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Brian Goulet, founder of GouletPens.com takes your fountain pen, ink, and paper questions and answers them in this casual podcast.

Brian Goulet


    • Feb 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 150 EPISODES


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 282: Brian's Favorite Stealth Pens, Pens That Can Take Abuse, and When New Products Are Leaked

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 280: Pen Brand Relationships and Where Free Ink Really Comes From

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 279: Brian's Favorite Discontinued Pens and Most Polarizing Products

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 277: Aluminum Nibs, Blindfolded Pen Testing, and Parting Ways with Brands

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about aluminum nibs, blindfolded pen tests, and how we part ways with brands. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 276: Setting Up A New Fountain Pen and Defining Exactly What Makes Nibs Scratchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 275: Grail Pen Goals, Discontinued Ink Swabs, and Tattooing with Pen Ink

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about grail pen goals, discontinued inks in the Swab Shop, and tattooing with fountain pen ink.

    Goulet Q&A Episode 274: 10 Questions for Goulet Pens' 10th Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 271: Fountain Pen Day 2019, Breaking In Pens, Brian's EDC items

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 269: Arco Pens, Stacked Nibs, and Myers-Briggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Arco pens, stacked nibs, and Myers-Briggs. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 268: If Brian Started Over and His Bias Reviewing Products As A Retailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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

    Goulet Q&A Episode 266: Huge Nibs, Brian's 5 Favorite Diamine Inks, and Sterilizing Pens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about huge nibs, his favorite Diamine inks, and sterilizing your pens. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 265: Ideal Pen Weight, Product Reviews, and an Amazing Vendor Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 264: Omniflex Improvements, Colorful LAMY 2000s, and Making Nibs Less Smooth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Omniflex improvements, colorful Lamy 2000s, and making nibs less smooth! Enjoy.

    Goulet Q&A Episode 263: Pen Collecting, DC Pen Show Recap, and Have Fountain Pens Peaked?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about pen collecting, if fountain pens have peaked, and the 2019 DC Pen Show. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A 262: Pilot/Namiki Questions with John Lane!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} We were lucky to be joined by John Lane of Pilot USA last week at our office, so we decided to take some time and ask him a few Pilot/Namiki questions!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 261: Napkin Notes Dad, Historical Reference of Limited Edition Pens, and Retractable Nibs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Napkin Notes Dad, Historical Reference of Limited Editions, and retractable nibs. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 260: Proper Writing Position and What Brian Would Change About All Fountain Pens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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.

    Goulet Q&A Episode 259: Platinum Procyon, Applied Patinas On Metal Pens, and Early Goulet Pens Assets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this episode, I talk about the Platinum Procyon, applied patinas on metal pens, and resources and assets that got Goulet Pens off the ground. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 258: Nib Tipping Alloys, Noodler's Charlie Pens, and Goulet Bottom Shelf Pens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about nib tipping alloys, Noodler’s Charlie Pens, and Goulet Bottom Shelf. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 257: Lots of Ink Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks a lot about ink! Enjoy

    Goulet Q&A Episode 256: Pilot Nibs, Women Pen Makers, and If Goulet Kids Will Take Over The Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 255: Why Luxury Pens Are Large and If Brian Really Believes In The Products He Carries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} 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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 254: Gifting Pens, Breaking Into the Pen Business, and Gaining Back Inspiration to Write

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about gifting to experienced pen friends, best way to get into the pen business, and finding writing inspiration. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 253: Urushi Pen Care, Easy Pens to Clean, Nib Smoothness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about urushi pen care, easy pens to clean, and nib smoothness. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 252: Cult of New, Defending Pen Costs to Strangers, and When Brian Will Fire A Customer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this episode, I talk about the Cult of New, defending your pen costs to strangers, and when I will fire a customer. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 251: Sharing Pens, Who Should Use Fountain Pens, and Special Edition Availability

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019


    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} In this episode, I talk about sharing pens with your spouse, who should use fountain pens, and special edition availability. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 250: Best Broad Nibs, Testing Pens You Can't Hold, and Best Gripped Pens Under $50

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about the best broad nibs, testing pens you can't hold, and best gripped pens under $50. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 249: Pen Enthusiast Demographics, Most Popular Pen Color, and Which Pen Brian Would Revive From History!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019


    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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 248: 3D Printed Pens, Pen Heirlooms, and Clipless Pens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about 3D printed pens, what makes pens "heirloom quality", and clipless pens.

    Goulet Q&A Episode 247: Visiting Japan, Tine Spacing, and Using Collectible Pens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about his Japan trip, if nib tines should touch or not, and how he collects and uses pens. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 246: Hottest Release in 2019, Advice to Entrepreneurs, Selling Brian and Rachel's Pens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019


    In 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!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 245: Sparking Joy, Double Broad Nibs, Total Pen and Ink Dealbreakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about 'sparking joy', double broad nibs, and total pen and ink deal breakers. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 244: If Rollerballs Matter, Making A Nib Drier, and Why Fountain Pen Prices Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about expanding rollerball selection, making a nib less wet, and pricing trends in fountain pens. Enjoy!

    Goule Q&A Episode 243: LE Ink, Pen Cleaning Station, and How Pen Retailers Treat Each Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about when to use limited edition ink, the Goulet pen cleaning station, and how pen retailers feel about each other. Enjoy!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 242: Budget Eyedropper Pens, Using 20 Pens At Once, and Pens That Dry Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about budget eyedropper pens, using 20 pens at a time, and fixing pens that dry up.

    Goulet Q&A Episode 241: Detailing Your Pens, Aligning Nib Tines, Promoting Art of Fountain Pens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about "detailing" your pens, aligning nib tines, and promoting the art of fountain pen use.

    Goulet Q&A Episode 240: Ink Sample Longevity, Collabs, and Using Food Coloring As Ink

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about ink sample longevity, interviews & collabs, and using food coloring as fountain pen ink!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 239: MSRP, Factory Tours, and Goulet Day-to-Day Schedules

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about MSRP, factory tours, and his and Rachel's day-to-day!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 238: 7 Deadly Fountain Pen Sins, Restoring Old Found-In-Drawer Pens, and Pens in Film Scenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about his 7 deadly fountain pen sins, restoring “found” desk pens, and his favorite fountain pen spotting in a film.

    Goulet Q&A Episode 237: Platinum's 100th Anniversary, Price Matching, How to Look For A Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Platinum's 100th anniversary, price matching, and what Goulet Pens looks for when we hire!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 236, Hard Starting Pens, Featherweight Pens, and Toddler-Proof Pens!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about fixing hard starting pens, lightweight pens, and toddler-proof pens!

    Goulet Q&A Episode 235: Pen Fan Lifestages, Goulet Nation, and Black Friday Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018


    In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about what makes someone a beginner, Goulet Nation, and Black Friday recap!

    Goulet Guests: Chet Herbert, Founder of The Herbert Pen Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018


    We have a very special episode of Goulet Guests today! Chet Herbert, founder of The Herbert Pen Company, 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 Herbert Monument Liberty! This demonstrator fountain pen actually has ribbons of Noodler's Liberty's Elysium ink swirling around its barrel.

    Goulet Q&A Episode 234: Q&A with Kara Benz from LAMY Store in NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018


    Brian's been spending the last few days in NYC visiting the LAMY store in SoHo for a variety of events they're hosting. He was able to host a Q&A with good friend Kara Benz of Boho Berry and they recorded the live event so that we could share it with you all here. 

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