Episode 39: A Comparatively Quick All-Q&A Adventure!
Brian and Drew are back to answer your fountain pen questions in this special ALL Q&A episode! Complete with a 6-question lightning round, there are a bunch of really great questions that have some surprisingly complicated answers!
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Show Notes
Brian and Drew are back to answer your fountain pen questions in this special ALL Q&A episode! Complete with a 6-question lightning round, there are a bunch of really great questions that have some surprisingly complicated answers!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
03:52 Q&A
04:00 Why don't more expensive pens use wick feeds?
12:52 How to identify lubricated inks?
22:19 I'd like to write more, but I need suggestions!
29:30 Do you have any suggestions for my first custom nib?
37:07 Why are the ingredients of ink such a big secret?
44:12 Lighting Round
44:39 What are the best high-end snap-caps?
45:05 What are the best pens for work?
46:00 How can you tell when a nib is damaged?
46:47 How often do nibs need to be replaced?
48:26 Are you able to ship to Europe again?
50:34 A pen or ink that is overrated?
54:46 Wrap Up
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