Video není dostupné.
Omlouváme se.
Fountain Pen HOT TAKES!
Vložit
- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
- Drew is all psyched up and ready to get on his soapbox to share his top 5 hot takes of the fountain pen world!
SHOP at our store! www.gouletpens...
LEARN more on our blog! www.gouletpens...
LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: gouletpencast....
SUBSCRIBE to our CZcams channel: bit.ly/GP-YTsub...
LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
TWSBI Swipe: www.gouletpens...
LAMY Safari: www.gouletpens...
Pilot Parallel: www.gouletpens...
Kaweco Liliput: www.gouletpens...
Pilot E95s: www.gouletpens...
Pilot Varsity: www.gouletpens...
Pilot Falcon: www.gouletpens...
Magna Carta Mag 600: www.gouletpens...
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Hot Take #1
2:42 Hot Take #2
3:42 Hot Take #3
5:04 Hot Take #4
6:32 Hot Take #5
7:43 Conclusion
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 www.gouletpens....
FOLLOW US:
Instagram: / gouletpens
Facebook: / thegouletpencompany
Twitter: / gouletpens
Pinterest: / gouletpens
Sign up for Emails: shop.gouletpens...
Blog: www.gouletpens...
I think I would have titled this video "Eight minutes of Drew wildly oscillating between being absolutely right and being an absolute lunatic".
This might be my favorite comment. - Drew
Arguing for and against your own points makes it for a very fair takes on your points, and that is why have been smitten with your reviews for years.
Now please don't cry ....but thank you so much for NOT saying "and you are you" which was a constant reminder that you too my friend are only human😂
"I know some of you use the entire cartridge before switching inks" *laughs in using the entire bottle*
Retable on the ink cartridge one.
Sometimes bottles of ink run out really fast tbh
This. All of this. I go through bottles -- plural -- a year.
Im considering getting a stub just so I can use more of my bottle inks 😆😆
Does anyone else really want to see the outtakes from this filming process? 😂 Entertaining and informative, as always, Drew!
Yes please!!! I hope they do post that 😊
Now, we want Brian's hot takes.
He might have to do a response video to this one! Haha - Drew
@@Gouletpens Yes, exactly what I was thinking about, but I didn't want to start a feud. Hhh.
Brian's hot takes depend...
Brian’s hot takes. Lamy 2000 greatest pen ever. Only blue pens are beautiful. Forget cleaning, just buy more pens. Pocket pens are not for Canadian woodsmen. The only ink is a blue ink.
Brian's hot takes would more be like a podcast than a video. He will def do a deep dive. His first hot take would be get a lamy 2000
Drew is smart. He knows when you have ever reached 10 fountain pens, then you are totally hooked and can't stop there.
i’m at 4 and can’t imagine an end..
Me, who uses a full barrel of ink from an Eco every time: I feel called out 😂
Same here 😂
In fact, I bought my Eco with the intention to use exactly one ink (Pelikan royal blue) in it for the lifetime of the pen. It's my every-day, at-work pen for taking notes in meetings, on the phone with customers, etc. So by and large, I agree with what Drew was saying here; the internal filling just happens to work very well with my use case.
yup, for me, my ECO or 580ALR + gp's 2ml sample = perfect 1-month ink trial run.
Same
same, but my daily driver is a vac700. I doodle a lot. :)
100% agreed, Drew! I love beautiful things almost as much as I love COLLECTING/accumulating beautiful things and am a serial hobbyist (ADHD). It has taken an ENORMOUS amount of mental effort to curb my spending habits when it comes to new hobbies. Online posts within various niche hobbyist communities (like this one) are rife with indirect peer pressure to not miss out on the next shiny new thing, and tends to normalize exorbantant spending on products, which makes it incredibly difficult for those like myself. I do not need more than 10 pens. I have actually set that as my hard limit, only being able to add to my collection if I regift or resell a pen. No one really needs 500+ fountain pens! Thank you for mentioning this in the video, people need to know they don't have to bankrupt themselves to feel a part of this community and that they've had an enriching experience with fountian pens.
I think we might have been separated at birth.
As someone with ADHD with a huge washi tape collection, I can sooo relate. I just have one pen rn because I have lots of coloured pens that I don't want to dry out. But the itching to get them all is real.
ALL of this. Except for the only needing 10 pens part. I need to experiment! FOR SCIENCE!! 😅🤓
Honestly, the TWSBI Swipe vs Eco debate enlightened me. I’d been looking for a fairly affordable ink tank to add to my collection but I was wary of the durability of the Eco and the sheer size of its barrel (I have small hands and prefer slimmer pens). This just convinced me to get a TWSBI swipe!
I don't need more than 10 fountain pens...but I want more than 10 fountain pens.
I'm with you on that! - Drew
As a full time freelance illustrator who often spends days on end drawing with a fountain pen, I agree with several of these. Especially the gold vs steel nib argument and the 10 pens argument. I've owned 50+ pens over the years and the more and more I used them and once I found the right ones, I realized I could happily whittle my collection down to 2... and I've nearly done that already. I've also spent thousands of hours using many different nibs, sometimes even gold "upgrade" versions of the same steel nib pen I also own, and I've developed exactly 0 preference for material whatsoever. As long as the nib is properly manufactured and tuned, the material itself means absolutely nothing to me. Heck, the 2 main stars of my collection are steel nibbed and relatively cheap pens... yet they work like a dream.
Whittling down to two is where I'm heading at this point: one Scriveiner medium and one Conklin stub. Everything else is like, "Gee that's pretty ... don't want it, but it's pretty ... "
Fellow people who draw with pens yearn to know: what are your two pens? Though I have many more, I could get by with two: a Good Blue L130 with Zoom nib, and a Pilot Parallel 3.8.
What are your 2 stars?
@@verlegen Kaweco "Special" brass with a BB nib and a Penbbs 267 with a Fude nib. Technically there is a 3rd pen in my main lineup but it's a brush pen... a Kuretake model 50. The Kaweco is my main workhorse as it handles at least 75% of my needs because it can make nice fat lines as well as rather thin lines if I flip the nib over plus it's compact, slim, easy to carry, has NEVER dried out, and is nearly indestructible.... also it is gorgeous. The Penbbs handles my much sketchier, looser, larger flowing work because A: the fude nib really lends itself to that and B: the body shape is wonderful for choking way back on the pen to get really loose painterly strokes out of it. The Kuretake is, in my opinion, the unquestionable king of brush pens and, when I need to do brush work, that thing is the love of my life. I still have some other pens I keep in my "specialty" category, like a Sailor Zoom nib and a Pilot Falcon EF but I COULD get rid of those as well and do everything I need to with the above mentioned pens.
@@ichirofakename Sorry lol I don't know why I didn't think to list them in my original comment. My main pens: Kaweco "Special" brass with a BB nib and a Penbbs 267 with a Fude nib. Technically there is a 3rd pen in my main lineup but it's a brush pen... a Kuretake model 50. The Kaweco is my main workhorse as it handles at least 75% of my needs because it can make nice fat lines as well as rather thin lines if I flip the nib over plus it's compact, slim, easy to carry, has NEVER dried out, and is nearly indestructible.... also it is gorgeous. The Penbbs handles my much sketchier, looser, larger flowing work because A: the fude nib really lends itself to that and B: the body shape is wonderful for choking way back on the pen to get really loose painterly strokes out of it. The Kuretake is, in my opinion, the unquestionable king of brush pens and, when I need to do brush work, that thing is the love of my life. I still have some other pens I keep in my "specialty" category, like a Sailor Zoom nib and a Pilot Falcon EF but I COULD get rid of those as well and do everything I need to with the above mentioned pens.
After owning the lamy blackberry violet edition I've fallen in love. It was my first pen and I got in april 18th❤🎉
That was also my first pen!
@tylerbrown6776 someone recommended I look at goulets starter pack and that's how I got here haha. Love this community, been eying a twisbi as my next pen
I've bought a bunch of Safaris just for the colors 😊
Yes he forgot the one in every color category.
That's our Drew - putting it to The Man! *
* His boss, Brian Goulet 😏
I 100% agree with Drew about the LAMY Safari! I love the look, the feel, and even the clip! Iconic! 😊
And if you’re into fountain pen technology, the nib was a major successful leap in design and function. I love my Safaris.
I do agree. The designt is wonderful.
At 2:41 Drew’s Calvin and Hobbes moment made me laugh out loud! It summed up everything I love about this company!
I agree in principle about 10 pens being plenty, but in my experience it takes trying many more than that to figure out which 10 pens you like best. That’s why I have many more than 10 pens. If it were easier to responsibly get rid of pens, I could probable cut back to 10. Also, maybe I ought to try a Swipe. Thanks for the always entertaining content! You’re the best.
The only negative about the Swipe, is its lack of colors compared to the Eco. It just a great pen!
That's true. It needs more colors! - Drew
5:07 for me Drew, one of the main drives for more pens is all the amazing INKS out there! ❤
I don't need more than ten pens? Sacrilege! If I could afford the e-Maki series, I'd have more!
10? +looks at his collection+ 10? nope! i've got more then that on my desk at any given moment. +note to self: need to order yet another pen case+ XD
I love my TWSBI Ecos, but you've convinced me to try the Swipe. Thanks, Drew.
Your hot takes are 💯, Drew. Especially about how awesome the Swipe is! I just wish it came in a wider variety of colours.
Drew has such a great personality for these videos. They’re so engaging
I want to love the Swipe, but MAN, that clip! 😮💨
Sshhhh - we don't talk about the clip. - Drew
I love the Swipe! … except for how it looks, lol. Come on TWSBI, give it the same pizzazz you do the ECO!
@@Gouletpensthe cap in general has 3 things wrong. Pull off, red finial is ugly and doesn't go with all colors, and yes the clip. But thanks for confirming my pen choice, it was already in the mail when this video came out ! Question in #8, is a stub not as good as a broad for fun shimmer inks?
The Safari looks fine. Not pretty, not ugly. Timeless, subtle, and effective.
They're very good writers but, man, are they ugly! LOL!! Why would you want your pen to look like a giant paper clip? Good thing I discovered Lamy Dialog. Same nibs, infinitely better aesthetics.
@@dangonzalez3505I love the clip
@@dangonzalez3505 The Safaris look beautiful, modern and cool. It is obviously a question of taste😉
They're very well-engineered. That's why they're standard issue for German (and sometimes even French!) school kids. Then those kids grow up and their tastes become more...ahem...discriminating.
@@dangonzalez3505 not a German or French person so I didn't grew seeing them all the time, I choose the Safari for the first time because I found it beautiful, unique, far from those estereotipical Montblanc types or all the ones that look similar. It was not my great grandfather pen and it is proven not to be a novelty. Beautiful design I try not saying things are ugly because I don't like them, it seems too selfcentered for my taste.
1. Awe HELL nah! Love my Eco, love the ink capacity, love the ease of cleaning, love the clear barrel.
2. Lamy is a perfectly attractive pen.
3. I can’t clean anything I have as well as I can clean my Eco and Asvine 126 vac fill. I have a Lamy and cleaning the glitter out of that filler is a nightmare. No more shimmer inks for Lamy! It’s a breeze with all of my TWSBIs. Hard disagree.
4. I don’t *need* any fountain pens. But I want a large collection so I can pick a pen for my mood.
5. Agree on the steel. The tech at this point makes the metal used far less important than the quality of manufacture. And I prefer the color silver anyway.
Asvine V126. Seriously think to my self if the pilot price is justified... My asvine M nib is just marvellous and got it for hella cheap. Still dream about owning a custom 823, despise having more expensive pens.
Drew: "How many of y'all are actually using a full barrel's worth of ink before switching inks?"
Me: *Glancing at six of my Eco's that I've written dry in the last few days, and then glowering at Drew through the screen".
Also, I don't usually switch inks -- I just refill them. Once I settle on an ink for a pen (or sometimes buy a pen for a specific ink), I rarely to never change it.
Also, *also* , there is something (besides all that) that's very weird about me: I may be the only fountain pen lover in the world who has a substantially easier time cleaning my pens with a piston than with a bulb syringe. So much so, that I don't even clean cartridge/converter pens with them. The only exceptions are my cartridge only Liliput pen (which I still clean with a Kaweco converter) and my Opus 88 eyedroppers.
Absolutely agree with the Lamy Safari take!
I laughed out loud repeatedly. You should be like this more often. Here are my takes (to help the conversation move along):
1. Generally agree but am staying away from TWSBI.
2. I think the Safari is a good pen; I just wish the section was thicker.
3. Agree 100%. I prefer converter pens.
4. What?!! I’m inching closer to 200.
5. I agree. Some steel nibs are better than gold ones.
1. may I know why?
5. any you would recommend
The TWSBI Go is where it’s at! The giant plunger is so fun. And it remains a demonstrator.
The Go is a fantastic pen! - Drew
8 minutes of absolute fun and thought provoking Drewisms. Who knew?!!
I think I want a similar video about paper and notebooks. Do it Drew!
Not only do I use a full barrel on my Eco…I turn the pen upside down and bleed out the air so I can really really fill it. And I have a Pilot E95S for when I want to change ink every two days.
The Schmidt no 6 will make you question the need for a gold nib…right up until I use that Sailor King of Pens that shows you what a gold nib is supposed to be.
Hi Drew...
Appreciate you taking the time to keep the community FP REAL !!
Love the Drew Straight talk today, on Fountain pens.
😂👍 😅 😂 🤣
0:49...Can't say nothing about the "TWISBI- SWIPE" ...cause I don't got one..LOL
1:18...The Twisbi-ECO I have, cause it was available, and I thought the internal spring was cool,...I like cool workings in stuff...but I'll use it once in a blue moon...cause I got the ..
2:42...I love the DEMONSTRATOR version of the LAMY.
The Lamy nibs are solid !!
3:44...Great points made with the Cartridge options.
5:05...I love this point you make....awesome🤩👍🌟🌟🌟🌟...I have 50 fountain pens..and only use my Pilot Kakuno (fine & medium) regularly...the rest of them are dust collectors..LOL
6:32...I can't say much about Goldie Nibs....cause I don't got em and don't want em..
I am very pleased with my steel nibbed pens...easy to replace, I don't have to stress about losing it, or damaging it.
You can always count on Drew to tell it how it is (in his head). Spittin' flame with the humor and pinache we love!
These are such real and honest opinions that we really appreciate
Yay Drew! I've been a fountain pen user for around 65 years, and my two favorite pens are my Parker 51 that has a steel nib and my Pelikan M 800 that has a gold OM nib! I also will grab my Jinhao 80 for my "who cares" department. I got a cheep TWSBI and I do enjoy it, but not as much as my Jinhao 80. As your boss would say, "write on!".
I find cartridge / converter pens are more prone to leaking. And I absolutely use a full fill. And I have no issues cleaning out a pen like the Lamy2K.
Aaaand now I want a Swipe. For me, clips are unnecessary but I need a roll stop of some sort, I actually like the Go's lil loop because it's barely there yet functions well and I can tie it down if traveling or keep the cap on a wristlet to lessen theft when teaching.
I collected very old (think 1930's and 40's) pens for awhile when I was much younger but they were almost always doomed to fail me at some point. Or worse, break. I discovered your PenCast and now I am sitting with 4 pens (the Safari being used the most because I use it in a sketchbook) and drooling over more. But, for now, finances and other considerations in place, 10 sounds like more than enough for me. But it doesn't stop me from looking and occasionally impulse buying another.
And with that very first point I can feel my wishlist growing exponentially. THANKS, DREW. 😂
“And, it does this. 😁”
I’M SOLD. 🙌🏼
This was fantastic, you tell em! I didnt even know the Swipe existed, but if I can find a color I want I'll get one😂
The converter is my favorite filling system. I have three vac fillers that I almost never use, only three piston fillers, all of which I can unscrew section to aid in cleaning. Steel vs gold is complex. I have been fortunate that almost all of my nibs have been well adjusted out of the box. Mostly my favorite nib is the one I am writing with at any given time.
I love this! But also Drew, I use up every drop of Diamine Prussian blue in my piston filler sketching, and then I refill my piston filler, with more Prussian Blue from Diamine lol
Wasn't sure what to expect, but have to say, loved this. Looking at the Swipe now even :)
Glad to hear your opinion on internal pistons. I VASTLY prefer converters to every other filling mechanism. They're also super-easy to fly with -- you just fly dry with a sample vial.
You can also fill a converter from a sample vial with ZERO effort -- just stick it in the vial and put it back in the grip. No need for an ink miser or silicone tubing, either. The ink bottle has to be pretty much completely empty before you can't fill a converter from it.
Also, I'm finding that my TWSBIs write so wet when I fill them completely that they aren't usable. What good is a large ink capacity when I can't use all of it?
I find I've gotten to the point where the more pens I try, the more narrow my preferences have gotten: 1.1m stub, K6 threaded converter, screw or pop cap, done.
Oh, wow! You wrote that rambling, incoherent Yelp review about gas station pizza around the corner from Goulet building?? That was you?? I gave you that pizza!
Thanks for the great and candid video, Drew. I admit some of my pen journey is influenced by you and the Goulet Pen Company.
My hot takes:
1. 3-4 pens inked at a time. Because I want to make each one feel used and it's too many to clean beyond that.
2. Shading inks are better than shimmer inks, also easier to clean.
3. Samples > full bottles for first time trying inks apart from blue or black which I'll use everyday.
4. The Lamy Safari tripod grip is just too harsh and uncomfortable. But I love the colours.
5. Why are there so many black ink varieties? Apart from maybe waterproof, document, iron gall, shimmer, shading I can't imagine more varieties of black.
6. Have fun with as many filling mechanisms especially while you're new to the pen world.
That was way more fun than it had any right to be.
That's kinda how I felt after I recorded it! Haha - Drew
"you don't need more than 10" the urge to rebut this but also strongly agree...
THIS is Drew as we know and love him. I just hope he gets to keep his job!
This was a hoot! "Regular person paper" ahahah
Wonderful humor with a very intelligent and bold commentary
I agree with all of these hot takes except the swipe.
Aw, come on, Rob! My defense was airtight! - Drew
@@Gouletpens Drew - as you said, no one NEEDS fountain pens, so aesthetics are a BIG part of the deal. I own both pens….the Eco looks better, feels better in the hand, etc. otherwise….you’re “kinda” right. lol
Very crafty. I think he just convinced me to buy a Swipe.
This video is a work of art. PERIOD. I also happen to agree with a lot of it. Now for some reason feel like I need to buy a TWSBI Swipe... lol
This is awesome! So much fun, quips, jokes, and truth 🤭❣️
Absolutely love this content 🙌
you need no more than 10 pens - and tenth is TWSBI Swipe - is my favorite moment!
Twisbi swipe is looking pretty good right now😂
Yeessssss! - Drew
Loved this video.
Agree on almost everything, except for the need of high capacity. I happen to travel a lot and high capacity gives me peace of mind and I love to see the ink in the transparent barrel of the ECO. Also those transparent TWSBI ECOs are beautiful! ❤
This is by far my favorite video. Thank you Drew for you brilliant insights and your crazy opinions. 😁
I love these Hot Takes! Please make more videos like this! Honestly, some of these points like how steel > gold was how I felt exactly for the reasons you stated. It makes it possible to get more pens with the same amount of $$ as a single gold nib pen, as well as technologies being more advanced than 50+ years ago can make writing with a steel nib pen much less panic-inducing in day-to-day scenarios. The amount of stress I had when bringing my TWSBI or Jinhao pens vs my Lamy 2000 to my college classes was incomparable. And of course, it's the day I chose to bring my Lamy 2000 that someone asked to borrow my pen... I did lend it, but I was watching like a hawk the whole time. Versus if someone asked to borrow my Jinhao 82? The anxiety is not the same.
I love my cartridge converter pens, but I love my internal fillers specifically because there is *zero* waste, not even a converter that I may need to toss eventually.
My first 2 pens were a Safari and a Mont Blanc with a gold nib, so I'd say I got spoiled right out of the gate. I love the Safari but I've had 2 develop cracks in the cap so naturally I'm looking at the Al Star now, same design but better durability.
I bought a Stipula piston fill just because I fell in love with its gorgeous design. Actually I haven't inked it yet but I will soon. Given that I have about 10 pens, I won't ever work it too much so I expect I'll deal with its idiosyncrocies fairly well.
I was also spoiled to get into the hobby back in the late 1980s when gold nibs were still pretty affordable. Personally, I find gold to be smoother and more forgiving than steel but that's not a terribly strong preference.
I'm glad to see younger people getting serious about fountain pens. A younger colleague observed me writing with one and I wound up giving it to her - it was an inexpensive Platinum but still a very nice pen.
Funnily someone says it, the standard "timeless" fountain pen look simply looks dated to me. The Lamy Safari is from 1980 and still looks modern.
Drew treating the Swipe like a mic drop after mic drop is what the Internet needs....
Fun/Informative post. I really liked the flying converter.
I'm collecting pens from each brand with each nib type. And I tend to write my book rough drafts with many pens. All have different inks, allowing me to distinguish which chapter and revision. Currently have 12 pens inked and I switch between them during long writing sessions. It's like racing in formula 1. You need to pit sometimes to change the tires and top off the fuel tank. I always finish my piston filler inks. My cartridge converters are my ink test playground or my dip pens. Yes. I am a fountain pen addict.
Re gold vs. steel: case-in-point would be my Diplomat Excellence and Aero: absolutely LUSH steel nibs. Love writing with them!
What a great video Drew, thanks for your time!
Thank YOU, Karen! - Drew
I have an old piston filling fountain pen completely comes apart by hand for cleaning. Easiest pen to maintain ever.
You tell them, Drew. The desing of the Lamy Safari is beautiful.
I absolutely agree about internal filling mechanisms. I love my Ecos, but I don’t actually need that much ink, so I never fill them all the way. Converters are plenty for me, and I love the simpler cleaning. Given the choice between simple cleaning and large ink capacity, I choose simple cleaning every time
Great video! No acronyms here, you quite literally had me laughing out loud at several points! And personaly yes, I do use every drop of ink in my vac fillers before switching colors. It gives me something to look forward to haha
Haha yay! Thanks so much for watching! - Drew
Loved this: it was great fun Drew. From a brown pen, brown ink, cc fp fan 😂
Good information memorably presented. Nice job.
On #1, I was like, ooookay. This is Drew. He’s got his TWSBI Swipe addiction.
#2, I said heck yes.
Then we got to #3 and I was more along the lines of, this guy’s trying to take the mickey out of us.
#4, I almost cried. Brian sliding in was what made me laugh while crying. My rule is that you don’t need more than a baker’s dozen. A full dozen for every purpose, then an extra one for good luck.
#5 is the sound of Drew yelling logic and nobody listening.
Thank you for the smiles and the love. And the lukewarm takes.
I need you to do a video of your collection of spores, mold and fungus next.
Arguing for and against your own points makes it for a very fair takes on your points, and that is why have been smitten with your reviews for years.
Now please don't cry ....but thank you so much for NOT saying "and you are you" which was a constant reminder that you too my friend are only human😂
my boy Drew was unhinged this episode lmfao! Love it
Hahahaaa! Thanks for watching! - Drew
#1 - Eco > Swipe, the wrench will work on my future M800, and piston grease saved me converters when they need the lube.
#2 - Safari is OK Bauhaus, but not comparable to more ornamental pieces.
#3 - Agree, the replaceable converter helps with longevity of pens, just have a stock of converters handy.
#4 - x > 10 pens, so you can spend more time on writing & ideas, less on shopping for replacements
#5 - acquire a few gold nibs, the rest can be steel nib, more durable, takes advantage of modern manufacturing.
You made me laugh and for that you deserve my eternal gratitude since life is a nightmare lately. Thanks.
Lets see...
1. I've never used a twsbi so sure, whatever you say
2. Yes. All my safaris (and al-stars) have been amazing.
3. Cartridge converters have been working great for me. My MZG is my only piston filler and I do use it a full fill at a time, though it takes months to do so.
4. I think 20 pens is my sweet spot - several fine nibs inked with different colors, an EF, a M, a pen for permanent black ink, a couple flex options (inked with different colors), a Hongdian long blade, an architect, a couple italics...yep. I definitely need more than 10
5. have to agree with you here
Hongdian is my favourite brand hehe. N23 long blade nib is delicious to use when you get the hang of it.
My opinion about the HotTakes:
1. I don't have an opinion about it. I never used a twisby pen
2. 100%! I adore the Lamy safari
3. I don't care. I don't judge my pens based on filling mechanism
4. Agreed. You don't need it. But it is fun anyway
5. Agreed with your explanation.
Brilliant! I agree on plenty of these. Was on the fence about a piston filler and I think you said it right. Over complicated. Glad I thought the same. On that note I am going to order a swipe as well as build my “Ten Pen List”. Of course the several safaris I have all count as one.
Wow drew, I'm surprised i agreed with every single one!!
The lamy safari is just a great all rounder. The al-star is my favourite pen. Do i need every single colour i could find, no. And all in broad nibs except one 1.5m stub. You can't beat their nib swapability.
Fun video!
I LOVE the Al-Star. I like the Safari and have several of them, but have a definite preference for the matte ones and for certain colors. The Al-Stars are all freaking gorgeous and I collect them--I'm still mildly devastated that I missed the Espresso one (it was out before I got into pens and I haven't been able to snag one secondhand like a bunch of the others).
Haha nice! - Drew
@@karibean13 aren't they the best! I love the weight of the al-star a bit better. I managed to pick up a few old ones, not as many as I'd like!
I also got the marron lx, my only and fav brown pen.
4:35 the vac700R is a vacuum pen and has a removable grip section for easier cleaning. Just wanted to mention this as an exception.
OMG I'm a nerd too I guess, I love arguing about stuff that really don't matter LOL😆😁 Great video
I ONLY argue about the stuff that doesn't matter, I think. Haha - Drew
4 days too late to give it a watch and none of the takes has gone tepid. Thanks for the delicious snack, Drew. Bring that spice anytime.
Haha you're very welcome! - Drew
Hi Drew! A good FUN video! Thanks!
Glad you had fun, JH! - Drew
Ok so I totally agree with Drew on internal fillers. The twsbi 580 was my first and second pen because of the huge capacity of ink but I let it sit empty for longer because it's a substantially bigger chore to clean and gets used less because it's holding so much ink of something that's no longer part of my seasonal inks. They'll eventually just permanently hold my archival inks because of said fact. Great pens but I regularly go to my other cartridge/converter pens because of the ease of cleaning to experiment with my ever growing collection of inks. Definitely a hot take that I need to hear so solidify my choice 😂
Drew, I absolutely adore listening to your hot takes. As a fellow nerd who loves to argue, I found myself wanting desperately to debate nearly every point with you, although I 100% agree about converters over internal fillers... except that there's just something about an internal filler pen that feels more substantial... See, I can even argue against myself! Also, the perfect number of pens is 41, not 10, but you're welcome to live a small, limited pen life, if you so desire. Love ya, keep it coming!
Thanks for joining me! - Drew
This made my Monday morning, thank you! 😂
Thanks for watching! - Drew
Wait. Wait. “Ten. Pens. Are. All. You. Need”???? Whaaaaattt??? I did NOT see that statement on the wonderful little information insert in my first Goulet pen order 59 pens ago! 😒😂😳😳
I agree with all 5, except I do have more than 10 pens, and keep around 12 inked and in my travel cases at all times....I do like my Swipe better than my ECO. It is better looking, writes better a d I prefer the filling options. I absolutely love my Safari, and it is the only pen I have had strangers ID and ask me about solely obased on seeing the clip on my shirt. I have both gold & steel nibs, and I reach for steel nibs far more often.
Sitting here laughing out loud at this video, and glancing over at my Safari and my Eco, which are side by side on the desk, each with 1.1 stubs. Both pens are a joy to write with, and both are beautiful.
🤣That was some rad fun!!
"You don't need more than 10 pens."
I feel personally attacked...
I do drain my Lamy 2000 routinely. I've also gone through nearly a whole bottle of Chou Kuro that I ordered from Gulet Pens earlier this year. Between writing a book by hand, writing every day, and writing just to write, I have found that no capacity is enough. It's better at this point that I have a quick and easy way to fill the pen. I love my Lamy 2000's gold nib, but my $20 Pilot Explorer rivals that smoothness, and I can refill nearly instantly with the Con-B converter. Yes, the cap is worthless, but I actually am more troubled about refilling the 2000.
Great video! I think I agree with just about everything (except I have no personal info to judge swipe vs eco). Here's some of my thoughts:
1. I love the idea of red inks, but that's as far as I go. I don't enjoy writing with them at all. Maybe for marking things up. Only exception being Noodler's red-black, and even then that's pushing it.
2. I don't regret my first pen being a Pilot Metropolitan...but I do. Great beginner pen but I don't use it anymore.
3. I like the Noodler's pen smell.
4. With few exceptions, I'm fine never spending >$40 on a pen. I'm happy with my Ahab's, Pilot Prera's, and Safaris. I'm curious about the Lamy 2000 but that's it
Wow I'm with Drew on all of the takes. Especially on TWSBI Swipe. Filling options aside, the slimmer barrel is perfect for my hand
Telling it like it is. Fun!