The Goulet Pencast

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

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! Drago

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

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 th

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

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

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

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.

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

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 lea

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

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, J

Episode 142: Pen Stands, Friendly Competition and Pen Show Planning

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

Episode 141: Inky Inquiries and Color Curiosities

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

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

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 d

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

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.

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

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!

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

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 y

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

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, f

Episode 135: Curtailing Collections (or Not)

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

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

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 sta

Episode 133: Pens 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 LA

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

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 fu

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

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

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

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

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

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