The Goulet Pencast - Episodes Tagged with “Fountain Pen”

Episode 53: Neurodivergence & Fountain Pens + Ninja Caps & Realo!

Brian Goulet — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week, Brian and Drew spotlight the Sailor Realo while taking some time to troubleshoot a Platinum 3776, discuss the common use of plastic in fountain pens, and a bunch more!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:08:56 New Stuff

0:24:11 Why are so many pens made of plastic?

0:34:25 How can I improve ink flow on my Platinum 3776?

0:43:26 Is there a correlation between this hobby and neurodivergency?

0:55:21 Which snap cap pens are the most quiet?
1:07:01 What was the most important moment in the GPC timeline?
1:22:44 Tip of the Week

1:32:48 Pen Spotlight

1:40:45 What's Happening?

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Episode 48: A Visit from heymatthew and an Exclusive LAMY Pen!

Brian Goulet — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Heymatthew stops by to help Brian and Drew answer a question this week, and Brian reveals a new pen that he is super jazzed about! Plus, discussions about an indestructible nib and weatherproof pens!

Sorry about Brian's audio! We had some technical difficulties with the good mic, so we had to use the less-good camera mic

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Edison Pen Co. Collier Grande: https://edisonpen.com/index.cfm/2022/05/25/the-collier-grande-with-a-8-nib/

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
LAMY Vista Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-vista-fountain-pen-black?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=HyHt14m2wlI
TWSBI Eco Transparent Yellow: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-transparent-yellow-special-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=HyHt14m2wlI
Visconti Homo Sapiens Arizona Sunset: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pen-arizona-sunset-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=HyHt14m2wlI
Rickshaw Fire & Dice Coozy: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/retro-51-x-rickshaw-bagworks-2-pen-coozy-fire-dice?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=HyHt14m2wlI
Sailor Pro Gear Fountain Pen - Knight to E4: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-knight-to-e4-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=HyHt14m2wlI
Kaweco Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=HyHt14m2wlI
LAMY safari pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-safari-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=HyHt14m2wlI

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:20 Show Start

0:03:15 Feedback

0:12:28 New Stuff

0:20:20 Q&A

0:20:27 What are the benefits of very large nibs?

0:29:05 Do you see any overlap between watch people and pen people?
0:40:35 Could there be an indestructible nib made?

0:46:52 Is it better to spend $300 on multiple pens, or just one pen?
0:56:42 What are the most weatherproof fountain pens?

1:07:16 Tip of the Week

1:14:48 Pen Spotlight
1:27:55 What's Happening?
2:05:56 Compnay Updates

Episode 34: Pilot's Best Piston-Filler!

Brian Goulet — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Brian and Drew cover an assortment of troubleshooting topics and shine some light on Pilot's often overlooked Custom Heritage 92 in this episode of the Goulet Pencast! Brian also describes his epic mud bridge project, and Drew made some pizza cakes!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:10 Feedback

0:12:41 New Stuff

0:26:37 Q&A

0:27:14 Q1

0:42:27 Q2

0:46:27 Q3

0:53:11 Q4

0:58:40 Q5

1:13:30 Pen Spotlight

1:25:18 What's Happening?

1:47:21 Comp-nay Updates

1:50:12 Wrap Up

Episode 19: Behind The Scenes, Best Browns & Snack Chat!

Brian Goulet — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Drew counts down his favorite Brown pens and Inks, Brian reveals behind-the-scenes details on the process of carrying a new pen, and he also breaks a product in the name of investigative reporting. All this plus our usual segments like "What's on Your Desk?" "Listener Feedback", and a delicious hypothetical question!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:13 Feedback

0:08:50 New Stuff

0:22:01 Q&A

0:22:57 Do you find that writing speed has an impact on your line width?

0:35:21 What are the best browns?
0:43:31 What happens behind the scenes to carry a new product?
0:58:29 Can you attach a pen filler to a Diamine Bottle? Does water harm cap magnets?
1:07:28 What are the most loved and hated fountain pens?

1:19:04 Hypothetical

1:29:07 Pen of the Week (Sort of)

1:30:19 What's Happening?

1:37:07 What's on Your Desk?

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 17: Wet & Dry Ink, Plus Crustaceans & Barnacles

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

Welcome to episode 17 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a few discussions about ink flow and the price differences in gold & steel nib pens) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Monteverde Regatta!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:39 Listener Feedback
0:06:32 New Stuff
0:18:14 Q&A
0:18:25 What are the best inks for flex pens?
0:27:18 What to do with pens that dry out quickly?
0:38:12 Why would I buy a steel nib pen when I can get a gold nib for less?
0:47:55 How do you fill a Namiki Emperor?
0:54:05 What's the process for developing an exclusive pen?
1:07:16 Hypothetical (Not Pen of the Week- Oops!)
1:14:55 Pen of the week
1:34:17 What's Happening?
1:47:00 Compnay Updates
1:49:03 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 14: Favorite Notebooks and Our Picks for Teacher Pens!

Brian Goulet — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 14 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including two questions that require some tact) while also revisiting their first "Pen of the Week" segment, starring the TWSBI SWIPE!

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
TWSBI ALR Navy Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-diamond-580alr-fountain-pen-navy-blue-special-edition
Private Reserve Pearlescent Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve
Product Name: Link

BRIAN AND DREW'S PICKS FOR TEACHER PENS:
LAMY Safari: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-safari-fountain-pens
TWSBI Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi
Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-varsity-fountain-pens
Platinum Prefounte: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-prefounte-fountain-pens
Platinum Preppy: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens
Pilot Metropolitan: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-metropolitan-fountain-pens

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:57 Show Start

0:01:45 Listener Feedback

0:09:04 New Stuff

0:17:58 Q&A

0:18:16 1. How to store pens for international travel?
0:23:41 2. What journals are you using and what are your favorite notebooks?

0:32:12 3. Is there any way to ascertain which pen companies use good employee practices?

0:43:01 4. Which fountain pens would you recommend for teachers?

0:47:20 5. What are your thoughts on conscious consumerism?

1:02:55 Hypothetical

1:11:06 Pen of the WEEEEEEK

1:38:18 What's Happening

1:45:12 COMP-NAY UPDATES

1:51:00 What's On Your Desk?

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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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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 9: Inky Stalagmites

Brian Goulet — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400

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.

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&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?

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 3: Be Careful What You Ask For

Brian Goulet — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400

In this way-too-long episode, Brian and Drew go deep on some nerdy pen topics, share some of your feedback, answer a bunch of listener questions, cover some fun new products and take a quiz about 1950's school supplies.

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Namiki Tanuki: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/namiki-yukari-maki-e-fountain-pen-tanuki-limited-edition
Benu Euphoria Spring LE: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-euphoria-fountain-pens/products/benu-euphoria-fountain-pen-spring-sky
LAMY AL-Star 2021 LE: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-al-star-fountain-pen-azure-special-edition
Diplomat Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-ink
Noodler's Whiteness of the Whale: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-whiteness-whale-1oz-bottled-ink
De Atramentis Document White: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-document-white-bottled-ink

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Feedback
13:18 What's Happpening?
26:40 What's on Your Desk?
32:44 New Stuff!
52:30 Q&A Question 1
57:08 Q&A Question 2
1:02:55 - Q&A Question 3
1:06:00 Q&A Question 4
1:07:00 Q&A Question 5
1:11:08 Q&A Question 6
1:15:03 Q&A Question 7
1:18:28 Q&A Question 8
1:20:19 Hypothetical Question
1:26:45 That Smarts - Weird Quiz (Linked above)
1:40:53 Wrap Up

Episode 2: Basically A Hot Mess

Brian Goulet — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:45:00 -0400

We have an official show name! As Brian and Drew settle into the show format, they give personal updates that include Brian's body falling apart, share some cool new pens and ink coming out, and do a lightning round of Q&A questions.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
07:16 What's Happening?
13:22 Compnay Updates
16:31 What's On Your Desk?
27:20 New Stuff
40:00 Q&A - Large Pens under $200
42:59 Question 2 - What's your workhorse pen?
44:21 Question 3 - What if you only bought one pen?
46:33 Question 4 - What do I do after I get a new pen?
49:05 Question 5 - What to do with a scratchy nib?
51:48 Lightning Round
54:26 Drew's Hot Take
59:50 Brian's Hot Take
01:06:48 Wrap Up
01:09:04 Random Fun Fact

Episode 1: What's In A Name?

Brian Goulet — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Brian Goulet and Drew Brown of GouletPens.com have teamed up to bring you a new video series called...well we don't know yet as we publish this episode. But the idea is to take some of the better parts of our previous Write Now and Q&A video series and blend them together into this long-form regular show. We'll talk about timely things like what's going on in our lives, new fountain pen products we are seeing, questions from you all, and some other fun rotating segments.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro

5:03 Personal Updates

9:45 GouletPens.com Updates

13:29 What's on Your Desk?

20:34 New Products

34:05 Q&A!

53:35 Random Hypothetical

57:02 Wrap Up

Episode 0: Introducing The Goulet Pencast

Brian Goulet — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:45:00 -0400

Brian Goulet and Drew Brown of Gouletpens.com are starting a new regularly published podcast around the subject of fountain pens, ink, paper, and fine writing. They're doing this because fountain pens are still a thing, and because they love pens and want to share what they've learned in 10+ years of being "in the business" of fine writing. In this episode, Brian lays out the format of the show, talks about how it will work, what you can expect from it, and how to engage with them as they put out future episodes. Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as they release it! This will also be available on the Goulet Pen Company YouTube channel in video form.