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The holiday season is the perfect time of year to spread the joy of fountain pens. Chase away the cold-weather blues and spark the fires of writing passion within the heart of someone you love. If you want to gift the joy of fountain pens, but don't know where to start, you'll want to see our list! Below you will find 5 picks for great newbies gifts. For additional ideas, be sure to check out our Gifts for Newbies shopping guide! Fountain Pen First Timer Package Set   This set has everything someone needs to achieve the ideal writing experience [...]

Surprise someone with the grail pen of their dreams! This gift guide takes a look at 7 amazing pens with unique features, classic designs, and vibrant colors; all in the $100 to $500 price range. Check out our recommendations: LAMY 2000 Makrolon - $175.20 An iconic design that has stood the test time for over 50 years, the LAMY 2000 is everything you want in a pen for under $200. The hooded nib is a rhodium plated 14kt gold nib that offers a super smooth writing experience. The durable construction means this pen is built to last. A piston-filling mechanism [...]

The holiday sesason is here! Here are our order deadlines to help you receive your holiday orders in plenty of time. While we are not able to guarantee delivery dates, everyone here at Goulet Pens is working as hard as we can to make sure things are out the door and on the way to you as quickly as possible. Our office will be closed on December 24th and 25th this year to spend time with our families.   Shipping within the United States: Order by Wednesday, December 18th if you are shipping via USPS 1st Class USPS Priority. Order [...]

Is that fountain pen fanatic in your life ready to take the next step? After collecting the Pilot Metropolitans of the world, what's next? This gift guide offers a few different pen, ink, and accessory options that will upgrade their writing collection without breaking the bank. Take a look: TWSBI 580AL Emerald - $60-$65 Introduced earlier in 2019, the TWSBI 580AL Emerald is a special edition color that makes a perfect holiday addition. Featuring a green aluminum grip section and piston filling mechanism, this pens clear demonstrator barrel allows you to see your ink color/level as you write. At under [...]

If you plan to get your friend, coworker, or significant other into fountain pens, we've got you covered and you don't have to have a large budget to share the joy of writing with someone else. Below, we're highlighting a few of our favorite gifts priced under $35 and you can shop all of our best gift deals under $35 here. Platinum Preppy - $4.50-$5 The Platinum Preppy is a great place to start when gifting fountain pens. The same price as a latte, this is easy to gift to anyone in your life. It's available in several colors and [...]

 This group is all about the products that are seriously undervalued! This whole set could be worth well over double, but snag it for under $50. Check out our recommendations: Pen: TWSBI GO - $19 Speaking of tremendous value, the TWSBI GO features a super interesting, yet super easy spring piston filling mechanism. This technology is unique to this particular TWSBI model! Just press the button and your pen is filled. Combine that with a smooth-writing JoWo nib and you have a pen worth way more than its $19 price tag. Ink: Organics Studio Henry David Thoreau - $13 [...]

 Like to forge your own path? This under $40 set features some of our more underrated options in each category, but all of which are fantastic choices! Take a look at our recommendations: Pen: Diplomat Magnum - $21.60 Made in Germany, the Diplomat Magnum has a lot to offer for under $22. It comes with a converter, which is a great way to save a couple of bucks. It features a highly regarded JoWo nib that is super smooth and even a little bouncy. It’s a lightweight option that won’t break the bank. Ink: Monteverde 30ml Bottles - $9 [...]

 Hate refilling your pen? Get all you need to keep writing with this combo! This latest Bargain Hunting episode offers one set with great recommendations for a pen, ink, and paper to use, all for under $30: Pen: Platinum Preppy EF - $5 [Accessories: Silicone Grease ($3) + O-Rings ($2)] The Platinum Preppy is probably the finest nib available for the price at $5. Featuring a Japanese Extra-Fine nib, this pen will lay down less ink than most pens requiring even less refills. In addition to that, you can eyedropper convert it to expand the ink capacity to over [...]

Do you remember the first pen you ever used? What are things that you did or didn't enjoy about it? If you're looking to get a young writer in your life hooked on fountain pens, we've compiled the list you need! The 7 pens mentioned below have a variety of fun designs with equally enjoyable writing experiences. Who wouldn't love to pull one of these out of their bag and show off their "cool" pen to their friends? Jinhao 993 Shark Pen These are one of the most fanciful models we currently offer at Goulet Pens. The Jinhao 993 Shark [...]

 Have a crisp $20 bill burning a hole in your pocket? Might be time for a new pen, ink, and paper! Get yourself writing with these recommendations: Pen: Jinhao 51A - $8.00 Similar to vintage pens of the past, the Jinhao 51A features a hooded nib that makes filling the pen super easy. It adds a modern touch with the demonstrator look to keep an eye on the ink levels as you write. Ink: Diamine 30ml Bottle - $7.50 One of our most popular ink brands is also one of our most affordable! Get a full bottle of Diamine [...]