Goulet Q&A 183: Noodler's Safety Pen, Orange Inks, and Maturing As A Pen Collector

For links to the products mentioned and Brian's answers, check out the Q&A 183 blog post: http://bit.ly/GouletQA183 In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Noodler's "Boston Safety Pens", his favorite orange inks, and how his pen buying patterns have matured over the years. 1) kaiputsonahat- Instagram (12:58) What are your thoughts on sub1.1mm stub nibs, like the Singularity stubs? Are there any stock/aftermarket nibs at under 1.1mm that offer great line variation? 2) Helmut C.- Facebook (15:31) Is it likely the Goulet Pens will have the new Noodler's "Boston Safety Pen" in stock? 3) Mark C.- Facebook (19:46) With a cartridge fountain pen that has been thoroughly cleaned and dried, how long should it take on average for the ink from a new cartridge to feed through to the nib? If it takes hours, what is typically the cause – blockage in the feed, in the intake air channel? Is there anything else to look for? 4) Francisco D.- Facebook (26:20) I really like orange! One of my favorite pens is my hi-tec-c in orange. Do oh have any recommendations for orange inks? What about recommendations for orange inks in cartridges? 5) Anne P.- Facebook (29:55) I've noticed that my Pelikan M400 sings but only when I write against the desk in one of my classrooms (it's a plastic table). How does writing surface affect pen performance? Or am I just pressing too hard? 6) wlocklear- Instagram (32:15) How bad is it that I don't rinse with water after using Goulet Pen Flush? I forget every time. 7) thelexlutz- Instagram (34:31) I know your kids are still young but do they show any interest in fountain pens? Do you think you will try to get them into the hobby in the future? 8) Marcos G.- Facebook (37:44) I noticed that as my fountain pen journey goes on. I'm much more deliberate when buying fountain pens. How has your buying pattern change ? If any at all. QOTW: What pen do you have sitting around that you haven't used in a while? (45:14) Shop at GouletPens Store: http://www.GouletPens.com Read GouletPens blog: http://blog.gouletpens.com/ Like GouletPens on Facebook:   / thegouletpencompany   Follow GouletPens on Twitter:   / gouletpens   Follow GouletPens on Instagram:   / gouletpens   Follow GouletPens on Pinterest:   / gouletpens