Brian and Drew return after two weeks off, and they're going to dive in to some questions about fountain pen feeds! There's also a lightning round of questions, the Tip of the Week and Brian tries to kill Drew's soul with a diabolically placed Dad joke. Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe Top Inks of 2021: https://youtu.be/U9IJPbCnr5k Top Pens of 2021: https://youtu.be/RMTpGYHtLQE Are Fountain Pens E...
Jan 10, 2022•2 hr•Ep. 28
Brian and Drew answer some questions about drawing with fountain pens and improving your handwriting, while also getting a little deep into the appeal of analog hobbies with younger generations! Plus, a fun "Tip of the Week" and more on this episode of The Goulet Pencast! Video Version: https://youtu.be/jDDBDC942I4 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe 5 Tips to Improve your Handwriting with Fountain Pens: https://youtu.be/To7H-ZJ_8Ic Best Shading Inks: https://youtu.be/...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 27
Video version: https://youtu.be/9dvgG5J2p_4 Brian's Interview with Nathan: https://youtu.be/dqLmMbq_eFo LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Turkey Hammock Sticker: https://gouletpens.creator-spring.com/listing/goulet-turkey-hammock-sticker?product=794 TWSBI ECO Jade: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-jade-special-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=9dvgG5J2p4 Retro 51 Holiday Stamp Rollerball: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-roller...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 26
Video Version: https://youtu.be/otEzKrMLEJ0 LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Turkey Hammock Sticker: https://gouletpens.creator-spring.com/listing/goulet-turkey-hammock-sticker?product=794 New Stuff: Visconti Homo Sapiens Dual Touch: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-dual-touch-fountain-pen-cognac?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=otEzKrMLEJ0 Esterbrook Estie Scarlet: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-estie-fountain-pen-scarlet-chrome?utmmediu...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 25
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe GIFT GUIDES: https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/holiday-gift-guide?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=j-YL8gXrVM Under $30: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/gifts-under-30?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=j-YL8gXrVM Under $50: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/gifts-under-50?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=j-YL8gXrVM $50-$100: https://www.gouletpens.com/collect...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 24
Best Pens for Hand Pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3O3IMs6JMI Brian's Expressions: https://youtu.be/TZec_1SGLHE Drew's 3-Pen Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNksi8OS9rE SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Monteverde Regatta Mother of Pearl: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-regatta-mother-of-pearl-fountain-pen-gunmetal-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=S8-kjakD1r8 LAMY Ideo...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 23
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Taccia Winter Breath: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/taccia-miyabi-winters-breath-fountain-pen-special-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=PT1zkIkApg Visconti Homo Sapiens Ember: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pen-ember-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=PT1zkIkApg Visconti Van Gogh The Novel Reader: htt...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 22
It's an ALL Q&A episode of the Pencast! Brian and Drew answer 15 questions that they've been hanging on to for a rainy day. Chapter are added for your convenience! Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/y2cUrmP5KK4 LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Edison pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/edison?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2cUrmP5KK4 LAMY pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2cUrmP5KK4 TWSBI p...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 21
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Namiki Emperor - Coral: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/namiki-emperor-maki-e-fountain-pen-coral-2021-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY LAMY Dialog Urushi - https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-dialog-urushi-fountain-pen-mystic-leaves-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY Rickshaw Starry Night Coozy Case: ...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 20
Drew counts down his favorite Brown pens and Inks, Brian reveals behind-the-scenes details on the process of carrying a new pen, and he also breaks a product in the name of investigative reporting. All this plus our usual segments like "What's on Your Desk?" "Listener Feedback", and a delicious hypothetical question! Drew counts down his favorite Brown pens and Inks, Brian reveals behind-the-scenes details on the process of carrying a new pen, and he also breaks a product in the name of investig...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 19
Brian and Drew discuss their picks for the most underrated fountain pen inks and review the Pilot Custom 823: the pen of the week! Also on this week's episode of the Goulet Pencast are other segments, covering new and upcoming writing products, listener feedback and more Q&A fun! Each topic is time stamped and the products mentioned can be found in the links below. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe TOP SHADING INKS: https://youtu.be/mkgYucz2mOU TOP SHEENING INKS:...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 18
Welcome to episode 17 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a few discussions about ink flow and the price differences in gold & steel nib pens) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Monteverde Regatta! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: LAMY Ideos: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-ideos-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsour...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 17
Welcome to episode 16 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including their picks for some Halloween-themed pens and ink) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Pilot Explorer! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Noodler's Products: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers Benu Briolette: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-briolette-fountai...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 16
Welcome to episode 15 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a lightfast deep-dive and a hypothetical about giving up pens) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Diplomat Aero! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: LAMY Dialog CC: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pen-dark-blue Pineider Avatar - Black Matte: https://www.go...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 15
Welcome to episode 14 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including two questions that require some tact) while also revisiting their first "Pen of the Week" segment, starring the TWSBI SWIPE! LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: TWSBI ALR Navy Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-navy-blue-special-edition Private Reserve Pearlescent Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 14
Welcome to episode 13 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a ranking of top underrated pens) while also conducting their first "Pen of the Week" segment! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Jacques Herbin Ink Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jacques-herbin-ink/products/jacques-herbin-1670-anniversary-ink-gift-set Pelikan M1000 White Ray: htt...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 13
Welcome to episode 12 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer a couple of stub nib questions! Drew also attempts an ill-fated toy accordion performance. LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Pilot Vanishing Point Black Ice LE: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-black-ice-2021-limited-edition 2 Minutes to Midnight Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/private-reserve-2-minutes-to-midnight-blue-110ml-bottled-ink-li...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 12
Welcome to episode 11 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, and discuss the DC Pen Show, a Goulet Brick & Mortar store and the difference between resin and plastic! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Diplomat Aero Citrus: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-citrus Preppy Wa: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-preppy-wa-fountain-pen-sayagata-limited-editio...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 11
Welcome to episode 10 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, and spotlight the new TWSBI Swipe fountain pen. **Correction - The DC Pen show is taking place August 5-8 this year. Disregard the comment in the video about it being "this weekend". LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Platinum #3776 Kinshu: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-kinshu-limited-edition LAMY Studio Black Forest: https://www.goule...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 10
Welcome to episode 9 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, and Brian takes his turn at a hypothetical question! Drew also reveals that he has no idea what a haberdasher is. LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: TWSBI Swipe: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens Diplomat Aero Stripes Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-stripes Shark pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/j...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 9
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! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe 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:/...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 8
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-...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 7
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 Asce...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 6
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/s...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 5
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.goul...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 4
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 ...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 3
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....
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 2
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 FE...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1
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 ou...
Apr 15, 2021•5 min0
