMATE Fountain Pens!

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Ever wonder which fountain pens would be recommended by people that spend every day working with them? Well, we've rounded up a few team members to share our choices with you as we select our ultimate pens based on our own professional experiences!
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TWSBI SWIPE: www.gouletpens.com/products/t...
LAMY 2000: www.gouletpens.com/products/l...
Pilot E95s: www.gouletpens.com/products/p...
TWSBI Mini: www.gouletpens.com/products/t...
OPUS 88 Demonstrator: www.gouletpens.com/collection...
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Drew's Pick
02:52 Brian Goulet's Pick
05:16 Brian K's Pick
06:58 Adrianne's Pick
09:37 Jessica's Pick
11:26 Conclusion
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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 www.gouletpens.com.
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@theredbar-cross8515 2 года назад

I'm so glad people actually talked about air seal quality.

@S.L._ 2 года назад

Yes! It doesn't get talked about enough, imo.

@DaedalusGage 2 года назад

Ditto! I wish reviews would more consistently comment on cap seals. It makes such a big difference!

@justusspace 2 года назад

I loved being able to see the team!! I missed seeing more parts of the goulet squad. This was a happy video

@Ecuador86 2 года назад

Same!

@avnishcantcountd7701 2 года назад

I second this!

@vergitube 2 года назад

Agreed. It is nice to see the team and hear different opinions

@S.L._ 2 года назад

Definitely!

@febed01 2 года назад

Yes, I miss them too. I loved videos with Whitney and Andy back then, but I know Whitney doesn't work at Goulet's anymore, I don't know about Andy.

@feralchampion5318 2 года назад

Drew: Durability, capping efficiency, and serviceability Me: “So a TWSBI. Probably the Swipe since it’s Drew.” Drew: “The TWSBI Swipe” Me, loud enough that my boyfriend joked the whole apartment complex could hear it: “I KNEW IT!” Great video, it was very fun to try to predict what pen it would be based on the criteria. (Or in the case of the first two, based on who was talking before the criteria was even listed.) Would definitely love to see a personal favorites video with the same format.

@j.s.matlock1456 2 года назад

Unfortunately, my ultimate fountain pen isn't manufactured any longer. It's the pen I used all through high school, the Sheaffer No Nonsense fountain pen. (Yeah, I'm old.) It was affordable, reliable, durable, and it came in lots of fun colors. I'm not a fan of the "new" Sheaffer pens. They are actually just Cross pens with the Sheaffer logo. 😜

@sajjadhusain4146 2 года назад

I never tire of mentioning how the Sheaffer No Nonsense is very dear to me for several different reasons. Not least for its enduring quality and dependability. It was one of my very first fountain pens. I still own two of them. I’d take a Sheaffer No Nonsense every time over any of the many popular ‘starter’ pens of today like the ugly mediocrities a la Lamy Safari, Pilot Metropolitan and the Diplomat Magnum.

@j.s.matlock1456 2 года назад

@@sajjadhusain4146, you're preaching to the converted, sir. The Pilot Metropolitan and Lamy Safari are okay, but Sheaffer No Nonsense will always be my first love.

@sajjadhusain4146 2 года назад

@@j.s.matlock1456 ..Haha..Gosh, if only more people would listen and be converted to the virtues and pleasures of owning and using a Sheaffer No Nonsense. I agree that modern Sheaffer is utterly dispensable stuff. Vintage Sheaffer is anything but…

@tedscheckler1 2 года назад

The No Nonsense was my first fountain pen and the Triumph Imperial was my first “next level” pen. Used to be a Sheaffer fan until about 2000. They’re a shadow of themselves now. I’ll take a Hongdian or Jinhao before a Sheaffer any day, have a decent pen and save money to boot.

@bamajasper 2 года назад

I still have my No Nonsense from college and have bought a couple more 'vintage' ones for different nib sizes. There is nothing as dependable as the old Shaeffers.

@kurisquare 2 года назад

Brian: *recommends the Lamy 2000* me, out loud, immediately: OF COURSE The pen I always recommend is the Lamy Safari-- lightweight, snap cap, affordable, super easy to maintain/clean, and the nibs are really easy to swap without messing with the feed!! I've really enjoyed trying out different pens lately, but the Safari remains as my most comfortable pen for daily writing 🙂 Cool video!! I'd love to hear from the team's personal favorites too!!

@nasshu6259 2 года назад

does snap off better than screw ?

@philippegosselin7756 2 года назад

As soon as I saw that he was using popularity as a factor for his decision, I knew that Lamy 200 was his choce.

@Ybalrid 2 года назад

Lamy makes some darn good pens

@karidru5272 2 года назад

Totally agree, especially if somebody isn't sure about fountain pens and has never had one before. The nib puts up with a lot of abuse, and the thing absolutely, 100% will work without fiddling. Probably survive the apocalypse, too. And the converter's cheap. It might not be the last pen they ever own, but they'll never throw it out, either.

@kurisquare 2 года назад

@@karidru5272 I still have (and use!) my first Safari, I think it's almost 15 years old by now?

@javiersp15 2 года назад

I've bought 10 fountain pens, most from Goulet Pens, from several different brands and after a few years I got rid of most and just kept 1 in my office: Pilot Vanishing pen. It works for my style of signature, it's 1 piece not 2, writes smooth, light and sturdy. The design is qwerky but you get over it soon with all it's functionality.

@knitsistah2312 2 года назад

I love the Decimo’s, a little lighter in my hands, and the clip isn’t as pronounced as the original. I switch between medium and fine depending on the paper, and the writing experience is always enjoyable. Of course some caution should be exercised… yesterday I was focusing on work, picked up my pen and gave it a mighty click only to realize it was upside down and the nib was already extended! The FP is really sharp! 😳

@LedgerAndLace 2 года назад

I shall now refer to Drew as Ambassador Brown from now on! It was great to put a face to the names. Not to sound like Brian, but I think the "best" depends on what you're using it for: traveling, daily writing seshes, ink capacity, nib feedback, etc. etc. I loved Adrianne's pointing out about the twisty-posting cap. I never would know that that was a thing! Also, whatever that inky cling film on the glass door/windows in Jessica's office is AWESOME!

@yuklimka7251 2 года назад

Brian talked about that in the company tour video after they moved into their new space. It was fun to get a peek behind the scenes.

@anindyasil3 2 года назад

For me it is the Pilot metropolitan because it has phenomenal performance, it looks sophisticated, easy to clean, easy to fill( a syringe can be used easily if you dont wish to lose a single drop of ink like me) and lastly it is very affordable.

@archivist17 2 года назад

Can't fault your logic. Certainly got me hooked!

@AndrewFallows 2 года назад

As a TWSBI 580 addict, I'm thrilled that TWSBI featured twice, making 40% of the ultimate pens from Goulet TWSBI pens 😂😂😂

@Robert-zb5ep 2 года назад

Enjoyed the perspectives of EVERY one of the Customer Care Team. Thanks again!!

@akaErma 2 года назад

I think the Lamy Safari is my go-to work horse pen. It was my first fountain pen, and even after getting a few gold nib pens, it is still the pen I grab when I'm on the go and need something durable and reliable on hand.

@gchampi2 2 года назад

Ultimate FP? Parker 51 Aerometric. The original 50's & 60's ones, not the recent reissues. Made before the rise of the ball/rollerpoint, so it had to be reliable. And, boy, was it reliable. To the extent that it is entirely feasible to buy an unrestored example that is 65-70 years old, and get it writing without having to send it out to anyone, just by soaking any dried ink out of the pen. Pricewise, they range from dirt cheap (sub $25), up to seriously expensive for the rarer colors. Smooth nibs, hooded to prevent drying out. Slip caps that work flawlessly for the most part. Just an all-round great pen... As to a personal fave? Sheaffer snorkel. I like the PFM models, but any of the various snorkel models are great, for one reason. The filling mechanism. There's something deeply satisfying in being able to use up a bottle of ink down to the last drop, without any add-ons. No need for syringes or extra bits & bobs that always go missing when needed, the snorkel does the job perfectly, and is carried within the pen. About the only down side, is that the ink sac needs replacing every 10-15 years (although, I hear that a silicone replacement may be available now?).

@jennieeveleighlamond 2 года назад

I would love to hear the personal favourites of the team as well! My personal favourite pen is not what I would recommend to people because it is a vintage pen and not only hard to find, but also fragile and finicky unless you know it. My recommendation is always a TWSBI Eco because it is not any of those things.

@geckonia 2 года назад

Great choices… especially the Opus 88 I put a pilot parallel nib in mine. Wowzer! What a combo.

@brettsmith1655 2 года назад

I am at 3:55 and just want to put in a prediction...... Brian is going to say "Lamy 2000"

@brettsmith1655 2 года назад

NAILED IT!!!!

@blakeward2 2 года назад

Great to see you bring in so many perspectives from the team and leave it open ended.

@uqox 2 года назад

Many thanks to Jessica for the Opus recommendation! I was thinking about demonstrator options but never liked seeing the cartridge or the cartridge convertor. An eye-dropper demonstrator, with a good cap and many options for nibs is what I want in my life! Time to gift myself with another pen. Thanks for this "short".

@richardltietze3633 11 месяцев назад

Hi, Been watching your videos for awhile now; lots of clear information, and a spark of individual personality as well. This weekend I had a bit more time to explore, and found many different kinds of videos you create, each adding to the value of your presentations you create- a fountain pen community! I grew up using fountain pens through high school, and then forgot about them for ball points. Many years later, I discovered a pen that had been my mother’s, and brought memories back with a rush! So I’m exploring and experimenting, and you folks enhance the experience! Thanks, Roy Tietze

@margalo399 2 года назад

TWSBI Swipe was already in transit and now I have a few pens to research and add to my “wishlist”-and it was lovely to see Jessica who helped me out when I was a true beginner and was jammed up with a pen I had trouble with. You’re all a great team 👍🏻 ✒️

@caroljolan1816 2 года назад

One of my favorite Goulet Pens videos for sure! It’s great to see more of the team. I’m still pondering my favorite vs. ultimate. Like Brian, I resist picking one of anything. I’m also loving my exploration and expect my needs and likes to morph over time. I consider it part of the fun!

@springfieldFlute 2 года назад

This is a fun episode! Seeing more of the team being involved kinda makes the Goulet Pen Company feel like a fun and amazing place to work in. Hope to see more everyone be involved in more videos :)

@phillipbuscemi4177 2 года назад

Great video!! Perfect and enjoyed the different thoughts and motivation for the teams selections! It would be nice to see more like it! 👍

@dianewalker9154 2 года назад

Great see other members of the team. And they all had inky fingers! Awesome!

@tootsfour956 2 года назад

Hi Drew, loved seeing you this morning when I opened my tablet. I have all but two of these pens and like for the same reasons. Thanks for this video and the way Goulet treats its customers. BLESSINGS

@beedee4466 2 года назад

Loved this. Yes, please for personal favorites!! Super fun to see more team members that take such good care of us!! ☺️♥️

@kittiekat16 2 года назад

Whispered "TWSBI Swipe" and "Lamy 2000" to myself even before Drew and Brian named their picks 😅 #turkeyhammockcrew 🙋 Oooh, that's good food for thought! My fave pen (so far) is the Pelikan M400, but I find myself recommending the TWSBI Mini or Lamy Safari because of the swappable nibs!

@hekatsees9449 2 года назад

Shoot! I’ve never tried the Pelikan M400. What are some good things about it? Now you’ve got me curious…

@florencefortyseven 2 года назад

I could have sworn that Drew was going to pick the E95S. Maybe that'll be in the personal favourites video.

@kittiekat16 2 года назад

@@hekatsees9449 it's soooo easy to clean! 😅 The grip section comes right off. That's my main consideration, i think 😅 As a piston-fill, it has a great ink capacity, too!

@kittiekat16 2 года назад

@@florencefortyseven oh yeah! He always talks about the amazing capping of that pen!

@Stripemas 2 года назад

The safari was my first pen. It helped me fall in love with fountain pens.

@kiwig1015 2 года назад

Love seeing the team! I also love the Swipe, Lamy 2000, and Pilot Elite 95s!

@debhan 2 года назад

Everything on this list writes beautifully, and it's fun to think about the other aspects of a pen that bring us joy. As I was thinking of my ultimate, I went first to Lamy 2000 (that nib! the makrolon! the quickdraw snap cap!), but Jessica swayed me over to the Opus 88 Demo - I do love dumping ink samples in there and seeing it slosh around, and the capacity and ease of filling/cleaning are awesome. Those two pens couldn't be more different, and I adore them both - a fitting illustration of why I love this hobby!

@gary-pv8vz 2 года назад

I absolutely love my Pilot e95S with M nib. It’s timeless style, the feel when capping and uncapping and the smoothness of the nib is wonderful. Every time I look at it I want to pick it up and play with the cap and use it.

@judithsherwood8102 2 года назад

Loved seeing & hearing from customer care reps… would enjoy hearing from other reps about their ultimate pens

@maegn 2 года назад

Oh Adrienne! I couldn’t agree more! I have used my Twsbi Mini every day for years! I have used and abused it and it has never once failed to start! Love it! Great video all! 😻

@ipuck99 2 года назад

The Opus 88 Demo is one I trave with every week and I love it. The Twsbi vac min and 700R are also some of the best pens for my everyday writing.

@leannezzers 2 года назад

I loved this video! I also loved the editing. The large text featuring the quality the team member liked and the transitions between each person was cool :) A fun video to watch and think about! I love my TWSBI pens :)

@pugflyer 2 года назад

I love the TWISBI Swipe too, and Lamy Safari.

@s.n.11 2 года назад

Loved this video! My interest in the TWSBI Mini is increasing day by day but there is not very much variety of colors to choose from. Thanks to everyone for sharing your preferences and thanks to Drew for this video!

@Tomatohater64 2 года назад

I would definitely love to see a video on all of your personal favorites. But in my opinion, in order to be fair and truly representative of your personal tastes and preferences, going outside the company must be allowed. Otherwise, a video on your favorite pen from the Goulet Pen Company would certainly be an enjoyable alternative as long as that restriction is explained in advance.

@sajjadhusain4146 2 года назад

I totally agree. The caveat stated by Drew at the start about only pens Goulet carry being considered does seem to me to detract from the all round objectivity of the choices and recommendations made.

@Anton_the_Vampire 2 года назад

Fascinating, and what struck me was a lot of you talked about "cap and seal" but then nobody recommended the Platinum 3776. I'd definitely be interested in your personal choices though. The pens that really grab at your heart-strings.

@tx_piper9631 2 года назад

Jessica sold me on the Opus 88 and I now have one ordered with Goulet Pens (plus an ink sample of course!). Some of my favorite videos are the ones that feature the whole team and what pens/inks are being used by everyone. Keep up the great work! 👊

@michaelmedlinger6399 2 года назад

I had the Swipe, Lamy 2000, and Pilot E95s, and I love them all. Lamy Safari is also fabulous. I must also say that my experience with almost all Jinhao pens has been tip-top. Reliable and good writers, and you can‘t beat the price. You could recommend them as a starter pen to anyone with the risk that they would never feel any desire to try anything else.

@BusinessCazual 2 года назад

I loved this video! Great editing, great recomendations, and I loved seeing some of the different personalities shine through in their segments. Adding a Pilot E95 to my wish list!

@CreatingCuteArt 2 года назад

This is my favorite type of video you do, when we hear from the whole team about what they’re using!

@homeboi4159 2 года назад

E95s is, as the name states, ELITE.

@ryanmagnusson7413 Год назад

Pilot E95S, probably the most underrated pen I write small, and try to strike that balance of a smooth but fine pen - the E95S has been the perfect pen for me.

@debraschoenberger6358 2 года назад

I really like the Pelikan M200 Golden Beryl. Initially, I only wanted the ink and had to buy the set with both fountain pen and ink. Well, to my surprise I totally love using this pen! I write loads of letters and find this pen to be the most relaxing to write with. It's my winner!

@houghwhite411 2 года назад

I recently pick up my shelved Pilot metro, it reminded me the reason I have it as one of the first fountain pen in my collection. Even though the lacquer fell off, it's still going strong. I also learned to tune the nib with this pen, made it to write drier because it was too wet for my liking. I can get a part from cannibalizing poor kakuno but knowing spare part exists gives me peace of mind

@vincedelapena 2 года назад

If the lacquer has fallen off, you can sand off the rest of the lacquer to completely expose the brass shell underneath. I have done that with my first Metro and it looks amazing. It even looks good with the natural patina as it is used and ages naturally. It makes a great everyday, carry-in-your-pocket pen that can handle scratches and battle scars.

@terrykessinger4432 2 года назад

I’ve only discovered Goulet Pens recently and have been creating a wishlist as well as watching your videos. This will be my first fountain since I was a middle schooler. Thank you for breaking down what each of you have found to be important to your customers. I’m a beginner, will travel with it, and want something pretty. Can’t wait for my first purchase.

@sometimeswrite239 2 года назад

It’s great to see some of the fantastic customer care team!

@Honoralexandria 2 года назад

so happy to see the Pilot E95. Out of all my pens, including some that are twice the price, this one is my absolute favorite. If I could ONLY write with one fountain pen ever, it would be that one!

@HannaChoe 2 года назад

Loved this video so much! I have the Swipe, and everything else is on my wishlist. 😆 I think I'm going to save for the Opus 88 for my birthday, Jessica's recommendation really pushed it to the top of my list!

@tedscheckler1 2 года назад

I was always leery of eyedroppers but now I’m intrigued after Jessica’s recommendation as a go everywhere pen.

@salstermonster Год назад

I love this video! I called Brian's pick out loud and my wife laughed at me. Good times 🤣

@annoxelia5440 2 года назад

I second the Lamy 2000 but I would also have voted for the Diplomat Aero.

@pbsnoosk13 2 года назад

Thank you!! Great to see the team!! Love the choices. Drew had on a different type of shirt. Looking good everyone!! #turkeyhammockcrew

@dmf30 2 года назад

excellent podcast. Great to see the team. My personal favorite because of the weight, balance and looks is the Visconti Cosmos. My second favorite is an ST Dupont Orpheo large. One of the important factors for me is the grip and it cannot be metal but has to be acrylic or plastic or ebonite.

@thomaskuhn6541 2 года назад

I though Brian was going to choose the Custom 74 (in blue of course).

@newjezreel 2 года назад

I have used the Opus 88 Fantasia EF for a few years, personal and work use. Very reliable. Had many complements on the pen from others, A very reliable pen. I take everywhere.

@donna30044 2 года назад

Brian K. nailed it for me. The Pilot E95S is always reliable and the nibs are butter smooth; I have two, and, no matter what, they write perfectly every time. Now, if only Pilot would make then in more color schemes . . . .

@creativitymatterspodcast 2 года назад

Great video! I enjoyed seeing all of the picks. An Opus 88 isn't one I've ever really considered (it seems too big), but Jessica's presentation was really compelling.

@debpaynepurnell6131 2 года назад

My go-to is the Lamy safari. It's a work horse writer, and great for traveling.

@BenjaminVaterlaus 2 года назад

Great video! Thanks for putting together, Drew! Love the different perspectives and that they are all correct and still so different, just like the pens themselves! Guess I need to finally try out that TWSBI swipe that Drew keeps talking about...

@Gouletpens 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! - Drew

@BenjaminVaterlaus 2 года назад

@@Gouletpens of course! Turkey hammocker here!!

@annamarielewis7078 Год назад

Me too.

@michaelmurphree593 2 года назад

Great video. Best all-around vs. favorite? I'd have to go with the Lamy 2000. It's an unfailing workhorse pen with a snap-cap, ready for the quick note or the long journal entry. Favorite, though, the Pilot Custom Urushi... it's the nib, that amazing nib.

@BC7Bill 2 года назад

Good choices all. I am a bit surprised that none of the Platinum pens made the list. I do like my 3776 and Procyon pens!

@stefanlaskowski6660 2 года назад

Mine is my Pilot Vanishing Point. It was my first gold nibbed pen, and while my Pilot Custom Heritage 912 FA writes more smoothly, it can't compete with the "click to use" feature of the VP. It's also just the right size for my hands.

@Mydogcandrive101 2 года назад

Great video guys! Yes you’ll should make a video with everyone’s personal opinion of the ultimate pen!

@slowfootlabeef704 2 года назад

Adrianne, you must be my 'sister from another mister'! The TWSBI Mini with a stub is my favourite as well. And thanks, TWSBI for including the 1.1 in their lineup of nibs available. Another great video!

@robertlundstrom8061 Месяц назад

I bought my son a Schon Dsgn Pocket 6 just for fun. Once using it, though, I thought it was incredible with excellent sealing. The no.6 nib is also excellent, and the small pen easily fits into any size pocket. Now, to get myself one!

@camilynncrafts 2 года назад

Great video! But hard on my bank account, I had successfully talked myself OUT of ordering the Pilot E95S… now it’s going on my birthday wish list! 😂 loved meeting members of the team I’ve seen signatures of on cards and heard of via messages. Now bring on the favorites!

@sajjadhusain4146 2 года назад

I hope you buy it. I often think that the Pilot E95s is, for the very stylish looks, undeniable quality, and stellar writing performance, a gold nib fountain pen unbeatable in value on price. I have both of them: burgundy & champagne and the black & gold E95s pens.

@ADHDpsycho 2 года назад

I can wholeheartedly recommend that e95s. Yes, it's definetly light and portable, but if you have medium to small size hands it's well worth it. EF has some feedback but it comes with the territory I suppose. I just like how I can have a classy elegant style that's not ginormous.

@Sonicman415 2 года назад

I guessed Brian’s choice.. a solid workhorse, ink capacity, great feel, great capping, and beautiful. What a great content idea. I absolutely LOVE the Pilot E95S so much, I own one in each color.. M nibs.. great getting to know your staff a little. I now need a TWSBI Swipe in lime green. I’m not ready to choose my ultimate or fav pens yet.. they change from day to day.. week to week.. I’m really into 1.0 stubs and SIG grinds right now.

@sinclairbowman92 2 года назад

I love the 2000, but I lost one and it was devastating because I’m a law student. Don’t have money to spend on $200 pens if I’m absent minded. For me, for the capping, sealing, aesthetics, capacity, and writing experience, I have to go with the TWSBI Diamond 580. It’s so much nicer feeling in my hand than the Eco, I can see my ink, lots of capacity and I have lost one and that was much easier to replace.

@GS-cg3yn 2 года назад

Great video! Really enjoyed it!

@oscarmedina1597 2 года назад

I have every pen named except for the TWSBI Mini; I have the 580 ALR instead. All are excellent pens. Of these, my everyday carry is the Lamy 2000, but the favorite to use is the Opus 88 Demo. However, none of these are my all-time favorite. I’d definitely like to see that video from Goulet.

@sunshineissexy 2 года назад

This was so fun!! Yessss share ur personal favorites ♥️ I think mine would be the vanishing point since it’s so easy to use click and you can just remove the entire nib unit if u wanna switch it around. And my ultimate??? Ahhh that’s too difficult 🤣 I gotta think on that one

@cynthiarichter792 2 года назад

I think any pen is my favorite if when I pick it up, no matter how long it has sat, it writes. The Pilot 95s is one of those.

@DaedalusGage 2 года назад

This was so cool, to hear from the rest of the team! If you've ever needed customer support from Goulet Pens, you know how awesome the Goulet customer care team is; it was a lot of fun seeing the team I've chatted with on other days talking about their "Ultimate" pens on RU-vid! (Thanks, Brian K, especially for helping me with that Harry Potter Pen! I'm using it absolutely all the time!)

@eloipare7827 2 года назад

Nice to see an opus 88 recommended. Jessica rocks!

@philippegosselin7756 2 года назад

Interesting list. I have some pens I really like in that list but for me, the ultimate pen is the Pilot custom 74 in Fine. The size and weight is perfect for me. It's easy to use for the first time and once you are more used to it, you can use the con-70 for the higher ink capacity. And the nib is really smooth

@michaelmotz3228 2 года назад

Philippe, I couldn't agree with you more. I originally bought a Pilot custom 74 in Medium, and although I liked the pen, the nib was way too wet. I ordered another one with a Fine nib two weeks ago, and it immediately became my ultimate pen. I use a Con-70 converter and fill it with a syringe. It glides across paper so smoothly, and complements my handwriting perfectly!

@tsorovan 2 года назад

Mine is the Kasama Una. Unbeatable in terms of durability, great cap seal, awesome machining, and interchangeable nibs.

@dropofgoldentarot 2 года назад

My Favorite fountain pen is my Visconti HS, followed closely by TWSBI Vac 700 Iris...but I don't carry them. They are to dear to ride around in my pocket and chance they'll get lost. Daily carries, for durability, reliability and just a pleasure to write with, are my TWSBI Eco and Lamy Safari's. I love writing with them and if they got lost, I'd be sad.. but they would be replaceable.

@shaigluskin1225 2 года назад

Jessica and Adrienne were so convincing. Twsbi Mini and Opus are now at the top of my list.

@shichunyu 2 года назад

Yay!! The opus 88 demo does not get enough love! So happy it was chosen 🥳

@kathycullenstern9652 2 года назад

I’m very impressed with the Swipe too. Right now I use my TWSBI Ecos more than others. I have my eye on the E95s as my next.

@MarshaLove0723 2 года назад

My ultimate recommendation (for current FP users) is also one of my favorite pens - Pilot Custom Heritage 912. I have it in the 14k SFM nib. It's not cheap, but it comes in a variety of nib types. I carry it daily, even when other pens are 'the pen of the day'. It is easy to clean since it is cartridge/converter and I can pull the feed and gently scrub any left over ink/glitter if necessary. If someone is new to FP's, I would of course step way down in price and recommend a Platinum Prefounte (Slip & Seal FTW, and looks nicer than the Preppy) After that, I would suggest the TWSBI Swipe or an Opus 88 model, for the reasons given in the video.

@elizabethgray2386 2 года назад

Lamy 2000 is my daily journaling pen. I’m an artist and I use other Lamy (less expensive) pens in my art. I like being able to change the nibs. I just purchased a TWSBI mini vac for travel. I missed using a fountain pen on our last vacation. I’m keeping an open mind yet I am very glad Lamy was my first pen.

@SusanMJB45 2 года назад

I can't believe that Brian G was able to pick just one..... LOL. I can not pick just one. I have 4 🙂 Pelikan M400 (the first gold nib pen that I ever bought (in the early 1990s), Platinum Century 3776, Pilot E95s and Pilot Custom 74. I have all 4 pens inked all of the time. Love them .... !!!!!!!

@tdinut Год назад

Thank you very much for sharing your solid recommendations. Two thumbs up. 👍🏼 👍🏼

@Gouletpens Год назад

Thank you for joining us! - Drew

@ftkinney 2 года назад

Kaweko Sport Brass. It’s always in my pocket. Sometimes it doesn’t write when first use. I think it might have something to do with it being in my pocket…..Love the Pilot Elite I think it’s extremely elegant and the size is prefect. I wish they came in a couple more colors I’d buy them.

@mrcat3493 2 года назад

I knew Brian would pick the Lamy 2000. His passion about the qualities of Lamy, especially the 2000 is what made me buy one. Also TWSBI is awesome. I have several 700r’s and have a Navy Blue 580 on the way from Goulet!

@osirisgolad 2 года назад

The only pens I own multiple of are Opus 88's big pens(Demo, Omar and Jazz), Pilot's #15 nibbed models(Custom 845, 823 and 743) and Platinum's #3776, so it would have to be one of those. They each have their distinct advantages, but they're all without major flaws.

@vincent67239 2 года назад

I was almost certain that Brian was going to pick the Pilot Vanishing Point! But, long term, I certainly do prefer the Lamy 2000; I have one in all stainless steel with a double broad nib and it is an absolute dream to write with.

@buonavitagrace 2 года назад

I love the Custom Pilot 823… workhorse that’s beautiful to look at!

@vladyarotsky5287 2 года назад

I told myself while watching Brian's description: It's gonna be Lamy 2000! Please let it be Lamy 2000. And it was! I felt like I'd won something

@julierak343 2 года назад

Glad to see an Opus 88 pen in the list. TSWBIs are fine, but I think the Opus eyedroppers are next-level. Nice video, thanks!

@meshzzizk Год назад

The one major drawback (at least from my perspective) with the Opus 88 is that it takes about 88 rotations to unscrew the cap. Sometimes in the time it takes to get the cap off I’ll forget what I was going to write down 😂😭

@sistergoldenhair0727 2 года назад

When not at work I spend most of my time with vintage pens, but for work I prefer the Pilot Vanishing point. I love a retractable pen for notetaking and for the constant start and stopping that most characterizes my work writing. The EF nib is perfect for work paper which tends to be crappy at best and it's equally great for all my japanese planners (hobonichi, jibun techo, etc.)

@kathyfannon7563 Год назад

As I was journaling with a new fountain pen this morning, I wrote that I think my favorite one is the one I'm currently writing with! I have a BENU Euphoria and Briolette, Sailor Pro Gear Slim, TWSBI ECO T, a Cross (that my husband gave me for Christmas) and multiple Kawecos. (Even a couple of Kakunos!)

@wittwittwer1043 2 года назад

I have many pens from differing brands. I don't have any favorites; I enjoy using them all, but the ones I enjoy most have soft nibs, uncap quickly, balance well, have excellent esthetic appeal, and are easy to clean.

@Shooter-1924 2 года назад

I agree with Brian’s recommendation. It’s my everyday pen and has never let me down.

@heathergleiser 2 года назад

For me the ultimate pen recommendation is the Twsbi Eco. It seals well, it’s easily disassembled, a demonstrator pen is never not cool in my book, and so far I’ve found it easier to explain to people new to the hobby than using a converter: dip, twist, wipe off excess, ready to go. It’s also my personal favorite in terms of practicality. Favorite for looks, however, is anything by Benu. Gimme all that sparkle! ✨