The Goulet Pencast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 119 minutes
- Episodes
- 149
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
Episode 128: Brian's (Not Surprising) Collection of LAMY 2000 Pens
Is starting with a bad fountain worse than not getting one at all? Are German pens becoming an endangered species? How many LAMY 2000s does Brian own? All of these questions and more get answered on …
Episode 127: Underrated Grey Inks & America's Future Teaching Cursive
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!
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Episode 126: How Many Pens is Too Many? Plus a Look at the LAMY Lx!
Drew chooses some Disney-esque pens, Brian shares a disturbingly hilarious childhood memory, and the LAMY Lx gets a spotlight on this episode of The Goulet Pencast!
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Episode 125: Frightening Franken-Pens and the 2024 Ink Sniff-A-Thon
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 in…
Episode 124: LAMY dark lilac is BACK! Plus, Our Most Beautiful Pens
Click here for more details about the return of LAMY dark lilac!
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Brian gives a NEWSFLASH about all the LAMY buzz that's bee…
Episode 123: How We Would Start Over With Just $100
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!
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Episode 122: Reverse Writing, Pen Show Memories, and Grail Nibs
Why do some high-end brands seem unable to make a low-cost pen? Should low-cost brands consider making a luxury pen? Brian and Drew give their response to this question and others, while also taking …
Episode 121: Vintage Pens at Goulet? Fude vs Flex? How Do Pens Age?
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!
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Episode 120: Some Lesser Known Pilot Pens and Some Ninja Turtles
What's the Pilot Silvern? Have you ever seen someone use a Pilot JUSTUS 95? All this, plus a totally inconsequential comparison of pens and anthropomorphic herptiles.
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Episode 119: Mysterious LAMY Feeds and the Mystery of Sticky Ink
Brian and Drew spotlight the OPUS 88 Jazz fountain pen and discuss irritating PEN QUIRKS on this episode of The Goulet Pencast!
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Episode 118: Brian Deep-Dives Like Never Before: Feedback and Falcons
In our longest Pencast to date, Brian goes deep into the many reasons why two pens of the same nib size could provide different writing experiences. Plus, he demonstrates how to refill the "disposabl…
Episode 117: Our Tangential and Extraneous Year in Review!
2023 is in the books! To celebrate a year of tangents, deep-dives, and all of the other superfluous and extemporaneous Pencast nuggets, Brian and Drew are reading your favorite Pencast moments, and r…
Episode 116: Our Top 10 Tips for New Fountain Pen Users
Is there a debate to be had when is comes to upgrading your pen with a new gold nib vs buying a new pen with a gold nib? There are opinions! Plus, Drew covers his favorite holiday inks and Brian trie…
Episode 115: Is There a Pen That is Universally Appreciated?
Brian tries to answer a question that almost breaks him, and Drew laments the permanent loss of one of his favorite ink colors. Plus, the Montegrappa Elmo 01 Beach gets spotlighted on this week's Epi…
Episode 114: We Bust a Nib Myth and Brian Drafts 5 Pens
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!
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Episode 113: The Most Unique Ink, and Stealing Pens from Each Other
Clearing the air about Visconti nibs, choosing a perfect PhD graduate gift, and Brian melts his brain trying to cap and uncap a pen in a way that makes him very uncomfortable in this episode of The G…
Episode 112: At What Price do Fountain Pen Nibs Stop Improving?
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 questio…
Episode 111: Fountain Pen "Starter Pokémon" and the Smoothest Nibs
Why are Pilot Falcon nibs confusing? What are some of the best SLIM fountain pens? Brian and Drew cover these question and more in this week's episode of The Goulet Pencast!
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Episode 110: The Great Fountain Pen Draft and TWO Special Guests!
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!
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Episode 109: Satisfying Pen Moments, Unpopular Brands, and Glenn!
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 e…