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The Goulet PencastAre Shimmer Inks Dangerous? Plus, Pen History With BrianDrew gives an overview of notable Italian fountain pen companies, Brian pulls back the curtain on the Goulet website, and adress the "dangers" of both shimmer ink and leaving a pen uncleaned for a long time. Plus, Janéa returns with another game of "put a finger down" here on episode 144 of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe 2024-07-262h 21

The Goulet PencastA Tour of Brian's Ink Collection and $100 DebateThis week on the Goulet Pencast you can take a tour into Brian's office, and see what Brian and Drew are writing with! Plus, fun questions about fountain pens for kids, finding new hobbies, and sharing the fountain pen hobby culture. SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Wearingeul The Valley of Fear: https://www.gouletpens...2024-05-242h 15

The Goulet PencastPens That Need More Colors and Brian's Birthday Surprise!Brian shares a special surprise in honor of his Birthday! Plus, Brian and Drew discuss the top Edelstein ink, pens that they think need MORE colors, and the mysterious LAMY cursive nib! Plus, Kay from the Customer Care team drops by to say hello! Pelikan Edelstein Special Edition History: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog/pelikan-edelstein-ink-of-the-year-pen-history SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit...2024-05-032h 15

The Goulet PencastVintage 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! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor Pro Gear Slim Pen & Ink Set - First Snow (Limited Edition): https://w...2024-01-262h 20

The Goulet PencastWe Bust a Nib Myth and Brian Drafts 5 PensWhy 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! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sailor Compass Hocoro Dip Pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-compass-hocoro-dip-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm...2023-12-011h 51

The Goulet PencastA "Goulet Blue" Ink and "The Office" as Fountain PensWhat 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! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Monteverde MVP: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/monteverde-mvp-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source...2023-07-282h 06

The Goulet PencastBrian's Backpack Dump and Tips for Visiting a Pen ShowWhat'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! Jake Weidmann's Website: https://www.artistandmasterpenman.com/ Mike Matteson (Ink Dependence) "How to Pen Show": http://www.inkdependence.com/2021/07/how-to-pen-show.html Figboot's Pen Show 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJj1FP3YPYw SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here...2023-07-212h 23

The Goulet PencastBrian Deep Dives on Amazon and Unboxes the Spymaster Duo!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. As of the publish date (2/17/23) Buttered Popcorn has not yet been made available in our stores. check back next week, or click "Notify Me" on this page and we'll let you know when it arrives! https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-buttered-popcorn-38ml-bottled-ink Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http...2023-02-172h 14

The Goulet PencastFrozen Ink, The Best Sealing Caps, and Brian's SuccessionWhat 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! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Visconti Homo Sapiens - Lotus Garden: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pen-lotus-garden-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=e6QSRrJDZGM Sailor Pro Gear Slim Veilio - Blue Green: https://www.gouletpens.com/products...2023-02-102h 10

The Goulet PencastPen Battle! Brian Turns Against One of His Favorite PensBrian reveals a dirty little secret, and engage in a two-part fountain pen debate against Drew while advocating AGAINST his beloved Pilot Custom 74! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Kaweco Liliput - Green (Limited Production): https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pens/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-green-limited-production?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=qklxFxPFhmY Diamine Ink Cartridges: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diamine?product_type=Ink+Cartridges?utm...2023-01-201h 51

The Goulet PencastAn Oft-Forgotten TWSBI and Brian & Drew's Origin Story!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, Brian tries to, anyway)! Plus a bunch of other questions and fun stuff! Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Conklin 125th Anniversary Nozac: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/conklin-125th-anniversary-nozac-classic-fountain-pen-green?utm_medium=social&utm...2022-12-162h 03

The Goulet PencastSeasonal Ink, Pocket Pens, and Does Brian EVER Get Mad?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? Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: S.T. Dupont Defi Millenium: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/st-dupont-defi-millennium?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=nCILNSGz0rs Visconti Opera Master Combustion: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/visconti-opera-master-fountain-pens...2022-12-092h 02

The Goulet PencastBrian & Drew Disagree on Nibs But NOT on a NibmeisterMisters Goulet and Brown discuss the possibility of getting an in-house nib grinder, cracking converters, their favorite types of specialty nibs, and more! The Pen Spotlight for the week is a very special nib from Platinum. Shop at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Esterbrook Camden Northern Lights: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/esterbrook-camden-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=854ItJ2wFGU Monteverde Invincia Superblack: https...2022-08-082h 06

The Goulet PencastDangerous & Frozen Ink, plus Brian's Old BlogIs freezing your ink a good idea? Are people sleeping on the Platinum Procyon? Brian and Drew cover these topics and more! Plus, Drew shows off his ink bottle terrariums and Brian takes a stroll down memory lane. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe Richard Binder's Ink pH Resource: http://www.richardspens.com/ref/care/ink_ph.htm LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Taccia Dancing Lights Collection: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/taccia-dancing-lights-fountain-pens?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=TLitGW56ziU Taccia Miyabi Kaga Pens: https://www...2022-03-141h 58

The Goulet PencastA Goulet Pen? Plus, Lazy Boxing & a Lazy SusanBrian and Drew share their picks for the most legendary fountain pens, Brian performs some ink dilution tests and we find out how out of shape Drew is while Brian makes a Lazy Susan out of a cookie! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Maiora Liberta Tondo Doni: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/maiora-liberta-fountain-pen-tondo-doni-limited-edition?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=4wxCZKt0wDg Sailor Ebonite Sculpture: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ebonite-sculpture-fountain-pen-yakoh?utm_medium...2022-02-081h 46

The Goulet PencastA Goulet Pen? Plus, Lazy Boxing & a Lazy SusanBrian and Drew share their picks for the most legendary fountain pens, Brian performs some ink dilution tests and we find out how out of shape Drew is while Brian makes a Lazy Susan out of a cookie! Listen to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Maiora Liberta Tondo Doni: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/maiora-liberta-fountain-pen-tondo-doni-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=4wxCZKt0wDg Sailor Ebonite Sculpture: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ebonite-sculpture-fountain-pen-yakoh?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=4wxCZKt0wDg Esterbrook JR Fantasia: https://www.gouletpens...2022-02-071h 46

The Goulet PencastIntroducing The Goulet PencastBrian Goulet and Drew Brown of Gouletpens.com are starting a new regularly published podcast around the subject of fountain pens, ink, paper, and fine writing. They're doing this because fountain pens are still a thing, and because they love pens and want to share what they've learned in 10+ years of being "in the business" of fine writing. In this episode, Brian lays out the format of the show, talks about how it will work, what you can expect from it, and how to engage with them as they put out future episodes. Be sure to subscribe to get...2021-04-1504 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 282: Brian's Favorite Stealth Pens, Pens That Can Take Abuse, and When New Products Are Leaked<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about his favorite stealth pens, which pens he gives to people, and what he really thinks about people who leak product releases ahead of time. Enjoy!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/N3Ke_1x-GXU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2020-01-3144 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 282: Brian's Favorite Stealth Pens, Pens That Can Take Abuse, and When New Products Are Leaked<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about his favorite stealth pens, which pens he gives to people, and what he really thinks about people who leak product releases ahead of time. Enjoy!</div>2020-01-3144 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 279: Brian's Favorite Discontinued Pens and Most Polarizing Products<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In the first Goulet Q&A episode of 2020, Brian talks about what will happen after he tries every single pen and ink we carry, his favorite discontinued pens, and the most polarizing products we sell. Enjoy!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/QzkrUKLjvZw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2020-01-1044 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 279: Brian's Favorite Discontinued Pens and Most Polarizing Products<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In the first Goulet Q&A episode of 2020, Brian talks about what will happen after he tries every single pen and ink we carry, his favorite discontinued pens, and the most polarizing products we sell. Enjoy!</div>2020-01-1044 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 274: 10 Questions for Goulet Pens' 10th Anniversary<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian answers 10 questions for our 10th anniversary, which we count from the day we listed our first fountain pen related products on November 17th, 2009. Enjoy!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/tp6RPetgD7A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-11-1944 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 274: 10 Questions for Goulet Pens' 10th Anniversary<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian answers 10 questions for our 10th anniversary, which we count from the day we listed our first fountain pen related products on November 17th, 2009. Enjoy!</div>2019-11-1944 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 271: Fountain Pen Day 2019, Breaking In Pens, Brian's EDC items<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Fountain Pen Day, break in periods for pens, and his every day carry items (beyond just pens). Enjoy!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/pPLCIi9fLQ8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-10-2544 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 271: Fountain Pen Day 2019, Breaking In Pens, Brian's EDC items<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Fountain Pen Day, break in periods for pens, and his every day carry items (beyond just pens). Enjoy!</div>2019-10-2544 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 268: If Brian Started Over and His Bias Reviewing Products As A Retailer<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about what he'd buy today if he was starting over in the pen hobby, our team's favorite stationery and accessories, and his bias in reviewing products as a retailer. Enjoy!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/6AswCqiyGUg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-09-2744 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 268: If Brian Started Over and His Bias Reviewing Products As A Retailer<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about what he'd buy today if he was starting over in the pen hobby, our team's favorite stationery and accessories, and his bias in reviewing products as a retailer. Enjoy!</div>2019-09-2744 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 267: Nib Warranties, Brian's Pen That Got Away, and Cool Inks In Demonstrator Pens<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about nib warranties, the pen that got away, and coolest inks in a demonstrator pen. Enjoy!<br /><br />For links to the products mentioned and Brian's answers, check out the Q&A 267 blog post: http://bit.ly/GouletQA267</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/FJTUiCFC2P0" height="1" width="1" alt=""...2019-09-1344 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 267: Nib Warranties, Brian's Pen That Got Away, and Cool Inks In Demonstrator Pens<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about nib warranties, the pen that got away, and coolest inks in a demonstrator pen. Enjoy!<br /><br />For links to the products mentioned and Brian's answers, check out the Q&A 267 blog post: http://bit.ly/GouletQA267</div>2019-09-1344 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 266: Huge Nibs, Brian's 5 Favorite Diamine Inks, and Sterilizing Pens<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about huge nibs, his favorite Diamine inks, and sterilizing your pens. Enjoy!</div>2019-09-0644 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 260: Proper Writing Position and What Brian Would Change About All Fountain Pens<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about proper writing position, great inks to read back, and the one thing he'd change about fountain pens! Enjoy.</div>2019-07-1944 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 258: Nib Tipping Alloys, Noodler's Charlie Pens, and Goulet Bottom Shelf Pens<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about nib tipping alloys, Noodler’s Charlie Pens, and Goulet Bottom Shelf. Enjoy!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/WuLoxj-laKA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-06-2844 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 258: Nib Tipping Alloys, Noodler's Charlie Pens, and Goulet Bottom Shelf Pens<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about nib tipping alloys, Noodler’s Charlie Pens, and Goulet Bottom Shelf. Enjoy!</div>2019-06-2844 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 256: Pilot Nibs, Women Pen Makers, and If Goulet Kids Will Take Over The Business<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about differences in Pilot nibs, women pen makers, and if his kids will takeover Goulet Pens. Enjoy!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/d84rG7Y6pzU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-06-0744 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 256: Pilot Nibs, Women Pen Makers, and If Goulet Kids Will Take Over The Business<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about differences in Pilot nibs, women pen makers, and if his kids will takeover Goulet Pens. Enjoy!</div>2019-06-0744 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 255: Why Luxury Pens Are Large and If Brian Really Believes In The Products He Carries<style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} </style> <br /><div class="p1">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about why nice pens are so large, if pens appreciate like art, and if he really believes in the products we carry. Enjoy!</div>2019-05-3144 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 249: Pen Enthusiast Demographics, Most Popular Pen Color, and Which Pen Brian Would Revive From History!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about demographics of the average pen enthusiast, the most popular color of pen we sell, and which pen he’d resurrect from the past!2019-03-2944 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 246: Hottest Release in 2019, Advice to Entrepreneurs, Selling Brian and Rachel's PensIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about the hottest new release of 2019, advice to new entrepreneurs, and would he ever sell one of his pens? Enjoy!2019-03-0144 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 239: MSRP, Factory Tours, and Goulet Day-to-Day SchedulesIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about MSRP, factory tours, and his and Rachel's day-to-day!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/q8KbQWgingE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-01-1544 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 239: MSRP, Factory Tours, and Goulet Day-to-Day SchedulesIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about MSRP, factory tours, and his and Rachel's day-to-day!2019-01-1144 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 237: Platinum's 100th Anniversary, Price Matching, How to Look For A JobIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Platinum's 100th anniversary, price matching, and what Goulet Pens looks for when we hire!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/AqU9jsulA0M" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-12-2144 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 237: Platinum's 100th Anniversary, Price Matching, How to Look For A JobIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Platinum's 100th anniversary, price matching, and what Goulet Pens looks for when we hire!2018-12-2044 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 235: Pen Fan Lifestages, Goulet Nation, and Black Friday RecapIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about what makes someone a beginner, Goulet Nation, and Black Friday recap!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/JP2yRfr_LoE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-12-0744 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 235: Pen Fan Lifestages, Goulet Nation, and Black Friday RecapIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about what makes someone a beginner, Goulet Nation, and Black Friday recap!2018-12-0744 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Guests: Chet Herbert, Founder of The Herbert Pen CompanyWe have a very special episode of <a href="https://blog.gouletpens.com/goulet-qa/goulet-guests">Goulet Guests</a> today! Chet Herbert, founder of <a href="https://www.herbertpencompany.com/">The Herbert Pen Company</a>, recently stopped by the Goulet Pens office to have a chat with Brian! The Herbert Pen Company is also based in Richmond, VA and creates gorgeous handmade fountain pens. We're excited to show off our first collaboration together, the <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/herbert-monument-fountain-pen-liberty-winter-2018-limited-edition">Herbert Monument Liberty</a>! This demonstrator...2018-12-0644 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Guests: Chet Herbert, Founder of The Herbert Pen CompanyWe have a very special episode of <a href="https://blog.gouletpens.com/goulet-qa/goulet-guests">Goulet Guests</a> today! Chet Herbert, founder of <a href="https://www.herbertpencompany.com/">The Herbert Pen Company</a>, recently stopped by the Goulet Pens office to have a chat with Brian! The Herbert Pen Company is also based in Richmond, VA and creates gorgeous handmade fountain pens. We're excited to show off our first collaboration together, the <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/products/herbert-monument-fountain-pen-liberty-winter-2018-limited-edition">Herbert Monument Liberty</a>! This demonstrator...2018-12-0644 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 233: Brian Reflects on Goulet Pens 9 Year AnniversaryIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks all about GPC to celebrate our 9th anniversary!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/6NCVSzG_r5I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-11-1644 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 233: Brian Reflects on Goulet Pens 9 Year AnniversaryIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks all about GPC to celebrate our 9th anniversary!2018-11-1644 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 230: Fountain Pen Day, Nib Repair, and GOAT Pen and Ink of GouletIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Fountain Pen Day, nib repair, and the best selling pen and ink at GPC. Enjoy!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/5xOzeGS5MZg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-10-2644 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 230: Fountain Pen Day, Nib Repair, and GOAT Pen and Ink of GouletIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Fountain Pen Day, nib repair, and the best selling pen and ink at GPC. Enjoy!2018-10-2644 min

Write NowEpisode 079: Newest Goulet-Exclusive Pens!On Episode 079 of Write Now, Brian & Rachel discuss the latest fountain pens available at Goulet Pens! This includes the Goulet-exclusive Conklin Duragraph Turquoise and Diplomat Aero Violet.2018-10-2215 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 227: Italy, Inktober, and Brian's Biggest Pen Peeve!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Italy, pen peeves, and Inktober!2018-10-0544 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 226: Pilot's 100th Anniversary Pens, and If Brian Had To Start Over!<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Lato, "Lucida Sans Unicode", "Lucida Grande", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px;">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Pilot’s 100th anniversary pens, why fountain pens improve your handwriting, and what if he had to start all over!</div><div><br /></div>2018-09-2144 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 225: How Pens Should Write, Modded Flex Nibs, and Are Videos Important?In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about how fountain pens should write when tuned properly, how nibs are modified to have flex added, and whether or not videos have been important for the growth of Goulet Pens!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/85yZZ87XyG4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-09-1444 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 225: How Pens Should Write, Modded Flex Nibs, and Are Videos Important?In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about how fountain pens should write when tuned properly, how nibs are modified to have flex added, and whether or not videos have been important for the growth of Goulet Pens!2018-09-1444 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 224: How Special Editions Happen and Brian’s Current Daily Carry PensIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about making the leap to next level pens, how and why special editions happen, and his daily carries right now.2018-09-0744 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 223: Heat Setting, and Brian's Greatest Day At GouletIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about heat setting, which fountain pen he would be, and his greatest day at Goulet Pens!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/yqnM4BDRLgg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-08-3144 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 223: Heat Setting, and Brian's Greatest Day At GouletIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about heat setting, which fountain pen he would be, and his greatest day at Goulet Pens!2018-08-3144 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 220: Softest Gold Nibs, Rocker Clips, and What Drives BrianIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about the softest gold nibs, rocker clips, and the one thing that drives him!2018-08-0344 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Guests: Nathan Tardif, Founder of Noodler's Ink Co.In a very special <a href="https://blog.gouletpens.com/goulet-qa/goulet-guests">Goulet Guests</a> episode, Brian recently had the opportunity to sit down with the infamous & mysterious Nathan Tardif of <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers">Noodler's Ink Co</a>, and learn more about the man behind the ink. Brian had <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxn-9FQzXhA">previously interviewed</a> Nathan over-the-phone 4+ years ago for Q&A, but now had the opportunity to talk all things Noodler's...2018-07-1344 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Guests: Nathan Tardif, Founder of Noodler's Ink Co.In a very special <a href="https://blog.gouletpens.com/goulet-qa/goulet-guests">Goulet Guests</a> episode, Brian recently had the opportunity to sit down with the infamous & mysterious Nathan Tardif of <a href="https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/noodlers">Noodler's Ink Co</a>, and learn more about the man behind the ink. Brian had <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxn-9FQzXhA">previously interviewed</a> Nathan over-the-phone 4+ years ago for Q&A, but now had the opportunity to talk all things Noodler's...2018-07-1344 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 214: Pens Reflecting Personalities, Fine Stub Nibs, and Paper Brian Refuses To Use!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about pens reflecting personalities, his favorite pen we've never sold, and what paper he'll never use!2018-06-1544 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 213: New GouletPens.com, Oblique Nibs, and Brian's Latest BooksIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about our new GouletPens.com, oblique nibs, and what he's reading lately.2018-06-0844 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 212: New Website, Good Quality Ink, and Brian's Ethics for Reviewing ProductsIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about our new GouletPens.com launch, what makes ink "good quality", and his ethics around why he only review products we sell. Enjoy!2018-06-0144 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 209: Large Grips, Best Collector Brand, and Goulet Pens Social Media StrategyIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about large grips, the best collector brand, and Goulet Pens social media strategy!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/_OOUmOMv1Rs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-05-0744 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 209: Large Grips, Best Collector Brand, and Goulet Pens Social Media StrategyIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about large grips, the best collector brand, and Goulet Pens social media strategy!2018-05-0744 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 207: Exclusive Ink, Brian's Evolution of Pen Preferences, and Pen Boxes!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about exclusive inks, how his taste for pens has changed, and when pen boxes matter!2018-04-2044 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 204: Grippy Grips, Why Waterproofness Matters, and Why Pen Turning Started GouletIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Grippy Grips, Why Waterproofness Matters, and Why Pen Turning Started Goulet.2018-03-1644 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 204: Grippy Grips, Why Waterproofness Matters, and Why Pen Turning Started GouletIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Grippy Grips, Why Waterproofness Matters, and Why Pen Turning Started Goulet.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/eCnpu3fw9HA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-03-1644 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 202: Comparing Paper, Heavy vs. Light Pens, and Goulet MeetingsIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about how to compare paper, what he misses by skipping pen shows, and why meetings suck (but shouldn't).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/ctvmySLNeuc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-02-2344 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 202: Comparing Paper, Heavy vs. Light Pens, and Goulet MeetingsIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about how to compare paper, what he misses by skipping pen shows, and why meetings suck (but shouldn't).2018-02-2344 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Guests: Brian Gray, Edison Pen Co.This week’s <a href="https://blog.gouletpens.com/goulet-qa/goulet-guests">Goulet Guest</a> is a special one, because I was able to sit down with Brian Gray of <a href="http://edisonpen.com/">Edison Pens</a> while I was visiting him for the first time in Milan, Ohio. A bit of a different cadence than my other Goulet Guests, this is more of a casual conversation between the two of us with some guided questions along the way.<br />We talk about each of our origins stories and business ph...2018-02-1644 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 201: When You've Plateaued, Stub Nibs Across Brands, Brian's Dream Interview GuestIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Visconti QC, stub nibs, and his dream interview guest!2018-02-1644 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 199: Dismantling Pens, Chinese Cheap Pens, and Reselling Your Pens<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "youtube noto" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about dismantling your pens, if Goulet will carry more cheap Chinese pens, and where you should go to resell your pens.</span>2018-02-1644 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 198: Flex Nib Design, Demonstrators As A Fad, and Influencers Brian Follows<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #333333; font-family: "youtube noto" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In this Goulet Q&A Episode, Brian talks about flex nib design, if demonstrators are a fad, and influencers he follows!</span>2018-02-1644 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 197: Architect Nibs, Brian's Inspirations, Why Stationery Stores Are Dying Off<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #333333; font-family: "youtube noto" , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about architect nibs, his inspirations, and why stationery stores are dying off.</span>2018-02-1644 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 194: Lamy HQ, Brian's Perfect Ink Bottle, and Top 5 Favorite DemonstratorsIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about his trip to Lamy HQ, how he'd design an ink bottle, and his top 5 favorite demonstrators.2018-02-1644 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 199: Dismantling Pens, Chinese Cheap Pens, and Reselling Your PensIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about dismantling your pens, if Goulet will carry more cheap Chinese pens, and where you should go to resell your pens.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/etJilb6M_OU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-02-0544 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Guests: Brian Gray, Edison Pen Co.This week’s Goulet Guest is a special one, because I (Brian) was able to sit down with Brian Gray of Edison Pens while I was visiting him for the first time in Milan, Ohio. We talk about each of our origins stories and business philosophies, Edison’s new space, their upgraded equipment, the size of their team, what it takes to design a pen, and what new Edison pens we can expect to see in 2018. Hopefully you enjoy this video as much as we enjoyed making it.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/BQDGBdwnUkc" height="1" width="1" alt...2018-01-1244 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 191: Noodler's Pens, Premiumization, and Brian's 3 Favorite Pens of 2017!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Noodler’s pens, Premiumization, and his favorite pens of 2017!<br /><br />2017-11-1744 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 190: Breaking In Flex Nibs, TWSBI SE's, and Goulet Jargon!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about breaking in flex nibs, TWSBI Special Editions, and Goulet Jargon!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/YTC_xn6jKsU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-11-1044 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 190: Breaking In Flex Nibs, TWSBI SE's, and Goulet Jargon!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about breaking in flex nibs, TWSBI Special Editions, and Goulet Jargon!2017-11-1044 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 189: Fancy Pens, Brands with Great QC, The Next Pen TrendIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about fancy pens, which brands have the best QC, and what pen trend Brian sees on the horizon...2017-11-0344 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 187: Visconti Fails, Crusty Ink, and Brian's Journal CollectionIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Visconti fails, crusty inks, and he shows you his personal journal collection!2017-10-2044 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 186: Pilot Converters, LAMY 14k Nibs, Brian's Pen Ink and Paper Budget!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Pilot Converters, Lamy 14k gold nibs, and how he breaks down my pen/ink/paper budget!2017-10-1344 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 184: Pen Pricing, TWSBI Lineup, & How Brian Catalogs His Pen CollectionIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about pen pricing, the differences between all the TWSBI pens, and how he catalogs his pen collection!2017-09-2944 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 182: Updating Goulet Videos, Permanent Inks, and Why Flex Nibs Aren't FinerIn this episode of Goulet Q&A, Brian talks about updating old videos, risk of NOT using permanent inks, and why flex fountain pen nibs aren't as fine as dip calligraphy nibs.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/Vm2BVYEr5Hs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-09-1544 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 182: Updating Goulet Videos, Permanent Inks, and Why Flex Nibs Aren't FinerIn this episode of Goulet Q&A, Brian talks about updating old videos, risk of NOT using permanent inks, and why flex fountain pen nibs aren't as fine as dip calligraphy nibs.2017-09-1544 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Guests: Spotlight on Jake Weidmann, Artist & Master PenmanBrian Goulet sits down with artist and Master Penman Jake Weidmann for an exclusive interview at the 2017 DC Fountain Pen Show. Jake specializes in artwork that incorporates calligraphy, with elaborate flourishing that adds a modern flare to classical art. Find out more of his art at JakeWeidmann.com.2017-09-1444 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Guests: Spotlight on Jake Weidmann, Artist & Master PenmanBrian Goulet sits down with artist and Master Penman Jake Weidmann for an exclusive interview at the 2017 DC Fountain Pen Show. Jake specializes in artwork that incorporates calligraphy, with elaborate flourishing that adds a modern flare to classical art. Find out more of his art at JakeWeidmann.com.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/_lcGbJTSN2w" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-09-1444 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 181: The Goulet Pens Move, Why Some Nibs Don't Swap, and Print vs. Cursive!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about what it was like to move Goulet Pens, why some pens don't have swappable nibs, and whether print or cursive is better for fountain pens!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/lkLW80-MR-E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-09-0844 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 181: The Goulet Pens Move, Why Some Nibs Don't Swap, and Print vs. Cursive!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about what it was like to move Goulet Pens, why some pens don't have swappable nibs, and whether print or cursive is better for fountain pens!2017-09-0844 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 179, Friction Fit Nibs, Brian's Top Pen and Ink Combo, and A Slew Of Business QuestionsIn this episode of Goulet Q&A, Brian talks about friction fit nibs, what pen/ink combo he's used the longest, and a whole bunch of business questions!2017-07-2844 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 178, The Strangest Inks, Making A Goulet Pen, and Movin' On Up!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about the strangest inks he's tried, making a Goulet pen, and moving on up!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/khnGxaZ4Mqo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-07-2144 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 178, The Strangest Inks, Making A Goulet Pen, and Movin' On Up!In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about the strangest inks he's tried, making a Goulet pen, and moving on up!2017-07-2144 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 177, Brown Paper Bagging Your Nibs, If Flipping Your Nib Over Destroys It, and If Goulet Pens Started OverIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about whether you should or shouldn't use a brown paper bag to smooth your nibs, writing with your nib flipped over will ruin it, and what I'd do differently if I could start my business over!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/jlBjjMbM-gk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-07-1444 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 177, Brown Paper Bagging Your Nibs, If Flipping Your Nib Over Destroys It, and If Goulet Pens Started OverIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about whether you should or shouldn't use a brown paper bag to smooth your nibs, writing with your nib flipped over will ruin it, and what I'd do differently if I could start my business over!2017-07-1444 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Guests: Spotlight on Ryder Carroll, Creator of the Bullet JournalWe're happy to bring you all another awesome 'Goulet Guests' today. Brian was able to Skype with Ryder Carroll, creator of the Bullet Journaling System, which is a method of note-taking and personal organization to help you focus on what's most important in your daily life. Ryder has developed this system over the last 25 years and has really picked up steam the last few, especially within the fountain pen community.<br /><br />In this episode, Brian & Ryder talk about the ins & outs of the bullet journaling system, his relationship with Leuchtturm, finding...2017-07-1144 min

Goulet Q&A Audio PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 176: Brian and Rachel Talk BusinessIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian & Rachel talk all things business and Goulet Pens related!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GouletQa/~4/OVWNDx9niHY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-07-0744 min

Goulet Pens PodcastGoulet Q&A Episode 176: Brian and Rachel Talk BusinessIn this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian & Rachel talk all things business and Goulet Pens related!2017-07-0744 min