Using Stub & Architect Nibs + Cleaning Tips | Goulet Q&A Ep. 338

In this episode of Goulet Q&A, Brian covers a wide range of topics as we catch up after a two-week break, including using Mark Bacas Cursive Smooth Italic and Architect nibs, cleaning vacuum fillers while salvaging the ink in them, and tackling stubborn inky grip sections. He also shares updates on his recent adventures, including an epic experience seeing Trans-Siberian Orchestra in DC. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Feedback 09:45 New Stuff 15:10 Comp-nay Updates 18:37 1) In regards to stubs: do you use them as a normal nib or do you treat them differently? 23:19 2) I asked for the Lucy Esterbrook pen for Christmas—she’s my soul sister. Which Peanuts pen has been the bestseller? I’m guessing Snoopy, with Sally last. 26:22 3) I have a Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age with ink staining around the grip section from filling. What’s the best way to clean it without damaging the pen? 33:00 4) How do you clean a vacuum filler that is slightly dried, but not so badly you want to dump the ink? 44:20 5) Why are there so few architect grinds compared to stub nibs? I mean flex nib is also really wider down stroke, does no one want wider horizontal? 51:41 6) Will you be restocking the Delta Canova in 2026? 01:15:32 Pen Spotlight: Mark Bacas Custom Grinds 01:30:47 Brian’s Adventures 01:34:43 Fun Fact LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: New Stuff: TACCIA Miyabi Earth Toki Tamenuri (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/t... TWSBI Obsidian (LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/t... Wearingeul The Raven Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/w... Diplomat Aero Ice Blue (GPC SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/d... Monteverde Innova Fiberglass Garnet (GPC SE): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/m... Esterbrook X Peanuts: https://www.gouletpens.com/collection... Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/v... TWSBI Vac700R: https://www.gouletpens.com/collection... Delta POMPEII: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/d... Pilot Custom 823 Amber: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/p... SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/foun... SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe 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:   / gouletpens   Facebook:   / thegouletpencompany   TikTok:   / gouletpens   Sign up for Emails: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/news... Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/foun...