The Goulet Pencast
Because fountain pens are still a thing.
About the show
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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Episodes
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Episode 128: Brian's (Not Surprising) Collection of LAMY 2000 Pens
March 29th, 2024 | 2 hrs 11 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, german fountain pens, goulet pencast, goulet pens, lamy 2000, lamy 2000 collection, lamy sold, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, podcast, writing, writing with a fountain pen
Is starting with a bad fountain worse than not getting one at all? Are German pens becoming an endangered species? How many LAMY 2000s does Brian own? All of these questions and more get answered on this episode of The Goulet Pencast!
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Episode 127: Underrated Grey Inks & America's Future Teaching Cursive
March 22nd, 2024 | 2 hrs 18 mins
analog writing, benu, bracket, cursive handwriting, cursive in schools, cursive writing, 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, grey ink, march madness, march madness 2024, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, sailor, tournament bracket, visconti, writing
Brian and Drew showcase a lanyard pen and blitz through a fountain pen bracket, choosing a slightly predictable champion. Plus, a chat about grey ink and more fun stuff!
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Episode 126: How Many Pens is Too Many? Plus a Look at the LAMY Lx!
March 15th, 2024 | 2 hrs 20 mins
analog writing, collecting, curating a collection, disney, disney theme, 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, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, stop collecting, too many pens, writing, writing with a fountain pen
Drew chooses some Disney-esque pens, Brian shares a disturbingly hilarious childhood memory, and the LAMY Lx gets a spotlight on this episode of The Goulet Pencast!
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Episode 125: Frightening Franken-Pens and the 2024 Ink Sniff-A-Thon
March 8th, 2024 | 1 hr 51 mins
analog writing, colorverse, 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, lamy dark lilac, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pen hacks, pencast, pens and ink, podcast, raden, sailor, twsbi, ultem, writing, writing with a fountain pen
Brian K. joins Drew for an adventure in evaluating scented inks, and to showcase some handmade hobbies. Plus, Brian and Drew answer some fun questions about Ultem, writing surfaces, and wet vs dry inks!
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Episode 124: LAMY dark lilac is BACK! Plus, Our Most Beautiful Pens
March 1st, 2024 | 2 hrs 20 mins
analog writing, dark lilac, dark lilac update, 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, lamy dark lilac, lamy purchased, lamy sold, luxury gifts, mitsubishi uni, new fountain pens, pens and ink, writing, writing with a fountain pen
Brian gives a NEWSFLASH about all the LAMY buzz that's been dominating the community over the past week in this week's Goulet Pencast. Plus, you'll learn what Brian and Drew's top "most beautiful" pens are, and get a hands-on look at the newest batch of Pilot Kakuno pens and hear more from the Q&A segment!
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Episode 123: How We Would Start Over With Just $100
February 16th, 2024 | 2 hrs 29 mins
analog writing, best pens under, delta, 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, getting started, goulet pencast, goulet pens, hobbies, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, pilot, sailor, visconti, writing, writing with a fountain pen
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!
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Episode 122: Reverse Writing, Pen Show Memories, and Grail Nibs
February 2nd, 2024 | 2 hrs 29 mins
analog writing, conklin, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, ferris wheel press, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen overview, fountain pen show, fountain pen tips, fountain pen unboxing, fountain pen writing, fountain pens, fountain pens for beginners, goulet pencast, goulet pens, luxury gifts, montegrappa, monteverde, monty winnfield, nagahara, namiki emperor, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, podcast, specialty grinds, writing, writing with a fountain pen
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!
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Episode 121: Vintage Pens at Goulet? Fude vs Flex? How Do Pens Age?
January 26th, 2024 | 2 hrs 20 mins
analog writing, colorverse blue dragon, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, flex nib, 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, fude nib, goulet pens, kakuno, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, sailor, vintage pens, visconti, wearingeul, writing, writing with a fountain pen
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!
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Episode 120: Some Lesser Known Pilot Pens and Some Ninja Turtles
January 19th, 2024 | 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, goulet pencast, goulet pens, goulet podcast, justus 95, lesser known, new fountain pens, ninja turtles, pencast, pens and ink, pilot, pilot silvern, pilot sterling, writing, writing with a fountain pen
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.
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Episode 119: Mysterious LAMY Feeds and the Mystery of Sticky Ink
January 12th, 2024 | 2 hrs 16 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, jazz, lamy, lamy feed, luxury gifts, mysterious, mystery, new fountain pens, opus 88, pen habits, pencast, pens and ink, sailor cylint, writing, writing with a fountain pen
Brian and Drew spotlight the OPUS 88 Jazz fountain pen and discuss irritating PEN QUIRKS on this episode of The Goulet Pencast!
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Episode 118: Brian Deep-Dives Like Never Before: Feedback and Falcons
January 5th, 2024 | 2 hrs 35 mins
analog writing, fancy fountain pens, fountain pen comparison, fountain pen feedback, fountain pen hacks, 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 elabo, pilot falcon, pilot falcon vs fa, varsity, writing, writing with a fountain pen
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!
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Episode 117: Our Tangential and Extraneous Year in Review!
December 29th, 2023 | 1 hr 58 mins
2023 recap, analog writing, best of 2023, 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, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, writing, writing with a fountain pen
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.
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Episode 116: Our Top 10 Tips for New Fountain Pen Users
December 22nd, 2023 | 2 hrs 10 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, green lantern, holiday gifts, luxury gifts, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, podcast, tips for new fountain pens, top 10, writing, writing with a fountain pen
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!
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Episode 115: Is There a Pen That is Universally Appreciated?
December 15th, 2023 | 2 hrs 31 mins
analog writing, buy it for life, edc fountain pens, fancy fountain pens, ferris wheel press, fountain pen comparison, 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, luxury gifts, montegrappa elmo, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, pens to last a lifetime, vintage vs modern, writing, writing with a fountain pen
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!
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Episode 114: We Bust a Nib Myth and Brian Drafts 5 Pens
December 1st, 2023 | 1 hr 51 mins
analog writing, calligraphy pens, dip pens, draft, 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, luxury gifts, myth busted, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, pilot, sailor, the perfect fountain pen, writing, writing with a fountain pen
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!
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Episode 113: The Most Unique Ink, and Stealing Pens from Each Other
November 17th, 2023 | 1 hr 46 mins
analog writing, baystate blue, celluloid visconti, 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, luxury gifts, monoc, new fountain pens, pencast, pens and ink, podcast, schon, visconti homo sapiens nibs, writing, writing with a fountain pen
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!