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    <title>The Goulet Pencast - Episodes Tagged with “Fountain Pen Troubleshooting”</title>
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    <description>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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    <itunes:subtitle>Because fountain pens are still a thing. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>Episode 58: Climate + Flow, Hooded Nibs and a LIGHTNING ROUND!</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>What's the deal with "chromashading" ink? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Brian and Drew cover topics both random and relevant here in this truncated episode of the Goulet Pencast!
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  <description>What's the deal with "chromashading" ink? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Brian and Drew cover topics both random and relevant here in this truncated episode of the Goulet Pencast!
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 
Richard Binder's Site: http://richardspens.com/
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:38 Is there a purpose to hooded nibs?
0:18:26 What's deal with chomashading inks?   
0:28:24 Brian's puzzles    
0:51:30 What are the effects of DRY climate on fountain pen flow? 
0:57:02 Who in your company has the most fountain pens?    
1:04:04 Lightning Round!  
ABOUT GOULET PENS: 
Brian &amp;amp; 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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    <![CDATA[<p>What&#39;s the deal with &quot;chromashading&quot; ink? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Brian and Drew cover topics both random and relevant here in this truncated episode of the Goulet Pencast!</p>

<p>Shop at our store! <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/</a><br>
Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: <a href="https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow">https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/</a><br>
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe</a> </p>

<p>Richard Binder&#39;s Site: <a href="http://richardspens.com/" rel="nofollow">http://richardspens.com/</a></p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
0:00:00 Intro<br>
0:02:38 Is there a purpose to hooded nibs?<br>
0:18:26 What&#39;s deal with chomashading inks?<br><br>
0:28:24 Brian&#39;s puzzles<br><br>
0:51:30 What are the effects of DRY climate on fountain pen flow? <br>
0:57:02 Who in your company has the most fountain pens?<br><br>
1:04:04 Lightning Round!  </p>

<p>ABOUT GOULET PENS: <br>
Brian &amp; 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 <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com</a>.</p>

<p>FOLLOW US:<br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/</a><br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany</a><br>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/gouletpens" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/gouletpens</a><br>
Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/</a><br>
Sign up for Emails: <a href="http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter</a> <br>
Blog: <a href="https://blog.gouletpens.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.gouletpens.com/</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What&#39;s the deal with &quot;chromashading&quot; ink? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Brian and Drew cover topics both random and relevant here in this truncated episode of the Goulet Pencast!</p>

<p>Shop at our store! <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/</a><br>
Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: <a href="https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/" rel="nofollow">https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/</a><br>
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe</a> </p>

<p>Richard Binder&#39;s Site: <a href="http://richardspens.com/" rel="nofollow">http://richardspens.com/</a></p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
0:00:00 Intro<br>
0:02:38 Is there a purpose to hooded nibs?<br>
0:18:26 What&#39;s deal with chomashading inks?<br><br>
0:28:24 Brian&#39;s puzzles<br><br>
0:51:30 What are the effects of DRY climate on fountain pen flow? <br>
0:57:02 Who in your company has the most fountain pens?<br><br>
1:04:04 Lightning Round!  </p>

<p>ABOUT GOULET PENS: <br>
Brian &amp; 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 <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com</a>.</p>

<p>FOLLOW US:<br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/</a><br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany</a><br>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/gouletpens" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/gouletpens</a><br>
Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/</a><br>
Sign up for Emails: <a href="http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow">http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter</a> <br>
Blog: <a href="https://blog.gouletpens.com/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.gouletpens.com/</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 9: Inky Stalagmites</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Welcome to episode 9 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, and Brian takes his turn at a hypothetical question! Drew also reveals that he has no idea what a haberdasher is.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Welcome to episode 9 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, and Brian takes his turn at a hypothetical question! Drew also reveals that he has no idea what a haberdasher is.
LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
TWSBI Swipe: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens
Diplomat Aero Stripes Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-stripes
Shark pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens
Monteverde Ritma: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-ritma-fountain-pens
OPUS 88 Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/opus-88
Edison Collier: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/edison-collier-fountain-pens
Penlux Masterpiece: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/penlux-masterpiece-grande-fountain-pens
Pineider Ink Alchemy: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-ink-alchemy-set
De Atramentis Dilution Liquid: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-dilution-liquid-for-documents-250ml
Noodler's Whiteness of the Whale: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-whiteness-whale-1oz-bottled-ink
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00:00 Exclusive YouTube Pre-Show Rambling    
00:01:30:13 Show Start    
00:02:33:16 Feedback    
00:12:58:02 New Stuff    
00:21:19:07 Q&amp;amp;A    
00:21:30:19 Question 1 - Why do some inks make foam on the top of your nib?
00:26:48:15 Question 2 - What can I use fountain pens for outside of school?
00:30:55:04 Question 3 - What are the best pens for hand pain?
00:36:03:20 Question 4 - What is the best method for ink mixing?  
00:42:52:11 Question 5 - What do I do when a new pen is scratchy or skippy?  
00:47:58:16 Hypothetical    
00:58:17:23 What's Happening?    
01:10:31:15 What's On Your Desk?    
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<p>LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:<br>
TWSBI Swipe: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens</a><br>
Diplomat Aero Stripes Black: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-stripes" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-stripes</a><br>
Shark pens: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens</a><br>
Monteverde Ritma: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-ritma-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-ritma-fountain-pens</a><br>
OPUS 88 Pens: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/opus-88" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/opus-88</a><br>
Edison Collier: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/edison-collier-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/edison-collier-fountain-pens</a><br>
Penlux Masterpiece: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/penlux-masterpiece-grande-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/penlux-masterpiece-grande-fountain-pens</a><br>
Pineider Ink Alchemy: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-ink-alchemy-set" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-ink-alchemy-set</a><br>
De Atramentis Dilution Liquid: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-dilution-liquid-for-documents-250ml" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-dilution-liquid-for-documents-250ml</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Whiteness of the Whale: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-whiteness-whale-1oz-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-whiteness-whale-1oz-bottled-ink</a></p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
00:00:00:00 Exclusive YouTube Pre-Show Rambling<br><br>
00:01:30:13 Show Start<br><br>
00:02:33:16 Feedback<br><br>
00:12:58:02 New Stuff<br><br>
00:21:19:07 Q&amp;A<br><br>
00:21:30:19 Question 1 - Why do some inks make foam on the top of your nib?<br>
00:26:48:15 Question 2 - What can I use fountain pens for outside of school?<br>
00:30:55:04 Question 3 - What are the best pens for hand pain?<br>
00:36:03:20 Question 4 - What is the best method for ink mixing?<br><br>
00:42:52:11 Question 5 - What do I do when a new pen is scratchy or skippy?<br><br>
00:47:58:16 Hypothetical<br><br>
00:58:17:23 What&#39;s Happening?<br><br>
01:10:31:15 What&#39;s On Your Desk?   </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to episode 9 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, and Brian takes his turn at a hypothetical question! Drew also reveals that he has no idea what a haberdasher is.</p>

<p>LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:<br>
TWSBI Swipe: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens</a><br>
Diplomat Aero Stripes Black: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-stripes" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-stripes</a><br>
Shark pens: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens</a><br>
Monteverde Ritma: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-ritma-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-ritma-fountain-pens</a><br>
OPUS 88 Pens: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/opus-88" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/opus-88</a><br>
Edison Collier: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/edison-collier-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/edison-collier-fountain-pens</a><br>
Penlux Masterpiece: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/penlux-masterpiece-grande-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/penlux-masterpiece-grande-fountain-pens</a><br>
Pineider Ink Alchemy: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-ink-alchemy-set" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-ink-alchemy-set</a><br>
De Atramentis Dilution Liquid: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-dilution-liquid-for-documents-250ml" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-dilution-liquid-for-documents-250ml</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Whiteness of the Whale: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-whiteness-whale-1oz-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-whiteness-whale-1oz-bottled-ink</a></p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
00:00:00:00 Exclusive YouTube Pre-Show Rambling<br><br>
00:01:30:13 Show Start<br><br>
00:02:33:16 Feedback<br><br>
00:12:58:02 New Stuff<br><br>
00:21:19:07 Q&amp;A<br><br>
00:21:30:19 Question 1 - Why do some inks make foam on the top of your nib?<br>
00:26:48:15 Question 2 - What can I use fountain pens for outside of school?<br>
00:30:55:04 Question 3 - What are the best pens for hand pain?<br>
00:36:03:20 Question 4 - What is the best method for ink mixing?<br><br>
00:42:52:11 Question 5 - What do I do when a new pen is scratchy or skippy?<br><br>
00:47:58:16 Hypothetical<br><br>
00:58:17:23 What&#39;s Happening?<br><br>
01:10:31:15 What&#39;s On Your Desk?   </p>]]>
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