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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>Are pink inks cool? How do we even CHOOSE with over 800 colors? Do we prefer cake or pie? All that PLUS a radical pen-filling hack that allows you to turn an ink sample vial into an inverted pen-filler!
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  <description>Are pink inks cool? How do we even CHOOSE with over 800 colors? Do we prefer cake or pie? All that PLUS a radical pen-filling hack that allows you to turn an ink sample vial into an inverted pen-filler!
Shop at our store! 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:
Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Pen - Smithsonian Panda: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-smithsonian-panda?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=yAHWDJcJtDw
Retro 51 Tornado Pencil - Fire &amp;amp; Dice (Special Edition): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-pencil-fire-dice?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=yAHWDJcJtDw
Montegrappa Pen of the Year Fountain Pen - The Batman (Limited Edition): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/montegrappa-pen-of-the-year-fountain-pen-the-batman-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=yAHWDJcJtDw
Rohrer &amp;amp; Klingner Deep Pine Forest - 50ml Bottled Ink (Special Edition): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/rohrer-klingner-deep-pine-forest-50ml-bottled-ink-special-edition?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=yAHWDJcJtDw
Pink Fountain Pen Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pink-ink?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=yAHWDJcJtDw
Maki-e, Raden, Urushi Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/maki-e-raden-and-urushi-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=yAHWDJcJtDw
Lightweight pens with large grips: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/all-fountain-pens?pfrs4gripdiametermm=11.00%3A14.00&amp;amp;pfrs5overallweightg=22.00%3A27.00?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw
Brandon's Ink Sample Hack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHX95HN2pRc
Wider Grommets: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-2-Pack-0-625-in-Rubber-Grommet/3013197
Narrow Grommets: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-2-Pack-0-625-in-Rubber-Grommet/3013196 
Info from the feedback section:
O-Rings for plugging cartridges: Capri tools 419 metric and 407 SAE, BUNA-N 715 (Nitrile 70 Shore) 3.5mm R16,17,18 Capri Tools (for Lamy Safari/Vista) and 3/32 inches R13 and R15 (for International size)
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:03:06 Feedback    
0:08:17 New Stuff    
0:15:51 Q&amp;amp;A    
0:16:03 What are your opinions on pink ink?    
0:29:17 Tell us about different barrel materials!   
0:40:00 Best pens for writing a lot?   
0:58:55 How do you choose between so many inks?    
1:09:22 Cake or pie?
1:17:53 Tip of the Week    
1:21:59 What's Happening?    
1:55:35 Comp-nay Updates 
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>Are pink inks cool? How do we even CHOOSE with over 800 colors? Do we prefer cake or pie? All that PLUS a radical pen-filling hack that allows you to turn an ink sample vial into an inverted pen-filler!</p>

<p>Shop at our store! <a href="http://www.gouletpens.com" rel="nofollow">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>LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:<br>
Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Pen - Smithsonian Panda: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-smithsonian-panda?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-smithsonian-panda?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Retro 51 Tornado Pencil - Fire &amp; Dice (Special Edition): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-pencil-fire-dice?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-pencil-fire-dice?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Montegrappa Pen of the Year Fountain Pen - The Batman (Limited Edition): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/montegrappa-pen-of-the-year-fountain-pen-the-batman-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/montegrappa-pen-of-the-year-fountain-pen-the-batman-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Rohrer &amp; Klingner Deep Pine Forest - 50ml Bottled Ink (Special Edition): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/rohrer-klingner-deep-pine-forest-50ml-bottled-ink-special-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/rohrer-klingner-deep-pine-forest-50ml-bottled-ink-special-edition?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Pink Fountain Pen Ink: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pink-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pink-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Maki-e, Raden, Urushi Pens: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/maki-e-raden-and-urushi-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/maki-e-raden-and-urushi-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Lightweight pens with large grips: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/all-fountain-pens?pf_rs4_grip_diameter_mm=11.00%3A14.00&pf_rs5_overall_weight_g=22.00%3A27.00?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/all-fountain-pens?pf_rs4_grip_diameter_mm=11.00%3A14.00&amp;pf_rs5_overall_weight_g=22.00%3A27.00?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a></p>

<p>Brandon&#39;s Ink Sample Hack: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHX95HN2pRc" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHX95HN2pRc</a><br>
Wider Grommets: <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-2-Pack-0-625-in-Rubber-Grommet/3013197" rel="nofollow">https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-2-Pack-0-625-in-Rubber-Grommet/3013197</a><br>
Narrow Grommets: <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-2-Pack-0-625-in-Rubber-Grommet/3013196" rel="nofollow">https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-2-Pack-0-625-in-Rubber-Grommet/3013196</a> </p>

<p>Info from the feedback section:<br>
O-Rings for plugging cartridges: Capri tools 419 metric and 407 SAE, BUNA-N 715 (Nitrile 70 Shore) 3.5mm R16,17,18 Capri Tools (for Lamy Safari/Vista) and 3/32 inches R13 and R15 (for International size)</p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
0:00:00 Intro<br>
0:03:06 Feedback<br><br>
0:08:17 New Stuff<br><br>
0:15:51 Q&amp;A<br><br>
0:16:03 What are your opinions on pink ink?<br><br>
0:29:17 Tell us about different barrel materials!<br><br>
0:40:00 Best pens for writing a lot?<br><br>
0:58:55 How do you choose between so many inks?<br><br>
1:09:22 Cake or pie?<br>
1:17:53 Tip of the Week<br><br>
1:21:59 What&#39;s Happening?<br><br>
1:55:35 Comp-nay Updates </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>Are pink inks cool? How do we even CHOOSE with over 800 colors? Do we prefer cake or pie? All that PLUS a radical pen-filling hack that allows you to turn an ink sample vial into an inverted pen-filler!</p>

<p>Shop at our store! <a href="http://www.gouletpens.com" rel="nofollow">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>LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:<br>
Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Pen - Smithsonian Panda: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-smithsonian-panda?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-smithsonian-panda?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Retro 51 Tornado Pencil - Fire &amp; Dice (Special Edition): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-pencil-fire-dice?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-pencil-fire-dice?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Montegrappa Pen of the Year Fountain Pen - The Batman (Limited Edition): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/montegrappa-pen-of-the-year-fountain-pen-the-batman-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/montegrappa-pen-of-the-year-fountain-pen-the-batman-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Rohrer &amp; Klingner Deep Pine Forest - 50ml Bottled Ink (Special Edition): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/rohrer-klingner-deep-pine-forest-50ml-bottled-ink-special-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/rohrer-klingner-deep-pine-forest-50ml-bottled-ink-special-edition?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Pink Fountain Pen Ink: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pink-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pink-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Maki-e, Raden, Urushi Pens: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/maki-e-raden-and-urushi-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/maki-e-raden-and-urushi-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a><br>
Lightweight pens with large grips: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/all-fountain-pens?pf_rs4_grip_diameter_mm=11.00%3A14.00&pf_rs5_overall_weight_g=22.00%3A27.00?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/all-fountain-pens?pf_rs4_grip_diameter_mm=11.00%3A14.00&amp;pf_rs5_overall_weight_g=22.00%3A27.00?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=yAHWDJcJtDw</a></p>

<p>Brandon&#39;s Ink Sample Hack: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHX95HN2pRc" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHX95HN2pRc</a><br>
Wider Grommets: <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-2-Pack-0-625-in-Rubber-Grommet/3013197" rel="nofollow">https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-2-Pack-0-625-in-Rubber-Grommet/3013197</a><br>
Narrow Grommets: <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-2-Pack-0-625-in-Rubber-Grommet/3013196" rel="nofollow">https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-2-Pack-0-625-in-Rubber-Grommet/3013196</a> </p>

<p>Info from the feedback section:<br>
O-Rings for plugging cartridges: Capri tools 419 metric and 407 SAE, BUNA-N 715 (Nitrile 70 Shore) 3.5mm R16,17,18 Capri Tools (for Lamy Safari/Vista) and 3/32 inches R13 and R15 (for International size)</p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
0:00:00 Intro<br>
0:03:06 Feedback<br><br>
0:08:17 New Stuff<br><br>
0:15:51 Q&amp;A<br><br>
0:16:03 What are your opinions on pink ink?<br><br>
0:29:17 Tell us about different barrel materials!<br><br>
0:40:00 Best pens for writing a lot?<br><br>
0:58:55 How do you choose between so many inks?<br><br>
1:09:22 Cake or pie?<br>
1:17:53 Tip of the Week<br><br>
1:21:59 What&#39;s Happening?<br><br>
1:55:35 Comp-nay Updates </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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