In our longest Pencast to date, Brian goes deep into the many reasons why two pens of the same nib size could provide different writing experiences. Plus, he demonstrates how to refill the "disposable" Pilot Varsity in this episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YT...
Jan 05, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 118
2023 is in the books! To celebrate a year of tangents, deep-dives, and all of the other superfluous and extemporaneous Pencast nuggets, Brian and Drew are reading your favorite Pencast moments, and reflecting on 2023. SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian &a...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 117
Is there a debate to be had when is comes to upgrading your pen with a new gold nib vs buying a new pen with a gold nib? There are opinions! Plus, Drew covers his favorite holiday inks and Brian tries not to deep dive! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED...
Dec 22, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 116
Brian tries to answer a question that almost breaks him, and Drew laments the permanent loss of one of his favorite ink colors. Plus, the Montegrappa Elmo 01 Beach gets spotlighted on this week's Episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS ...
Dec 15, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 115
Why doesn't the perfect fountain pen exist? Does Drew makes exceptions to his 3-pen rule? Brian and Drew tackle these question and more this week on episode 114 of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog 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 Compass Hocoro Dip Pens: h...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 114
Clearing the air about Visconti nibs, choosing a perfect PhD graduate gift, and Brian melts his brain trying to cap and uncap a pen in a way that makes him very uncomfortable in this episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Ret...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 113
The biggest nib on the market??? Which pens do Brian & Drew have a love/hate relationship with? What's the best way to flush a Pilot pen? Should you only use Sailor ink with their pens? These questions get tackled on today's Pencast, plus a bunch of other wild stuff! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: ht...
Nov 10, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 112
Why are Pilot Falcon nibs confusing? What are some of the best SLIM fountain pens? Brian and Drew cover these question and more in this week's episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Magna Carta Mag 600: https://www.gouletpens...
Nov 03, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 111
Brian is missing this week, so Adrianne's here to help! Plus, Brandon stops by for a "Meet the Team" interview and Drew goes head-to-head with Adrianne to draft a team of fountain pens! RETRACTION THE ENDLESS JOURNAL IS NOT CACTUS LEATHER. It is genuine leather. SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit....
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 110
What are Brian and Drew's favorite Private Reserve inks? What's the deal with JoWo making so many of other company's fountain pen nibs? The guys do their best to answer these with some remblance of effort in this week's episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubs...
Oct 13, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 109
What watches does Drew wear? Is a notebook a sandwich? Our hosts answer some truly creative and off-the-wall questions in this episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog 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 dialog cc fountain pen - all black https://www.gouletp...
Oct 06, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 108
Brian thinks that the perfect pen exists, but of course there's an asterisk next to it. Also, Brian and Drew address the question as to WHY someone would ever want to buy a Pilot Custom 845 in this episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCT...
Sep 29, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 107
Brian showcases the Namiki Aya, Drew shows off his jacket, and more questions are answered! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog 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 Premiere - Dragoness: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-premiere-fountain-pen-dragoness-limited-edition?utmme...
Sep 22, 2023•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 106
Great options for gifts that AREN'T pens or ink! Plus, Brian and Drew spend some time with the TWSBI VAC Mini this week on the Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog 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 Shikiori Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-ink?sor...
Sep 15, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 105
Brian and Drew talk about ink names that caught them off-guard, the best-sealing fountain pen caps, and more! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog 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 Bon-Bori Fountain Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/taccia-miyabi-fountain-pens?ut...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 104
This week, Brian and Drew discuss their favorite nibs in ever size, and Mark Dwight from Rickshaw Bagworks is interviewed about his entrance into the world of fountain pens! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Traveler's Notebook - Olive (Regular) https...
Sep 01, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 103
What would Brian and Drew change if they were the CEOs of Pilot and LAMY? If the tipping is the same, what make gold nibs different than steel nibs? Plus, Brian creates his own fantasy story! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog 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 ECO - Indigo Blue w...
Aug 25, 2023•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 102
Brian and Drew are back and ready to recap their adventures at the DC Pen Supershow from the previous episode! Plus, they both reveal their favorite teal ink, and answer more questions from our pen friends. SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog 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 Talis...
Aug 18, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 101
Brian and Drew celebrate episode 100 by taking the Pencast to The Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a f...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 100
Why does Drew want some iconic pens to change? What's unique about the Goulet office? What's the deal with the new Esterbrook Model J? Brian and Drew chat about all this and more in episode 99 of The Goulet Pencast! Special Edition Fountain Pen History - Blog https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog/tagged/special-edition-history SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: h...
Aug 04, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 99
What is the best gold-nib pen for ink sampling? What is our favorite custom nib? Brian and Drew chat about all of this, and Brian shows off his newest pen in Episode 98 of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog 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 MVP: https://w...
Jul 28, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 98
What's going to be the next evolution in fountain pen technology? Is that even a possibility? Brian and Drew discuss this, and give you a close-up look at some of Brian's hand-made pens! Jake Weidmann's Website: https://www.artistandmasterpenman.com/ Mike Matteson (Ink Dependence) "How to Pen Show": http://www.inkdependence.com/2021/07/how-to-pen-show.html Figboot's Pen Show 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJj1FP3YPYw SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! ht...
Jul 21, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 97
Brian acquired a grail pen! Is the Edison Premiere making a comeback? Which pens can't be captured in a photo? All this, plus catching up with Brian and Drew's personal nonsense in this episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: ...
Jul 14, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 96
Adrianne is joining Drew today to discuss the Kakimori nib, red inks, and their favorite ink brand on episode 95 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: TWSBI Eco - Heat: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-heat?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=Pmbg8rIqKQ8 Pelikan...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 95
Brian and Drew reveal YOUR most common answers to the question: "What do you wish you knew before getting your first fountain pen?" and discuss the reasoning behind these popular responses. Plus, a spotlight of two AMAZINGLY detailed maki-e pens from TACCIA! 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 OUR BLOG: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog ...
Jun 23, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 94
Drew recaps his experience at the Triangle Pen Show in Raleigh, and debates Brian on the value of keeping stickers on pens. Also in this episode of the Goulet Pencast, Brian and Drew title each other's autobiographies! 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 ARTICLES MENTIONED: https://chemart.rice.edu/Pigments&Dyes.html https://www.nytimes.com/...
Jun 16, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 93
Brian and Drew debate the usefulness of eyedropper pens, look at some weird pens from Brian's library, and try to find the most universally adaptive fountain pen here on episode 92 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 1911S Jellyfish: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911s-fountain-pen-fr...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 92
Are internal pistons better than cartridges and converters? What would be the best choice for a new LAMY 2000 color? Brian and Drew are back to discuss this and more in episode 91 of 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: Edison Collier - Garolite (Limited Edition): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ediso...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 91
What are the STRANGEST fountain pens Brian and Drew ever seen? What about their favorite pens that ARE NOT sold by The Goulet pen Company? This all gets covered, plus more fun stuff in episode 90 of The Goulet Pencast! CRAIG'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigRoccanova 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: Franklin-Christo...
May 26, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 90
What are the best stub nibs for people getting started with fountain pen? What do Drew and Brian do in order to maintain pen passion? Did you forget about the LAMY logo? All of this and more gets addressed in some form today on episode 89 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: Pelikan M800 - Green Demonstra...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 89
