Take a look at the differences between a Pilot Vanishing Point and a Pilot Decimo, and hear some quick answers to a lightning round of random questions this week! Plus, a quick recap of Drew's trip to the Chicago pen show! 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 CUSTOM NIB TECHNICIANS MENTIONED: Jim Crawford (Pen Sloth): https://www.instagram.com/pensloth/?h...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 88
What should you do if you "spring" your fountain pen tines? Can you reposition your feed to customize your ink flow? How does the Private Reserve Ink Zero Hand Cleaner work? All of this is covered, plus a bunch of random nonsense in this episode of The Goulet Pencast! Check out our YouTube Community post for images of the Word Cloud Survey! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http:/...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 87
We love these pens - so why don't we use them? Which cheese is the best cheese? Also, WHAT ARE YOU DOING RIGHT NOW? All of this gets covered this week in 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 SURVEY LINK : https://forms.gle/u2msNSTZm5Nva5CJ7 LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Pilot Custom 743 Verdigris: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/n...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 86
Drew is tasked with pairing a fountain pen to the Super Mario characters, and Brian is asked to choose his favorite fountain pen design elements! Plus, the Monteverde MVP fountain pen gets a spotlight! 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: BENU Euphoria - Watermelon Mojito: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/pro...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 85
Brian and Drew face off in a heated debate on the LAMY safari versus the TWSBI Eco! Brian also dives into the history and reawakening of the Delta pen company. 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 JR Pocket - Palm Green: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-jr-pocket-fountain-pen-palm-green?utmmedium=social...
Apr 14, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 84
Does writing with a broad nib require specific adaptations? Does a "grail pen" have to be over $500? Brian and Drew dig in to all of this and more this week on 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 LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: New Safari Deelites: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-safari-2023?utmsource=Klaviyo-campaign&utmm...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 83
Brian and Drew debate which modern pens will one day be considered Classic” and Brian weighs in on whether or not he thinks cursive handwriting can survive in schools. 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: Sailor 1911S Pen of the Year: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911s-pen-of-the-year-fountain-pen-golden-olive?utm...
Mar 24, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 82
Brian and Drew are responding to students and a cowboy this week, while also discussing the current state of the Tomoe River paper brand and whether or not Brian is a beaver. 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: Herbin Straight Glass Dip Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/herbin-straight-glass-dip-pen-eclat-de-saphir?utmm...
Mar 17, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 81
Is it worth it to try to repair your nibs yourself? Brian and Drew answer that, plus 4 additional questions, and discuss fictional (AND EPIC) maki-e designs! 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: Sailor Cocktail Exclusive Fountain Pen Set - Tequila (Limited Edition): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-cocktail-exclusive-...
Mar 03, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 80
What makes an ink "good"? Why do Drew's co workers enjoy torturing him? Brian and Drew answer the real questions this week on the Goulet Pencast. As of the publish date (2/17/23) Buttered Popcorn has not yet been made available in our stores. check back next week, or click "Notify Me" on this page and we'll let you know when it arrives! https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-buttered-popcorn-38ml-bottled-ink Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Penc...
Feb 17, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 79
What if you have an ENTIRE pen brand's catalog - past, present, and future? Brian and Drew tackle that hypothetical and answer 5 of YOUR questions! 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: Visconti Homo Sapiens - Lotus Garden: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pen-lotus-garden-limited-edition?utmmed...
Feb 10, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 78
In this episode, Drew challenges Brian to a ink-themed game of Two Truths and a Lie. We also learn that apparently it wouldn't take much for Drew to run away from the hobby! 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: S.T. Dupont Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/st-dupont-line-d-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource...
Feb 07, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 77
Brian reveals a dirty little secret, and engage in a two-part fountain pen debate against Drew while advocating AGAINST his beloved Pilot Custom 74! 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: Kaweco Liliput - Green (Limited Production): https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pens/products/kaweco-liliput-founta...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 76
Drew raids Brian's pen collection and asks him to explain 3 pens' origin stories! Plus, they force themselves to select their favorite special edition LAMY and TWSBI pens and a bunch of more Pencasty stuff! 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: Colorverse 2023 New Year Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/colorverse/produ...
Jan 13, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 75
Brian and Drew chat about how their nib preferences changed over time, and Brian forces himself to choose his favorite brown ink while Drew steps out and picks his favorite blue inks! 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: LAMY Aion: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-aion-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=you...
Jan 06, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 74
Is your converter not fitting properly? Can you wear out your fountain pen by pulling out the nib and feed? Brian and Drew address these questions this week, as well as take some time to cover the Pilot Vanishing Point LS and discuss some of their most impactful Leadership/Management tools learned throughout the years. 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...
Dec 30, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 73
Drew reveals the most outrageous pen in his collection and attempts to stifle his ire for Pilot converters. Brian and Drew also answer which plastic fountain pen should have a metal version (well, Brian tries to, anyway)! Plus a bunch of other questions and fun stuff! 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: Conklin 125th Anniversa...
Dec 16, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 72
Brian and Drew are back to chat about the new Visconti Combustion Opera Master, and answer some questions about paper fibers clogging your pen, movie-themed fountain pens, and...carbs? 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: S.T. Dupont Defi Millenium: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/st-dupont-defi-millennium?utmmedium=soci...
Dec 09, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 71
If someone else writes with your fountain pen, will it no longer be the same? Do inks expire? We've got a BUNCH of really great questions this week from our pen friends! Plus, Brian showcases a new pen with a really unique (and HUGE) nib! 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: Visconti Tutankhamun: https://www.gouletpens.com/prod...
Dec 02, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 70
Ian Schon stops by! Which fountain pens are consistently our top sellers? Brian and Drew answer this, plus more - and give a detailed look at the new Diplomat Nexus! Special guests include Ian Schon and Adrianne, our Customer Care Manager! 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 Visit Ian Schon's website at https://www.schondsgn.com/ Shop our "Bottom Shelf" ...
Nov 18, 2022•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 69
Drew breaks Brian's Brain with nerd stuff. Plus, fountain pens that still made them both go "Wow" even after all this time! 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: Conklin Nozac 125th Anniversary: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-125th-anniversary-nozac-classic-fountain-pen-blue?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&am...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 68
Brian attempts to nail down his favorite blues and reiterates his opinions on yellow jackets. Brian and Drew also spotlight the new ink sample vial holder, which has been in the works for over a year! 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: Santa Jaws Retro51 Rollerball (https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerb...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 67
What brand would we like to carry? Why won't Pilot release more colors? Are Yellow pens popular? Can you stop nib creep? Is the Drewlet Pen Company a thing now? ;) 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: Taccia Miyabi Empress Fossils in the Sky - Sunset Peacock: Namiki Emperor Maki-e - Elephant: https://www.gouletpens.com/products...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 66
Which fountain pen CLIPS do Brian and Drew enjoy the most? Is gold trim better than silver? These questions are covered, PLUS an overview of the new RICKSHAW SINCLAIR (with a special sneak peek) in this 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 LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor Ringless Metallic 1911: https://www.gouletpens.com/...
Oct 17, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 65
Drew's currently inked pens, and deep-dive into acrylic pens and a discussion on how the fountain pen world has changed Brian and Drew's lives. Plus, Drew got a new Corgi and Brian went rowing! 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 Montegrappa Chaos Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4XpwLHPlhw LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: LAMY AL-star & notebook...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 64
Brian and Drew take apart TWSBI pistons, talk about diminishing returns on fountain pens, and discuss some lesser talked-about brands. Of course there are also super important topics like Mean Girls, mailboxes, Brian jumping off towers, and Drew getting too many Corgis. 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 Urushi artist mentioned by Andrew: https://linktr...
Oct 03, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 63
Drew breaks down his old Vanishing Point, Brian discusses purching remorse, and CY returns to answer your questions! Plus, a discussion about "supercharging" a particular fountain pen brand. 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: Edison Comet: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/edison-comet-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&...
Sep 19, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 62
Drew's Back from the San Francisco Pen Show, and he's got some things to share! Plus, the dudes talk about their choices for the best starter pen, and the best "ugly" pen! 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: Monteverde Regatta: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pen-orange?utmmedium=social&am...
Sep 12, 2022•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 61
When is your fountain pen clean enough? Why are they even CALLED fountain pens? These abd more questions get answered, both by Brian and Drew as well as by Figboot himself, David Parker! 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: Delta 39+1: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/delta-39-1-fountain-pen-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&...
Aug 29, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 60
Are fountain pen companies failing the consumers? Is the TWSBI Swipe better than the LAMY Safari? Brian and Drew talk about these topics and CY of @Tokyo Inklings joins Drew to talk about Pen Shows! CY can also be found on Instagram @tokyostationpens 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: S.T. Dupont Line D - Gold Dust: https://w...
Aug 22, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 59
