The Goulet Pencast

Episode 148: Pros and Cons of Different Nib Sizes & the TWSBI "Freco" | Pencast 148

August 23rd, 2024  |  1 hr 48 mins

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Brian creates Rachel's ideal TWBI Eco, and questions get answered about selling custom nib grinds, cleaning dip nibs, and the merits of extra-fine AND broad nibs!

Episode 147: Falcon vs Falcon and the Love/Hate of Pen Packaging

August 16th, 2024  |  2 hrs 31 mins

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What do Brian and Drew think is the best approach to Pen Shows? Plus, our hosts cover the Pilot Falcon, the pros and cons of elaborate pen boxes, and show off the pens they got from 2024 DC Pen Show!

Episode 146: Live Questions at The 2024 DC Pen Show!

August 9th, 2024  |  1 hr 23 mins

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The Pencast visited The Washington DC Pen Show once again, and recorded in front of a live audience who submitted questions during this unforgettable event!

Episode 145: Our Picks for Value, Mid-Range, and Luxury Pens!

August 2nd, 2024  |  2 hrs 5 mins

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Brian and Drew are back this week with a list of great dusty purples, and close-up look of the newest Sheaffer Icon, and more!

Episode 144: Are Shimmer Inks Dangerous? Plus, Pen History With Brian

July 26th, 2024  |  2 hrs 21 mins

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Drew gives an overview of notable Italian fountain pen companies, Brian pulls back the curtain on the Goulet website, and adress the "dangers" of both shimmer ink and leaving a pen uncleaned for a long time. Plus, Janéa returns with another game of "put a finger down" here on episode 144 of The Goulet Pencast!

Episode 143: Pen Regrets, Strange Accessories, and Janéa's Game!

July 19th, 2024  |  2 hrs 27 mins

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On this week's Pencast, Brian wonders if he would start his company if he began the journey at his current age, and Drew remembers his biggest collection regrets. Plus, Janéa drop in to lead you through her version of "Put a Finger Down"!

Episode 142: Pen Stands, Friendly Competition and Pen Show Planning

July 12th, 2024  |  2 hrs 35 mins

Do Brian and Drew mix inks? Do pens explode due to airplane pressure? Do people care about pen stands at all? Find out the answers to 2 of those question in this Epsisode of The Goulet Pencast! Also, an entire hour of nothing at all to do with fountain pens.

Episode 141: Inky Inquiries and Color Curiosities

June 28th, 2024  |  2 hrs 32 mins

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SCRIBO has landed at The Goulet Pen Company, so Brian and Drew go hands-on with their famous flex nib. Plus, an ink-themed Q&A session and lots of new products!

Episode 140: New Fountain Pen Ideas - Good, Bad, and Impossible

June 21st, 2024  |  2 hrs 32 mins

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This week on The Goulet Pencast, Drew and Brian all-in on some inventive pen manufacturing hypotheticals and shine some light on the fascinating engineering of the LAMY dialog CC.

Episode 139: Fountain Pen Dealbreakers, and Pens for Bad Handwriting

June 14th, 2024  |  1 hr 36 mins

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Janéa is stepping in to cover for Brian this week, where she and Drew answer questions from the VERY FIRST episode of the Goulet Pencast!

Episode 138: Big Nibs Versus Small Nibs, and Diamine's Best Reds

June 7th, 2024  |  2 hrs 27 mins

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Brian and Drew attempt to invent a new fountain pen accessory and debate the pros and cons of large nibs. Plus, a hands-on evaluation of Diamine's most popular red ink!

Episode 137: Pilot's New Signature Nib and Absurd Pen Materials

June 3rd, 2024  |  2 hrs 27 mins

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What are the wettest nibs? What happens when you run your pen through a washer and dryer? Two different questions, but one of them will be answered far may in-depth. If you know the Pencast, you know which question gets the deep dive. All that and MORE in episode 137 of The Goulet Pencast!

Episode 136: A Tour of Brian's Ink Collection and $100 Debate

May 24th, 2024  |  2 hrs 15 mins

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This week on the Goulet Pencast you can take a tour into Brian's office, and see what Brian and Drew are writing with! Plus, fun questions about fountain pens for kids, finding new hobbies, and sharing the fountain pen hobby culture.

Episode 135: Curtailing Collections (or Not)

May 17th, 2024  |  2 hrs 5 mins

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Brian showcases some beautiful new Taccia pens, Drew breaks down the differences in BENU's top models, and a lot of other topics get tackled in episode 135 of The Goulet Pencast!

Episode 134: Hands-on With the Heaviest Pen We've Ever Held

May 10th, 2024  |  2 hrs 14 mins

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Drew casts the Chrono Trigger characters as fountain pens, Brian obliterates a swing set, and lots of interesting questions are answered about JoWo nib variance, hard starts & skipping, as well as some other fun stuff is this week's episode of The Goulet Pencast!

Episode 133: Pens That Need More Colors and Brian's Birthday Surprise!

May 3rd, 2024  |  2 hrs 15 mins

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Brian shares a special surprise in honor of his Birthday! Plus, Brian and Drew discuss the top Edelstein ink, pens that they think need MORE colors, and the mysterious LAMY cursive nib! Plus, Kay from the Customer Care team drops by to say hello!