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The Goulet Pencast

Brian Goulet and Drew Brown of GouletPens.com talk about all the fountain pen things that pen fans love. They talk about what’s going on at The Goulet Pen Company, what’s new in the fountain pen world, there are interviews with people in the fountain pen industry, and lots of jokes and fun segments to keep you entertained and maybe even educated about fine writing and fountain pen-related products.

Copyright: © 2024 The Goulet Pen Company LLC

Latest Episodes:

Episode 8: Blindfolded Ambitions Jul 09, 2021

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Welcome to episode 8 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions and play a game of blindfolded pen identification!

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Diplomat Aero Stripes: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-stripes
Platinum Kinshu: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-kinshu-limited-edition
Retro 51 Douglass: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-douglass
Pelikan Golden Beryl: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-edelstein-golden-beryl-50ml-bottled-ink-special-edition
LAMY 2000 Brown SE: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-brown-special-edition-gift-set
Retro 51 Fountain Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/retro-51-tornado-fountain-pens
Pilot Ishime: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-ishime-fountain-pen-hunter-green
Pilot Custom Heritage 92: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-heritage-92-fountain-pen-clear
Pilot Metropolitan: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-metropolitan-fountain-pens
Noodler's Konrad: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers-konrad-fountain-pens
TWSBI Precision: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-precision-fountain-pen

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
08:15 New Stuff
15:32 Question 1: Does the size of the nib itself impact the writing experience?
19:08 Question 2: What inks should you NEVER use in your fountain pen?
25:56 Question 3: What the origin story of Goulet Pens?
32:27 Question 4: What are the best pens for shimmer ink?
41:48 Question 5: In Europe, do Pilot pens take Standard International Converters?
44:23 Question 6: My Organics Studio Ink isn't writing! PLS HALP
47:49 Question 7: What are your fountain pen pet peeves?
54:26 Question 8: Dots nonsense
56:09 Hypothetical question!
1:00:41 Blindfolded Pen Quiz
1:19:20 What's Happening?
1:30:03 Compnay Updates

Episode 7: Apple Bags & Flamethrowers Jun 25, 2021

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Welcome to episode 7 of The Goulet Pencast! In yet another lengthy episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, cover some fun new products and Drew quizzes Brian on Noodler's ink labels - and you can play along!

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Sailor Pro Gear Slim Stealth Green: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-stealth-green
LAMY Studio Black Forest: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-studio-fountain-pen-black-forest-special-edition
Monteverde Jungle Ink Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-jungle-inks-10-ink-set
Sailor Sunset Over the Ocean Pro Gear Slim: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-sunset-over-the-ocean
Tibaldi Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/tibaldi
Pilot Custom Heritage 92: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-heritage-92-fountain-pen-clear
The Art of Cursive Penmanship by Michael Sull: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/the-art-of-cursive-penmanship-book
Diamine Red Dragon: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-red-dragon-30ml-bottled-ink
Diamine Oxblood: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-oxblood-30ml-bottled-ink
Diamine Syrah: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-syrah-30ml-bottled-ink
Noodler's Black Swan in Australian Roses: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-black-swan-australian-roses-3oz-bottled-ink
Noodler's Red Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-red-black-3oz-bottled-ink
Diamine Matador: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-matador-30ml-bottled-ink
Drew's Franklin-Christoph Notebook cover: https://www.franklin-christoph.com/collections/notebook-covers/products/vn-vagabond-notebook-covers

Tomoegama website: http://www.tomoegawa.com/index.html
Mark Bacas; website: https://www.nibgrinder.com/the-grinds
Richard Binder's website: http://www.richardspens.com/ref/ttp/specialty.htm

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
0:04:38 Feedback
0:08:33 New Stuffffff
0:18:53 Q&A
0:19:02 The fate of Tomoe River paper
0:32:42 Why doesn't the Custom Heritage 92 get any love?
0:36:44 Did Retro51 find a buyer?
0:44:56 Do you write with your fingers or your wrist?
0:53:07 What are your favorite reds?
0:57:29 Where can I learn more about custom nib grinds?
1:00:07 Hypo-thetical
1:10:44 Noodler's Trivia Game
1:31:08 What's Happening?
1:50:19 Compnay Updates
1:50:55 What's On Your Desk?

Episode 6: Pretty Much Just Flailing Around Jun 11, 2021

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Welcome to episode 6 of The Goulet Pencast! In this economy-sized episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, cover some fun new products and share some hilarious details from when they knew each other in elementary school!

**CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE VERSION FOR SOME CLASS PICS OF BRIAN & DREW IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOGETHER!

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Pilot Custom 74 Grenadine: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-grenadine
Edison Ascent - Seaglass: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-ascent-fountain-pen-seaglass
Sailor 1911S - Trinity: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911s-fountain-pen-trinity
Retro 51 Gnome Sweet Gnome: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-gnome-sweet-gnome
Bulb Syringe: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-bulb-syringe

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Opening
0:55 Feedback
0:09:07 NEW STUFFFFFFF
0:15:36 Q&A
0:16:56 How do you meet other fountain pen-inclined people?
0:24:53 How do you motivate yourself to clean your pens?
0:32:13 How was fountain pen-friendly paper made without modern processes?
0:55:08 Is there one version of a candy/pen you hate but another version you love?
0:59:36 How long have you guys known each other and why do you have great chemistry?
1:07:59 How has your perception of fountain pens changed over the years?
1:15:47 What are the best ways for getting ink out of caps?
1:17:25 What is your favorite fountain pen accessory?
1:18:43 Hypo-theti-CALLLLL
1:26:29 HOT TAKE
1:30:36 What's Happening?
1:40:58 Compnay Updates
1:47:07 OUTRO

Episode 5: Boujee Thunderfluff May 28, 2021

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Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, cover some fun new products and play a funky game of "Never Have I Ever" about fountain pens - with weird candy!

**The YouTube version includes a hilarious (unless you're Drew) BONUS CLIP not included in the podcast!*

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Kaweco AL Sport Vibrant Violet: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-al-sport-fountain-pen-vibrant-violet-limited-production
Sailor Compass: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-1911-fountain-pens
Visconti Opera Demo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/visconti-opera-demo-fountain-pens
Diplomat Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-ink
Private Reserve Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00:00 Opening
00:01:45:07 Listener Feedback
00:07:03:22 New Stuff
00:16:34:13 Q&A
00:16:47:02 Question 1
00:22:12:03 Question 2
00:24:35:03 Question 3
00:28:16:22 Question 4
00:33:59:05 Question 5
00:36:26:13 Question 6
00:39:16:20 Hypothetical
00:46:09:03 A very loose game
01:06:42:12 What's Happening?
01:11:11:13 Compnay Updates
01:12:19:02 What's On Your Desk?

Episode 4: The FrankenPencast May 14, 2021

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Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, cover some fun new products and create their ideal FRANKEN-PENS!

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Noodler's Boston Safety Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-boston-safety-pen-black
Visconti Rembrandt Eco-Logic: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-rembrandt-eco-logic-fountain-pen-blue
TWSBI Eco Lilac: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-lilac
Diplomat Aero - Stripes Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-stripes
Monteverde Regatta Sport - Full Abalone: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pen-full-abalone-limited-edition
Edison Premiere Ecto Purple: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-premiere-fountain-pen-ecto-purple-limited-edition
Rickshaw Pen Cases: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/rickshaw-bagworks-pen-cases
Benu Talisman Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-talisman-fountain-pens
Pineider Alchemist: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-alchemist-fountain-pen-kilauea-blue
Girologio Pen Cases: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/girologio
Original Crown Mill Pure Cotton Paper: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/original-crown-mill-pure-cotton-a4-tablet

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Listener Feedback
14:07 New Stuff
27:04 Question 1 - Are elastic pen loops harmful for pens?
32:45 Question 2 - How to fountain pens work on rag paper?
37:55 Question 3 - Why are brown pens and ink not popular?
44:12 Question 4 - What's the next big thing for Goulet Pens?
46:34 Question 5 - Should Drew grow a mustache, or should John Lane shave?
49:27 Question 6 - Are there fountain pens made from sustainable material?
51:50 Question 7 - Why are gold stub nibs rare?
55:35 Question 8 - How do you clean a fountain pen and keep ink in the converter?
59:15 Question 9 - How do you clean shimmer fallout without removing the feed?
1:01:30 Hypothetical with Drew
1:07:15 Franken-pen!
1:17:48 What's Happening?
1:21:31 Compnay Updates
1:23:42 Closing comments

Episode 3: Be Careful What You Ask For Apr 30, 2021

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In this way-too-long episode, Brian and Drew go deep on some nerdy pen topics, share some of your feedback, answer a bunch of listener questions, cover some fun new products and take a quiz about 1950's school supplies.

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Namiki Tanuki: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/namiki-yukari-maki-e-fountain-pen-tanuki-limited-edition
Benu Euphoria Spring LE: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-euphoria-fountain-pens/products/benu-euphoria-fountain-pen-spring-sky
LAMY AL-Star 2021 LE: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-al-star-fountain-pen-azure-special-edition
Diplomat Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-ink
Noodler's Whiteness of the Whale: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-whiteness-whale-1oz-bottled-ink
De Atramentis Document White: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-document-white-bottled-ink

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Feedback
13:18 What's Happpening?
26:40 What's on Your Desk?
32:44 New Stuff!
52:30 Q&A Question 1
57:08 Q&A Question 2
1:02:55 - Q&A Question 3
1:06:00 Q&A Question 4
1:07:00 Q&A Question 5
1:11:08 Q&A Question 6
1:15:03 Q&A Question 7
1:18:28 Q&A Question 8
1:20:19 Hypothetical Question
1:26:45 That Smarts - Weird Quiz (Linked above)
1:40:53 Wrap Up

Episode 2: Basically A Hot Mess Apr 16, 2021

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We have an official show name! As Brian and Drew settle into the show format, they give personal updates that include Brian's body falling apart, share some cool new pens and ink coming out, and do a lightning round of Q&A questions.

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Pineider Metropolis: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-metropolis-fountain-pen-blue
Monteverde Ritma Olive: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-ritma-fountain-pen-olive
Sailor 110th Anniversary pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-110th-anniversary-fountain-pen-shirogane-limited-edition
Pelikan M205 Petrol Marbled: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-m205-fountain-pen-petrol-marbled-special-edition
LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-black
Robert Oster Peppermint" https://www.gouletpens.com/products/robert-oster-peppermint-50ml-bottled-ink
Private Reserve Fast Dry Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve
Tomoe River Notebook: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/tomoe-river/products/tomoe-river-a5-notebook-52gsm-dot-grid
Colorverse series 7: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/colorverse-ink

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
07:16 What's Happening?
13:22 Compnay Updates
16:31 What's On Your Desk?
27:20 New Stuff
40:00 Q&A - Large Pens under $200
42:59 Question 2 - What's your workhorse pen?
44:21 Question 3 - What if you only bought one pen?
46:33 Question 4 - What do I do after I get a new pen?
49:05 Question 5 - What to do with a scratchy nib?
51:48 Lightning Round
54:26 Drew's Hot Take
59:50 Brian's Hot Take
01:06:48 Wrap Up
01:09:04 Random Fun Fact

Episode 1: What's In A Name? Apr 16, 2021

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Brian Goulet and Drew Brown of GouletPens.com have teamed up to bring you a new video series called...well we don't know yet as we publish this episode. But the idea is to take some of the better parts of our previous Write Now and Q&A video series and blend them together into this long-form regular show. We'll talk about timely things like what's going on in our lives, new fountain pen products we are seeing, questions from you all, and some other fun rotating segments.

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-black
TWSBI Draco: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-draco-fountain-pen-limited-edition
LAMY AL-Star Cosmic: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-al-star-fountain-pen-cosmic-special-edition
LAMY AL-Star Azure: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-al-star-fountain-pen-azure-special-edition
LAMY Aion Dark Green: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-aion-fountain-pen-dark-green-special-edition
Sailor Habanero: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-too-hot-habanero
Noodler's X-feather Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-x-feather-blue-3oz-bottled-ink
ST Dupont Firehead Guilloche: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/st-dupont-line-d-fountain-pens
Visconti Il Magnifico Black Marble: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-medici-il-magnifico-fountain-pen-black-marble-limited-edition

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
5:03 Personal Updates
9:45 GouletPens.com Updates
13:29 What's on Your Desk?
20:34 New Products
34:05 Q&A!
53:35 Random Hypothetical
57:02 Wrap Up

Episode 0: Introducing The Goulet Pencast Apr 15, 2021

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Brian Goulet and Drew Brown of Gouletpens.com are starting a new regularly published podcast around the subject of fountain pens, ink, paper, and fine writing. They're doing this because fountain pens are still a thing, and because they love pens and want to share what they've learned in 10+ years of being "in the business" of fine writing. In this episode, Brian lays out the format of the show, talks about how it will work, what you can expect from it, and how to engage with them as they put out future episodes. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as they release it! This will also be available on the Goulet Pen Company YouTube channel in video form.

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