The Goulet Pencast - Episodes Tagged with “Underrated”

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 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 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