5 Steps For Getting Started With a New Fountain Pen

Before you get started with a fountain pen, there are some things you should do first! In this video, Drew gives his suggestions for a new pen checklist!

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:18 Step One: Know what a Fountain Pen is!
0:37 Step Two: Unbox your Pen!
1:02 Step Three: Inspect Your Pen!
3:01 Step Four: Clean Your Pen!
4:21 Step Five: Ink Your Pen!
5:34 Wrap Up

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[SamFerguson]

"Whether it's your first pen /or your 84th pen/..." Dang Drew, why you gotta call me out like that :p

[JM-zqrm]

Great video. I would add one step. Before inking up the pen, dip the nib in ink and then write a few lines with it. If there are any gross problems with the nib, they will show up, and it is easier to clean and if necessary to return a pen that has not been fully inked. Also, I have found that when first using the pen, using the included cartridge is a good idea. The manufacturer's ink will likely give the best experience. After that, comparing how different inks affect the writing is fun.

[naomijadotte]

I DID SUCCESSFULLY PEN-ABLE A FRIEND! They had expressed interest in my collection, so I bought them a varsity when I went to a pen show. After using that (the ink was finished in a week or two) they realized that their wrist was less strained, and we went through different starter pens together. They ended up with a Lamy Safari which they love

[mikesmith]

Top tip: When filling a pen for the first time with a converter or piston filler. Draw the piston up and down several times to fully fill the chamber.

[alotti]

One thing I would add to using the bulb syringe: hold on to the grip section when you squeeze. Otherwise you might send your grip section flying - worst case into a hard surface nib first. I know I tend to use maximum pressure on the bulb when I use it to get through it faster. I'm not patient enough to watch it trickle through ;).

[auberjean]

As someone who bought my first fountain pen before the internet, I'm so glad I happened upon your video, Drew. These are excellent tips! I guess I'm lucky I haven't had problems. Loved seeing you laugh!

[ghostyplans]

“You might want to enable a friend” was me right after I got my Kaweco. 😂😂 I was like “YOU NEED THIS! HERE ARE THE INK SAMPLES TO TRY WITH IT!”
It didn’t work. But I’m not giving up!

[controversyVS]

Drew just looked deep into our soul's while using the bulb syringe LOL

[jrdavisphd]

All of the educational videos from Goulet Pens are very helpful and entertaining. Thank you very much! It's a real bonus that the information is presented in such a hip, colloquial way that makes fountain pen use feel much more fun.

[vageli]

Drew makes everything so much more enjoyable 😉 even using the bulb syringe will forever now make me giggle 😃... moar please!

[ReformedPiper]

Amazing!! Loved the long stare into the camera while the water trickle happened.

[kittiekat]

This video couldn't have come at a better time! Just got my first pen, and I've been so anxious I haven't even unboxed it yet 😬 Thanks for the push! YAY!

P.S: that slow zoom tho 😅🤣

[nunubennet]

I can't believe I just intently watched Drew pour water out of a bulb syringe for 15 seconds, thinking that something will happen.

[texasboy]

I bought one of those syringe bulbs a few years ago. It has made an unpleasant task of cleaning pens a tolerable chore. They are worth every cent.

[arlenepadden]

Great video! I had no idea about the cartridge in the barrel, my pen had two. Also, I didn’t know you should clean your new pen before inking. I always trust Brian and now you Drew when it comes to pens or ink. Never a problem with Goulet pen co. Thanks guys

[ScottMcCormick]

To clean the pen, hot water with a little dish soap might do a better job of removing any oils left by the manufacturing process. Fill the pen with this instead of ink a few times; then rinse out the pen with plain water.

[viclucyzia]

Thank you for the reminders. How simple it sounds but one forgets the basics. Nothing worse than to skip a step out of excitement. Patience needed for a good writing experience. Subscribed. 👍

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Rewatching this because the pens I ordered from you guys came in 3 days early! Thank you so much I couldn’t be happier with my new little shark buddy and I’m sure my friend will love hers for her birthday :)))

[LiberalSoldier]

Honestly there are some really nice pens on the market that are very cost effective. I have a feeling many of my friends will be receiving fountain pens for Christmas. Thanks Drew. Enjoyed the good humor.

[mik]

I always tell my husband; “I married a 7 year old” ( Due to his goofy sense of humor). I now realize there’s another “grown” 7 year old out there. Lol!
Keep us chuckling Drew! 👍🤣🤣