Goulet Pens Podcast

Goulet Pens Podcast

Brian and Rachel Goulet of the Goulet Pen Company share their passion for writing with fountain pens, ink, and paper, including product reviews and tips for enhancing your writing experience.

Episodes

Goulet Q&A Episode 283: Best Pens to Dismantle, Rose Gold Ink, and Prepping for Long-Term Storage

February 21, 2020

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about pens he loves to dismantle, rose gold ink, and how to have strong relationship between a retailer and pen manufacturer. Enjoy!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 282: Brian's Favorite Stealth Pens, Pens That Can Take Abuse, and When New Products Are Leaked

January 31, 2020

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!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 281: Which Fountain Pens Stain, and the Best Pens to Come in 2020

January 24, 2020

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about if all demonstrator pens are doomed to be stained, best ways to incorporate fountain pens into your daily life, and the best pens to come in 2020. Enjoy!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 280: Pen Brand Relationships and Where Free Ink Really Comes From

January 17, 2020

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about pen brand relationships, if broads are more troublesome than fines, and where "free ink" comes from. Enjoy!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 279: Brian's Favorite Discontinued Pens and Most Polarizing Products

January 10, 2020

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!
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Goulet Q&A 278: High End Pen QC, TWSBI ECO vs 580, and Pens for Small Hands

December 20, 2019
In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about QC on high end pens, TWSBI ECO vs. 580, and great pens for small hands. Enjoy!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 277: Aluminum Nibs, Blindfolded Pen Testing, and Parting Ways with Brands

December 13, 2019

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about aluminum nibs, blindfolded pen tests, and how we part ways with brands. Enjoy!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 276: Setting Up A New Fountain Pen and Defining Exactly What Makes Nibs Scratchy

December 6, 2019

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about what he does with my fountain pens the most, step 1 when getting a new pen, and how we can objectively state which nibs are smooth or scratchy. Enjoy!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 275: Grail Pen Goals, Discontinued Ink Swabs, and Tattooing with Pen Ink

November 22, 2019

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about grail pen goals, discontinued inks in the Swab Shop, and tattooing with fountain pen ink.
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Goulet Q&A Episode 274: 10 Questions for Goulet Pens' 10th Anniversary

November 19, 2019

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!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 273: Great Advice for Pen Newbies, Exclusive Ink Process, and Low vs. High End Pens

November 7, 2019

In this episode I give my best advice for new pen users, if lower-end pens of a brand give a good indication of their higher-end pens, and what it takes to develop an exclusive ink. Enjoy!

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Goulet Q&A Episode 272: Shimmering Ink Drying In Pens, and The Best Selling Pen of 2019

November 1, 2019

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about shimmering inks drying out pens, speculative products that turned out great, and his guess on the best selling pen of 2019. Enjoy!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 271: Fountain Pen Day 2019, Breaking In Pens, Brian's EDC items

October 25, 2019

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!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 270: Pen Materials, Inks for the Colorblind, and Enthusiast Gifts

October 18, 2019

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about interesting pen materials, inks for colorblind people, and what to gift an experienced pen enthusiast. Enjoy!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 269: Arco Pens, Stacked Nibs, and Myers-Briggs

October 11, 2019

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Arco pens, stacked nibs, and Myers-Briggs. Enjoy!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 268: If Brian Started Over and His Bias Reviewing Products As A Retailer

September 27, 2019

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!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 267: Nib Warranties, Brian's Pen That Got Away, and Cool Inks In Demonstrator Pens

September 13, 2019

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about nib warranties, the pen that got away, and coolest inks in a demonstrator pen. Enjoy!

For links to the products mentioned and Brian's answers, check out the Q&A 267 blog post: http://bit.ly/GouletQA267
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Goulet Q&A Episode 266: Huge Nibs, Brian's 5 Favorite Diamine Inks, and Sterilizing Pens

September 6, 2019

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about huge nibs, his favorite Diamine inks, and sterilizing your pens. Enjoy!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 265: Ideal Pen Weight, Product Reviews, and an Amazing Vendor Origin Story

August 30, 2019

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about ideal pen weights, how product reviews affect new product hype, and unusual vendor origin stories. Enjoy!
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Goulet Q&A Episode 264: Omniflex Improvements, Colorful LAMY 2000s, and Making Nibs Less Smooth

August 16, 2019

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Omniflex improvements, colorful Lamy 2000s, and making nibs less smooth! Enjoy.
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