What's the deal with "chromashading" ink? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Brian and Drew cover topics both random and relevant here in this truncated episode of the Goulet Pencast! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe Richard Binder's Site: http://richardspens.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:38 Is there a purpose to hooded nibs? 0:18:26 What's deal wi...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 58
Misters Goulet and Brown discuss the possibility of getting an in-house nib grinder, cracking converters, their favorite types of specialty nibs, and more! The Pen Spotlight for the week is a very special nib from Platinum. Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Esterbrook Camden Northern Lights: https://www.gouletpens.com/collec...
Aug 08, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 57
Brian and Drew list their favorite Robert Oster ink colors show off some fun new products and cover a bunch of other fun questions with week! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe The Deterioration and Preservation of Paper: Some Essential Facts: https://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/deterioratebrochure.html Brian and Drew visit Aurora and Montegrappa: Aur...
Aug 01, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 56
Small, but heavy pens? Great pens that DON'T screw shut? Let's talk about that, PLUS the crazy Jinhao Dragon pen and list off some favorite stub nibs! Brian and Drew also jump into a really great hypothetical about pens and ink that we'd love your thoughts on! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Pilot Custom 912: https://www.g...
Jul 25, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 55
What are our best selling ink colors in every brand? Which fountain pens would the Avengers use? Join Brian and Drew as they chat about these and MORE questions while getting hands-on with the NEW TWSBI 580 Iris! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Our best-selling ink for each ink brand: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections...
Jul 18, 2022•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 54
This week, Brian and Drew spotlight the Sailor Realo while taking some time to troubleshoot a Platinum 3776, discuss the common use of plastic in fountain pens, and a bunch more! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: New Sailor Manyo Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-ink?sort=extra-sort1-descending?utmmedium=soc...
Jul 11, 2022•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 53
Are pink inks cool? How do we even CHOOSE with over 800 colors? Do we prefer cake or pie? All that PLUS a radical pen-filling hack that allows you to turn an ink sample vial into an inverted pen-filler! Shop at our store! www.gouletpens.com Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Pen - Smithsonian Panda: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-...
Jul 04, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 52
This week it's 100% Q&A with Brian and Drew! Plus, a lightning round featuring some random curiosities. Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: LAMY aion: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-aion-fountain-pen-black?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=RLScJ3rbMXM LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-black?utmmedium=so...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 51
Brian and Drew cover the complicated question of Quality Control in Italian fountain pens, and Brian attempts to use a hot glue gun to re-seal an ink cartridge! Plus, the Pen Spotlight is on the Monteverde Ritma and bulbous globules are discussed. Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Platinum #3776 Shape of Heart:https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fou...
Jun 20, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 50
Which pens should come back from the dead? Brian & Drew share their picks while also covering some questions about gold nibs and debating the merits of the Platinum Prefounte. LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe SHOP at our store here: https://www.gouletpens.com/?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=6XAPrlI7s8 Sailor nibs video:https://youtu.be/CcB1sJMZSKs LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEAT...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 49
Heymatthew stops by to help Brian and Drew answer a question this week, and Brian reveals a new pen that he is super jazzed about! Plus, discussions about an indestructible nib and weatherproof pens! Sorry about Brian's audio! We had some technical difficulties with the good mic, so we had to use the less-good camera mic to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe Edison Pen Co. Collier Grande: https://edisonpen.co...
Jun 06, 2022•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 48
The YSTUDIO Classic gets a spotlight! Brian gets pressed on his indecisiveness while "creating" his own ink and Drew gets confused by herpetology. Also covered are Vac Filler fixes, famous fountain pen users, a Noodler's update, and more! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Nib Chameleon Sticker: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-sticker-nib-chameleon?utmmedium=so...
May 30, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 47
Which pen is the King of the demonstrators? Are some ink windows useless? What the heck was the Goulet "Ink Drop"? All of these questions get discussed far more than they need to be on this week's episode! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Petals & Pastels Retro 51 Rollerball: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-petals-pastels-limited-...
May 26, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 46
Brian and Drew are back this week to talk about the sights and smells of the Kaweco Liliput! Also on the agenda today are some topics about underrated accessories and a great hypothetical about solving fountain pens' biggest problems! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Visconti Medici il Magnifico - Verzino Green: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-medici-il-mag...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 45
Brian and Drew cover custom pens, tine repair, the Diplomat Elox and desk onions! Brian also shares one of his favorite pen cleaning tricks! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Goulet Notebooks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/goulet-notebooks?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=-1d5x8nk2lU Diplomat Elox:https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/dipl...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 44
Drew goes out into the field to report on a Q&A question, and Brian pulls back the curtain on MSRP discounting (is it even really a discount?) while also covering the often overlooked LAMY CP1 and other fun topics! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: TWSBI Diamond 580 - White RoseGold II: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580-fountain-pen-white-rosegold...
Apr 25, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 43
Brian and Drew have returned to the office! In this episode they cover Pelikan pen naming conventions and answer 5 questions from our pen friends! Plus, Drew shares some pictures of his new Corgi puppy! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor Pro Gear Fountain Pen - Northern Lights Purple: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-northern-lights/products/sailor-pro...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 42
Ferris Wheel Press, LED light-up fountain pens, scratch vs feedback and making vendors mad! It's been a whole year of Goulet Pencasts! Brian and Drew celebrate by just doing their thing. Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen - Northern Lights Purple: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pens/products/sailor-pr...
Apr 11, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 41
Brian and Drew picked some tough questions this week! This episode is all about compatibility, manufacturing consistency and the lack thereof within the world of fountain pens! Plus, put the Sailor Pro Gear Mini into the Pen Spotlight! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor Soda Pop Blue Pro Gear: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-soda-po...
Apr 04, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 40
Brian and Drew are back to answer your fountain pen questions in this special ALL Q&A episode! Complete with a 6-question lightning round, there are a bunch of really great questions that have some surprisingly complicated answers! Goulet Pencast Stickers: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/goulet-stickers Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Pilot Varsity: https://...
Mar 28, 2022•57 min•Ep. 39
Brian has an epic fail this week! He and Drew also cover the Conklin Crescent Filler and make some attempts to answer some pretty tough questions and give a list of their favorite green inks! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Pilot Custom Heritage SE: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-heritage-se-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 38
Is freezing your ink a good idea? Are people sleeping on the Platinum Procyon? Brian and Drew cover these topics and more! Plus, Drew shows off his ink bottle terrariums and Brian takes a stroll down memory lane. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe Richard Binder's Ink pH Resource: http://www.richardspens.com/ref/care/ink_ph.htm LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Taccia Dancing Lights Collection: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/taccia-dancing-lights-fountain-pens?utmme...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 37
Brian and Drew are here to talk abut their favorite nib sizes, eyedropper pen burps, and the Edison Beaumont! Brian also shares a fun secret on getting your fountain pen 100% full! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor Cocktail Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pens/products/sailor-cocktail-exclusive-fountain-pen-set?utmmedium=social...
Mar 07, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 36
Question: What's a Fude nib? Answer: A great way to make Brian and Drew look like a couple of goons! Plus, safe & friendly Noodler's ink, an important Sailor announcement and why the CON-40 converter is what it is! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor Bespoke Collection: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-bespoke?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&...
Feb 28, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 35
Brian and Drew cover an assortment of troubleshooting topics and shine some light on Pilot's often overlooked Custom Heritage 92 in this episode of the Goulet Pencast! Brian also describes his epic mud bridge project, and Drew made some pizza cakes! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Pelikan Twist: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pelikan-twist-fountain-pens?utmmedi...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 34
Brian and Drew spotlight the TWSBI Mini and Brian K. guests! Plus, some great questions on oblique nibs, small grips and fidget pens! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Retro 51 Fire & Dice:https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-fire-dice?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=mUJJl3hyPng LAMY Safari Cream: https://www.goul...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 33
Brian and Drew share their picks for the most legendary fountain pens, Brian performs some ink dilution tests and we find out how out of shape Drew is while Brian makes a Lazy Susan out of a cookie! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Maiora Liberta Tondo Doni: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/maiora-liberta-fountain-pen-tondo-doni-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&u...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 32
Brian and Drew debate the value of numbered LE's, pick their favorite pens under $15 and talk about selling pens they don't like! Plus, the Platinum 3776 gets the spotlight and Brian reveals his dark history of attempting to eat candle scents. Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor Every Rose Has Its Thorn: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-p...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 31
Brian and Drew answer two questions about fountain pen nib grinds this week, and dive into more questions before Brian recalls a harrowing tale of ice, mud, disappointment, and the laws of both Newton and Murphy. Pencast Stickers: https://gouletpens.creator-spring.com/? LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Monteverde Ritma Carbon Fiber LE: https://www.gouletpens.com/product...
Jan 24, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 30
Brian and Drew come up with lists of their favorite big pens and flex pens! In this episode you'll also get a deep-dive on Brian's recommended approach to starting your own Youtube channel about fountain pens, plus the pen of the week! Pencast Stickers: https://gouletpens.creator-spring.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Pens with the Omniflex nib: https://www.goulet...
Jan 17, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 29
