Top 10 Lists

Any pen is the right pen no matter what time of year. But sometimes it's a little fun to let the season inspire your writing. Here are a few of our current favorites that we think should be on everyone's wishlist! TWSBI ECO Yellow This color of the beloved ECO is bright, cheery, and perfect for warmer weather. The ECO is our most popular fountain pen because of its clear barrel, piston filler, and affordable price tag. You really can't go wrong. LAMY AL-Star Turmaline This year's special edition color, Turmaline, is perfectly suited for this time of year. Reminding [...]

With so many options out there, sometimes it helps when your list is narrowed down just a bit. There is a fountain pen out there at every budget, and here we've rounded up a few of our suggestions if you're looking for a fountain pen under $100. This list definitely isn't exhaustive, so if you have other recommendations, drop those in the comments on this post! The Monteverde Innova is a carbon fiber pen that has gleaming rose gold trim. This classic pen comes with TWO bottles of ink! (As of 2021, this special offer with two bottles of ink [...]

We love fountain pens of all sizes, but there's something especially elegant about a long slender fountain pen. We've gathered some of our favorite thin pens that are perfect for fitting in tight places like pen loops and small cases. The solid Traveler's Company Brass Fountain Pen is portable and ready to go on an adventure with you. This small pen has a handy snap cap and fills using convenient cartridges. The LAMY CP1 is a stylish example of minimalist design. Available in either platinum or black, this practical pen is barely wider than a traditional No. 2 pencil! The [...]

 Last week, we gave you our list of hottest pens of 2019, this week? We're tackling inks! We wanted to highlight some of the most exciting ones that came out in the last year. "Collections" seemed to be the theme as not a lot of individual inks stood out, rather entire series or lines of ink. Here's our list, sorted chronologically based on when they launched throughout the year: LAMY Crystal inks Launching here in the US in early 2019, the LAMY Crystal inks were a whole new line from LAMY with some real standout colors. Azurite was by [...]

We're celebrating our 10th anniversary here at Goulet Pens and we're reminiscing about the 10 most impactful and meaningful products in the life at Goulet Pens. There are a lot of different reasons as to why these are significant, so watch the video to learn to find out why: (2010) Ink Samples (2010) J. Herbin 1670 Rouge Hematite (2010) Noodler’s Creaper/flex (2011) Edison Nouveau Premiere (2011) Pilot Custom 74 Blue (2012) Noodler’s Liberty’s Elysium (2015) Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age (2016) LAMY Safari Dark Lilac (No longer available) (2018) Pilot 100th Anniversary 7 Gods of Good Fortune set Do you have a [...]

 Picking the right fountain pen can be overwhelming enough, but we also have over 700 different ink colors to choose from on GouletPens.com! How do you narrow down and commit to an ink with so many options? We’ve taken the guesswork out of it and came up with 10 must-have fountain pen inks: Organics Studio Nitrogen You need to have a sheening ink in your collection! You won't find one much better at that than Nitrogen from Organics Studio. Just look at that splatter! It's basically red despite it being a blue ink. Manages to sheen on nearly every [...]

 Have you ever agonized over which pens to take on a trip with you? It can be hard to think through all the possible scenarios you'll encounter when away from home and the comfort of your entire pen collection. Fret not! In this video and blog, we'll give you some great options so you can carry a pen that you're confident will keep up with you and your adventures, wherever they may be! TWSBI Vac Mini This small-statured pen has a huge ink capacity, 1.98ml! You can write away the hours of a long plane trip and still have [...]

Getting a great writing experience doesn't have to cost a fortune. If you're ready to take a leap into the fine writing world with a new fountain pen, you're going to want to see these options. Below we've gathered a list of performance-packed pens that we think don't get enough love, but also won't break the bank. Is your new favorite in this collection? Keep reading to find out! Jinhao 993 Shark Pen This terrifically fun pen will make writing an adventure without taking a big bite out of your budget. For less than $5, you can have a pen [...]