The Goulet Pencast

Take a look at the differences between a Pilot Vanishing Point and a Pilot Decimo, and hear some quick answers to a lightning round of random questions this week! Plus, a quick recap of Drew's trip t…

What should you do if you "spring" your fountain pen tines? Can you reposition your feed to customize your ink flow? How does the Private Reserve Ink Zero Hand Cleaner work? All of this is covered, p…

We love these pens - so why don't we use them? Which cheese is the best cheese? Also, WHAT ARE YOU DOING RIGHT NOW? All of this gets covered this week in The Goulet Pencast!

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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 spotligh…

Brian and Drew face off in a heated debate on the LAMY safari versus the TWSBI Eco! Brian also dives into the history and reawakening of the Delta pen company.

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Does writing with a broad nib require specific adaptations? Does a "grail pen" have to be over $500? Brian and Drew dig in to all of this and more this week on the Goulet Pencast!

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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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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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Is it worth it to try to repair your nibs yourself? Brian and Drew answer that, plus 4 additional questions, and discuss fictional (AND EPIC) maki-e designs!

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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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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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In this episode, Drew challenges Brian to a ink-themed game of Two Truths and a Lie. We also learn that apparently it wouldn't take much for Drew to run away from the hobby!

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Brian reveals a dirty little secret, and engage in a two-part fountain pen debate against Drew while advocating AGAINST his beloved Pilot Custom 74!

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Drew raids Brian's pen collection and asks him to explain 3 pens' origin stories! Plus, they force themselves to select their favorite special edition LAMY and TWSBI pens and a bunch of more Pencasty…

Brian and Drew chat about how their nib preferences changed over time, and Brian forces himself to choose his favorite brown ink while Drew steps out and picks his favorite blue inks!

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Is your converter not fitting properly? Can you wear out your fountain pen by pulling out the nib and feed? Brian and Drew address these questions this week, as well as take some time to cover the Pi…

Drew reveals the most outrageous pen in his collection and attempts to stifle his ire for Pilot converters. Brian and Drew also answer which plastic fountain pen should have a metal version (well, Br…

Brian and Drew are back to chat about the new Visconti Combustion Opera Master, and answer some questions about paper fibers clogging your pen, movie-themed fountain pens, and...carbs?

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If someone else writes with your fountain pen, will it no longer be the same? Do inks expire? We've got a BUNCH of really great questions this week from our pen friends! Plus, Brian showcases a new p…

Ian Schon stops by! Which fountain pens are consistently our top sellers? Brian and Drew answer this, plus more - and give a detailed look at the new Diplomat Nexus! Special guests include Ian Schon …