web01.fireside.fm Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:48:45 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Goulet Pencast - Episodes Tagged with “Best Starter Pens” https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/tags/best%20starter%20pens Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic Because fountain pens are still a thing. Brian Goulet 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. no goulet, goulet pens, pencast, fountain pen, fountain pens, ink, paper, writing, cursive, journaling, planner, bullet journal Brian Goulet brian.goulet@gouletpens.com Episode 61: Recapping the SF Pen Show and Our Favorite Ugly Pens! https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/61 b3c98bea-03f2-4c3c-8f03-78a90981d6de Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400 Brian Goulet 61 Recapping the SF Pen Show and Our Favorite Ugly Pens! full Brian Goulet Drew's Back from the San Francisco Pen Show, and he's got some things to share! Plus, the dudes talk about their choices for the best starter pen, and the best "ugly" pen! 2:10:32 no Drew's Back from the San Francisco Pen Show, and he's got some things to share! Plus, the dudes talk about their choices for the best starter pen, and the best "ugly" pen! 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: Monteverde Regatta: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pen-orange?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ Chromashading Ink Sample Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/chromashading-ink-sample-set?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ Kaweco Original: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-original-fountain-pen-black-chrome?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ TWSBI Swipe: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pen-prussian-blue?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-varsity-fountain-pen-blue?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ Pilot Parallel: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-gift-sets?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ Jinhao 999 Dragon: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/jinhao-999-dragon-fountain-pen-black?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ Diplomat Magnum: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-prismatic-purple?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ LAMY Safari: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-safari-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-black?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ Sailor HighAce Neo: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-compass-highace-neo-calligraphy-fountain-pen?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ TWSBI Go: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-go-fountain-pen-sapphire?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ Benu Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:31 Feedback 0:08:49 New Stuff 0:15:57 Are steel nibs more prone to hard starts? 0:22:58 What is the justification for ultra expensive pens? 0:42:41 Will this new stylus tech will impact the fountain pen hobby? 0:53:32 What fountain pen is a perfect gift for someone new? 0:59:02 Which ugly fountain pen should we take a chance on? 1:18:54 Drew's SF Recap! 1:35:30 What's Happening? 2:04:54 Comp-nay Updates ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://blog.gouletpens.com/ Goulet Pens,fountain pens,writing,Fountain pen show,Fountain pen comparison,Fountain pen overview,Fountain pens for beginners,Fountain pen writing,Writing with a fountain pen,Fountain pen unboxing,Fountain pen tips,Fountain pen recommendations,New fountain pens,Pens and ink,Fancy fountain pens,Luxury gifts,EDC fountain pens,Writing,Analog writing,san francisco pen show,pen show recap,best starter pens,ugly pens,best gifts Drew's Back from the San Francisco Pen Show, and he's got some things to share! Plus, the dudes talk about their choices for the best starter pen, and the best "ugly" pen!

Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/
Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/
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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Monteverde Regatta: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pen-orange?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Chromashading Ink Sample Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/chromashading-ink-sample-set?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Kaweco Original: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-original-fountain-pen-black-chrome?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
TWSBI Swipe: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pen-prussian-blue?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-varsity-fountain-pen-blue?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Pilot Parallel: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-gift-sets?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Jinhao 999 Dragon: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/jinhao-999-dragon-fountain-pen-black?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Diplomat Magnum: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-prismatic-purple?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
LAMY Safari: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-safari-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-black?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Sailor HighAce Neo: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-compass-highace-neo-calligraphy-fountain-pen?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
TWSBI Go: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-go-fountain-pen-sapphire?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Benu Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:31 Feedback

0:08:49 New Stuff

0:15:57 Are steel nibs more prone to hard starts?

0:22:58 What is the justification for ultra expensive pens?

0:42:41 Will this new stylus tech will impact the fountain pen hobby?

0:53:32 What fountain pen is a perfect gift for someone new?

0:59:02 Which ugly fountain pen should we take a chance on?

1:18:54 Drew's SF Recap!

1:35:30 What's Happening?

2:04:54 Comp-nay Updates

ABOUT GOULET PENS:
Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com.

FOLLOW US:
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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/
Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter
Blog: https://blog.gouletpens.com/

]]> Drew's Back from the San Francisco Pen Show, and he's got some things to share! Plus, the dudes talk about their choices for the best starter pen, and the best "ugly" pen!

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:
Monteverde Regatta: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pen-orange?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Chromashading Ink Sample Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/chromashading-ink-sample-set?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Kaweco Original: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-original-fountain-pen-black-chrome?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
TWSBI Swipe: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pen-prussian-blue?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-varsity-fountain-pen-blue?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Pilot Parallel: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-gift-sets?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Jinhao 999 Dragon: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/jinhao-999-dragon-fountain-pen-black?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Diplomat Magnum: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-prismatic-purple?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
LAMY Safari: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-safari-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-black?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Sailor HighAce Neo: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-compass-highace-neo-calligraphy-fountain-pen?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
TWSBI Go: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-go-fountain-pen-sapphire?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ
Benu Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=KK4xX0IHSuQ

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:31 Feedback

0:08:49 New Stuff

0:15:57 Are steel nibs more prone to hard starts?

0:22:58 What is the justification for ultra expensive pens?

0:42:41 Will this new stylus tech will impact the fountain pen hobby?

0:53:32 What fountain pen is a perfect gift for someone new?

0:59:02 Which ugly fountain pen should we take a chance on?

1:18:54 Drew's SF Recap!

1:35:30 What's Happening?

2:04:54 Comp-nay Updates

ABOUT GOULET PENS:
Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com.

FOLLOW US:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/
Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter
Blog: https://blog.gouletpens.com/

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