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

Episodes

Episode 98: A "Goulet Blue" Ink and "The Office" as Fountain Pens 28.07.2023 2:06:34

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...

Episode 97: Brian's Backpack Dump and Tips for Visiting a Pen Show 21.07.2023 2:23:09

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.youtu...

Episode 96: Debating The Best 5-Pen Collection + Our Rorschach Logo 14.07.2023 2:17:33

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.fire...

Episode 95: The Only Dip Pen You'll Ever Need! Affordable Grail Pens! 30.06.2023 1:28:26

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/tw...

Episode 94: Things We Wished We Knew BEFORE Getting Our First Pen! 23.06.2023 2:11:49

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...

Episode 93: Drew's Pen Collection - and Why We Don't Carry Waterman 16.06.2023 2:19:04

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 L...

Episode 92: Favorite Pens of 2023, Reverse Writing, and Eyedroppers 09.06.2023 1:57:44

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 PRODUCT...

Episode 91: Minimalism and Ethical Consumption with Fountain Pens 02.06.2023 1:49:27

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 PRODU...

Episode 90: Guessing Pens While Blindfolded - and What is Ebonite? 26.05.2023 2:10:57

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/ SUBSCRI...

Episode 89: How Much Does Price and Nib Size Really Matter? 19.05.2023 1:59:04

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 YouT...

Episode 88: Some CRAZY NibsThe Meaning of Pilot Model Numbers! 12.05.2023 1:55:46

Take a look at the differences between a Pilot Vanishing Point and a Pilot Decimo, and hear some quick answers to a lightning round of random questions this week! Plus, a quick recap of Drew's trip to the Chicago pen show! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscri...

Episode 87: Why Are Celluloid Pens a Big Deal? 05.05.2023 1:52:21

What should you do if you "spring" your fountain pen tines? Can you reposition your feed to customize your ink flow? How does the Private Reserve Ink Zero Hand Cleaner work? All of this is covered, plus a bunch of random nonsense in this episode of The Goulet Pencast! Check out our YouTube Community post for images of the Word Cloud Survey! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to...

Episode 86: Flexible Nibs, Super Stiff Nibs & Some Pilot Prera Love 28.04.2023 1:50:18

We love these pens - so why don't we use them? Which cheese is the best cheese? Also, WHAT ARE YOU DOING RIGHT NOW? All of this gets covered this week in The Goulet Pencast! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe SURVEY LINK : https://forms.gle/u2msNSTZm5Nva5...

Episode 85: Design Elements We Want More Of! Plus, Mario and the MVP 21.04.2023 1:44:00

Drew is tasked with pairing a fountain pen to the Super Mario characters, and Brian is asked to choose his favorite fountain pen design elements! Plus, the Monteverde MVP fountain pen gets a spotlight! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS...

Episode 84: The Best Buy-It-For-Life Pen, and Another PEN BATTLE 14.04.2023 2:06:57

Brian and Drew face off in a heated debate on the LAMY safari versus the TWSBI Eco! Brian also dives into the history and reawakening of the Delta pen company. Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Esterbrook JR Pocket - Palm Gree...

Episode 83: The Return of Franken-Pen! Plus, a Custom 743 Nib Party! 31.03.2023 1:50:30

Does writing with a broad nib require specific adaptations? Does a "grail pen" have to be over $500? Brian and Drew dig in to all of this and more this week on the Goulet Pencast! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: New Safari D...

Episode 82: Pens That Are Future Classics, and the Future of Cursive 24.03.2023 2:07:16

Brian and Drew debate which modern pens will one day be considered Classic” and Brian weighs in on whether or not he thinks cursive handwriting can survive in schools. Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor 1911S Pen of the...

Episode 81: Fountain Pens for Classrooms and Horseback 17.03.2023 2:06:43

Brian and Drew are responding to students and a cowboy this week, while also discussing the current state of the Tomoe River paper brand and whether or not Brian is a beaver. Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Herbin Straight G...

Episode 80: Are LE's a Gimmick? When Did Products Surprise Us? 03.03.2023 2:18:08

Is it worth it to try to repair your nibs yourself? Brian and Drew answer that, plus 4 additional questions, and discuss fictional (AND EPIC) maki-e designs! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor Cocktail Exclusive Fountain...

Episode 79: Brian Deep Dives on Amazon and Unboxes the Spymaster Duo! 17.02.2023 2:14:56

What makes an ink "good"? Why do Drew's co workers enjoy torturing him? Brian and Drew answer the real questions this week on the Goulet Pencast. As of the publish date (2/17/23) Buttered Popcorn has not yet been made available in our stores. check back next week, or click "Notify Me" on this page and we'll let you know when it arrives! https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-butter...

Episode 78: Frozen Ink, The Best Sealing Caps, and Brian's Succession 10.02.2023 2:10:12

What if you have an ENTIRE pen brand's catalog - past, present, and future? Brian and Drew tackle that hypothetical and answer 5 of YOUR questions! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Visconti Homo Sapiens - Lotus Garden: https:...

Episode 77: Abandoning the Hobby, Two Truths and a Lie & S.T. Dupont! 07.02.2023 2:04:22

In this episode, Drew challenges Brian to a ink-themed game of Two Truths and a Lie. We also learn that apparently it wouldn't take much for Drew to run away from the hobby! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: S.T. Dupont Pens:...

Episode 76: Pen Battle! Brian Turns Against One of His Favorite Pens 20.01.2023 1:51:17

Brian reveals a dirty little secret, and engage in a two-part fountain pen debate against Drew while advocating AGAINST his beloved Pilot Custom 74! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Kaweco Liliput - Green (Limited Production)...

Episode 75: Checking out MYSTERY PENS & The Best-Looking Ink Bottles 13.01.2023 2:03:27

Drew raids Brian's pen collection and asks him to explain 3 pens' origin stories! Plus, they force themselves to select their favorite special edition LAMY and TWSBI pens and a bunch of more Pencasty stuff! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PROD...

Episode 74: Fountain Pen Friendly Paper and the LAMY Aion 06.01.2023 2:09:29

Brian and Drew chat about how their nib preferences changed over time, and Brian forces himself to choose his favorite brown ink while Drew steps out and picks his favorite blue inks! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: LAMY Aio...