The Goulet Pencast - Episodes Tagged with “Sailor”

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 137: Pilot's New Signature Nib and Absurd Pen Materials

Brian Goulet — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

What are the wettest nibs? What happens when you run your pen through a washer and dryer? Two different questions, but one of them will be answered far may in-depth. If you know the Pencast, you know which question gets the deep dive. All that and MORE in episode 137 of The Goulet Pencast!

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:24 Feedback
0:09:20 New Stuff
0:16:19 Comp-nay Updates
0:18:38 What are the wettest fountain pen nibs?
0:28:29 How did you get into fountain pens?
0:39:19 What to do if your pen gets tossed in the washer/dryer
0:56:49 What are your favorite non-standard nib sizes?
1:07:04 What's the most absurd material you'd want a pen made from?
1:27:49 Pen Spotlight
1:41:54 What's Happening?

Episode 127: Underrated Grey Inks & America's Future Teaching Cursive

Brian Goulet — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Brian and Drew showcase a lanyard pen and blitz through a fountain pen bracket, choosing a slightly predictable champion. Plus, a chat about grey ink and more fun stuff!

Episode 125: Frightening Franken-Pens and the 2024 Ink Sniff-A-Thon

Brian Goulet — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Brian K. joins Drew for an adventure in evaluating scented inks, and to showcase some handmade hobbies. Plus, Brian and Drew answer some fun questions about Ultem, writing surfaces, and wet vs dry inks!

Scented Ink:
De Atramentis Apple Blossom: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-apple-blossom-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=XnS6rwv-PQ4
De Atramentis Lavender: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-lavender-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=XnS6rwv-PQ4
De Atramentis Black Roses: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-black-roses-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=XnS6rwv-PQ4
De Atramentis Cherry: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-cherry-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=XnS6rwv-PQ4
Jacques Herbin Noir Inspiration: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/jacques-herbin-noir-inspiration-50ml-scented-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=XnS6rwv-PQ4
Diamine Spruce: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-spruce-50ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=XnS6rwv-PQ4
Diamine Pick Me Up: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-pick-me-up-50ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=XnS6rwv-PQ4

Episode 123: How We Would Start Over With Just $100

Brian Goulet — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

We have two Brians today! Brian K. stops by for a "Meet the Team" segment, while Drew and Brian G. tackle a bunch of fun community questions and discuss a BUNCH of new products!

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
2024 LAMY Special Edition Pens and Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2024-safari-special-editions?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jXXmgsZv42w
Delta DV Original Oversized - Original: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/delta-dv-original-oversized-fountain-pen-original?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jXXmgsZv42w
Pilot Custom 743 New Nib Sizes: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-black?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jXXmgsZv42w

Brian's $100 List:
Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-varsity-fountain-pen-blue?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jXXmgsZv42w
TWSBI Eco: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-transparent-blue-special-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jXXmgsZv42w
Diplomat Magnum: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-prismatic-purple?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jXXmgsZv42w
Diamine Red Dragon: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-red-dragon-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jXXmgsZv42w
Diamine Marine: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-marine-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jXXmgsZv42w
Rhodia A5 Dot Pad: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/rhodia-no-16-notepad-black-dot-grid?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jXXmgsZv42w
Goulet 68gsm Notebook: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/goulet-notebook-68gsm-tomoe-river-paper-a5-lined?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jXXmgsZv42w

Episode 121: Vintage Pens at Goulet? Fude vs Flex? How Do Pens Age?

Brian Goulet — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Lots of great questions got sent in this week, so Brian & Drew are ready to tackle fun curiosities such as their 5 most sentimental pens and the best pens for shimmer inks! Plus, Janéa drops in!

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Sailor Pro Gear Slim Pen & Ink Set - First Snow (Limited Edition): https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-ink-set-first-snow-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=AyGJHL9gDyE
New Wearingeul Inks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/wearingeul-inks?sort=extra-sort1-descending?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=AyGJHL9gDyE
New Pilot Kakuno Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-kakuno-fountain-pens?sort=extra-sort1-descending?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=AyGJHL9gDyE
Colorverse Blue Dragon: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/colorverse-inks?sort=extra-sort1-descending?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=AyGJHL9gDyE
Visconti Medici Viola: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/visconti-medici-fountain-pen-viola?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=AyGJHL9gDyE

Episode 114: We Bust a Nib Myth and Brian Drafts 5 Pens

Brian Goulet — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:45:00 -0500

Why doesn't the perfect fountain pen exist? Does Drew makes exceptions to his 3-pen rule? Brian and Drew tackle these question and more this week on episode 114 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 110: The Great Fountain Pen Draft and TWO Special Guests!

Brian Goulet — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Brian is missing this week, so Adrianne's here to help! Plus, Brandon stops by for a "Meet the Team" interview and Drew goes head-to-head with Adrianne to draft a team of fountain pens!

RETRACTION THE ENDLESS JOURNAL IS NOT CACTUS LEATHER. It is genuine leather.

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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 104: Seasonal Fountain Pens and First-Timer Gift Pens

Brian Goulet — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400

Brian and Drew talk about ink names that caught them off-guard, the best-sealing fountain pen caps, and more!

Episode 98: A "Goulet Blue" Ink and "The Office" as Fountain Pens

Brian Goulet — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -0400

What is the best gold-nib pen for ink sampling? What is our favorite custom nib? Brian and Drew chat about all of this, and Brian shows off his newest pen in Episode 98 of The Goulet Pencast!

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

Brian Goulet — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400

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!

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

Brian Goulet — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400

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!

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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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NIB TECHNICUANS FEATURED:
https://tokyostationpens.com/
https://www.penrealm.com/
https://www.customnibstudio.com/
https://www.jjlaxpenco.com/

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 79: Brian Deep Dives on Amazon and Unboxes the Spymaster Duo!

Brian Goulet — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

What makes an ink "good"? Why do Drew's co workers enjoy torturing him? Brian and Drew answer the real questions this week on the Goulet Pencast.

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https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-buttered-popcorn-38ml-bottled-ink

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/lamy-2000-fountain-pen-black?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Ye4s_VplfMY
Pelikan M800: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pelikan-m800-fountain-pen-black-red?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Ye4s_VplfMY
Pilot Custom 74: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-blue?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Ye4s_VplfMY
Sailor King of Pens Battle of Ujigawa: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-king-of-pens-maki-e-fountain-pen-battle-of-ujigawa-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Ye4s_VplfMY
Namiki Aya Maki-e: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/namiki-aya-maki-e-fountain-pen-hayate-black?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Ye4s_VplfMY
Montegrappa Celluloid Masters Arte: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/montegrappa-celluloid-masters-arte-fountain-pen-turquoise-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Ye4s_VplfMY

Episode 78: Frozen Ink, The Best Sealing Caps, and Brian's Succession

Brian Goulet — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

What if you have an ENTIRE pen brand's catalog - past, present, and future? Brian and Drew tackle that hypothetical and answer 5 of YOUR questions!

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LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Visconti Homo Sapiens - Lotus Garden: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pen-lotus-garden-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=e6QSRrJDZGM
Sailor Pro Gear Slim Veilio - Blue Green: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-veilio-fountain-pen-blue-green?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=e6QSRrJDZGM
Sailor Pro Gear Slim Veilio Pearl White: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-veilio-fountain-pen-pearl-white?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=e6QSRrJDZGM
Sailor Yurameku Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-ink?pf_t_ink_collection=Ink+Collection%3ASailor+Yurameku?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=e6QSRrJDZGM
Monteverde Ritma - Anodized Orange: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-ritma-fountain-pen-orange-special-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=e6QSRrJDZGM
TWSBI ECO-T - Saffron: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-eco-t-fountain-pen-saffron-special-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=e6QSRrJDZGM
Pilot Ink Cartridges: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-ink?product_type=Ink+Cartridges?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=e6QSRrJDZGM

Episode 63: An Urushi Deep Dive with a Pen Friend, and more!

Brian Goulet — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Brian and Drew take apart TWSBI pistons, talk about diminishing returns on fountain pens, and discuss some lesser talked-about brands. Of course there are also super important topics like Mean Girls, mailboxes, Brian jumping off towers, and Drew getting too many Corgis.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:55 Feedback

0:10:37 New Stuff

0:18:06 Am I missing anything by not buyomg $300+ pens?
0:26:12 How about some brands that don't often get talked about?
0:39:02 Do all extra fine nibs scratch?
0:49:49 How about a deep dive on Urushi finishes?
1:07:06 Tip of the Week/Pen Spotlight
1:33:55 What's Happening?

2:12:24 Comp-nay Updates

Episode 46: Demonstrator Royalty and Utilitarian Ink Windows

Brian Goulet — Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Which pen is the King of the demonstrators? Are some ink windows useless? What the heck was the Goulet "Ink Drop"? All of these questions get discussed far more than they need to be on this week's episode!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:34 Feedback

0:11:01 New Stuff

0:25:13 Q&A

0:25:24 What do you think about ink windows?

0:40:19 Do certain pens or inks promote greater creativity/productivity ?

0:54:34 How rare is it to get a bad bottle of ink?

1:02:05 What is the King of demonstrators?

1:13:02 What worked and didn't work about the Ink Drop subscription?

1:22:18 Tip of the Week

1:26:00 What's Happening?

1:54:37 Comp-nay Updates

1:58:26 Wrap Up