The Goulet Pencast

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

128 episodes of The Goulet Pencast since the first episode, which aired on April 15th, 2021.

  • Episode 111: Fountain Pen "Starter Pokémon" and the Smoothest Nibs

    November 3rd, 2023  |  2 hrs 22 mins
    analog writing, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet, goulet pencast, goulet pens, luxury gifts, magna carta flex, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, pokemon starters, writing, writing tips, writing with a fountain pen

    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!

  • Episode 110: The Great Fountain Pen Draft and TWO Special Guests!

    October 20th, 2023  |  1 hr 42 mins
    2023 draft, analog writing, collecting figures, comic collecting, edc fountain pens, endless notebook, esterbrook, everest, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pencast, goulet pens, goulet podcast, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pen draft, pencast, pens and ink, pilot, sailor, writing, writing tips, writing with a fountain pen

    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!

  • Episode 109: Satisfying Pen Moments, Unpopular Brands, and Glenn!

    October 13th, 2023  |  2 hrs 12 mins
    analog writing, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pencast, goulet pens, jowo nib, lamy, lamy fountain pen, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, pilot, podcast, popular fountain pen brand, sailor, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    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!

  • Episode 108: The Most Durable and Reliable Pen? Also, the TWSBI Kai

    October 6th, 2023  |  2 hrs 14 mins
    analog writing, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, g-shock, goulet pencast, goulet pens, lamy, luxury gifts, most durable, most reliable, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, pilot, podcast, rare, twsbi kai, visconti, watches, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    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!

  • Episode 107: Why 10 Pens is Perfect, and How to Fix a Scratchy Nib!

    September 29th, 2023  |  2 hrs 1 min
    analog writing, custom 845, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen feels scratchy, fountain pen overview, fountain pen repair, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pencast, goulet pens, how to fix a fountain pen nib, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, pilot, podcast, scratchy nib, why is my fountain pen scratchy, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    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!

  • Episode 106: Chinese Pens: Good or Bad? Plus, Our Favorite Inks!

    September 22nd, 2023  |  2 hrs 20 mins
    analog writing, chinese fountain pens, chinese pens, edc fountain pens, edison premiere, fancy fountain pens, favorite inks, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pencast, goulet pens, goulet podcast, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    Brian showcases the Namiki Aya, Drew shows off his jacket, and more questions are answered!

  • Episode 105: Self-Destructive Pen Companies?? Cleaning a New Pen??

    September 15th, 2023  |  2 hrs 44 secs
    analog writing, cleaning your fountain pen, edc fountain pens, esterbrook, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen gifts, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pencast, goulet pens, lamy, leadership, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pen companies, pencast, pens and ink, pilot, visconti, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    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!

  • Episode 104: Seasonal Fountain Pens and First-Timer Gift Pens

    September 8th, 2023  |  1 hr 57 mins
    analog writing, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, first fountain pen, first-timer, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen gift, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pencast, goulet pens, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, pilot, sailor, seasonal, visconti, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    Brian and Drew talk about ink names that caught them off-guard, the best-sealing fountain pen caps, and more!

  • Episode 103: Rickshaw's Origin Story and Finding Good Company Culture

    September 1st, 2023  |  2 hrs 23 mins
    analog writing, company culture, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, finding a job, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pencast, goulet pens, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, rickshaw, san francisco pen show, toxic environment, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    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!

  • Episode 102: 5 Pens to Cover All Your Needs (Budget Version)

    August 25th, 2023  |  2 hrs 21 mins
    5 pens, analog writing, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen needs, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, gold nib vs steel nib, gold vs steel nib, goulet pencast, goulet pens, luxury gifts, madlibs, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    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!

  • Episode 101: Italian, German, and Japanese Pens and Their Differences

    August 18th, 2023  |  2 hrs 13 mins
    analog writing, best teal ink, dc pen show, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, german fountain pens, goulet pencast, goulet pens, italian fountain pens, japanese pens, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pens and ink, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    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.

  • Episode 100: Live Q&A at the DC Pen Show!

    August 11th, 2023  |  1 hr 22 secs
    analog writing, dc pen show, dc supershow, edc fountain pens, episode 100, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pens, kaweco, live, live q&a, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pencast live, pens and ink, pilot, visconti, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    Brian and Drew celebrate episode 100 by taking the Pencast to The Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow!

  • Episode 99: Vanishing Point History + What's Trending on Our Team?

    August 4th, 2023  |  2 hrs 22 mins
    analog writing, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pencast, goulet pens, history, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, special edition history, trending, vanishing point, wearingeul ink, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    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!

  • Episode 98: A "Goulet Blue" Ink and "The Office" as Fountain Pens

    July 28th, 2023  |  2 hrs 6 mins
    analog writing, dwight schrute, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pencast, goulet pens, goulet podcast, jim and pam, kaweco, luxury gifts, michael scott, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, sailor, the office, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    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!

  • Episode 97: Brian's Backpack Dump and Tips for Visiting a Pen Show

    July 21st, 2023  |  2 hrs 23 mins
    analog writing, backpack dump, benu fountain pens, dc pen show, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, gear dump, goulet pencast, goulet pens, kaweco, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    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!

  • Episode 96: Debating The Best 5-Pen Collection + Our Rorschach Logo

    July 14th, 2023  |  2 hrs 17 mins
    analog writing, debating, delta, edc fountain pens, edison, fancy fountain pens, ferris wheel press, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen recommendations, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pencast, goulet pens, logo, luxury gifts, m200, namiki, new fountain pens, pelikan, pencast, pens and ink, rhodia, visconti, writing, writing with a fountain pen

    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!