Brian Goulet and his recent Q&A "under cutting"

[brunico]

Bezos-bot reported.

I doubt a bot would know the difference between per se and some barbarism.

[TAYLORPUPPY]

This was a very good,well thought out response. However, the one thing that can't be taken out of context is when at an earlier time,he said he had no problem with putting mom & pop out of business. As there's was a dying business model. Now he's lamenting the loss of some sales. That's not such a big deal, but when you start throwing up in your customers faces what you're doing for them and how hard it is and whether or not it's with it to you to continue. That's where I draw the line

You know, it's all well and good to be anecdotal, and in my early comments I made mention that I thought I remembered Mr. Goulet discussing as much in a general sense. However, you have just attributed to him the statement that he had "no problem with putting mom and pop out of business". I'd really like a source for that, because otherwise it is a pretty damning statement without any evidence whatsoever. I'm happy to form opinions based on what someone says, but not on what someone else says they said.

Please link to a source.

I want to go on record here saying this was not a direct quote...

Well... I am not certain why you are mentioning this when I was referring to TaylorPuppy's message, but it is as I recall it, as well: a non-malicious reference by Brian Goulet as to the current state of brick stores a few years ago. He was acknowledging that online stores had certain financial advantages, *not* that it was his aim to put them out of business, which seemed implied in TaylorPuppy's 'quote'. I don't want to bog down *this* discussion on just a technicality, so I'll just move on from here.

Jon, I know you want me to engage with you but j just don't feel like it. Go look for some one else to troll. You're just a poor old loser.

[Miss Fountain Pen]

Jon, I know you want me to engage with you but j just don't feel like it. Go look for some one else to troll. You're just a poor old loser.

Wow...

[Miss Fountain Pen]

Did anyone watch Brian and Rachel's video on Pilot (posted on Friday)? It was interesting. They mentioned they were thinking about carrying the Namiki line, but I think that's not such a good idea. They'd be competing with Mottishaw, when Mottishaw will tune your nib and also give you free shipping (because the pens are expensive enough). Goulet doesn't really strike me as competitive for such high-end pens. Visconti is a bit of a different story because Mottishaw doesn't carry the brand (he only seems to sell pens with solid gold nibs).

Actually, I was looking at the Namiki Nippon Art series (that's Namiki's low-end maki-e), and I may buy one in the next few moths. (I said "may" not "will." ) If I do, I'll almost certainly order from Mottishaw because, well, he'd tune the nib for me! I'd consider other sellers only if they offered me a much better deal (and Goulet wouldn't).

(It occurs to me that with all this troll calling, someone might accuse me of being a nibs.com troll. But I swear they didn't pay me anything!!! )

[Marsilius]

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(It occurs to me that with all this troll calling, someone might accuse me of being a nibs.com troll. But I swear they didn't pay me anything!!! )

A clever ruse indeed Mr. M., a clever ruse indeed!

[Hawk]

"Jon, I know you want me to engage with you but j just don't feel like it. Go look for some one else to troll. You're just a poor old loser."

Gotta have the last word, TAYLORPUPPY....

[TSherbs]

somebody, close this thread please

[SeminarianMike]

Agreed this thread has far surpassed the discussion I intended it needs deleted

[Hawk]

Agreed this thread has far surpassed the discussion I intended it needs deleted

Mabe the administrator can close the thread for you.

[Miss Fountain Pen]

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(It occurs to me that with all this troll calling, someone might accuse me of being a nibs.com troll. But I swear they didn't pay me anything!!! )

A clever ruse indeed Mr. M., a clever ruse indeed!

[sweetnightingale]

Agreed this thread has far surpassed the discussion I intended it needs deleted

Mabe the administrator can close the thread for you.

Spell much, Dear?

Everyone, I get to tease Hawk with no guilt. After all, he is my husband.

[Jon Szanto]

Jon, I know you want me to engage with you but j just don't feel like it. Go look for some one else to troll. You're just a poor old loser.

Well, I'm just home from a couple days at the LA Pen Show and, yep, I'm a little poorer (but happy about some new pens!) for the experience. Other than that, well, ok, whatever.

[sweetnightingale]

Jon - Sounds like you enjoyed the show. So, give over! What awesome finds did you run across and take advantage of?

[Jon Szanto]

Jon - Sounds like you enjoyed the show. So, give over! What awesome finds did you run across and take advantage of?

I drove home this afternoon (not long, about 2 hours) and I'm a little under the weather and have to prep for an early morning rehearsal. I took a lot of pics and will post a full show report in a day or so. Nothing better than being in a room with a billion pens.

How about a teaser: who wouldn't like a pen so big that it carries a smaller pen in a compartment inside the barrel?

[velo]

Agreed this thread has far surpassed the discussion I intended it needs deleted

No. Let's not go deleting threads with an interesting discussion just because certain posters are emotionally immature. Censor the culprits not the community.

[rpsyed]

Jon - Sounds like you enjoyed the show. So, give over! What awesome finds did you run across and take advantage of?

I drove home this afternoon (not long, about 2 hours) and I'm a little under the weather and have to prep for an early morning rehearsal. I took a lot of pics and will post a full show report in a day or so. Nothing better than being in a room with a billion pens.

How about a teaser: who wouldn't like a pen so big that it carries a smaller pen in a compartment inside the barrel?

Did you get a Bexley Ultra Giant?! Oh man, I've been trying to find even one of the regular Bexley Giants for months and have, sadly, come to the conclusion that it isn't going to happen.

[Jon Szanto]

Did you get a Bexley Ultra Giant?! Oh man, I've been trying to find even one of the regular Bexley Giants for months and have, sadly, come to the conclusion that it isn't going to happen.

Ha! TBH, I didn't even get the name or manufacturer of this pen (it's vintage). The fellow holding it was the person taking Syd Saperstein's place at the Wahl-Eversharp table, and I think he also had pens of his own. I am sorry I was in a rush and did not get his name, but will attempt to before my full report. He held up that big pen, unscrewed the blind cap, and out popped that orange one!

[Marsilius]

Did you get a Bexley Ultra Giant?! Oh man, I've been trying to find even one of the regular Bexley Giants for months and have, sadly, come to the conclusion that it isn't going to happen.

Ha! TBH, I didn't even get the name or manufacturer of this pen (it's vintage). The fellow holding it was the person taking Syd Saperstein's place at the Wahl-Eversharp table, and I think he also had pens of his own. I am sorry I was in a rush and did not get his name, but will attempt to before my full report. He held up that big pen, unscrewed the blind cap, and out popped that orange one!

Little baby pens!

[rpsyed]

Did you get a Bexley Ultra Giant?! Oh man, I've been trying to find even one of the regular Bexley Giants for months and have, sadly, come to the conclusion that it isn't going to happen.

Ha! TBH, I didn't even get the name or manufacturer of this pen (it's vintage). The fellow holding it was the person taking Syd Saperstein's place at the Wahl-Eversharp table, and I think he also had pens of his own. I am sorry I was in a rush and did not get his name, but will attempt to before my full report. He held up that big pen, unscrewed the blind cap, and out popped that orange one!

Ahh, I see. There's two pens it could be. The Parker Ultra Giant which is super rare, and the ones for sale have been like $20,000+. Parker made a Parker Giant as well, which goes for like $800-$2000. The Parker Giants are a little more common -- I think David Nishimura has one or two for sale on his website.

I think it '90s or early '00s, Bexley made reproduction Bexley Giants and a Bexley Ultra Giant. I think it was a could hundred Bexley Giants made, and 25 Bexley Ultra Giants.

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/21041/lot/1031/ -- There's a link to a Bexley Ultra Giant auction, it looks like it says Ohio on the imprint so I thought it was the Bexley but I believe a Parker Ultra Giant was once displayed at a pen show.

I'm sure others know much more about both versions of the pen though and can correct me if I'm wrong.

edit: If you scroll down on this page, it looks like Jonathan Steinberg has one for sale ... for $24,500.

[Jon Szanto]

I think it '90s or early '00s, Bexley made reproduction Bexley Giants and a Bexley Ultra Giant. I think it was a could hundred Bexley Giants made, and 25 Bexley Ultra Giants.

Hehe, you win the prize! I just pulled up the image editor and zoomed in...

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