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

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 The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: BENU Talisman Sandalwood: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-talisman-fountain-pens/products/benu-talisman-fountain-pen-sandalwood-limited-edition Sailor Pro Gear Slim Manyo Collection: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pens?sort=extra-sort1-descending Esterbook Back to the Land Estie: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/esterbrook-estie-fountain-pens?sort=extra-sort1-descending Esterbrook Back to the Land 2Go Cup: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/esterbrook-pen-storage?sort=extra-sort1-descending Kaweco Liliput Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pens/products/kaweco-liliput-fountain-pen-blue-limited-production ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog

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 here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Conklin Duragraph Matte Black Demo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pen-matte-black-demo-limited-edition Delta DV Original Oversize: Riviera Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/delta-dv-original-oversize-fountain-pen-riviera-blue-palladium-limited-edition Delta Amalfi: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/delta-magnifica-amalfi-fountain-pen-limited-edition TACCIA Empress: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/taccia-empress-fountain-pens?sort=extra-sort1-descending Retro 51 Fire & Dice 2E: Fighter: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/retro-51-tornado-rollerball-pens?sort=extra-sort1-descending Endless Alchemy Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/endless-ink?sort=extra-sort1-descending SCRIBO pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/scribo ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog

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/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog

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 channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Sheaffer Icon: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sheaffer-icon-fountain-pens Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens Pilot Custom 845: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-845-fountain-pens Pilot Custom Urushi: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-custom-urushi-fountain-pens Namiki Chinkin: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/namiki-chinkin-fountain-pens?sort=price-ascending Visconti Homo Sapiens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/visconti-homo-sapiens-fountain-pens Pilot E95s: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-e95s-fountain-pens ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog

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.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 LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Pilot Grance: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-grance-fountain-pens Rhodia Planners: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/rhodia-weekly-planners Conklin Duragraph: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/conklin-duragraph-fountain-pens?sort=extra-sort1-descending Preppy Wa: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-preppy-fountain-pens?sort=extra-sort1-descending Platinum 3776 Kasumi: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-3776-century-fountain-pen-kasumi-limited-edition TWSBI VAC700R Kyanite Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/twsbi-vac700r-fountain-pen-kyanite-blue ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog

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/fountain-pen-blog LISTEN to The Goulet Pencast here: https://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe NEW STUFF: Monteverde Innova - Green Carbon Fiber: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/monteverde-innova-fountain-pen-green-carbon-fiber BENU Euphoria - Confetti Milkshake: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/benu-euphoria-fountain-pen-confetti-milkshake-special-edition Esterbrook Estie - Sweet Dreams: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/esterbrook-estie-fountain-pen-sweet-dreams-limited-edition Colorverse Giant Potato - 15ml Bottled Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/colorverse-giant-potato-15ml-bottled-ink ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog

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.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 NEW RELEASES: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Delta DV Original Oversize: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/delta-dv-original-oversize-fountain-pens Punilabo Pen Cases: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/punilabo-stand-up-pen-cases BENU Euphoria: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-euphoria-fountain-pens?sort=extra-sort1-descending Monteverde Invincia - Turquoise (Limited Edition): https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/monteverde-invincia-fountain-pen-turquoise Ferris Wheel Press Curious Woods - 20ml Bottled Ink: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/ferris-wheel-press-curious-woods-20ml-bottled-ink BENU Pen Holders: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/benu-pen-holders New Sailor Shikiori: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-ink?ink_collection=Ink+Collection%3ASailor+Shikiori&sort=extra-sort1-descending ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog

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.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Visconti Comedia: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/visconti-comedia-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=7FPbQJoE26Q Scribo fountain pens: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/scribo?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=7FPbQJoE26Q Namiki Yukari Bumblebee: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/namiki-yukari-maki-e-fountain-pen-bumblebee-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=7FPbQJoE26Q TWSBI Eco-T Eggplant: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/twsbi-eco-t-fountain-pen-eggplant-purple?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=7FPbQJoE26Q Pilot Vanishing Point Seashore (2024 LE): https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pens/products/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-seashore-2024-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=7FPbQJoE26Q Sailor Pro Gear Slim Sunlight From the Ocean Floor: Sailor Pro Gear Sunlight From the Ocean Floor: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-sunlight-from-the-ocean-floor?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=7FPbQJoE26Q Sailor King of Pens Pro Gear Sunlight From the Ocean Floor: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-king-of-pens-fountain-pen-sunlight-from-the-ocean-floor?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=7FPbQJoE26Qhttps://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-pro-gear-slim-fountain-pen-sunlight-from-the-ocean-floor?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=7FPbQJoE26Q New Jacques Herbin Colors: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jacques-herbin-ink?sort=extra-sort1-descending?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utm_campaign=7FPbQJoE26Q ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog

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://gouletpencast.fireside.fm/ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Wearingeul From the Earth to the Moon: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/wearingeul-from-the-earth-to-the-moon-30ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=UrGywE2yRWA Wearingeul The Hound of the Baskervilles: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/wearingeul-the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-30ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=UrGywE2yRWA BENU Euphoria - Honey Pals: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/benu-euphoria-fountain-pen-honey-pals?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=UrGywE2yRWA S.T. Dupont Line D Large - La Mer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/s-t-dupont-line-d-large-fountain-pen-la-mer?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=UrGywE2yRWA S.T. Dupont Line D Large - La Flamme: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/s-t-dupont-line-d-large-fountain-pen-la-flamme?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=UrGywE2yRWA Pelikan M1000 - Renaissance Brown (Limited Edition): https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/pelikan-m1000-fountain-pen-renaissance-brown?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=UrGywE2yRWA LAMY dialog CC: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-dialog-cc-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utm_campaign=UrGywE2yRWA ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog

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 YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/GP-YTsubscribe LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED: Diamine Purple Edition Inks: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diamine?inkcollection=Ink+Collection%3ADiamine+Purple+Edition&sort=extra-sort1-descending?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=F6gOzqMA5U Ferris Wheel Press Valiant Blue: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-valiant-blue-20ml-bottled-ink?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=F6gOzqMA5U Sailor TUZU Adjust: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-tuzu-adjust-fountain-pens?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=F6gOzqMA5U Sailor Pro Gear - Roppongi Gold: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pens/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-roppongi-gold-limited-edition?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=F6gOzqMA5U Sailor Pro Gear - Ginza Silver: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pens/products/sailor-pro-gear-fountain-pen-ginza-silver-limited-ediiton Delta Duna - Matte Black: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/delta-duna-fountain-pen-matte-black?utmmedium=social&utmsource=youtube&utmcampaign=F6g_OzqMA5U ABOUT GOULET PENS: Brian & Rachel Goulet started The Goulet Pen Company in 2009 and you can see the evolution of our mom and pop into a full-blown company through this channel. We run a dedicated online store with fountain pens, ink, paper, and other fine writing accessories. Our goal with this channel is to provide fountain pen fans at all levels of experience with comprehensive product reviews, round ups, and how-to videos to answer all the fountain pen questions you may have. Shop at https://www.gouletpens.com. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gouletpens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGouletPenCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/gouletpens Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gouletpens/ Sign up for Emails: http://shop.gouletpens.com/newsletter Blog: https://www.gouletpens.com/blogs/fountain-pen-blog