Goulet Q&A Audio Podcast

Episodes

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

   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!

   Feb 21, 2020
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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

   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!

   Jan 31, 2020
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   Goulet Q&A Episode 281: Which Fountain Pens Stain, and the Best Pens to Come in 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!

   Jan 24, 2020
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   Goulet Q&A Episode 280: Pen Brand Relationships and Where Free Ink Really Comes From

   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!

   Jan 17, 2020
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   Goulet Q&A Episode 279: Brian's Favorite Discontinued Pens and Most Polarizing Products

   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!

   Jan 10, 2020
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   Goulet Q&A 278: High End Pen QC, TWSBI ECO vs 580, and Pens for Small Hands

   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!

   Dec 20, 2019
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   Goulet Q&A Episode 277: Aluminum Nibs, Blindfolded Pen Testing, and Parting Ways with Brands

   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!

   Dec 13, 2019
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   Goulet Q&A Episode 276: Setting Up A New Fountain Pen and Defining Exactly What Makes Nibs Scratchy

   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!

   Dec 6, 2019
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   Goulet Q&A Episode 275: Grail Pen Goals, Discontinued Ink Swabs, and Tattooing with Pen Ink

   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.

   Nov 22, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 274: 10 Questions for Goulet Pens' 10th Anniversary

    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!

    Nov 19, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 273: Great Advice for Pen Newbies, Exclusive Ink Process, and Low vs. High End Pens

    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!

    Nov 7, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 272: Shimmering Ink Drying In Pens, and The Best Selling Pen of 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!

    Nov 1, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 271: Fountain Pen Day 2019, Breaking In Pens, Brian's EDC items

    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!

    Oct 25, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 270: Pen Materials, Inks for the Colorblind, and Enthusiast Gifts

    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!

    Oct 18, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 269: Arco Pens, Stacked Nibs, and Myers-Briggs

    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!

    Oct 11, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 268: If Brian Started Over and His Bias Reviewing Products As A Retailer

    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!

    Sep 27, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 267: Nib Warranties, Brian's Pen That Got Away, and Cool Inks In Demonstrator Pens

    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...

    Sep 13, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 266: Huge Nibs, Brian's 5 Favorite Diamine Inks, and Sterilizing Pens

    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!

    Sep 6, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 265: Ideal Pen Weight, Product Reviews, and an Amazing Vendor Origin Story

    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!

    Aug 30, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 264: Omniflex Improvements, Colorful LAMY 2000s, and Making Nibs Less Smooth

    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.

    Aug 16, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 263: Pen Collecting, DC Pen Show Recap, and Have Fountain Pens Peaked?

    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!

    Aug 9, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A 262: Pilot/Namiki Questions with John Lane!

    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!

    Aug 2, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 261: Napkin Notes Dad, Historical Reference of Limited Edition Pens, and Retractable Nibs

    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!

    Jul 26, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 260: Proper Writing Position and What Brian Would Change About All Fountain Pens

    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.

    Jul 19, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 259: Platinum Procyon, Applied Patinas On Metal Pens, and Early Goulet Pens Assets

    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!

    Jul 11, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 258: Nib Tipping Alloys, Noodler's Charlie Pens, and Goulet Bottom Shelf Pens

    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!

    Jun 28, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 257: Lots of Ink Questions!

    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

    Jun 21, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 256: Pilot Nibs, Women Pen Makers, and If Goulet Kids Will Take Over The Business

    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!

    Jun 7, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 255: Why Luxury Pens Are Large and If Brian Really Believes In The Products He Carries

    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!

    May 31, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 254: Gifting Pens, Breaking Into the Pen Business, and Gaining Back Inspiration to Write

    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!

    May 24, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 253: Urushi Pen Care, Easy Pens to Clean, Nib Smoothness

    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!

    May 17, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 252: Cult of New, Defending Pen Costs to Strangers, and When Brian Will Fire A Customer

    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!

    May 3, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 251: Sharing Pens, Who Should Use Fountain Pens, and Special Edition Availability

    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!

    Apr 25, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 250: Best Broad Nibs, Testing Pens You Can't Hold, and Best Gripped Pens Under $50

    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!

    Apr 19, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 249: Pen Enthusiast Demographics, Most Popular Pen Color, and Which Pen Brian Would Revive From History!

    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!

    Mar 29, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 248: 3D Printed Pens, Pen Heirlooms, and Clipless Pens

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

    Mar 22, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 247: Visiting Japan, Tine Spacing, and Using Collectible Pens

    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!

    Mar 15, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 246: Hottest Release in 2019, Advice to Entrepreneurs, Selling Brian and Rachel's Pens

    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!

    Mar 1, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 245: Sparking Joy, Double Broad Nibs, Total Pen and Ink Dealbreakers

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

    Feb 22, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 244: If Rollerballs Matter, Making A Nib Drier, and Why Fountain Pen Prices Change

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

    Feb 15, 2019
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    Goule Q&A Episode 243: LE Ink, Pen Cleaning Station, and How Pen Retailers Treat Each Other

    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!

    Feb 8, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 242: Budget Eyedropper Pens, Using 20 Pens At Once, and Pens That Dry Up

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

    Feb 1, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 241: Detailing Your Pens, Aligning Nib Tines, Promoting Art of Fountain Pens

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

    Jan 25, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 240: Ink Sample Longevity, Collabs, and Using Food Coloring As Ink

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

    Jan 18, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 239: MSRP, Factory Tours, and Goulet Day-to-Day Schedules

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

    Jan 15, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 238: 7 Deadly Fountain Pen Sins, Restoring Old Found-In-Drawer Pens, and Pens in Film Scenes

    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.

    Jan 4, 2019
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 237: Platinum's 100th Anniversary, Price Matching, How to Look For A Job

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

    Dec 20, 2018
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 236, Hard Starting Pens, Featherweight Pens, and Toddler-Proof Pens!

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

    Dec 14, 2018
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    Goulet Q&A Episode 235: Pen Fan Lifestages, Goulet Nation, and Black Friday Recap

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

    Dec 7, 2018
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    Goulet Guests: Chet Herbert, Founder of The Herbert Pen Company

    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…

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    Dec 6, 2018