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    <description>Brian Goulet and Drew Brown of GouletPens.com talk about all the fountain pen things that pen fans love. They talk about what's going on at The Goulet Pen Company, what's new in the fountain pen world, there are interviews with people in the fountain pen industry, and lots of jokes and fun segments to keep you entertained and maybe even educated about fine writing and fountain pen-related products. 
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  <itunes:subtitle>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 &amp; steel nib pens) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Monteverde Regatta!</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>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 &amp;amp; steel nib pens) while also sharing the "Pen of the Week", the Monteverde Regatta!
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe 
LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
LAMY Ideos: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-ideos-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
LAMY Dialog CC: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Esterbrook Book Holder: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-nib-book-holder?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Iroshizuku Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-ink?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Noodler's Black Swan in Australian Roses: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-black-swan-australian-roses-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Diamine Marine: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-marine-30ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Noodler's Apache Sunset: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-apache-sunset-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Private Reserve Infinity Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Diplomat Aero: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Sailor 1911 Vega: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-vega?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Namiki Emperor: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/namiki-emperor-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Monteverde Regatta: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Monteverde Pumpkin Cake: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-pumpkin-cake-30ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Noodler's Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Noodler's Liberty's Elysium: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-libertys-elysium-3oz-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
Pilot Custom 823: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-823-fountain-pen-amber?utmmedium=social&amp;amp;utmsource=youtube&amp;amp;utmcampaign=enu316bTGto
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:39 Listener Feedback
0:06:32 New Stuff
0:18:14 Q&amp;amp;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?
ABOUT GOULET PENS: 
Brian &amp;amp; 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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    <![CDATA[<p>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 &amp; steel nib pens) while also sharing the &quot;Pen of the Week&quot;, the Monteverde Regatta!</p>

<p>SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe</a> </p>

<p>LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:<br>
LAMY Ideos: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-ideos-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-ideos-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
LAMY Dialog CC: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Esterbrook Book Holder: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-nib-book-holder?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-nib-book-holder?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Iroshizuku Ink: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Black Swan in Australian Roses: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-black-swan-australian-roses-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-black-swan-australian-roses-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Diamine Marine: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-marine-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-marine-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Apache Sunset: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-apache-sunset-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-apache-sunset-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Private Reserve Infinity Ink: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Diplomat Aero: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Sailor 1911 Vega: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-vega?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-vega?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Namiki Emperor: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/namiki-emperor-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/namiki-emperor-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Monteverde Regatta: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Monteverde Pumpkin Cake: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-pumpkin-cake-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-pumpkin-cake-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Blue: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Liberty&#39;s Elysium: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-libertys-elysium-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-libertys-elysium-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Pilot Custom 823: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-823-fountain-pen-amber?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-823-fountain-pen-amber?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a></p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
0:00:00 Intro<br>
0:01:39 Listener Feedback<br>
0:06:32 New Stuff<br>
0:18:14 Q&amp;A<br>
0:18:25 What are the best inks for flex pens?<br>
0:27:18 What to do with pens that dry out quickly?<br>
0:38:12 Why would I buy a steel nib pen when I can get a gold nib for less?<br>
0:47:55 How do you fill a Namiki Emperor?<br>
0:54:05 What&#39;s the process for developing an exclusive pen?<br>
1:07:16 Hypothetical (Not Pen of the Week- Oops!)<br>
1:14:55 Pen of the week<br>
1:34:17 What&#39;s Happening?<br>
1:47:00 Compnay Updates<br>
1:49:03 What&#39;s on Your Desk?</p>

<p>ABOUT GOULET PENS: <br>
Brian &amp; 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 <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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 &amp; steel nib pens) while also sharing the &quot;Pen of the Week&quot;, the Monteverde Regatta!</p>

<p>SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe</a> </p>

<p>LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:<br>
LAMY Ideos: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-ideos-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-ideos-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
LAMY Dialog CC: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Esterbrook Book Holder: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-nib-book-holder?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/esterbrook-nib-book-holder?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Iroshizuku Ink: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Black Swan in Australian Roses: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-black-swan-australian-roses-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-black-swan-australian-roses-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Diamine Marine: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-marine-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-marine-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Apache Sunset: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-apache-sunset-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-apache-sunset-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Private Reserve Infinity Ink: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/private-reserve?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Diplomat Aero: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-aero-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Sailor 1911 Vega: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-vega?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-vega?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Namiki Emperor: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/namiki-emperor-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/namiki-emperor-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Monteverde Regatta: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Monteverde Pumpkin Cake: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-pumpkin-cake-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/monteverde-pumpkin-cake-30ml-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Blue: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-blue-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Liberty&#39;s Elysium: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-libertys-elysium-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-libertys-elysium-3oz-bottled-ink?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a><br>
Pilot Custom 823: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-823-fountain-pen-amber?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=enu316bTGto" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pilot-custom-823-fountain-pen-amber?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=enu316bTGto</a></p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
0:00:00 Intro<br>
0:01:39 Listener Feedback<br>
0:06:32 New Stuff<br>
0:18:14 Q&amp;A<br>
0:18:25 What are the best inks for flex pens?<br>
0:27:18 What to do with pens that dry out quickly?<br>
0:38:12 Why would I buy a steel nib pen when I can get a gold nib for less?<br>
0:47:55 How do you fill a Namiki Emperor?<br>
0:54:05 What&#39;s the process for developing an exclusive pen?<br>
1:07:16 Hypothetical (Not Pen of the Week- Oops!)<br>
1:14:55 Pen of the week<br>
1:34:17 What&#39;s Happening?<br>
1:47:00 Compnay Updates<br>
1:49:03 What&#39;s on Your Desk?</p>

<p>ABOUT GOULET PENS: <br>
Brian &amp; 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 <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com</a>.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 16: Our Favorite Nibs &amp; Legally Swapping Pen Parts!</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>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!
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe 
LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Noodler's Products: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers
Benu Briolette: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-briolette-fountain-pens
Monteverde Regatta Sport: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens
Sailor Stealth Green Pro Gear: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-stealth-green
Pineider Alchemist: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-alchemist-fountain-pen-kilauea-blue
Visconti Homo Sapiens - Blue Ultramarine: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-lava-color-fountain-pen-blue-ultramarine
LAMY AL-Star: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-al-star-fountain-pens
Kaweco Sport: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-sport-fountain-pens
Esterbrook JR: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/esterbrook-jr-pocket-pens
LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000-fountain-pens
HALLOWEEN GOODIES:
Diplomat Aero (Orange): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-orange
Diplomat Elox: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-elox-fountain-pen-ring-black-orange
Benu Talisman Foxglove: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/benu-talisman-fountain-pen-foxglove
Noodler's Nightshade: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-nightshade-3oz-bottled-ink
Sailor Ink Studio 123: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-123-20ml-bottled-ink
Sailor Ink Studio 224: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-224-20ml-bottled-ink
Diplomat Magnum (Orange): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-demo-orange
Conklin Duragraph (Amber): https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-amber
Diamine Oxblood: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-oxblood-30ml-bottled-ink
Diamine Writer's Blood: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-writers-blood-30ml-bottled-ink
Diamine Pumpkin: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-pumpkin-30ml-bottled-ink
De Atramentis Edgar Allen Poe: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-edgar-allan-poe-bottled-ink
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:02:15 Feedback
0:09:30 New Stuff
0:19:30 Q&amp;amp;A
0:19:53 Do snap caps wear out over time?
0:25:00 Is it a crime to mix &amp;amp; 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?
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    <![CDATA[<p>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 &quot;Pen of the Week&quot;, the Pilot Explorer!</p>

<p>SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe</a> </p>

<p>LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:<br>
Noodler&#39;s Products: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers</a><br>
Benu Briolette: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-briolette-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-briolette-fountain-pens</a><br>
Monteverde Regatta Sport: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens</a><br>
Sailor Stealth Green Pro Gear: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-stealth-green" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-stealth-green</a><br>
Pineider Alchemist: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-alchemist-fountain-pen-kilauea-blue" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-alchemist-fountain-pen-kilauea-blue</a><br>
Visconti Homo Sapiens - Blue Ultramarine: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-lava-color-fountain-pen-blue-ultramarine" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-lava-color-fountain-pen-blue-ultramarine</a><br>
LAMY AL-Star: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-al-star-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-al-star-fountain-pens</a><br>
Kaweco Sport: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-sport-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-sport-fountain-pens</a><br>
Esterbrook JR: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/esterbrook-jr-pocket-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/esterbrook-jr-pocket-pens</a><br>
LAMY 2000: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000-fountain-pens</a></p>

<p>HALLOWEEN GOODIES:<br>
Diplomat Aero (Orange): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-orange" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-orange</a><br>
Diplomat Elox: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-elox-fountain-pen-ring-black-orange" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-elox-fountain-pen-ring-black-orange</a><br>
Benu Talisman Foxglove: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/benu-talisman-fountain-pen-foxglove" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/benu-talisman-fountain-pen-foxglove</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Nightshade: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-nightshade-3oz-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-nightshade-3oz-bottled-ink</a><br>
Sailor Ink Studio 123: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-123-20ml-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-123-20ml-bottled-ink</a><br>
Sailor Ink Studio 224: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-224-20ml-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-224-20ml-bottled-ink</a><br>
Diplomat Magnum (Orange): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-demo-orange" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-demo-orange</a><br>
Conklin Duragraph (Amber): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-amber" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-amber</a><br>
Diamine Oxblood: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-oxblood-30ml-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-oxblood-30ml-bottled-ink</a><br>
Diamine Writer&#39;s Blood: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-writers-blood-30ml-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-writers-blood-30ml-bottled-ink</a><br>
Diamine Pumpkin: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-pumpkin-30ml-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-pumpkin-30ml-bottled-ink</a><br>
De Atramentis Edgar Allen Poe: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-edgar-allan-poe-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-edgar-allan-poe-bottled-ink</a></p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
0:00:00 Intro<br>
0:02:15 Feedback<br>
0:09:30 New Stuff<br>
0:19:30 Q&amp;A<br>
0:19:53 Do snap caps wear out over time?<br>
0:25:00 Is it a crime to mix &amp; match pen parts?<br>
0:30:12 How is your relationship with other retailers?<br>
0:38:42 Halloween pen/ink recommendations?<br>
0:44:35 What is your favorite nib design?<br>
0:52:30 Hypothetical<br>
0:59:14 Pen of the Week<br>
1:26:38 What&#39;s Happening?<br>
1:37:39 Compnay Updates<br>
1:42:36 What&#39;s on Your Desk?</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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 &quot;Pen of the Week&quot;, the Pilot Explorer!</p>

<p>SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe</a> </p>

<p>LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:<br>
Noodler&#39;s Products: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers</a><br>
Benu Briolette: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-briolette-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-briolette-fountain-pens</a><br>
Monteverde Regatta Sport: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-regatta-sport-fountain-pens</a><br>
Sailor Stealth Green Pro Gear: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-stealth-green" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-stealth-green</a><br>
Pineider Alchemist: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-alchemist-fountain-pen-kilauea-blue" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/pineider-alchemist-fountain-pen-kilauea-blue</a><br>
Visconti Homo Sapiens - Blue Ultramarine: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-lava-color-fountain-pen-blue-ultramarine" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-lava-color-fountain-pen-blue-ultramarine</a><br>
LAMY AL-Star: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-al-star-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-al-star-fountain-pens</a><br>
Kaweco Sport: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-sport-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-sport-fountain-pens</a><br>
Esterbrook JR: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/esterbrook-jr-pocket-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/esterbrook-jr-pocket-pens</a><br>
LAMY 2000: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000-fountain-pens" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000-fountain-pens</a></p>

<p>HALLOWEEN GOODIES:<br>
Diplomat Aero (Orange): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-orange" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-aero-fountain-pen-orange</a><br>
Diplomat Elox: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-elox-fountain-pen-ring-black-orange" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-elox-fountain-pen-ring-black-orange</a><br>
Benu Talisman Foxglove: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/benu-talisman-fountain-pen-foxglove" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/benu-talisman-fountain-pen-foxglove</a><br>
Noodler&#39;s Nightshade: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-nightshade-3oz-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/noodlers-nightshade-3oz-bottled-ink</a><br>
Sailor Ink Studio 123: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-123-20ml-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-123-20ml-bottled-ink</a><br>
Sailor Ink Studio 224: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-224-20ml-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-224-20ml-bottled-ink</a><br>
Diplomat Magnum (Orange): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-demo-orange" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diplomat-magnum-fountain-pen-demo-orange</a><br>
Conklin Duragraph (Amber): <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-amber" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-amber</a><br>
Diamine Oxblood: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-oxblood-30ml-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-oxblood-30ml-bottled-ink</a><br>
Diamine Writer&#39;s Blood: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-writers-blood-30ml-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-writers-blood-30ml-bottled-ink</a><br>
Diamine Pumpkin: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-pumpkin-30ml-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-pumpkin-30ml-bottled-ink</a><br>
De Atramentis Edgar Allen Poe: <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-edgar-allan-poe-bottled-ink" rel="nofollow">https://www.gouletpens.com/products/de-atramentis-edgar-allan-poe-bottled-ink</a></p>

<p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>
0:00:00 Intro<br>
0:02:15 Feedback<br>
0:09:30 New Stuff<br>
0:19:30 Q&amp;A<br>
0:19:53 Do snap caps wear out over time?<br>
0:25:00 Is it a crime to mix &amp; match pen parts?<br>
0:30:12 How is your relationship with other retailers?<br>
0:38:42 Halloween pen/ink recommendations?<br>
0:44:35 What is your favorite nib design?<br>
0:52:30 Hypothetical<br>
0:59:14 Pen of the Week<br>
1:26:38 What&#39;s Happening?<br>
1:37:39 Compnay Updates<br>
1:42:36 What&#39;s on Your Desk?</p>]]>
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