Goulet Q&A Episode 31: Pilot MR/Metropolitan, Cake vs. Pie, and The Future of Fountain Pens

1) NoFuture NoHope- Facebook (8:09): Are there two versions of the Pilot Metropolitan? I am in Europe and the con-50 does not fit, but the standard international seems to fit perfectly... 2) @ellynmv- Twiiter (9:22): sometimes the cartridge converter in my platinum cool gets tough to twist. Is it fixable or should I get a new one? 3) @ethosophical- Twitter (11:19): How nervous should I be about keeping ink bottles out? How long before inks start to fade? Tips on displaying? 4) Michael K.- Facebook (13:20): Brian, What should you do with your fountain pen inks during the summertime when it gets extremely hot? Should I put them in the refrigerator or keep them out? 5) Marco R.- Facebook (14:32): Do you find that manufacturers pens work best when used with the manufactures own inks? i.e. pilot/namiki pen with pilot ink. I have a Platinum 3776 and have found it loves Platinum inks but when I use Noodles or Pilot ink the pen writes very dry and doesn't start as soon as nib hits the paper. 6) Francisco H.- Facebook (17:35): Let's say you are quitting your job, hypothetically speaking, and you storm into your boss's office armed with a bottle of ink. What ink would you throw on his white shirt? 7) Ricardo L. - Facebook (19:27): Hi Brian! What is your take on the current overall state of the fountain pen industry / market ? Where do you see it and your company in five years ? 8) Tiffany F.- Facebook (29:24): 1 cake or pie? 2 what's ur opinion on diamine oxblood ink? 9) Berk F.- Facebook (31:44): Can you give an advice on a very wet ink to use in a very dry pen? (Other than Iroshizuku) 10) Edgar H.- Facebook (32:44): Hi Brian! I wanna now: which is the smoothest nib you've used in your life? 11) Erin W.- Facebook (35:24): Hey Brian! I love writing with my Pilot Metropolitan. It's so smooth. I usually have it filled with Noodler's 54th Massachusetts. The only thing is I feel like it writes just a little too wet. This may just be a result of it being a medium nib or the ink that I'm using. But before I break down and shell out for the sweet, sweet fine nib version, is there any way to "customize" or adjust the nib and feed to control the flow of ink? Kinda like with the Noodler's nib creepers? Thanks! 12) Kevin L.- Facebook (37:31): Here's an unusual question for you to ponder: does the quality or brand of a converter affect the viscosity of the ink? Compare and contrast. The time is yours! 13) Intl E.- Facebook (40:42): I have a question: what pen & ink do you use when signing things you consider important, like a contract, a marriage or birth certificate for your children, &c? 14) Ray C.- Facebook (42:14): If you were an ink which ink would you be and why? 15) Joey H.- Facebook (43:14): What is your favorite shading blue ink? 16) Virgil V.- Facebook (45:11): Is there any risk involved in returning ink from a pen to a bottle after you've already used the pen and ink for some time. I usually do this when I can't wait for the current ink to get used up and I want to use a different one. 17) Eddie R.- Facebook (48:09): Do you guys offer any kind of military discount, if not, do you have any plans to implement anything in the future? Maybe even something small like free shipping 18) Brian H.- Facebook (50:24): I tend to get ink on my nib quite often. When I try to clean it off, more gets on the nib. Is there any easy way to clean it off? 19) Chuck R.- Facebook (53:27): How about what IS a standard international cartridge? In my limited experience, Lamy has their own cartridges, ditto with Shaeffer and Parker. 20) Prashanth S.- Facebook (56:51): What is the best part of owning your own business? What is the worst part of owning your own business? Shop at GouletPens Store: http://www.GouletPens.com Read GouletPens blog (Ink Nouveau): http://www.inknouveau.com Like GouletPens on Facebook:   / thegouletpencompany   Follow GouletPens on Twitter:   / gouletpens   Follow GouletPens on Instagram:   / gouletpens   Follow GouletPens on Pinterest:   / gouletpens