Episode 287

What Are the Best Pens for the Office?

September 3rd, 2026

1 hr 20 mins 11 secs

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About this Episode

On this fantastic Fountain Pen Day, Brian dives into budget-friendly pens with high ink capacity, the decline of high-end ballpoints, reliable workhorse pens that can survive being uncapped overnight, and more!

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:34 Comp-nay Updates & Fountain Pen Day Deals
04:11 Feedback
13:25 What are some budget-friendly pens with a large ink capacity?
24:16 Have manufacturers of higher end pens stopped making ballpoint pens?
28:12 Why is the LAMY joy such a dry writer?
33:10 How to get rid of sticky ink in an ink vial?
47:18 What's the best workhorse pen recommendations for those who forget to cap the pen?
53:19 When going from a steel nib to a gold nib, is there a learning curve?
01:01:31 Story Time with Brian Adventures

LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Pilot Metropolitan: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-metropolitan-fountain-pens
Pilot Kaküno: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-kakuno-fountain-pens
Pilot Explorer: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-explorer-fountain-pens
TWSBI ECO: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-eco-fountain-pens
TWSBI Swipe: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-swipe-fountain-pens
TWSBI Go: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/twsbi-go-fountain-pens
Pilot Varsity: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-varsity-fountain-pens
Kaweco Classic Sport: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-sport-fountain-pens
Kaweco Perkeo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/kaweco-perkeo-fountain-pens
Exacompta Cards: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/exacompta
Wearingul Ink Color Swatch A5 Notebook: https://www.gouletpens.com/products/wearingeul-ink-color-swatch-notebook-a5?_pos=4&_fid=9c9c6b93a&_ss=c
Diplomat Viper: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/diplomat-viper-fountain-pens
LAMY 2000: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/lamy-2000
Jinhao Shark: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/jinhao-993-shark-fountain-pens
Vanishing Point/Décimo: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/pilot-vanishing-point-fountain-pens
Platinum Curidas: https://www.gouletpens.com/collections/platinum-curidas-fountain-pens

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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.

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