Goulet Q&A 173: Practicing Handwriting, Ultrasonic Cleaners, and Good & Bad Pen Habits

For links to the products mentioned and Brian's answers, check out the Q&A 173 blog post: http://bit.ly/GouletQA173

In this episode, I talk about practicing handwriting, ultrasonic cleaners, and good & bad pen habits!

Pens/Writing - (8:21)

1) Evan C.- Facebook - (8:23)
I just got started in writing with fountain pens. What is a good habit to have and what is a bad habit to have?

2) Bryce G.- YouTube/mel.the.maker Instagram - (10:56)
i was wondering if there was a sort of case i could purchase to store ink bottles on the go, as every pen case i seem to find doesn't have the room for ink, if not any tips for storing ink would be helpful. What about cleaning supplies?

3) thev1k1ng- Instagram - (18:39)
What are your thoughts on the use of ultrasonic cleaners for fountain pens? Especially, can they have any negative side effects on fountain pen materials? Do they affect piston or vacuum mechanisms? Destroy finish? Remove nib platings? Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

4) the_bowtieguy- Instagram - (23:40)
When You, Rachel, and the rest of the team first got into fountain pens, did any of you find yourselves practicing your hand writing? Both my best friend (who got me into fountain pens) and I occasionally find ourselves just practicing the alphabet to get specific letters to look just right. I was wondering if we were alone on this or not. Love what You and the crew do, please keep up the phenomenal work.

Ink - (26:45)

5) niewiadomski13- Instagram - (26:47)
Favorite ink feature and why? Sheen? Shimmer? Shading?

6) rmiskovsky- Instagram - (28:16)
Best ink for writing letters to a deployed spouse?? Specifically, I'm hoping for something that's a little unusual, but still very readable. Archival would be nice too.

Troubleshooting - (31:05)

7) Chris F.- Email - (31:08)
With my general clumsiness and lack of fine motor skills, I always seem to drop my beloved fountain pens. They plummet to the earth nib-down every time. What recourse do I have for damaging nibs in this way? Do you recommend different strategies (e.g. repair versus replacement) for different nib types (e.g. steel versus gold)? How does one repair nibs?

Business - (35:56)

8) logan_teague- Instagram - (35:59)
What do you do with the empty bottles left over from taking ink samples? Do you recycle or do something else?

QOTW: Where is the most interesting place you have ever taken a fountain pen?- (39:18)

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