The Goulet Pencast - Episodes Tagged with “Goulet Pens Q&A”

Episode 55: Our Favorite Stub Nibs and the Infamous Dragon Pen

Brian Goulet — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Small, but heavy pens? Great pens that DON'T screw shut? Let's talk about that, PLUS the crazy Jinhao Dragon pen and list off some favorite stub nibs! Brian and Drew also jump into a really great hypothetical about pens and ink that we'd love your thoughts on!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:16 Show Start

0:01:18 Feedback

0:12:26 New Stuff

0:19:52 What are some fountain pens that AREN'T screw caps?

0:32:10 How can you explain to non-FP users why broad nibs are generally smoother?

0:40:37 What's your favorite stub nib size and brand?

0:55:50 What are some pens that are heavy, but not too large?

1:11:58 Are your children interested in fountain pens?

1:19:57 Hypothetical

1:28:34 Pen Spotlight

1:36:17 What's Happening?

1:57:46 Comp-nay Updates

1:59:10 Wrap Up

ABOUT GOULET PENS:
Brian & 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.

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Episode 44: Canned Air Pen Cleaning and the Diplomat Elox!

Brian Goulet — Mon, 02 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Brian and Drew cover custom pens, tine repair, the Diplomat Elox and desk onions! Brian also shares one of his favorite pen cleaning tricks!

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Goulet Notebooks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/goulet-notebooks?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=-1d5x8nk2lU
Diplomat Elox:https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-elox-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=-1d5x8nk2lU

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:36 Feedback

0:08:35 New Stuff

0:10:11 Q&A

0:10:24 Any suggestions for custom made pens?

0:20:35 Have you ever written off a pen as bad, only to realize it was a paper/ink issue?
0:30:58 If the tines are spread apart too far, is there any way to "fix" them?
0:47:45 Are pens supposed to come with converters?
0:55:28 What's the deal with Brian and Urushi lacquer?

1:03:46 Tip of the Week

1:10:46 Pen Spotlight

1:22:00 What's Happening?

1:51:17 Comp-nay Updates

1:56:19 Wrap Up!

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 15: A Lightfast Deep-Dive and The Diplomat Aero!

Brian Goulet — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 15 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a lightfast deep-dive and a hypothetical about giving up pens) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Diplomat Aero!

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
LAMY Dialog CC: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pen-dark-blue
Pineider Avatar - Black Matte: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-avatar-ur-fountain-pen-matte-black
Brass Sheets: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-brass-sheets
Diplomat Aero: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens
Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens

LIGHTFAST TEST:
https://blog.gouletpens.com/2012/02/jamie-grossmans-noodlers-uv-tes/

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:49 Listener Feedback

0:16:40 New Stuff

0:24:58 Q&A

0:25:24 Maybe do a series where lightfast ink is tested?

0:37:35 Pens that you would like to exist?

0:43:49 In a limited and numbered edition release, which number would you choose?

0:50:29 What's the best way to clean paper fibers from your nib?
0:57:15 How do you correct writing mistakes?

1:05:00 Hypo-thetical (listener-provided)!

1:15:49 Pen-of-the-WEEEEEK!

1:29:42 What's Happening?

1:35:48 Comp-nay updates

1:38:08 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 13: Underrated Pens

Brian Goulet — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 13 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback and answer some of your questions (including a ranking of top underrated pens) while also conducting their first "Pen of the Week" segment!

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Jacques Herbin Ink Set: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jacques-herbin-ink/products/jacques-herbin-1670-anniversary-ink-gift-set
Pelikan M1000 White Ray: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-m1000-fountain-pen-raden-white-ray-limited-edition
Diamine Inkvent Calendar: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-inkvent-calendar-2021
Aurora 88 Blue Mamba: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/aurora-88-fountain-pens/products/aurora-88-fountain-pen-blue-mamba-limited-edition
Aurora 88 Trilobiti Chocolate: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/aurora-88-fountain-pens/products/aurora-88-trilobiti-fountain-pen-chocolate-limited-edition
Maiora Mitho K: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/maiora-mitho-fountain-pens
Retro 51 Rollerballs: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pens

UNDERRATED PENS:
Kaweco Supra: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-supra-fountain-pens
Yookers: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/yookers
Sailor HighAce Neo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-highace-neo-calligraphy-pens

Traveler's Brass Pen: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/travelers-company-fountain-pens
Platinum Prefounte: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-prefounte-fountain-pens
Platinum Plaisir: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-plaisir-fountain-pens
Pilot E95S: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens
Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-varsity-fountain-pens
Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:24 Show Start

0:02:10 Feedback

0:12:26 NEW STUFF

0:22:31 Q&A

0:27:36 Q2

0:32:19 Q3

0:37:49 Q4

0:51:17 Q5

0:57:11 Hypothetical

1:04:50 Pennnnnn OFFFF THE WEEEEEEEKKKKKKKK!!!!!

1:23:35 What's Happening

1:33:34 COMP-NAY UPDATES

1:35:50 What's on your desk?

1:39:09 Brian's Fun Fact of the Week

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 10: Feeling the Potential Energy

Brian Goulet — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 10 of The Goulet Pencast! In this episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, and spotlight the new TWSBI Swipe fountain pen.

**Correction - The DC Pen show is taking place August 5-8 this year. Disregard the comment in the video about it being "this weekend".

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Platinum #3776 Kinshu: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-kinshu-limited-edition
LAMY Studio Black Forest: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-studio-fountain-pen-black-forest-special-edition
Private Reserve Infinity Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/private-reserve-infinity-violet-60ml-bottled-ink
Sailor Ebonite KOP Naginata Togi: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911-king-of-pens-naginata-togi-fountain-pen-black-ebonite
TWSBI SWIPE: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Opening
0:01:40 Feedback
0:12:17 New Stuff
0:25:27 Q&A
0:26:47 Are Montblanc & Waterman overhyped?
0:30:07 Is the Pineider Metropolis named after the movie?
0:31:27 What does your leadership look like?
0:42:20 Will you be going to the 2021 DC Pen show?
0:45:41 How do you know how popular a pen or ink will be?
0:52:40 Hypothetical
0:57:06 Product Spotlight - TWSBI SWIPE
1:15:50 What's Happening?
1:35:32 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 6: Pretty Much Just Flailing Around

Brian Goulet — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Welcome to episode 6 of The Goulet Pencast! In this economy-sized episode, Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, cover some fun new products and share some hilarious details from when they knew each other in elementary school!

**CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE VERSION FOR SOME CLASS PICS OF BRIAN & DREW IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOGETHER!

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Pilot Custom 74 Grenadine: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-grenadine
Edison Ascent - Seaglass: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/edison-ascent-fountain-pen-seaglass
Sailor 1911S - Trinity: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-1911s-fountain-pen-trinity
Retro 51 Gnome Sweet Gnome: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-gnome-sweet-gnome
Bulb Syringe: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-bulb-syringe

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Opening
0:55 Feedback

0:09:07 NEW STUFFFFFFF

0:15:36 Q&A

0:16:56 How do you meet other fountain pen-inclined people?

0:24:53 How do you motivate yourself to clean your pens?
0:32:13 How was fountain pen-friendly paper made without modern processes?

0:55:08 Is there one version of a candy/pen you hate but another version you love?

0:59:36 How long have you guys known each other and why do you have great chemistry?

1:07:59 How has your perception of fountain pens changed over the years?

1:15:47 What are the best ways for getting ink out of caps?

1:17:25 What is your favorite fountain pen accessory?

1:18:43 Hypo-theti-CALLLLL

1:26:29 HOT TAKE

1:30:36 What's Happening?

1:40:58 Compnay Updates

1:47:07 OUTRO

Episode 5: Boujee Thunderfluff

Brian Goulet — Fri, 28 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, cover some fun new products and play a funky game of "Never Have I Ever" about fountain pens - with weird candy!

**The YouTube version includes a hilarious (unless you're Drew) BONUS CLIP not included in the podcast!*

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Kaweco AL Sport Vibrant Violet: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-al-sport-fountain-pen-vibrant-violet-limited-production
Sailor Compass: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-1911-fountain-pens
Visconti Opera Demo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/visconti-opera-demo-fountain-pens
Diplomat Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-ink
Private Reserve Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00:00 Opening

00:01:45:07 Listener Feedback

00:07:03:22 New Stuff

00:16:34:13 Q&A

00:16:47:02 Question 1

00:22:12:03 Question 2

00:24:35:03 Question 3

00:28:16:22 Question 4

00:33:59:05 Question 5

00:36:26:13 Question 6

00:39:16:20 Hypothetical

00:46:09:03 A very loose game

01:06:42:12 What's Happening?

01:11:11:13 Compnay Updates

01:12:19:02 What's On Your Desk?

Episode 4: The FrankenPencast

Brian Goulet — Fri, 14 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Brian and Drew share some of your feedback, answer your questions, cover some fun new products and create their ideal FRANKEN-PENS!

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Listener Feedback
14:07 New Stuff
27:04 Question 1 - Are elastic pen loops harmful for pens?
32:45 Question 2 - How to fountain pens work on rag paper?
37:55 Question 3 - Why are brown pens and ink not popular?
44:12 Question 4 - What's the next big thing for Goulet Pens?
46:34 Question 5 - Should Drew grow a mustache, or should John Lane shave?
49:27 Question 6 - Are there fountain pens made from sustainable material?
51:50 Question 7 - Why are gold stub nibs rare?
55:35 Question 8 - How do you clean a fountain pen and keep ink in the converter?
59:15 Question 9 - How do you clean shimmer fallout without removing the feed?
1:01:30 Hypothetical with Drew
1:07:15 Franken-pen!
1:17:48 What's Happening?
1:21:31 Compnay Updates
1:23:42 Closing comments