Goulet Q&A Episode 149, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about eyedroppering pens, whether you should buy smaller or larger ink bottles, and ink that makes you crave food!

Goulet Q&A Episode 148, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about tacky holiday sweaters, I compare the Visconti Opera Master to the Pilot Custom 823, and which pen I'd use if it could only be one for a year!

Goulet Q&A Episode 147, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about oddball ink colors, pen/ink/paper to write a letter to Santa, and official names for pen grips (who knew?).

Goulet Q&A Episode 146, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about wax seals for gift wrapping, if flex nibs work when writing in print, and my top 5 piston filling pens!

Goulet Q&A Episode 145, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about how I use my inks, choosing between a Pilot Custom 74 and Vanishing Point, and the future of online retail...

Goulet Q&A Episode 144, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about great first demonstrator pens, work friendly permanent inks, and my advice for building a great customer service team.

Goulet Guests: Spotlight on Linda Shrewsbury, Founder of Cursive Logic

We have another awesome 'Goulet Guests' to share with you today as Brian was able to Skype with Linda Shrewsbury, founder of CursiveLogic, an intuitive cursive handwriting teaching system. Linda has turned a desire to help one student learn to sign his name into a system that’s helping thousands of people learn cursive in a practical, fun, and motivational way. She's looking to turn this passion into a way to carry on cursive handwriting in an increasingly time-starved world.

Goulet Q&A Episode 143, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about old ink cartridges, what pens I've always wanted to sell, and the best thing I've learned about myself since starting GouletPens.

Goulet Guests: Spotlight on Nock Co.

We have another awesome "Goulet Guests" to share with you. In our final interview from the Atlanta Pen Show back in April, Brian had the opportunity to sit down with Brad Dowdy and Jeffrey Bruckwicki of Nock Co.  Nock Co. produces handmade fountain pen cases that are made in the USA. We're also happy to say that we will be carrying a select number of Nock pen cases in the coming weeks, so be on the lookout for that!

Brian, Brad, and Jeffrey discuss the challenges of making handmade products in the US, how they chose their pen case designs, and how they came up with the name 'Nock'.

Goulet Q&A Episode 142, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about using pens in dirty environments, building business relationships "Goulet style", and which current pens I think will become vintage classics.

Goulet Q&A Episode 141, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about using pens for technical drawing, storing ink in your bathroom, and my recommended strategy for pen collecting.

Goulet Q&A Episode 140, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about fountain pens for kids, how brush pens work, and what really gives a fountain pen its soul!

Goulet Q&A Episode 139, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about thick ink, troubleshoot a lot of different issues, and I am giving away a Pilot VP Guilloche!

Goulet Q&A Episode 138, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about snap caps vs screw caps, J. Herbin vs Atelier Gargoyle sealing wax, and what in the world have we done to Monday Matchup.

Goulet Q&A Episode 137, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about double-ended fountain pens, how long tipping material should last, and how I do work/life balance.

Goulet Q&A Episode 136, Open Forum

In this episode, I have a guest! We're going to talk about knock-offs, waffling, a Goulet Pens app.

Goulet Q&A Episode 135, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about whatever happened to "Ink Nouveau", why people post their pens, and where I see Goulet Pens in 25 years!

Goulet Q&A Episode 134, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about custom pens, when to tell if your ink's gone bad, and my biggest complaint about fountain pens!

Goulet Q&A Episode 133, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about what fountain pens to get your groomsmen, how to get silicone grease out of unwanted places, and I show you my big book of ink swabs.

Goulet Q&A Episode 132, Open Forum

On this episode, I talk about wacky-shaped pens, the Goulet "supply closet", and I pick a pen for every day of the week.

Goulet Q&A Episode 131, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about custom fitting paper into your Filofax, using an ultrasonic cleaner, and who could stand up to me in a fountain pen trivia battle!

Goulet Q&A Episode 130, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about the best inks to intentionally stain your pen, getting rid of the sheen in your ink, and my secret plans for new limited edition pens coming out.

Goulet Q&A Episode 129, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about how to make inks permanent, my thoughts on the Lamy 2000 50th anniversary pen, and how to clean ink off your 3-year old!

Goulet Guests: Spotlight on Myke Hurley of The Pen Addict Podcast

At the Atlanta Pen Show in April, Brian had the opportunity to sit down with Myke Hurley, professional podcaster and co-host of the Pen Addict podcast. They had some fun in the sun talking all things podcasts, social media engagement, and of course, fountain pens!

Goulet Q&A Episode 128, Open Forum

In this episode, I'm talking about my biggest pen pet peeves, if black nibs write differently, and writing with a pen in the dark!

Goulet Q&A Episode 127, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about dip testing vs. inking pens, good paper for beginners, and some pretty heavy personal stuff.

Goulet Guests: Spotlight on Ana Reinert of The Well Appointed Desk

This week, we have a special "Goulet Guests" to share with you in lieu of the usual Goulet Q&A. After many years of following each other, Brian had the opportunity to meet and chat with Ana Reinert of The Well Appointed Desk at the Atlanta Pen Show back in April.

Ana and Brian discuss her passion for office supplies, using paper planners, and her involvement in the Pen Addict podcast.

Goulet Q&A Episode 126, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about resale value of pens, what my guidelines have been for social media strategy, and trolling in the fountain pen community.

Goulet Q&A Episode 125, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about why I’m talking so much about expensive pens, how I balance my time with products and with people as my company grows, and some of the worst pens i’ve ever owned.

Goulet Q&A Episode 124, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about the origin of standard international cartridges, cool ways to catalog your inks, and frankenpens.

Goulet Q&A Episode 123, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about what makes a good first italic nib, tips I have for starting an ink collection, and what advice I have for aspiring entrepreneurs!

Goulet Q&A Episode 122, Open Forum

In this episode, I show you my ink collection, talk about which pens I would want to see resurrected, and what makes a pen SING!

Goulet Guests: Spotlight on Dan Bishop of Karas Kustoms

When I went to the Atlanta Pen Show a few weeks back, I was fortunate to be able to sit down with Dan Bishop of Karas Kustoms for a video interview. Dan is an absolute trip and I think you're really going to enjoy our banter.

Goulet Q&A Episode 121, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about why you would ever need more than two fountain pens, if legal pads ruin your nibs, and what I do to prevent getting scammed!

Goulet Q&A Episode 120, Open Forum

In this week’s episode, I talk about the Atlanta Pen Show, Edison nibs, and whether my being so involved in Goulet branding is helping or hurting?

Goulet Q&A Episode 119, Open Forum

In this episode I talk about titanium nibs, how all the exclusive Goulet inks came to be, and my next Holy Grail pen!

Goulet Q&A Episode 118, Open Forum

In this week's Goulet Q&A, I talk about how to ease into nib tuning, the lightest pens with the finest nibs, and which products have been a total flop. Enjoy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 117, Open Forum

In this episode of Goulet Q&A, I talk about the pros and cons of eyedropper conversions, the most polarizing pens I've seen, and why pen companies don't just all make perfect nibs. Enjoy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 116, Open Forum

In this week’s Goulet Q&A, I talk about putting dip flex nibs in Jinhaos, how Snapchat is influencing the pen world, and what it’s like to build luxury pen brand relationships.

Goulet Q&A Episode 115, Open Forum

In this episode, I talk about what pens to take on spring break, most popular pens in different price ranges, and what a Goulet rewards program might look like. Enjoy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 114, Open Forum

In this week's episode, I give you a preview of the Pilot Con-40 converter, I pontificate how many pens it would take to reach the moon, and I tell you the best inks that no one every talks about.

Goulet Guests: Spotlight on Kara Benz of Boho Berry

There is a new phenomenon happening in the planning, stationery, and fountain pen world called Bullet Journaling. Bullet journaling was created by Ryder Caroll and is a flexible system for self organization. It has spread across the stationery world and been embraced by a number of bloggers, including the subject of today's Goulet Guests episode, Kara Benz!

Goulet Guests: Spotlight on Liz Steel

This episode of Goulet Guests features urban sketching legend and educator Liz Steel. We've been following her and learning a lot from her sketching tutorials for a long time. This interview discusses the best methods and tools for sketching. Enjoy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 113, Open Forum

I'm finally feeling better and am back with a new episode of Goulet Q&A for you! This week I talk about the inks everyone should have, how I rotate through my pen collection, and my favorite part of my job. Enjoy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 112, Open Forum

In this week’s Q&A, I talk about why fountain pens are called fountain pens, how pen materials affect the pricing of a pen, and what a typical day at Goulet looks like for me.

Goulet Q&A Episode 111, Open Forum

This week Brian's talking about architect nibs, slippery grips and the strangest requests we've ever gotten in order comments at Goulet Pens. Enjoy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 110, Open Forum

This week Brian talks about affordable stub nibs, his favorite demonstrator pens, and the most tragic pen dropping story he's ever had! 

Goulet Q&A Episode 109, Open Forum

In this week's Q&A, Brian talks about the necessity of tipping material on a nib, which pen was the biggest let down for him, and Valentine's Day gift ideas for fountain pen fans. Enjoy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 108, Open Forum

In this week's Q&A, Brian discusses various flex nibs, thickening ink, and which pens he loves but never talks about!

Goulet Q&A Episode 107, Open Forum

It's been several weeks off, but Brian's back this week with another Goulet Q&A! Today he talks about troubleshooting a bunch of different pens, what's so great about dot pad paper, and how to overcome the hurdles of buying a pen online.