Goulet Q&A 278: High End Pen QC, TWSBI ECO vs 580, and Pens for Small Hands

Brian talks about QC on high end pens, TWSBI ECO vs. 580, and great pens for small hands. Enjoy! 1) @jubin_alikhanian - Instagram (07:29) Hello Brian, in the last 2 months I went all out and bought 3 expensive pens that shall not be named. All of them skipped and hard started even after multiple cleanings and I ended up returning all of them. This left a bitter taste in my mouth and I am starting to question this hobby. Did I just have very bad luck? Is my writing angle just weird? Or are getting qc issues out of hand these days. Thanks in advance 2) @mush_abd_ - Instagram (22:30) ECO vs 580... I'm just a beginner.. is 580 worth extra 30 bucks??? 3) @kristinakaotic - Instagram (26:40) Very short pens? I have VERY small hands and I like using the Kaweco Sport unposted. 4) @mandomandy - Instagram (38:54) Are there any good dupes for Snow Storm from the Diamine Inkvent Calendar? 5) @disrupting_self - Instagram (41:26) Will there ever be Pilot Frixion ink for fountain pens?   6) @artofkatiealleena - Instagram (49:09)Do fountain pens and inks go through color trends (ie: Pantone etc) or do cool designs just sometimes become trendy on their own? 7) @thepencouple - Instagram (53:19) Would you let your kids use your fountain pen collection when they start to write? QOTW: As 2019 is coming to a close, what have been some of your most memorable Goulet or fountain pen experiences of the year? (58:13) Write On, Brian Goulet Shop at GouletPens Store: https://www.GouletPens.com Read GouletPens blog: https://blog.gouletpens.com/ Like GouletPens on Facebook:   / thegouletpencompany   Follow GouletPens on Twitter:   / gouletpens   Follow GouletPens on Instagram:   / gouletpens   Follow GouletPens on Pinterest:   / gouletpens