The Goulet Pencast - Episodes Tagged with “Lamy”

Episode 146: Live Questions at The 2024 DC Pen Show!

Brian Goulet — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400

The Pencast visited The Washington DC Pen Show once again, and recorded in front of a live audience who submitted questions during this unforgettable event!

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Episode 133: Pens That Need More Colors and Brian's Birthday Surprise!

Brian Goulet — Fri, 03 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Brian shares a special surprise in honor of his Birthday! Plus, Brian and Drew discuss the top Edelstein ink, pens that they think need MORE colors, and the mysterious LAMY cursive nib! Plus, Kay from the Customer Care team drops by to say hello!

Pelikan Edelstein Special Edition History: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog/pelikan-edelstein-ink-of-the-year-pen-history

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Girologio Denim Pen Cases: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/girologio-pen-cases?sort=extra-sort1-descending?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yrgeVPvD4dQ
BENU Euphoria - Steamboat Master: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-euphoria-fountain-pens/products/benu-euphoria-fountain-pen-steamboat-master?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yrgeVPvD4dQ
OPUS 88 Mini: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/opus-88-mini-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yrgeVPvD4dQ
New Clairefontaine Notebooks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/clairefontaine-special-collections?sort=extra-sort1-descending?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yrgeVPvD4dQ
Pelikan Edelstein Inks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pelikan-ink?ink_collection=Ink+Collection%3APelikan+Edelstein&sort=extra-sort1-descending?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yrgeVPvD4dQ
LAMY Cursive Nibs: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-cursive-steel-nib-black?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yrgeVPvD4dQ

Episode 119: Mysterious LAMY Feeds and the Mystery of Sticky Ink

Brian Goulet — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Brian and Drew spotlight the OPUS 88 Jazz fountain pen and discuss irritating PEN QUIRKS on this episode of The Goulet Pencast!

Episode 112: At What Price do Fountain Pen Nibs Stop Improving?

Brian Goulet — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The biggest nib on the market??? Which pens do Brian & Drew have a love/hate relationship with? What's the best way to flush a Pilot pen? Should you only use Sailor ink with their pens? These questions get tackled on today's Pencast, plus a bunch of other wild stuff!

Episode 109: Satisfying Pen Moments, Unpopular Brands, and Glenn!

Brian Goulet — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0400

What are Brian and Drew's favorite Private Reserve inks? What's the deal with JoWo making so many of other company's fountain pen nibs? The guys do their best to answer these with some remblance of effort in this week's episode of The Goulet Pencast!

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Private Reserve Inks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=BMTEXhVo83Y
Pilot/Namiki Emperor Maki-e - White Rabbit (Limited Edition): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-emperor-maki-e-fountain-pen-white-rabbit-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=BMTEXhVo83Y
Sull's Manual of Advanced Penmanship: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/sulls-manual-of-advanced-penmanship?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=BMTEXhVo83Y
Sailor Dipton Pen & Ink Set - Ice Dance: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/sailor-dipton-pen-ink-set-ice-dance?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=BMTEXhVo83Y
Sailor Dipton Pen & Ink Set - Coral Humming: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/sailor-dipton-pen-ink-set-coral-humming?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=BMTEXhVo83Y
Sailor Dipton Pen & Ink Set - Mellow Forest: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/sailor-dipton-pen-ink-set-mellow-forest?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=BMTEXhVo83Y

Episode 108: The Most Durable and Reliable Pen? Also, the TWSBI Kai

Brian Goulet — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

What watches does Drew wear? Is a notebook a sandwich? Our hosts answer some truly creative and off-the-wall questions in this episode of The Goulet Pencast!

Episode 105: Self-Destructive Pen Companies?? Cleaning a New Pen??

Brian Goulet — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Great options for gifts that AREN'T pens or ink! Plus, Brian and Drew spend some time with the TWSBI VAC Mini this week on the Goulet Pencast!

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Sailor Shikiori Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-ink?sort=extra-sort1-descending&sub_collection=Ink+Collection%3ASailor+Shikiori?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=__I38TnodRA
Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball Pen - Pan American® Clipper Retro: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pen-pan-american-clipper-retro?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=__I38TnodRA
Esterbrook Estie Fountain Pen - Punch (Limited Edition): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-estie-fountain-pen-punch-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=__I38TnodRA
LAMY scala fountain pen - majestic jade (Limited Edition): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-scala-fountain-pen-majestic-jade-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=__I38TnodRA
Esterbrook Cancas Pen Cases: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/esterbrook-pen-storage?sort=extra-sort1-descending?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=__I38TnodRA

Episode 81: Fountain Pens for Classrooms and Horseback

Brian Goulet — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Brian and Drew are responding to students and a cowboy this week, while also discussing the current state of the Tomoe River paper brand and whether or not Brian is a beaver.

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Episode 80: Are LE's a Gimmick? When Did Products Surprise Us?

Brian Goulet — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Is it worth it to try to repair your nibs yourself? Brian and Drew answer that, plus 4 additional questions, and discuss fictional (AND EPIC) maki-e designs!

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Episode 76: Pen Battle! Brian Turns Against One of His Favorite Pens

Brian Goulet — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Brian reveals a dirty little secret, and engage in a two-part fountain pen debate against Drew while advocating AGAINST his beloved Pilot Custom 74!

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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