The Goulet Pencast - Episodes Tagged with “Handwriting”

Episode 82: Pens That Are Future Classics, and the Future of Cursive

Brian Goulet — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0400

Brian and Drew debate which modern pens will one day be considered
Classic” and Brian weighs in on whether or not he thinks cursive handwriting can survive in schools.

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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 73: The Pilot Vanishing Point LS! Also Leadership Philosophy.

Brian Goulet — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Is your converter not fitting properly? Can you wear out your fountain pen by pulling out the nib and feed? Brian and Drew address these questions this week, as well as take some time to cover the Pilot Vanishing Point LS and discuss some of their most impactful Leadership/Management tools learned throughout the years.

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Pelikan Maki-e - Phoenix https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-maki-e-fountain-pen-phoenix-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=gUUpN9lDZkA
TWSBI ECO-T Set - Royal Jade Rose Gold https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-t-fountain-pen-set-royal-jade-rosegold?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=gUUpN9lDZkA
Standard International Converter https://www.gouletpens.com/products/standard-international-converter?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=gUUpN9lDZkA
Pilot Vanishing Point LS https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-vanishing-point-ls-fountain-pen-black-matte?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=gUUpN9lDZkA

Episode 27: Doodling & Handwriting Tips

Brian Goulet — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Brian and Drew answer some questions about drawing with fountain pens and improving your handwriting, while also getting a little deep into the appeal of analog hobbies with younger generations! Plus, a fun "Tip of the Week" and more on this episode of The Goulet Pencast!

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5 Tips to Improve your Handwriting with Fountain Pens: https://youtu.be/To7H-ZJ_8Ic
Best Shading Inks: https://youtu.be/mkgYucz2mOU

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Nonsense
0:00:24 Show Start

0:02:30 Feedback

0:13:25 New Stuff

0:16:28 Q&A

0:16:46 How often should you clean your pens if you don't change colors?

0:22:03 Pen and ink suggestions for drawing/doodling?

0:30:06 Tips on how to improve handwriting?
0:39:49 What the best shading inks?
0:49:12 Why are digital natives interested in fountain pens?
1:00:29 Hypothetical

1:09:48 Tip of the Week

1:13:14 What's Happening?

1:40:20 COMP-NAY UPDATES

1:42:09 What's On Your Desk?
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.

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?