The Goulet Pencast - Episodes Tagged with “Fountain Pen Calligraphy”

Episode 18: Underrated Inks and The Pilot Custom 823!

Brian Goulet — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Brian and Drew discuss their picks for the most underrated fountain pen inks and review the Pilot Custom 823: the pen of the week! Also on this week's episode of the Goulet Pencast are other segments, covering new and upcoming writing products, listener feedback and more Q&A fun! Each topic is time stamped and the products mentioned can be found in the links below.

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TOP SHADING INKS: https://youtu.be/mkgYucz2mOU
TOP SHEENING INKS: https://youtu.be/_np2EZpmIGA

UNDERRATED INKS:
Noodler's Midway Blue: nhttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-midway-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Noodler's Cayenne: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-cayenne-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-Budo: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-iroshizuku-yama-budo-50ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Diamine Majestic Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-majestic-blue-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Herbin Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/herbin-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Diamine Graphite: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-graphite-30ml-bottled-ink

Noodler's Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Robert Oster Blue Water Ice: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/robert-oster-blue-water-ice-50ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc
Diamine Syrah: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-syrah-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=8Mq8kZWVoJc

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:33 Feedback

0:08:38 New Stuff

0:19:52 Q&A

0:19:57 What are some underrated inks?

0:32:45 What causes sheening and shading?

0:44:58 Have you had to temper your initial recorded reactions to products?
0:54:03 What's your favorite rainy day activity?

1:01:15 What are some good pens for sweaty hands?

1:08:40 Hypothetical

1:16:27 Pen of the Week

1:27:52 What's Happening?

1:35:39 Comp-nay Updates

1:38:28 What's On Your Desk?

Episode 16: Our Favorite Nibs & Legally Swapping Pen Parts!

Brian Goulet — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 16 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including their picks for some Halloween-themed pens and ink) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Pilot Explorer!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:15 Feedback
0:09:30 New Stuff
0:19:30 Q&A
0:19:53 Do snap caps wear out over time?
0:25:00 Is it a crime to mix & match pen parts?
0:30:12 How is your relationship with other retailers?
0:38:42 Halloween pen/ink recommendations?
0:44:35 What is your favorite nib design?
0:52:30 Hypothetical
0:59:14 Pen of the Week
1:26:38 What's Happening?
1:37:39 Compnay Updates
1:42:36 What's on Your Desk?

Episode 12: Stub Nibs and a Rainbombre Pen

Brian Goulet — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 12 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer a couple of stub nib questions! Drew also attempts an ill-fated toy accordion performance.

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Pilot Vanishing Point Black Ice LE: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-black-ice-2021-limited-edition
2 Minutes to Midnight Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/private-reserve-2-minutes-to-midnight-blue-110ml-bottled-ink-limited-edition
Retro 51 Chromatic: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-chromatic

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:40 FEEDBACK

0:10:42 NEW STUFF

0:16:00 Q&A

0:16:22 Q1

0:26:16 Q2

0:35:40 Q3

0:40:48 Q4

0:46:34 Q5
0:51:42 Hypothetical

0:57:51 Brian's On-the-Fly-Pen Challenge-Experiment-Extravaganza

1:05:51 What's Happening

1:19:03 What's On Your Desk?

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