The Goulet Pencast - Episodes Tagged with “Ask Brian”

Episode 15: A Lightfast Deep-Dive and The Diplomat Aero!

Brian Goulet — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 15 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a lightfast deep-dive and a hypothetical about giving up pens) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Diplomat Aero!

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
LAMY Dialog CC: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pen-dark-blue
Pineider Avatar - Black Matte: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-avatar-ur-fountain-pen-matte-black
Brass Sheets: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-brass-sheets
Diplomat Aero: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens
Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens

LIGHTFAST TEST:
https://blog.gouletpens.com/2012/02/jamie-grossmans-noodlers-uv-tes/

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:49 Listener Feedback

0:16:40 New Stuff

0:24:58 Q&A

0:25:24 Maybe do a series where lightfast ink is tested?

0:37:35 Pens that you would like to exist?

0:43:49 In a limited and numbered edition release, which number would you choose?

0:50:29 What's the best way to clean paper fibers from your nib?
0:57:15 How do you correct writing mistakes?

1:05:00 Hypo-thetical (listener-provided)!

1:15:49 Pen-of-the-WEEEEEK!

1:29:42 What's Happening?

1:35:48 Comp-nay updates

1:38:08 What's On Your Desk?

Episode 13: Underrated Pens

Brian Goulet — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 13 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a ranking of top underrated pens) while also conducting their first "Pen of the Week" segment!

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Jacques Herbin Ink Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jacques-herbin-ink/products/jacques-herbin-1670-anniversary-ink-gift-set
Pelikan M1000 White Ray: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-m1000-fountain-pen-raden-white-ray-limited-edition
Diamine Inkvent Calendar: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-inkvent-calendar-2021
Aurora 88 Blue Mamba: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/aurora-88-fountain-pens/products/aurora-88-fountain-pen-blue-mamba-limited-edition
Aurora 88 Trilobiti Chocolate: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/aurora-88-fountain-pens/products/aurora-88-trilobiti-fountain-pen-chocolate-limited-edition
Maiora Mitho K: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/maiora-mitho-fountain-pens
Retro 51 Rollerballs: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pens

UNDERRATED PENS:
Kaweco Supra: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-supra-fountain-pens
Yookers: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/yookers
Sailor HighAce Neo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-highace-neo-calligraphy-pens

Traveler's Brass Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/travelers-company-fountain-pens
Platinum Prefounte: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-prefounte-fountain-pens
Platinum Plaisir: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-plaisir-fountain-pens
Pilot E95S: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens
Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-varsity-fountain-pens
Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:24 Show Start

0:02:10 Feedback

0:12:26 NEW STUFF

0:22:31 Q&A

0:27:36 Q2

0:32:19 Q3

0:37:49 Q4

0:51:17 Q5

0:57:11 Hypothetical

1:04:50 Pennnnnn OFFFF THE WEEEEEEEKKKKKKKK!!!!!

1:23:35 What's Happening

1:33:34 COMP-NAY UPDATES

1:35:50 What's on your desk?

1:39:09 Brian's Fun Fact of the Week

Episode 11: The Pancake Influencer

Brian Goulet — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 11 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, and discuss the DC Pen Show, a Goulet Brick & Mortar store and the difference between resin and plastic!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:36 FEEDBACK

0:08:46 New Stuff

0:27:49 Q&A

0:28:02 Q1

0:34:40 Q2

0:41:29 Q3

0:51:24 Q4

0:54:18 Q5

1:02:23 Hypothetical

1:11:11 What's Happening

1:23:28 COMP-NAY UPDATES

1:25:38 What's on your desk?

Episode 10: Feeling the Potential Energy

Brian Goulet — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 10 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, and spotlight the new TWSBI Swipe fountain pen.

**Correction - The DC Pen show is taking place August 5-8 this year. Disregard the comment in the video about it being "this weekend".

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Platinum #3776 Kinshu: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-kinshu-limited-edition
LAMY Studio Black Forest: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-studio-fountain-pen-black-forest-special-edition
Private Reserve Infinity Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/private-reserve-infinity-violet-60ml-bottled-ink
Sailor Ebonite KOP Naginata Togi: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911-king-of-pens-naginata-togi-fountain-pen-black-ebonite
TWSBI SWIPE: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Opening
0:01:40 Feedback
0:12:17 New Stuff
0:25:27 Q&A
0:26:47 Are Montblanc & Waterman overhyped?
0:30:07 Is the Pineider Metropolis named after the movie?
0:31:27 What does your leadership look like?
0:42:20 Will you be going to the 2021 DC Pen show?
0:45:41 How do you know how popular a pen or ink will be?
0:52:40 Hypothetical
0:57:06 Product Spotlight - TWSBI SWIPE
1:15:50 What's Happening?
1:35:32 What's on your desk?

Episode 8: Blindfolded Ambitions

Brian Goulet — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 8 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions and play a game of blindfolded pen identification!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
08:15 New Stuff
15:32 Question 1: Does the size of the nib itself impact the writing experience?
19:08 Question 2: What inks should you NEVER use in your fountain pen?
25:56 Question 3: What the origin story of Goulet Pens?
32:27 Question 4: What are the best pens for shimmer ink?
41:48 Question 5: In Europe, do Pilot pens take Standard International Converters?
44:23 Question 6: My Organics Studio Ink isn't writing! PLS HALP
47:49 Question 7: What are your fountain pen pet peeves?
54:26 Question 8: Dots nonsense
56:09 Hypothetical question!
1:00:41 Blindfolded Pen Quiz
1:19:20 What's Happening?
1:30:03 Compnay Updates

Episode 7: Apple Bags & Flamethrowers

Brian Goulet — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 7 of The Goulet Pencast! In yet another lengthy episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, cover some fun new products and Drew quizzes Brian on Noodler's ink labels - and you can play along!

Tomoegama website: http://www.tomoegawa.com/index.html
Mark Bacas; website: https://www.nibgrinder.com/the-grinds
Richard Binder's website: http://www.richardspens.com/ref/ttp/specialty.htm

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
0:04:38 Feedback

0:08:33 New Stuffffff

0:18:53 Q&A

0:19:02 The fate of Tomoe River paper

0:32:42 Why doesn't the Custom Heritage 92 get any love?

0:36:44 Did Retro51 find a buyer?

0:44:56 Do you write with your fingers or your wrist?

0:53:07 What are your favorite reds?

0:57:29 Where can I learn more about custom nib grinds?

1:00:07 Hypo-thetical

1:10:44 Noodler's Trivia Game

1:31:08 What's Happening?

1:50:19 Compnay Updates

1:50:55 What's On Your Desk?

Episode 6: Pretty Much Just Flailing Around

Brian Goulet — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 6 of The Goulet Pencast! In this economy-sized episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, cover some fun new products and share some hilarious details from when they knew each other in elementary school!

**CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE VERSION FOR SOME CLASS PICS OF BRIAN & DREW IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOGETHER!

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Pilot Custom 74 Grenadine: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-grenadine
Edison Ascent - Seaglass: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-ascent-fountain-pen-seaglass
Sailor 1911S - Trinity: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911s-fountain-pen-trinity
Retro 51 Gnome Sweet Gnome: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-gnome-sweet-gnome
Bulb Syringe: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-bulb-syringe

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Opening
0:55 Feedback

0:09:07 NEW STUFFFFFFF

0:15:36 Q&A

0:16:56 How do you meet other fountain pen-inclined people?

0:24:53 How do you motivate yourself to clean your pens?
0:32:13 How was fountain pen-friendly paper made without modern processes?

0:55:08 Is there one version of a candy/pen you hate but another version you love?

0:59:36 How long have you guys known each other and why do you have great chemistry?

1:07:59 How has your perception of fountain pens changed over the years?

1:15:47 What are the best ways for getting ink out of caps?

1:17:25 What is your favorite fountain pen accessory?

1:18:43 Hypo-theti-CALLLLL

1:26:29 HOT TAKE

1:30:36 What's Happening?

1:40:58 Compnay Updates

1:47:07 OUTRO