The Goulet Pencast

Episode 94: Things We Wished We Knew BEFORE Getting Our First Pen!

June 23rd, 2023  |  2 hrs 11 mins

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Brian and Drew reveal YOUR most common answers to the question: "What do you wish you knew before getting your first fountain pen?" and discuss the reasoning behind these popular responses. Plus, a spotlight of two AMAZINGLY detailed maki-e pens from TACCIA!

Episode 93: Drew's Pen Collection - and Why We Don't Carry Waterman

June 16th, 2023  |  2 hrs 19 mins

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Drew recaps his experience at the Triangle Pen Show in Raleigh, and debates Brian on the value of keeping stickers on pens. Also in this episode of the Goulet Pencast, Brian and Drew title each other's autobiographies!

Episode 92: Favorite Pens of 2023, Reverse Writing, and Eyedroppers

June 9th, 2023  |  1 hr 57 mins

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Brian and Drew debate the usefulness of eyedropper pens, look at some weird pens from Brian's library, and try to find the most universally adaptive fountain pen here on episode 92 of The Goulet Pencast!

Episode 91: Minimalism and Ethical Consumption with Fountain Pens

June 2nd, 2023  |  1 hr 49 mins

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Are internal pistons better than cartridges and converters? What would be the best choice for a new LAMY 2000 color? Brian and Drew are back to discuss this and more in episode 91 of of The Goulet Pencast.

Episode 89: How Much Does Price and Nib Size Really Matter?

May 19th, 2023  |  1 hr 59 mins

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What are the best stub nibs for people getting started with fountain pen? What do Drew and Brian do in order to maintain pen passion? Did you forget about the LAMY logo? All of this and more gets addressed in some form today on episode 89 of The Goulet Pencast!

Episode 88: Some CRAZY NibsThe Meaning of Pilot Model Numbers!

May 12th, 2023  |  1 hr 55 mins

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Take a look at the differences between a Pilot Vanishing Point and a Pilot Decimo, and hear some quick answers to a lightning round of random questions this week! Plus, a quick recap of Drew's trip to the Chicago pen show!

Episode 87: Why Are Celluloid Pens a Big Deal?

May 5th, 2023  |  1 hr 52 mins

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What should you do if you "spring" your fountain pen tines? Can you reposition your feed to customize your ink flow? How does the Private Reserve Ink Zero Hand Cleaner work? All of this is covered, plus a bunch of random nonsense in this episode of The Goulet Pencast!

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Episode 85: Design Elements We Want More Of! Plus, Mario and the MVP

April 21st, 2023  |  1 hr 44 mins

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Drew is tasked with pairing a fountain pen to the Super Mario characters, and Brian is asked to choose his favorite fountain pen design elements! Plus, the Monteverde MVP fountain pen gets a spotlight!

Episode 84: The Best Buy-It-For-Life Pen, and Another PEN BATTLE

April 14th, 2023  |  2 hrs 6 mins

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Brian and Drew face off in a heated debate on the LAMY safari versus the TWSBI Eco! Brian also dives into the history and reawakening of the Delta pen company.

Episode 83: The Return of Franken-Pen! Plus, a Custom 743 Nib Party!

March 31st, 2023  |  1 hr 50 mins

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Does writing with a broad nib require specific adaptations? Does a "grail pen" have to be over $500? Brian and Drew dig in to all of this and more this week on the Goulet Pencast!