Best Pencast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 148: Pros and Cons of Different Nib Sizes & the TWSBI "Freco" | Pencast 148 1:48:18

2M ago1:48:18

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Brian creates Rachel's ideal TWBI Eco, and questions get answered about selling custom nib grinds, cleaning dip nibs, and the merits of extra-fine AND broad nibs! Dragonslayer Link: https://forms.gle/AuYxsRqNXe4rLAXs7 SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to …

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Episode 147: Falcon vs Falcon and the Love/Hate of Pen Packaging 2:31:50

2M ago2:31:50

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What do Brian and Drew think is the best approach to Pen Shows? Plus, our hosts cover the Pilot Falcon, the pros and cons of elaborate pen boxes, and show off the pens they got from 2024 DC Pen Show! 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…

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Episode 146: Live Questions at The 2024 DC Pen Show! 1:23:15

3M ago1:23:15

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The Pencast visited The Washington DC Pen Show once again, and recorded in front of a live audience who submitted questions during this unforgettable event! 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/ S…

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Episode 145: Our Picks for Value, Mid-Range, and Luxury Pens! 2:05:37

3M ago2:05:37

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Brian and Drew are back this week with a list of great dusty purples, and close-up look of the newest Sheaffer Icon, and more! 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 channe…

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Episode 144: Are Shimmer Inks Dangerous? Plus, Pen History With Brian 2:21:27

3M ago2:21:27

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Drew 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.gouletp…

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Episode 143: Pen Regrets, Strange Accessories, and Janéa's Game! 2:27:45

3M ago2:27:45

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On this week's Pencast, Brian wonders if he would start his company if he began the journey at his current age, and Drew remembers his biggest collection regrets. Plus, Janéa drop in to lead you through her version of "Put a Finger Down"! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountai…

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Episode 142: Pen Stands, Friendly Competition and Pen Show Planning 2:35:25

4M ago2:35:25

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Do Brian and Drew mix inks? Do pens explode due to airplane pressure? Do people care about pen stands at all? Find out the answers to 2 of those question in this Epsisode of The Goulet Pencast! Also, an entire hour of nothing at all to do with fountain pens. SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpe…

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Episode 141: Inky Inquiries and Color Curiosities 2:32:30

4M ago2:32:30

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SCRIBO has landed at The Goulet Pen Company, so Brian and Drew go hands-on with their famous flex nib. Plus, an ink-themed Q&A session and lots of new products! 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.f…

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Episode 140: New Fountain Pen Ideas - Good, Bad, and Impossible 2:32:40

4M ago2:32:40

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This week on The Goulet Pencast, Drew and Brian all-in on some inventive pen manufacturing hypotheticals and shine some light on the fascinating engineering of the LAMY dialog CC. 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://gouletpenc…

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Episode 139: Fountain Pen Dealbreakers, and Pens for Bad Handwriting 1:36:12

5M ago1:36:12

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Janéa is stepping in to cover for Brian this week, where she and Drew answer questions from the VERY FIRST episode 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 You…

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Episode 138: Big Nibs Versus Small Nibs, and Diamine's Best Reds 2:27:10

5M ago2:27:10

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Brian and Drew attempt to invent a new fountain pen accessory and debate the pros and cons of large nibs. Plus, a hands-on evaluation of Diamine's most popular red ink! 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.fi…

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Episode 137: Pilot's New Signature Nib and Absurd Pen Materials 2:27:03

5M ago2:27:03

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What are the wettest nibs? What happens when you run your pen through a washer and dryer? Two different questions, but one of them will be answered far may in-depth. If you know the Pencast, you know which question gets the deep dive. All that and MORE in episode 137 of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more o…

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Episode 136: A Tour of Brian's Ink Collection and $100 Debate 2:15:31

5M ago2:15:31

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This 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…

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Episode 135: Curtailing Collections (or Not) 2:05:25

6M ago2:05:25

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Brian showcases some beautiful new Taccia pens, Drew breaks down the differences in BENU's top models, and a lot of other topics get tackled in episode 135 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://goulet…

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Episode 134: Hands-on With the Heaviest Pen We've Ever Held 2:14:17

6M ago2:14:17

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Drew casts the Chrono Trigger characters as fountain pens, Brian obliterates a swing set, and lots of interesting questions are answered about JoWo nib variance, hard starts & skipping, as well as some other fun stuff is this week's episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gou…

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Episode 133: Pens That Need More Colors and Brian's Birthday Surprise! 2:15:05

6M ago2:15:05

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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-e…

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Episode 132: The New Kaweco Piston and Your Pen's Birthday Month 2:13:07

6M ago2:13:07

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Brian and Drew reveal pens that everyone seems to love - but they don't! Plus, Pilot's secret date code system is reveal, the Kaweco Piston sport is reviewed, and more fun is had in episode 132 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 T…

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Episode 131: Knockoff vs Inspiration, Next Level Pens & Adam Visits! 2:47:41

6M ago2:47:41

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Brian has an unexpected opinion on pens "heavily inspired" by others, and Drew shares his top recommendations for "Next Level" fountain pens. Plus, Warehouse Manager Adam stops by for some Earth Day insight into The Goulet Pen Company's sustainability efforts. All that and more in episode 131 of The Goulet pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.go…

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Episode 130: In-Depth with Ian Schon and the Monoc Nib! 2:40:59

7M ago2:40:59

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Brian is back, and so is our pen friend Mr. Ian Schon! Not only is Ian dropping in to give us some behind-the-scenes looks at his Philadelphia shop and share some insight, but Brian gives a hands-on demonstration and overview if the Schon DGSN Monoc nib! All that PLUS the usual Q&A and random nonsense! VISIT Schon DSGN: https://www.schondsgn.com/ S…

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Episode 129: Our Dream Pen Collaborations and Janéa Talks Shimmer! 1:48:49

7M ago1:48:49

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Janéa steps in to guest-host with Drew this week and Katie drops by as well! The history of Visconti nibs gets reviewed, bottle aesthetics are discussed and Drew falls in love with several hypothetical BENU pens in this week's episode of the Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpen…

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Episode 128: Brian's (Not Surprising) Collection of LAMY 2000 Pens 2:11:40

7M ago2:11:40

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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 this episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pe…

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Episode 127: Underrated Grey Inks & America's Future Teaching Cursive 2:18:53

7M ago2:18:53

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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! 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.f…

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Episode 126: How Many Pens is Too Many? Plus a Look at the LAMY Lx! 2:20:46

8M ago2:20:46

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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! 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.firesi…

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Episode 125: Frightening Franken-Pens and the 2024 Ink Sniff-A-Thon 1:51:30

8M ago1:51:30

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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 inks! 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 Penc…

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Episode 124: LAMY dark lilac is BACK! Plus, Our Most Beautiful Pens 2:20:16

8M ago2:20:16

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Click here for more details about the return of LAMY dark lilac! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog/lamy-dark-lilac-is-back Brian gives a NEWSFLASH about all the LAMY buzz that's been dominating the community over the past week in this week's Goulet Pencast. Plus, you'll learn what Brian and Drew's top "most beautiful" pens are, and…

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Episode 123: How We Would Start Over With Just $100 2:29:11

9M ago2:29:11

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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! 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://gouletp…

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Episode 122: Reverse Writing, Pen Show Memories, and Grail Nibs 2:29:19

9M ago2:29:19

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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 a moment to introduce Ethan - in this week's episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! http…

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Episode 121: Vintage Pens at Goulet? Fude vs Flex? How Do Pens Age? 2:20:52

9M ago2:20:52

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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…

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Episode 120: Some Lesser Known Pilot Pens and Some Ninja Turtles 2:14:20

10M ago2:14:20

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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. 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.fire…

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Episode 119: Mysterious LAMY Feeds and the Mystery of Sticky Ink 2:16:53

10M ago2:16:53

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Brian and Drew spotlight the OPUS 88 Jazz fountain pen and discuss irritating PEN QUIRKS on this episode 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 chann…

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Episode 118: Brian Deep-Dives Like Never Before: Feedback and Falcons 2:35:26

10M ago2:35:26

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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 "disposable" Pilot Varsity in this episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.c…

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Episode 117: Our Tangential and Extraneous Year in Review! 1:58:06

10M ago1:58:06

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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 reflecting on 2023. SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to …

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Episode 116: Our Top 10 Tips for New Fountain Pen Users 2:10:24

10M ago2:10:24

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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 tries not to deep dive! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to…

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Episode 115: Is There a Pen That is Universally Appreciated? 2:31:00

11M ago2:31:00

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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 Episode 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 L…

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Episode 114: We Bust a Nib Myth and Brian Drafts 5 Pens 1:51:32

11M ago1:51:32

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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! 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://g…

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Episode 113: The Most Unique Ink, and Stealing Pens from Each Other 1:46:48

12M ago1:46:48

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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 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 …

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Episode 112: At What Price do Fountain Pen Nibs Stop Improving? 2:09:46

12M ago2:09:46

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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 questions get tackled on today's Pencast, plus a bunch of other wild stuff! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www…

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Episode 111: Fountain Pen "Starter Pokémon" and the Smoothest Nibs 2:22:58

12M ago2:22:58

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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! 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://gouletpenca…

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Episode 110: The Great Fountain Pen Draft and TWO Special Guests! 1:42:16

1y ago1:42:16

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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! RETRACTION THE ENDLESS JOURNAL IS NOT CACTUS LEATHER. It is genuine leather. SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.goul…

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Episode 109: Satisfying Pen Moments, Unpopular Brands, and Glenn! 2:12:25

1y ago2:12:25

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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 effort in this week's episode of The Goulet Pencast! SHOP at our store! https://www.gouletpens.com/ LEARN more on our blog! https://www.gouletpens.com/b…

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Episode 108: The Most Durable and Reliable Pen? Also, the TWSBI Kai 2:14:09

1y ago2:14:09

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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! 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/ …

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Episode 107: Why 10 Pens is Perfect, and How to Fix a Scratchy Nib! 2:01:12

1y ago2:01:12

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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 episode 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…

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Episode 106: Chinese Pens: Good or Bad? Plus, Our Favorite Inks! 2:20:24

1y ago2:20:24

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Brian showcases the Namiki Aya, Drew shows off his jacket, and more questions are answered! 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 LIN…

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Episode 105: Self-Destructive Pen Companies?? Cleaning a New Pen?? 2:00:44

1y ago2:00:44

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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! 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 ou…

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Episode 104: Seasonal Fountain Pens and First-Timer Gift Pens 1:57:06

1y ago1:57:06

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Brian and Drew talk about ink names that caught them off-guard, the best-sealing fountain pen caps, and more! 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/…

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Episode 103: Rickshaw's Origin Story and Finding Good Company Culture 2:23:33

1y ago2:23:33

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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! 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://gouletpenca…

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Episode 102: 5 Pens to Cover All Your Needs (Budget Version) 2:21:46

1y ago2:21:46

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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! 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: h…

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Episode 101: Italian, German, and Japanese Pens and Their Differences 2:13:22

1y ago2:13:22

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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 friends. 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 …

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Episode 100: Live Q&A at the DC Pen Show! 1:00:22

1y ago1:00:22

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Brian and Drew celebrate episode 100 by taking the Pencast to The Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow! 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-YTs…

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Episode 99: Vanishing Point History + What's Trending on Our Team? 2:22:57

1y ago2:22:57

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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 Goulet Pencast! Special Edition Fountain Pen History - Blog https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog/tagged/special-edition-history SHOP at …

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