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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=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Diplomat Elox in Purple: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-elox-fountain-pen-ring-black-purple?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Sailor Storm Over the Ocean: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-storm-over-the-ocean?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Pilot Vanishing Point Red Coral: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-red-coral-2022-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE New Esterbrook JR Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/esterbrook-jr-pocket-pens?sort=extra-sort1-descending?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Pelikan Edelstein Apatite Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-edelstein-apatite-50ml-bottled-ink-special-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Pilot Metal Falcon: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-metal-falcon-fountain-pen-sapphire?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Pilot Vanishing Point: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-black-matte?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Pilot Metropolitan: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-metropolitan-fountain-pen-silver-plain?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Goulet Brass Sheets: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-brass-sheets?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Pilot E95s: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-e95s-fountain-pen-burgundy-ivory?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Traveler's Brass Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/travelers-company-brass-fountain-pen?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-black?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Pilot Sterling - Silvern: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-sterling-fountain-pen-silvern-koushi?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=EFujrfdqnXE Sailor Realo: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-realo-fountain-pen-black-gold?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utm_campaign=EFujrfdqnXE TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:08:56 New Stuff 0:24:11 Why are so many pens made of plastic? 0:34:25 How can I improve ink flow on my Platinum 3776? 0:43:26 Is there a correlation between this hobby and neurodivergency? 0:55:21 Which snap cap pens are the most quiet? 1:07:01 What was the most important moment in the GPC timeline? 1:22:44 Tip of the Week 1:32:48 Pen Spotlight 1:40:45 What's Happening? 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. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://blog.gouletpens.com/

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.com/index.cfm/2022/05/25/the-collier-grande-with-a-8-nib/ LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: LAMY Vista Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-vista-fountain-pen-black?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=HyHt14m2wlI TWSBI Eco Transparent Yellow: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-transparent-yellow-special-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=HyHt14m2wlI Visconti Homo Sapiens Arizona Sunset: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pen-arizona-sunset-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=HyHt14m2wlI Rickshaw Fire & Dice Coozy: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/retro-51-x-rickshaw-bagworks-2-pen-coozy-fire-dice?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=HyHt14m2wlI Sailor Pro Gear Fountain Pen - Knight to E4: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-knight-to-e4-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=HyHt14m2wlI Kaweco Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=HyHt14m2wlI LAMY safari pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-safari-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utm_campaign=HyHt14m2wlI TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:20 Show Start 0:03:15 Feedback 0:12:28 New Stuff 0:20:20 Q&A 0:20:27 What are the benefits of very large nibs? 0:29:05 Do you see any overlap between watch people and pen people? 0:40:35 Could there be an indestructible nib made? 0:46:52 Is it better to spend $300 on multiple pens, or just one pen? 0:56:42 What are the most weatherproof fountain pens? 1:07:16 Tip of the Week 1:14:48 Pen Spotlight 1:27:55 What's Happening? 2:05:56 Compnay Updates 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. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://blog.gouletpens.com/

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?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 Conklin All American Demo Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/conklin-all-american-fountain-pens/products/conklin-all-american-fountain-pen-demo-blue-special-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 Conklin Endura Deco Crest: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/conklin-endura-deco-crest-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 New Stickers: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/goulet-stickers?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 Pilot Falcon: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-falcon-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 Sailor 1911: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-1911l-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 Pelikan M600: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pelikan-m600-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 Conklin Crescent Filler: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/conklin-crescent-filler-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pens/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pen-bronze-age?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 Pilot Vanishing Point: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 Pilot Custom 823: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-823-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 TWSBI 580: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-580-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 Noodler's Lexinton Gray: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-lexington-gray-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 Pilot Custom Heritage 92: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-heritage-92-fountain-pen-clear?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utm_campaign=c5iVFwxSGj4 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:10 Feedback 0:12:41 New Stuff 0:26:37 Q&A 0:27:14 Q1 0:42:27 Q2 0:46:27 Q3 0:53:11 Q4 0:58:40 Q5 1:13:30 Pen Spotlight 1:25:18 What's Happening? 1:47:21 Comp-nay Updates 1:50:12 Wrap Up 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. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://blog.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 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 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 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?