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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: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/rickshaw-bagworks-pen-cases/products/rickshaw-bagworks-coozy-case-starry-night?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY Rickshaw Sleepy Hollow Pen Sleeve: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/rickshaw-bagworks-pen-cases/products/retro-51-x-rickshaw-bagworks-1-pen-sleeve-sleepy-hollow-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY Sailor Seiboku: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-ink/products/sailor-seiboku-pigmented-blue-50ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY Sailor Kiwaguro: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-ink/products/sailor-kiwaguro-pigmented-black-50ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY Platinum Carbon Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-carbon-black-60ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY Noodler's Liberty's Elysium: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers-ink/products/noodlers-libertys-elysium-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY Noodler's 54th Massachusetts: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers-ink/products/noodlers-54th-massachusetts-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY Noodler's X-Feather Blue:https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers-ink/products/noodlers-x-feather-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY Noodler's Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers-ink/products/noodlers-black-3oz-bottled-ink Noodler's Lexington Gray: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers-ink/products/noodlers-lexington-gray-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY Noodler's Baltimore Canyon Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers-ink/products/noodlers-baltimore-canyon-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY TWSBI Blue-Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-blue-black-70ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY De Atramentis Inks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/de-atramentis?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=aKxZANwH5pY TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Pre-Show Banter 0:01:13:17 Show Start 0:02:51:00 Feedback 0:09:13:14 New Stuff 0:13:32:14 Q&A 0:13:47:13 Does the opening diameter of a converter affect ink flow? 0:21:03:01 What are your go-to doodles or words when playing with pens? 0:24:15:21 What is your favorite fountain pen filling system? 0:27:38:11 Have you ever been laughed at for using a fountain pen? 0:36:15:18 What are the best water-resistant inks? 0:43:41:09 Hypothetical 0:50:30:07 Pen of the Week (but not really) 0:52:58:01 What's Happening? 1:01:23:16 What's on Your Desk? 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 full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com.

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 investigative reporting. All this plus our usual segments like "What's on Your Desk?" "Listener Feedback", and a delicious hypothetical question! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: S.T. Dupont Space Odyssey: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/st-dupont-space-odyssey?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Colorverse Constellation Inks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/colorverse?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM White/Red LAMY Safari: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-safari-fountain-pen-white-red-limited-edition YSTUDIO Revolve: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/ystudio-classic-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Monteverde Monza Ebony: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-monza-fountain-pen-ebony-wood?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Pilot Metropolitan: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-metropolitan-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Noodler's Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM TWSBI ECO: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Jinhao Shark: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Drews' Browns Noodler's Golden Brown: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-golden-brown-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Noodler's Walnut: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-walnut-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Noodler's Beaver: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-beaver-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Noodler's Burma Road Brown: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-burma-road-brown-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Noodler's Rome Burning: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-rome-burning-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Private Reserve Ebony Brown: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/private-reserve-ebony-brown-60ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Diplomat Caramel: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-caramel-30ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM JH Caroube De Chypre: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/jacques-herbin-1670-caroube-de-chypre-50ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Sailor Compass: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-compass-1911-fountain-pen-transparent-brown?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM LAMY LX Marron: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-lx-fountain-pen-marron?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM Pineider Arco Oak: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-arco-fountain-pen-oak-gold-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM S.T. Dupont Line D Atelier Brown: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/st-dupont-line-d-large-fountain-pen-atelier-brown?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=y2caemL9eUM TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:13 Feedback 0:08:50 New Stuff 0:22:01 Q&A 0:22:57 Do you find that writing speed has an impact on your line width? 0:35:21 What are the best browns? 0:43:31 What happens behind the scenes to carry a new product? 0:58:29 Can you attach a pen filler to a Diamine Bottle? Does water harm cap magnets? 1:07:28 What are the most loved and hated fountain pens? 1:19:04 Hypothetical 1:29:07 Pen of the Week (Sort of) 1:30:19 What's Happening? 1:37:07 What's on Your Desk?

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: https://youtu.be/_np2EZpmIGA LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Pilot Custom 74 - Blue Stone: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-blue-stone?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Maiora Mitho: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/maiora-mitho-fountain-pen-origine?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Diamine InkVent Calendar: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-inkvent-calendar-2021?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Platinum Izumo Raden Galaxy: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-izumo-fountain-pen-raden-galaxy?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Field Notes: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/field-notes?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Noodler's Golden Brown: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-golden-brown-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Organics Studio Nitrogen: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/organics-studio-nitrogen-55ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Pilot Custom 823: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-823-fountain-pen-amber?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Platinum Preppy: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc UNDERRATED INKS: Noodler's Midway Blue: nhttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-midway-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Noodler's Cayenne: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-cayenne-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-Budo: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-iroshizuku-yama-budo-50ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Diamine Majestic Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-majestic-blue-30ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Herbin Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/herbin-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Diamine Graphite: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-graphite-30ml-bottled-ink Noodler's Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Robert Oster Blue Water Ice: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/robert-oster-blue-water-ice-50ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc Diamine Syrah: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-syrah-30ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:33 Feedback 0:08:38 New Stuff 0:19:52 Q&A 0:19:57 What are some underrated inks? 0:32:45 What causes sheening and shading? 0:44:58 Have you had to temper your initial recorded reactions to products? 0:54:03 What's your favorite rainy day activity? 1:01:15 What are some good pens for sweaty hands? 1:08:40 Hypothetical 1:16:27 Pen of the Week 1:27:52 What's Happening? 1:35:39 Comp-nay Updates 1:38:28 What's On Your Desk?

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&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto LAMY Dialog CC: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Esterbrook Book Holder: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-nib-book-holder?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Iroshizuku Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Noodler's Black Swan in Australian Roses: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-black-swan-australian-roses-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Diamine Marine: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-marine-30ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Noodler's Apache Sunset: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-apache-sunset-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Private Reserve Infinity Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Diplomat Aero: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Sailor 1911 Vega: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-vega?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Namiki Emperor: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/namiki-emperor-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Monteverde Regatta: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Monteverde Pumpkin Cake: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-pumpkin-cake-30ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Noodler's Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Noodler's Liberty's Elysium: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-libertys-elysium-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto Pilot Custom 823: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-823-fountain-pen-amber?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=enu316bTGto TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:39 Listener Feedback 0:06:32 New Stuff 0:18:14 Q&A 0:18:25 What are the best inks for flex pens? 0:27:18 What to do with pens that dry out quickly? 0:38:12 Why would I buy a steel nib pen when I can get a gold nib for less? 0:47:55 How do you fill a Namiki Emperor? 0:54:05 What's the process for developing an exclusive pen? 1:07:16 Hypothetical (Not Pen of the Week- Oops!) 1:14:55 Pen of the week 1:34:17 What's Happening? 1:47:00 Compnay Updates 1:49:03 What's on Your Desk? 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 full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com.

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-fountain-pens Monteverde Regatta Sport: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens Sailor Stealth Green Pro Gear: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-stealth-green Pineider Alchemist: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-alchemist-fountain-pen-kilauea-blue Visconti Homo Sapiens - Blue Ultramarine: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-lava-color-fountain-pen-blue-ultramarine LAMY AL-Star: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-al-star-fountain-pens Kaweco Sport: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-sport-fountain-pens Esterbrook JR: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/esterbrook-jr-pocket-pens LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000-fountain-pens HALLOWEEN GOODIES: Diplomat Aero (Orange): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-orange Diplomat Elox: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-elox-fountain-pen-ring-black-orange Benu Talisman Foxglove: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/benu-talisman-fountain-pen-foxglove Noodler's Nightshade: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-nightshade-3oz-bottled-ink Sailor Ink Studio 123: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-123-20ml-bottled-ink Sailor Ink Studio 224: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-224-20ml-bottled-ink Diplomat Magnum (Orange): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-demo-orange Conklin Duragraph (Amber): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-amber Diamine Oxblood: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-oxblood-30ml-bottled-ink Diamine Writer's Blood: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-writers-blood-30ml-bottled-ink Diamine Pumpkin: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-pumpkin-30ml-bottled-ink De Atramentis Edgar Allen Poe: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-edgar-allan-poe-bottled-ink TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:15 Feedback 0:09:30 New Stuff 0:19:30 Q&A 0:19:53 Do snap caps wear out over time? 0:25:00 Is it a crime to mix & match pen parts? 0:30:12 How is your relationship with other retailers? 0:38:42 Halloween pen/ink recommendations? 0:44:35 What is your favorite nib design? 0:52:30 Hypothetical 0:59:14 Pen of the Week 1:26:38 What's Happening? 1:37:39 Compnay Updates 1:42:36 What's on Your Desk?

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.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-avatar-ur-fountain-pen-matte-black Brass Sheets: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-brass-sheets Diplomat Aero: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens LIGHTFAST TEST: https://blog.gouletpens.com/2012/02/jamie-grossmans-noodlers-uv-tes/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:49 Listener Feedback 0:16:40 New Stuff 0:24:58 Q&A 0:25:24 Maybe do a series where lightfast ink is tested? 0:37:35 Pens that you would like to exist? 0:43:49 In a limited and numbered edition release, which number would you choose? 0:50:29 What's the best way to clean paper fibers from your nib? 0:57:15 How do you correct writing mistakes? 1:05:00 Hypo-thetical (listener-provided)! 1:15:49 Pen-of-the-WEEEEEK! 1:29:42 What's Happening? 1:35:48 Comp-nay updates 1:38:08 What's On Your Desk?

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-reserve Product Name: Link BRIAN AND DREW'S PICKS FOR TEACHER PENS: LAMY Safari: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-safari-fountain-pens TWSBI Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-varsity-fountain-pens Platinum Prefounte: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-prefounte-fountain-pens Platinum Preppy: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens Pilot Metropolitan: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-metropolitan-fountain-pens TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:57 Show Start 0:01:45 Listener Feedback 0:09:04 New Stuff 0:17:58 Q&A 0:18:16 1. How to store pens for international travel? 0:23:41 2. What journals are you using and what are your favorite notebooks? 0:32:12 3. Is there any way to ascertain which pen companies use good employee practices? 0:43:01 4. Which fountain pens would you recommend for teachers? 0:47:20 5. What are your thoughts on conscious consumerism? 1:02:55 Hypothetical 1:11:06 Pen of the WEEEEEEK 1:38:18 What's Happening 1:45:12 COMP-NAY UPDATES 1:51:00 What's On Your Desk? SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe

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: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-m1000-fountain-pen-raden-white-ray-limited-edition Diamine Inkvent Calendar: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-inkvent-calendar-2021 Aurora 88 Blue Mamba: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/aurora-88-fountain-pens/products/aurora-88-fountain-pen-blue-mamba-limited-edition Aurora 88 Trilobiti Chocolate: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/aurora-88-fountain-pens/products/aurora-88-trilobiti-fountain-pen-chocolate-limited-edition Maiora Mitho K: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/maiora-mitho-fountain-pens Retro 51 Rollerballs: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pens UNDERRATED PENS: Kaweco Supra: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-supra-fountain-pens Yookers: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/yookers Sailor HighAce Neo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-highace-neo-calligraphy-pens Traveler's Brass Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/travelers-company-fountain-pens Platinum Prefounte: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-prefounte-fountain-pens Platinum Plaisir: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-plaisir-fountain-pens Pilot E95S: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-varsity-fountain-pens Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:24 Show Start 0:02:10 Feedback 0:12:26 NEW STUFF 0:22:31 Q&A 0:27:36 Q2 0:32:19 Q3 0:37:49 Q4 0:51:17 Q5 0:57:11 Hypothetical 1:04:50 Pennnnnn OFFFF THE WEEEEEEEKKKKKKKK!!!!! 1:23:35 What's Happening 1:33:34 COMP-NAY UPDATES 1:35:50 What's on your desk? 1:39:09 Brian's Fun Fact of the Week

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-limited-edition Retro 51 Chromatic: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-chromatic TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:40 FEEDBACK 0:10:42 NEW STUFF 0:16:00 Q&A 0:16:22 Q1 0:26:16 Q2 0:35:40 Q3 0:40:48 Q4 0:46:34 Q5 0:51:42 Hypothetical 0:57:51 Brian's On-the-Fly-Pen Challenge-Experiment-Extravaganza 1:05:51 What's Happening 1:19:03 What's On Your Desk? SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe

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-edition Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens TWSBI GO: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-go-fountain-pen-sapphire Jinhao Shark: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pen-dark-blue Kaweco Liliput: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-copper Pilot Kakuno: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-kakuno-fountain-pens Retro 51 Buzz: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-buzz TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:36 FEEDBACK 0:08:46 New Stuff 0:27:49 Q&A 0:28:02 Q1 0:34:40 Q2 0:41:29 Q3 0:51:24 Q4 0:54:18 Q5 1:02:23 Hypothetical 1:11:11 What's Happening 1:23:28 COMP-NAY UPDATES 1:25:38 What's on your desk?

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/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens Monteverde Ritma: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-ritma-fountain-pens OPUS 88 Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/opus-88 Edison Collier: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/edison-collier-fountain-pens Penlux Masterpiece: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/penlux-masterpiece-grande-fountain-pens Pineider Ink Alchemy: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-ink-alchemy-set De Atramentis Dilution Liquid: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-dilution-liquid-for-documents-250ml Noodler's Whiteness of the Whale: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-whiteness-whale-1oz-bottled-ink TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00:00 Exclusive YouTube Pre-Show Rambling 00:01:30:13 Show Start 00:02:33:16 Feedback 00:12:58:02 New Stuff 00:21:19:07 Q&A 00:21:30:19 Question 1 - Why do some inks make foam on the top of your nib? 00:26:48:15 Question 2 - What can I use fountain pens for outside of school? 00:30:55:04 Question 3 - What are the best pens for hand pain? 00:36:03:20 Question 4 - What is the best method for ink mixing? 00:42:52:11 Question 5 - What do I do when a new pen is scratchy or skippy? 00:47:58:16 Hypothetical 00:58:17:23 What's Happening? 01:10:31:15 What's On Your Desk?

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://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

Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight! This show is hosted by Sandy Jones of Christian Living Magazine and will spotlight people featured in the magazine. This week’s spotlight is on Drew Brown.

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?

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

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?

Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight! This show is hosted by Sandy Jones of Christian Living Magazine and will spotlight people featured in the magazine. This week’s spotlight is on Drew Brown.