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!

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!

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!

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 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

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. 

Goulet Q&A Episode 233: Brian Reflects on Goulet Pens 9 Year Anniversary

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks all about GPC to celebrate our 9th anniversary!

Goulet Q&A Episode 232: Art of Cursive Penmanship, Making Inks Shade More, and Pen Features That Should Be On More Pens

In this episode, I talk about the Art of Cursive Penmanship, making inks shade, and which pen features I'd like to see on more pens!

Goulet Q&A Episode 231: #8 Nibs, Drying Pens After Cleaning, and Embarrassing Pen Leaks!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about #8 nibs, drying pens after cleaning, and salvaging yourself after an embarrassing pen leak!

Goulet Q&A Episode 230: Fountain Pen Day, Nib Repair, and GOAT Pen and Ink of Goulet

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Fountain Pen Day, nib repair, and the best selling pen and ink at GPC. Enjoy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 229: Conklin Empire, Handwriting Styles, and Surprising Top Sellers

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Conklin Empires, teaching himself new handwriting styles, and what’s surprised him (good and bad) after we’ve started selling it. Enjoy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 228: TWSBI GO in Ink Samples, Overcoming Pen Intimidation, and Boutique Pen Brands!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about filling a TWSBI GO from a sample vial, overcoming pen intimidation, and boutique pen brands!

Goulet Q&A Episode 227: Italy, Inktober, and Brian's Biggest Pen Peeve!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Italy, pen peeves, and Inktober!

Goulet Q&A Episode 226: Pilot's 100th Anniversary Pens, and If Brian Had To Start Over!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Pilot’s 100th anniversary pens, why fountain pens improve your handwriting, and what if he had to start all over!

Goulet Q&A Episode 225: How Pens Should Write, Modded Flex Nibs, and Are Videos Important?

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about how fountain pens should write when tuned properly, how nibs are modified to have flex added, and whether or not videos have been important for the growth of Goulet Pens!

Goulet Q&A Episode 224: How Special Editions Happen and Brian’s Current Daily Carry Pens

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about making the leap to next level pens, how and why special editions happen, and his daily carries right now.

Goulet Q&A Episode 223: Heat Setting, and Brian's Greatest Day At Goulet

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about heat setting, which fountain pen he would be, and his greatest day at Goulet Pens!

Goulet Q&A Episode 222: Bladder Pens, and Recognizing Fountain Pen Friendly Paper

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about why bladder pens have disappeared, and what makes paper “fountain pen friendly”.

Goulet Q&A Episode 221: Pen Turnoffs, Yellowing Resin, and Collecting vs. Using!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about his biggest pen turn offs, yellowing resin, and collecting vs using!

Goulet Q&A Episode 220: Softest Gold Nibs, Rocker Clips, and What Drives Brian

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about the softest gold nibs, rocker clips, and the one thing that drives him!

Goulet Q&A 219: Dip Testing Nibs and Making Swirly Pen Materials!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about dip testing nibs, converter ink capacities, and how swirly pen materials are made!

Goulet Q&A Episode 218: Boutique Inks, Diluting Ink, and 3D Printed Pens

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about 3D printed pens, boutique inks, and diluting inks.

Goulet Guests: Nathan Tardif, Founder of Noodler's Ink Co.

In a very special Goulet Guests episode, Brian recently had the opportunity to sit down with the infamous & mysterious Nathan Tardif of Noodler's Ink Co, and learn more about the man behind the ink. Brian had previously interviewed Nathan over-the-phone 4+ years ago for Q&A, but now had the opportunity to talk all things Noodler's in-person!

Goulet Q&A Episode 217: Hooded Nibs, Numbered Pens, and Product Launching Process!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about different nib coatings, hooded nibs, and launching a new product from start to finish!

Goulet Q&A Episode 216: Next Level Pens, Moving Buildings and Websites, and Brian's 5 Everyday Pen Criteria

In this episode, I talk about some next level pens, what it's like moving buildings and websites, and my 5 criteria in an EDC pen.

Goulet Guests: Giuseppe Aquila, CEO of Montegrappa

Brian had the privilege of hosting Giuseppe Aquilla, CEO of Montegrappa, at the Goulet Pens office in May 2018 and we made time for a video interview! They talked about the history of the company, Montegrappa's Italian roots, the process of making their fountain pens, and what's in store for them in the future.  Enjoy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 215: Highlighting Over Ink, Work/Marriage Balance, and Surprising Pen Materials!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about highlighting over fountain pen ink, balancing work and marriage at home, and the craziest pen material he's seen!

Goulet Q&A Episode 214: Pens Reflecting Personalities, Fine Stub Nibs, and Paper Brian Refuses To Use!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about pens reflecting personalities, his favorite pen we've never sold, and what paper he'll never use!

Goulet Q&A Episode 213: New GouletPens.com, Oblique Nibs, and Brian's Latest Books

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about our new GouletPens.com, oblique nibs, and what he's reading lately.

Goulet Q&A Episode 212: New Website, Good Quality Ink, and Brian's Ethics for Reviewing Products

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about our new GouletPens.com launch, what makes ink "good quality", and his ethics around why he only review products we sell. Enjoy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 211: A Dozen Rapid-Fire Pen Questions!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian takes on a dozen pen questions! Rapid fire!

Goulet Q&A Episode 210: Meeting Richard Binder and Nathan Tardif, Pointless Breather Holes, and If College Is Worth It

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about meeting Richard Binder and Nathan Tardif, pointless breather holes, teaching fountain pen writing to your kids, and if college was a waste for me!

Goulet Guests: Spotlight on Author Christine McAlister

In lieu of a regular Q&A today, I've got a special Goulet Guest interview for you! I recently connected with Christine McAlister, author of her new book, The Income Replacement Formula: 7 Simple Steps To Doing What You Love & Making Six Figures From Anywhere. Christine and I talk about her passion for entrepreneurs, the process of overcoming doubts when starting something new, working through struggles, and more. She wrote her entire book with a fountain pen, the Goulet-Exclusive Edison Nouveau Premiere Seaglass, so you know we talk about what it's like to write a book by hand!

Be sure to check out Christine's site, Life With Passion, and follow her across her social media channels too. Thanks for watching!

Goulet Q&A Episode 209: Large Grips, Best Collector Brand, and Goulet Pens Social Media Strategy

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about large grips, the best collector brand, and Goulet Pens social media strategy!

Goulet Q&A Episode 208: Selling on Amazon, CoBranding, and Overcoming Setbacks

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about if he'll consider selling on Amazon, collaborating with pen brands on exclusive designs, and his biggest business setbacks.

Goulet Q&A Episode 207: Exclusive Ink, Brian's Evolution of Pen Preferences, and Pen Boxes!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about exclusive inks, how his taste for pens has changed, and when pen boxes matter!

Goulet Guests: David Parker, Creator of Figboot on Pens

David Parker, from the Figboot on Pens YouTube channel, recently stopped by the Goulet Pens office, so we sat down and he allowed me to pick his brain! As a fellow fountain pen vlogger, there was a lot to discuss. Here are a few of the topics we covered:

- How and why he got into fountain pen reviews
- The grind of having a YouTube channel
- What does his pen & ink collection look like now? Where did he get started?
- David's interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson
- His favorite pens that we carry

Goulet Q&A Episode 206: Impressive Looking Pens, Stone Paper, and Fountain Pen Jokes!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about pens that impress non-pen people, stone paper, and fountain pen jokes!

Goulet Q&A Episode 205: Where to Start, Durable Bottles, and What Makes Nibs Good

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Where to Start if you know nothing, Durable Bottles, and What Makes Nibs Good.

Goulet Q&A Episode 204: Grippy Grips, Why Waterproofness Matters, and Why Pen Turning Started Goulet

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Grippy Grips, Why Waterproofness Matters, and Why Pen Turning Started Goulet.

Goulet Q&A Episode 203: Pens for Meetings, Interesting Nibs, and Textured Paper

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about his favorite "meeting" pens, interesting nibs, and textured paper.

Goulet Guests: Dante Delvecchio, Pen Expert at Pineider

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with the legendary Dante Delvecchio, now a pen expert at Pineider. Dante and I discuss the history of Pineider, design choices on these pens, and the new soft nib he developed.

Goulet Q&A Episode 202: Comparing Paper, Heavy vs. Light Pens, and Goulet Meetings

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about how to compare paper, what he misses by skipping pen shows, and why meetings suck (but shouldn't).

Goulet Q&A Episode 201: When You've Plateaued, Stub Nibs Across Brands, Brian's Dream Interview Guest

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about Visconti QC, stub nibs, and his dream interview guest!

Goulet Q&A Episode 200: New Office Tour!

Since the move to our new office in August 2017 , we've been bombarded with requests to see the space! It has taken a few months to get settled in, and we've had to finish up a few design elements and wanted it to look lived in, but we're finally ready to show it off! Since Episode 100 had a tour of the old building, we felt Episode 200 was a fitting time to unveil the new digs. We hope you enjoy seeing our new space!

Goulet Guests: Marco Achenbach, Head of Product Management/R&D at LAMY

Back in December 2017, I had the opportunity to sit down with Head of Product Development/R&D Marco Achenbach while touring LAMY’s headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany. Marco was a great sport, sitting down and doing an interview with me with very little notice, on a very tight schedule! He and I talked about what it’s like to design LAMY products, their approach to design and how they work with designers like Jasper Morrison, and where they plan to focus for the future.

Goulet Q&A Episode 199: Dismantling Pens, Chinese Cheap Pens, and Reselling Your Pens

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about dismantling your pens, if Goulet will carry more cheap Chinese pens, and where you should go to resell your pens.

Instagram Live: David Parker of Figboot On Pens

On 1/29/18 Brian Goulet and David Parker of Figboot On Pens did a joint Instagram live broadcast where they discussed how David chose Figboot as his name, how to address trolls and haters, Lamy's factory, and a whole lot more!

Goulet Q&A Episode 198: Flex Nib Design, Demonstrators As A Fad, and Influencers Brian Follows!

In this Goulet Q&A Episode, Brian talks about flex nib design, if demonstrators are a fad, and influencers he follows!

Goulet Guests: Bernhard Roesner, CEO of LAMY

In December 2017, I had the distinct pleasure of getting to tour the LAMY headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany. During my time there, I was able to sit down and interview LAMY's CEO, Bernhard Roesner. It was my honor to sit down with Mr. Roesner, and I'm thrilled to be able to share it with you all today. It will surely give you a deeper insight into this compelling and iconic fountain pen brand.

Goulet Q&A Episode 197: Architect Nibs, Brian's Inspirations, Why Stationery Stores Are Dying Off

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about architect nibs, his inspirations, and why stationery stores are dying off.

Goulet Guests: Brian Gray, Edison Pen Co.

This week’s Goulet Guest is a special one, because I (Brian) was able to sit down with Brian Gray of Edison Pens while I was visiting him for the first time in Milan, Ohio. We talk about each of our origins stories and business philosophies, Edison’s new space, their upgraded equipment, the size of their team, what it takes to design a pen, and what new Edison pens we can expect to see in 2018. Hopefully you enjoy this video as much as we enjoyed making it.

Goulet Q&A Episode 196: Mid-Priced Pens, Scratchy Stubs, and Picky Pen Buyers!

In this Goulet Q&A episode, Brian talks about his favorite mid-priced pen, scratchy stubs, and what he thinks of picky pen buyers!