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

Hands-on With the Heaviest Pen We've Ever Held

11 days ago 2h 14m

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

Pens That Need More Colors and Brian's Birthday Surprise!

18 days ago 2h 15m

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 hell

The New Kaweco Piston and Your Pen's Birthday Month

25 days ago 2h 13m

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://

Knockoff vs Inspiration, Next Level Pens & Adam Visits!

Apr 19th, 2024 2h 47m

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 sustain

In-Depth with Ian Schon and the Monoc Nib!

Apr 12th, 2024 2h 40m

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

Our Dream Pen Collaborations and Janéa Talks Shimmer!

Apr 5th, 2024 1h 48m

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 Go

Brian's (Not Surprising) Collection of LAMY 2000 Pens

Mar 29th, 2024 2h 11m

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 o

Underrated Grey Inks & America's Future Teaching Cursive

Mar 22nd, 2024 2h 18m

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! htt

How Many Pens is Too Many? Plus a Look at the LAMY Lx!

Mar 15th, 2024 2h 20m

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://

Frightening Franken-Pens and the 2024 Ink Sniff-A-Thon

Mar 8th, 2024 1h 51m

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.gouletpen

LAMY dark lilac is BACK! Plus, Our Most Beautiful Pens

Mar 1st, 2024 2h 20m

Click here for more details about the return of LAMY dark lilac!https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog/lamy-dark-lilac-is-backBrian gives a NEWSFLASH about all the LAMY buzz that's been dominating the community over the past week

How We Would Start Over With Just $100

Feb 16th, 2024 2h 29m

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 b

Reverse Writing, Pen Show Memories, and Grail Nibs

Feb 2nd, 2024 2h 29m

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

Vintage Pens at Goulet? Fude vs Flex? How Do Pens Age?

Jan 26th, 2024 2h 20m

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/LE

Some Lesser Known Pilot Pens and Some Ninja Turtles

Jan 19th, 2024 2h 14m

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

Mysterious LAMY Feeds and the Mystery of Sticky Ink

Jan 12th, 2024 2h 16m

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

Brian Deep-Dives Like Never Before: Feedback and Falcons

Jan 5th, 2024 2h 35m

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 Goule

Our Tangential and Extraneous Year in Review!

Dec 29th, 2023 1h 58m

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:/

Our Top 10 Tips for New Fountain Pen Users

Dec 22nd, 2023 2h 10m

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:

Is There a Pen That is Universally Appreciated?

Dec 15th, 2023 2h 31m

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

We Bust a Nib Myth and Brian Drafts 5 Pens

Dec 1st, 2023 1h 51m

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

The Most Unique Ink, and Stealing Pens from Each Other

Nov 17th, 2023 1h 46m

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

At What Price do Fountain Pen Nibs Stop Improving?

Nov 10th, 2023 2h 9m

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 bun

Fountain Pen "Starter Pokémon" and the Smoothest Nibs

Nov 3rd, 2023 2h 22m

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!