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 108: The Most Durable and Reliable Pen? Also, the TWSBI Kai
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!
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Episode 107: Why 10 Pens is Perfect, and How to Fix a Scratchy Nib!
Brian thinks that the perfect pen exists, but of course there's an asterisk next to it. Also, Brian and Drew address the question as to WHY someone would ever want to buy a Pilot Custom 845 in this e…
Episode 106: Chinese Pens: Good or Bad? Plus, Our Favorite Inks!
Brian showcases the Namiki Aya, Drew shows off his jacket, and more questions are answered!
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Episode 105: Self-Destructive Pen Companies?? Cleaning a New Pen??
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!
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Episode 104: Seasonal Fountain Pens and First-Timer Gift Pens
Brian and Drew talk about ink names that caught them off-guard, the best-sealing fountain pen caps, and more!
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Episode 103: Rickshaw's Origin Story and Finding Good Company Culture
This week, Brian and Drew discuss their favorite nibs in ever size, and Mark Dwight from Rickshaw Bagworks is interviewed about his entrance into the world of fountain pens!
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Episode 102: 5 Pens to Cover All Your Needs (Budget Version)
What would Brian and Drew change if they were the CEOs of Pilot and LAMY? If the tipping is the same, what make gold nibs different than steel nibs? Plus, Brian creates his own fantasy story!
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Episode 101: Italian, German, and Japanese Pens and Their Differences
Brian and Drew are back and ready to recap their adventures at the DC Pen Supershow from the previous episode! Plus, they both reveal their favorite teal ink, and answer more questions from our pen f…
Episode 100: Live Q&A at the DC Pen Show!
Brian and Drew celebrate episode 100 by taking the Pencast to The Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow!
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Episode 99: Vanishing Point History + What's Trending on Our Team?
Why does Drew want some iconic pens to change? What's unique about the Goulet office? What's the deal with the new Esterbrook Model J? Brian and Drew chat about all this and more in episode 99 of The…
Episode 98: A "Goulet Blue" Ink and "The Office" as Fountain Pens
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!
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Episode 97: Brian's Backpack Dump and Tips for Visiting a Pen Show
What's going to be the next evolution in fountain pen technology? Is that even a possibility? Brian and Drew discuss this, and give you a close-up look at some of Brian's hand-made pens!
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Episode 96: Debating The Best 5-Pen Collection + Our Rorschach Logo
Brian acquired a grail pen! Is the Edison Premiere making a comeback? Which pens can't be captured in a photo? All this, plus catching up with Brian and Drew's personal nonsense in this episode of Th…
Episode 95: The Only Dip Pen You'll Ever Need! Affordable Grail Pens!
Adrianne is joining Drew today to discuss the Kakimori nib, red inks, and their favorite ink brand on episode 95 of the Goulet Pencast!
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Episode 94: Things We Wished We Knew BEFORE Getting Our First Pen!
Brian and Drew reveal YOUR most common answers to the question: "What do you wish you knew before getting your first fountain pen?" and discuss the reasoning behind these popular responses. Plus, a s…
Episode 93: Drew's Pen Collection - and Why We Don't Carry Waterman
Drew recaps his experience at the Triangle Pen Show in Raleigh, and debates Brian on the value of keeping stickers on pens. Also in this episode of the Goulet Pencast, Brian and Drew title each other…
Episode 92: Favorite Pens of 2023, Reverse Writing, and Eyedroppers
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 Penc…
Episode 91: Minimalism and Ethical Consumption with Fountain Pens
Are internal pistons better than cartridges and converters? What would be the best choice for a new LAMY 2000 color? Brian and Drew are back to discuss this and more in episode 91 of of The Goulet Pe…
Episode 90: Guessing Pens While Blindfolded - and What is Ebonite?
What are the STRANGEST fountain pens Brian and Drew ever seen? What about their favorite pens that ARE NOT sold by The Goulet pen Company? This all gets covered, plus more fun stuff in episode 90 of …
Episode 89: How Much Does Price and Nib Size Really Matter?
What are the best stub nibs for people getting started with fountain pen? What do Drew and Brian do in order to maintain pen passion? Did you forget about the LAMY logo? All of this and more gets add…