Brian Goulet

The Goulet Pencast

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Brian Goulet and Drew Brown of GouletPens.com talk about all the fountain pen things that pen fans love. They talk about what's going on at The Goulet Pen Company, what's new in the fountain pen world, there are interviews with people in the fountain pen industry, and lots of jokes and fun segments to keep you entertained and maybe even educated about fine writing and fountain pen-related products.

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Brian Goulet

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Episode 123: How We Would Start Over With Just $100 16.02.2024 2:29:11

We have two Brians today! Brian K. stops by for a "Meet the Team" segment, while Drew and Brian G. tackle a bunch of fun community questions and discuss a BUNCH of new products! 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 chann...

Episode 122: Reverse Writing, Pen Show Memories, and Grail Nibs 02.02.2024 2:29:19

Why do some high-end brands seem unable to make a low-cost pen? Should low-cost brands consider making a luxury pen? Brian and Drew give their response to this question and others, while also taking a moment to introduce Ethan - 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 LIS...

Episode 121: Vintage Pens at Goulet? Fude vs Flex? How Do Pens Age? 26.01.2024 2:20:52

Lots of great questions got sent in this week, so Brian & Drew are ready to tackle fun curiosities such as their 5 most sentimental pens and the best pens for shimmer inks! Plus, Janéa drops in! 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...

Episode 120: Some Lesser Known Pilot Pens and Some Ninja Turtles 19.01.2024 2:14:20

What's the Pilot Silvern? Have you ever seen someone use a Pilot JUSTUS 95? All this, plus a totally inconsequential comparison of pens and anthropomorphic herptiles. 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://...

Episode 119: Mysterious LAMY Feeds and the Mystery of Sticky Ink 12.01.2024 2:16:53

Brian and Drew spotlight the OPUS 88 Jazz fountain pen and discuss irritating PEN QUIRKS on 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...

Episode 118: Brian Deep-Dives Like Never Before: Feedback and Falcons 05.01.2024 2:35:26

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 Pe...

Episode 117: Our Tangential and Extraneous Year in Review! 29.12.2023 1:58:06

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.fir...

Episode 116: Our Top 10 Tips for New Fountain Pen Users 22.12.2023 2:10:24

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.fi...

Episode 115: Is There a Pen That is Universally Appreciated? 15.12.2023 2:31:00

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://gouletpe...

Episode 114: We Bust a Nib Myth and Brian Drafts 5 Pens 01.12.2023 1:51:32

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...

Episode 113: The Most Unique Ink, and Stealing Pens from Each Other 17.11.2023 1:46:48

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.firesid...

Episode 112: At What Price do Fountain Pen Nibs Stop Improving? 10.11.2023 2:09:46

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...

Episode 111: Fountain Pen "Starter Pokémon" and the Smoothest Nibs 03.11.2023 2:22:58

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:...

Episode 110: The Great Fountain Pen Draft and TWO Special Guests! 20.10.2023 1:42:16

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 G...

Episode 109: Satisfying Pen Moments, Unpopular Brands, and Glenn! 13.10.2023 2:12:25

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 Pencas...

Episode 108: The Most Durable and Reliable Pen? Also, the TWSBI Kai 06.10.2023 2:14:09

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...

Episode 107: Why 10 Pens is Perfect, and How to Fix a Scratchy Nib! 29.09.2023 2:01:12

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://goulet...

Episode 106: Chinese Pens: Good or Bad? Plus, Our Favorite Inks! 22.09.2023 2:20:24

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 - Dragone...

Episode 105: Self-Destructive Pen Companies?? Cleaning a New Pen?? 15.09.2023 2:00:44

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 LI...

Episode 104: Seasonal Fountain Pens and First-Timer Gift Pens 08.09.2023 1:57:06

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...

Episode 103: Rickshaw's Origin Story and Finding Good Company Culture 01.09.2023 2:23:33

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:...

Episode 102: 5 Pens to Cover All Your Needs (Budget Version) 25.08.2023 2:21:46

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...

Episode 101: Italian, German, and Japanese Pens and Their Differences 18.08.2023 2:13:22

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/ S...

Episode 100: Live Q&A at the DC Pen Show! 11.08.2023 1:00:22

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 Gou...

Episode 99: Vanishing Point History + What's Trending on Our Team? 04.08.2023 2:22:57

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...