Does Brian EVER Get Mad? Seasonal Ink & Pocket Pens | Pencast 71

[@yorkdox7]

I have extreme admiration for the two of you with how open and honest you are about your mental health. It has to be stressful to be there for all of us in the pen community too because you really are a sort of therapy for some of us. We all need help. The strongest people deserve to relax too. God bless you guys. You have been a bright light in a few of my darker days as of late. Please take care!

[@loukios]

Episode 100 should include a giveaway of a T-shirt that reads: “It depends”

[@sunnycharacter]

I love that you guys start out talking about sweaters hiding body shapes, plus you’re going to talk about fave carbs. Legit fun.

[@stareenafraser]

"A kiss of shimmer" sounds so good, for a line of shimmer inks that won't clog up your pen.

[@s.n.11]

And for a new sticker 🥰

[@samlarson1591]

Y'all are a legit ray of sunshine in my week. Thanks for all you do and the continued excellence of all things Goulet Pen-related.

[@TJPruitt]

White Christmas was written by Irving Berlin, and Bing sang it first in Holiday Inn, then White Christmas was made later. The inn set in White Christmas at the end was used in both movies.

[@Sonicman415]

Irving Berlin, one of the great song writers of all time.

[@lukewilsonhere]

Drew, if you haven’t seen Holiday Inn, it’s a must watch a Christmas season… or any other season, because it goes through pretty much all the holidays of the year!

[@menm_91]

150% with Drew's wife. My love language is PASTA. Also, Drew's expression when trying NOT to strangle Brian during the "what are carbs" debate 🤣🤣

[@albertlecuyer6761]

Me, too.

[@annestrasko7581]

His "What are carbs" commentary was peak Brian. YOU KNOW WHAT THE QUESTION WAS REALLY ASKING!!😂😂😂

[@archivist17]

I'm watching this over a week late, because I've been looking after my frail parents, and didn't have the time to listen. You made me smile, which was sorely needed. Thank you both! PS: I'm going to watch Pencasts 71 and 72 back to back.

[@PhilAMakes]

So helpful to hear Brian talk about where he's up to as far as his mental health is concerned and talking about what he is doing about it. Finding myself in a similar place at the moment. Great stuff, thanks so much 👍

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for saying that, Phil! - Drew

[@Tomatohater64]

Thanks guys for tackling my question on episode 100 of the greatest pencast in the history of mankind. Maybe an epic 3 or 4 hour extravaganza! 👏👏👍👍

[@lisaleone2296]

I can't believe you made me look up the Rankin/Bass holiday special to see if Donner was Rudolph's dad. Yes. Yes he was.

[@KatelynSweigart]

You guys should do a live taping pencast! Do a KZbin live!

[@ganderian]

That would be a great Episode 100!

[@ksek]

I was coming here to say this, too!

[@heathergleiser]

Yes!

[@KatelynSweigart]

@@ganderian Yes, I forgot to put that in my comment because I was too excited at the idea.

[@ganderian]

@@KatelynSweigart haha I gotchu, great minds and all that

[@debt6547]

Insightful and wonderful.....the personal aspects were touching and felt...you are not alone . THANKS

[@joanwerthman4116]

I can see it now: the first collaboration between Goulet Pens and Pineider to make the Princess Bride pen. The body and nib would be in black for Wesley. The clip would be a sword for Inigo. The cap finial would be a terra cotta boulder for Fezzic unless they could make a new mystery filler that way (basically rounded but maybe with a few cut outs that helped the grip as it made it more boulder-like). This would likely have to be of unusual size. The band or faux cap band for the mystery filler version would be a gold ring for Buttercup. Bonus points if they could etch into the clip or on the band the word “INCONCEIVABLE!”

[@staciwright2156]

One of my favorite things to put in my waffle iron is leftover mashed potatoes! Leave ‘em until they’re crispy! Definitely a great bread substitute!

[@arlengoff6610]

"White Christmas" was written by Irving Berlin. Bing Crosby first sang the song on the movie "Holiday Inn."

[@katjakoerber4730]

Love Drews ideas for the movie pens! 🥰

[@johnnymontalvo5620]

That Operamaster is gorgeous. Nice job on the design!

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks, Johnny! - Drew

[@ksajus]

Listening to the entertaining duo while having my dinner .. Love it

[@abyss0429]

A great way to start the work day - the newest Pencast.

[@marykerr936]

Seasonal inks ... I just finished writing 100 Christmas cards. Your supplies made it a pleasure! A Pilot Parallel was perfect for addressing all the envelopes (1.5 nib). A Twisbi Diamond 580 (an ECO would be great too) was a dream for writing notes inside -- a smooth writer and holds a lot of ink! And Noodler's Green Marine is a perfect Classic Green ink, nicely saturated and even somewhat water resistant. I like that ink anytime, but love it for Holiday cards. Thank you Goulet Company!

[@inkyfingers1045]

I just love this. Drew your honesty in the ink company wanting to make money was great. We were all thinking it. Glad you said it. It comes down to making money. LOL. I wish you and your family's the best Christmas ever

Happy holidays, Brian and Drew and to everyone at Goulet Pens! ❤❤❤

[@dawngilkison6123]

I was LOL imagining Drew going into various fast food restaurants and ordering a sandwich then pulling out a waffle substitute for the bun! For pens inspired by movies, I think Benu could do The Wizard of Oz - pens for Dorothy (blue and white with red sparkles for the ruby slippers), Scarecrow (yellow/black) Cowardly Lion (golden shimmers), Tinman (metallic), Wizard and both witches (one scary green and black pen, one sparkly white/silver/gold).

[@Bravo-jj1fg]

Watching Drew try to wrangle Brian for the carbs question is my favourite thing ever. There's a moment like that in every episode.

[@Gouletpens]

LOL I don't know why I try. - Drew

[@aresaurelian]

Regular time off is a good thing. When it comes to my pen habits I do a little of everything I find interesting. I am exploring the Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2022 at the moment, and I like it. I had some skipping with one of my fountain pens and used the thin brass sheet trick and it seems to have fixed the issue. Thank you for a well made Pencast #71.

[@deniseplasse5126]

I am with Drew, RICE is my absolute fave! I cant live without my rice.

[@chuckbaker7909]

My Traveler's Brass pen has made it through the washing machine and dryer twice....and is still writing flawlessly. That pen is amazing.

[@Kammitoes]

It never ceases to amaze me how creative Drew is in his replies. Those pen ideas of his of his favourite tv shows were actually brilliant! Now I want a Ghostbusters Trap Pen.

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks, Kammie! - Drew

[@cheryldueck318]

Ha! I want that Ghostbusters pen too 😁

[@tootsfour956]

Hi guys. Great podcast again! Drew did a great job on previous video regarding Dupont pens. My favorite pocket pens are E95s, Kaweco Sports, Twsbi mini, and Salior Pro Gear Slim Mini.( They make up for the short pen with a long name) QUESTION for next podcast: You both grew up together, how about some stories? Bet we would all love to hear them! Blessings

[@deniseplasse5126]

You guys are amazing, thanks for a great pencast… now off to shop at Goulet Pens! ❤❤❤❤

[@donkeystonky5362]

I know what I'll be listening to while doing homework this morning!

[@carolw5290]

Seriously Brian - chocolate chips on their own is a vibe! Better than in cookies by miles!! Also, could not survive if I had to choose only one carb, just not possible, just not, no… not possible!

[@j.s.matlock1456]

Regarding the issue of paper fibers in the pen nib, wiping on a paper towel usually doesn't help because the paper towel is also fibrous. I use a chamois from the auto supply store and cut it into squares to make pen wipers. Because there's no fibers in the chamois cloth, there's no danger of more fibers getting into the pen nib.

[@itsmeLori]

I knew exactly how the carb convo was gonna go before it happened 😂 Brian is my hero, always precise and accurate

[@Sonicman415]

Brian’s ability to vocalize his own personal accountability is a huge deal, especially in today’s relatively ‘Teflon’ climate. Thanks

[@LegallyLlama]

New sticker! Drew throwing a waffle frisbee-style saying “Have a waffle, why not!”

[@fiddletwist]

YOU get a waffle and YOU get a waffle and YOU get a waffle....

[@Gouletpens]

EVERYONE GETS A WAFFLE! - Drew

[@unnotabelle]

As someone who once frequently ate sugar crystals out of the sachet and routinely eats small wheels of cheese solo as lunch.......chocolate chips and lunch meats really aren't that bad

[@ravenzanne]

Catching up with pencasts during New Year's housecleaning. You should livestream the 100th pencast live from a pen show this summer.

[@shisho5850]

Drew wheeze-laughing brings me so much joy! 😂 That made my day. And yes, waffles for all the things. Don’t forget, waffles also come in different flavors! Chocolate chip waffles are the best! (Just make sure Brian doesn’t steal the chocolate chips first. 😉)

[@Gouletpens]

LOL he was killing me on this episode! - Drew

[@flowaluvaable]

Beef Wellington is one of my favourite meals to cook, and eat. Fillet steak, smothered in homemade pate, then rolled in puff pastry and baked in the oven. To avoid a soggy bottom cook it on a preheated oven tray with (preheated) foil on it. Aged steak is the best as it is drier so won't make the pastry go soggy.

[@schmoock100]

Very enjoyable podcast, as always! Favorite pocket pens is quite difficult because I have a lot of them. 5. Ensso Piuma Pocket Titanium 4. Kaweco Art Sports Mambo 3. Benu Minima Opal Dust 2. Pilot Myu 1. Pelikan M300.

[@robinmosenfelder6226]

As Brian was counting down the pocket pens, I had the Traveler,s in my hands. Also I 've had the Pilot e 95s for years, it was my first gold nib.

[@karinebetti]

Drew, I absolutely agree with you, Klaus is a wonderful movie! A must-watch for me, for sure!

[@Gouletpens]

Yup! Definitely on the annual must-see list now. - Drew

[@EastWind123]

I'm only five minutes in, and I'm clutching my pearls in disbelief! Saying that "only the gravy matters; the delivery vehicle doesn't," is like saying it's the ink that matters, and the delivery system doesn't. For shame! 😆😆😆

[@robinmosenfelder6226]

Clearly Drew needs to have my recipe book, "will it waffle?"

[@s.n.11]

Awesome pencast! Love the hypothetical reflections, I'm all for rice, from which one can make fluffy bread and pasta too. In my opinion, your new visconti opera is what the film Constantine would look like if it was a fountain pen. Would you make youtube shorts with the diamine inkvent inks of this year? That would be cool!!

[@Gouletpens]

Good point with the rice versatility! - Drew

[@beckyisj]

Did not know that apples are carbs! Learn something new from you both every time.

[@TheAnarki247]

Enjoyed the alternate reindeer named. In Finland they have a measure of distance called a poronkusema, the distance a reindeer travels before needing to urinate.

[@dapistol1970]

@5:48 "...record the Pencast until we collapse from exhaustion" reminds me of the old dance marathons. Not that I'm that old... but I saw it on Happy Days once. :) Sign me up for some of these themed pens. I LOVED the idea of a Ghostbusters trap pen and the Gonzo with a condor nib. I'm more of a horror movie buff, so mine would probably be gothic and made of metal. I'm with Drew on the tiramisu. I've tried it and failed miserably. I can do bread pudding easily, and have made good risotto, but tiramisu is a favorite and I frustratingly haven't been able to master it.

[@Gouletpens]

I'm too afraid to even try it! People far more skilled that I have tried and failed. - Drew

[@dapistol1970]

Drew, just remember... even the masters probably failed the first time. ;)

[@karisbarfield8948]

Thank you for answering my question!! What I think is actually happening is the ink makes the paper "wet", and it makes the paper more prone to creating fibers that get picked up by the pen. This rarely happens while just writing "words", but I use my pens for "coloring" also, which is where this happens the most. I had no idea what the brass sheets were for, so I will be ordering some. PS, that images paper is the #105 Mnemosyne notebook, which is what I draw on mostly, as well as Goulet notebooks and Rhodia and Leuchtturm1917. Maybe I will send you a sample doodle...

[@Gouletpens]

Oooh - that's a good point, Karis! Saturated paper would definitely break down differently! You'd definitely benefit from some brass sheets! - Drew

[@natnat189]

Have you ever discovered a pen and ink combination so perfect that you lose the urge to buy any more pens? I was gifted a custom 823 by my boyfriend last Christmas along with a sample of Tsuki-yo ink and have not felt the need for any other pens/inks

[@tootsfour956]

Never had that problem:)

[@archivist17]

I ❤️ rice! Bread may just edge it for me, but rice comes a close second. Bread includes pitta, naan, croissant, brioche, sourdough, baguette, tiger bread, doughnuts, pizza, tortillas....

[@Hollowine]

@55:54 So Brian had a Turkey HANDwich for lunch? Nice LOL 🤣

[@Gouletpens]

LOL YES! - Drew

[@atropos_thefate]

Thank you for sharing the gravy boat picture. I, like Drew, became invested in this endeavor. Boat is Viking ship-esque, but the bling level seems to be lacking after listening to Drew’s expectation.

[@abcreatewithme5660]

Love the photo of blue hulk ..😂 it’s as good as I imagined !

[@creamsiclecat]

Bungubox! Please carry bungubox inks, pens too and Kakimori inks! I loooove those. Love your store and enjoy listening when im doing chores haha

[@anabello7]

I haven't come across too much on this topic; can you guys go over rollerballs that can be used with fountain pen ink? And the things that go with that, like what kinds of inks are appropriate, sizes of rollerball tips, cleaning the pen, etc. Thank you! 😊

[@deniseplasse5126]

That’s funny you mention it, I was just talking to my family bout this topic, the “work ethic” from before covid and now what that means after covid. Employers are much more lenient about missing a work day for illness rather than the praise of working THRU an illness…. CRAZY!

[@JoeyTrejo10]

I bought a bulb syringe yesterday! Excited to try it out 🙂

[@kathycullenstern9652]

Agree with Drew on the #1 pocket pen. The e95s is the best. My first pen in 2016 was the TWSBI mini. I’m still a fan. They are my only two pocket pens. Brian's #1 is a cool one.

[@ryanmcfadin09]

I'm here for the turkey sandwich sans bread. Live life dangerously my dudes.

[@Gouletpens]

Haha thanks for joining us, my friend! - Drew

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

Good for you Brian, looking out for mental health. Pebbles in the backpack indeed. ❤

[@froyobaggns]

one of the BEST christmas movies is ARTHUR CHRISTMAS! it features a reindeer one could call feckless, christmas sweaters, and many generations of santas! i particularly feel like Drew would love it c:

[@laurabush9812]

I love pocket pens! Kaweco Brass Sport may be my favorite. Also love my green Liliput, though the slimness means my hand tires if I’m writing for long.

[@albertlecuyer6761]

Another turkey hammock between the trees. You almost gt it down to 2hours! Drew I have 2 bulb syringes, 1 for my pens and I recently acquired another from Goulet for cleaning my airbrushes.

[@Gouletpens]

Game changer, right?? - Drew

[@DanielForgosh]

I love Brian's mug.

[@jennlin4324]

Question for a future Pencast: what is the weirdest thing you have used a fountain pen to do or to write?

[@kimberly3706s]

Watched it for the first time this year and it is easily a favourite (doesn’t top It’s A Wonderful Life, but not too far behind), the movie: Fred Claus. I really enjoyed it.

[@PunemySported]

Hi Brian! I love the podcast and wanted to pop in to inform you that if you like risotto, please check out Instant Pot Risotto. It's so much easier to make it in a pressure cooker and you can experiment with it so much more when you don't have to be as attentive. My personal favorite is a butternut squash risotto, but mushroom is also _excellent._

[@theibecks]

Came here to say the same thing! Game changer!

[@kittykat3280]

My dad never seemed angry when he got angry, He always had this kill them with kindness attitude. I he was angry at some one he would buy them a coffee and watch them freak out because he was being really nice but he never id anything, he always felt that the best revenge was to let the other person stew over when the revenge was coming and what it could be.

[@jeanecockey8530]

I'm curious about the Music nib. Can you compare them with calligraphy nibs or medium nibs? Which pens come with music nibs? Love the holiday sweaters, guys!

[@ericinwestseattle]

We watched Krause, and both of us cried like babies. Good pick Drew

[@Gouletpens]

I know, right? Waterworks! - Drew

[@TymberJ]

There is a cafe near me where all the food options to go with your coffee are waffle based. Mainly the standard things you'd expect, but they also have a ham, egg, and cheese waffle panini. I.e., waffle folded over the fillings and grilled a second time. It is *amazing*.

[@Gouletpens]

OMG this sounds like heaven. - Drew

[@TymberJ]

@@Gouletpens Empire Coffee in Seattle if you're ever in the area

[@N1inSK]

Oh,oh, oh! A pen designed on a Firefly theme! That's what I'd design for a TV series. It'd have to be grown, in honour of the Browncoats. :) I liked your accessory video, Drew. If I didn't live within a 10 minute drive from two pen retailers, and I didn't have to deal with shipping costs and import duties, I would definitely be ordering most of those accessories and a couple of pens too.

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for the kind words, Neil! - Drew

[@annestrasko7581]

About the carb question: There was a diner in my city that served cornbread waffles with chili on top! Sadly, they closed down due to covid related issues...

[@lc11214]

Diamine Polar Glow is my favorite Christmas theme ink. Good choice Drew!

[@Gouletpens]

I'm loving it! Even if it takes forever to truly dry, haha! - Drew

[@throttle101]

Yay, my silly comment got on the pencast! That blue hulk pic was awesome hahaha 💪

[@annamarielewis7078]

I will never know because a two hour video about anything is way more time than I am willing to spend on KZbin. I do love you. I way much prefer the shorty single person videos. I would like to run a franchise of your store here in Oregon. No pen stores here, only one decent art store that carries pens, only Lamy and Platinums. Happy New Year. The actor, Zeeko Zaki looks like Tutankhamen in real life (FBI)💝

[@ReticentSparrow]

Drew: Don't knock eating baking chocolate until you try it. Also, your logic on waffles is intriguing.

[@rougepilot5513]

I love my TC Brass pen, and I take it almost everywhere! However, the sharp edges sometimes hurt my hand a little when the pocket is a little small and I reach for my phone. Otherwise, it fits greatly in most pockets. I tend to use it at school for notes, but there is one problem -- the long cap. It is a little tedious to cap and uncap the pen when taking notes. For example, when there are no notes to take for a while, I cap the pen so that it won't dry, but then when I do have to take more notes, the uncapping is annoying. Great, durable, and slim pocket pen though!

[@SusanneMBarrett]

I adore my Kaweco Sport, even the resin one, which is the only one I can afford. I have the Olive, and I adore it in Extra Fine. I use it for all of my studying because that EF nib is perfect for writing between the lines of a book. If I ever grab a pen to go out and write outside, it's always my Sport. Love, love, love this pen!! :D I really want a brass Lilliput, but only if I get a lot of Christmas $$!!

[@MrsSniknah]

If you like Klaus (which was excellent, by the way), you should check out Christmas story. It's a Finnish film, so you'll probably have to read subtitles, but it is one of the best Santa origin stories out there.

[@willowbird4081]

Taken from wikipedia: Filmed in Technicolor, it features the songs of Irving Berlin, including a new version of the title song, "White Christmas", introduced by Crosby in the 1942 film Holiday Inn.

[@TheReKinn]

Response to Karis (Fiber problem!) - It looks like you might be using your fountain pen to color space on the page. I would like to know if the fibers get caught during normal writing or if it mainly happens when coloring. This used to happen to me when I did some random doodles and colored in sections. I think that as you color, the ink softens the fibers and makes it easier for them to get pulled up into the tines. I ended up going with a smoother, broader nib for my doodles (I don't do anything with precise lines) and if I'm slow and deliberate with my coloring (not going over the same line over and over) I don't seem to have the issue anymore. I hope this helps!

[@jennifermeier3559]

Drew, on the carb topic…. I make my husband ham and Gruyère waffles! A meal in one.

[@littletweeter1327]

my favorite pocket pen is by far the old Wahl ring tops! Waterman 52V's coming in super close second. Of course id never actually carry these in my pocket nowadays haha. to actually carry, definitely a travelers pen.

[@justusspace]

LOVE the idea of an Office pen with tons of pretzel toppings. Itd be so ugly but so good. Another idea is a pen with lots of prints on it (a la Retro51) with a stapler in Jello, Angela’s cats, bobble heads, paper sheets (duh), and Michael Scott’s multiple phones as an ode to the last episode

[@kanorah]

Thanks Drew. Now I need a muppet collection from Diplomat. If the magnums were color themed with a silhouette in the finial I would buy them all.

[@Gouletpens]

Wouldn't that be cool??? - Drew

[@jeremyschuh]

One carb for life? Chickpeas. I am the hummus.

[@bikkies]

My top 5 pocket pens would be a Pilot Prera followed by four more Pilot Preras. I love that pen so much. I get a sense that the American market seems to be very demonstrator-heavy but I prefer the solid colour Preras. The demonstrator variants are pretty keen too, but the tendency for getting ink under the cap liner is a bit of a distraction. With the solid colour ones, if that happens then I don't see it so I don't sweat it.

[@spiderwrangler4457]

HAHA! A new mic arm! Interested to see how often this one gets smacked around.

[@joefaracevideos]

Drew, I agree. I think Deadwood may be the best TV show ever made.

[@sandrift]

Agreed! There was an early pen cast where Drew showed a mug he got, but Al Swearingen was in the background on the wall, and THAT’s what I noticed. 😂

[@Gouletpens]

Absolutely the best! - Drew

[@philippegosselin7756]

For Pocket pen, I have a pilot Myu. I love it and it's my preferred one but because of it's rarity, I don't use it as much as my e95s which is my second favorite

[@vintageswiss9096]

Montblanc Meisterstuck Mozart 114 is the greatest pocket pen ever, and you will never convince me otherwise.

[@amyd.5990]

Yay Drew’s Currently Inked! 💜💚🤎

[@marjoriedybec3450]

"tiramisu" is a great choice. I might go for mousse au chocolat. (Both are nice browns, BTW, Drew.)

[@KatelynSweigart]

Brian: if you ever come near Southern California, King's Hawaiian has a whole restaurant and bakery.

[@cheryldueck318]

Fountain Pen Of Unusual size 😂 Would love a Princess Bride inspired pen though!

[@hollyb4055]

Love the ideas for the show/movie themed pens. Would love muppets or princess bride pens! Alternatively I think a really fun thing to do would be assign existing pens to characters. Like if the Fezzik was a fountain pen/used fountain pens what pen would it be?