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Episode 18: Fountain Pen Terminology
October 14, 2026 · 41 minDo you ever feel lost talking about fountain pens? Whether you're brand new to this hobby, or are a seasoned user who's simply never explored topics such as pen repair and nib customization, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the…
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Episode 17: Journaling for Mental Health (Part II)
September 30, 2026 · 41 minEpisode 17 continues our discussion on Journaling for Mental Health! September is National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness month, so for these two most recent episodes we have been discussing a topic important to both of us…
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Episode 16: Journaling for Mental Health (Part I)
September 15, 2026 · 52 minSeptember is National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Month, so for Episode 16 we decided to talk about a topic that's close to both of us: Journaling for mental health and techniques we both find helpful for self care. Part…
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Episode 15: The Art of Creation (Live Panel from the 2026 San Francisco Pen Show)
August 31, 2026 · 58 minJoin Joe and Lisa as they co-host "The Art of Creation," a panel discussion at the 2026 San Francisco Pen Show featuring a discussion with three independent makers in the stationery industry. We had the opportunity to ask our guests about…
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Episode 14: Favorite Fountain Pen and Ink Combinations
August 19, 2026 · 46 minDo you ever feel that some fountain pen and ink combinations work especially well together? Have you found that switching inks can make a pen write better? Today we talk about how to pair fountain pens and inks to optimize your writing…
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Episode 13: Permanent Inks for Our First Ink Episode!
July 29, 2026 · 47 minOur first fountain pen ink episode, where we discuss permanent inks! In this episode you'll learn about document inks, pigment inks, and iron gall inks, including relative waterproofness and lightfastness, pen care, and more. Fountain pen…
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Episode 12: Our Favorite Papers!
July 15, 2026 · 41 minWith a podcast called "On The Paper Trail," it was only a matter of time before we talked about our favorite papers and how we use them! In this episode, we discuss paper rulings, spacing, texture, bindings, and other factors that affect…
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Episode 11: Why Is My Fine Nib Not Actually a Fine?
June 30, 2026 · 42 minHave you ever written with two fountain pens of the same model and same nib size, only to notice subtle (or maybe not-so-subtle) differences in line width? As retailers, we get questions about this topic all the time, and have experienced…
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Episode 10: We're Back from a Stationery Trip To Japan!
June 16, 2026 · 57 minJoe and Lisa are back from their recent stationery trip to Japan, and ready to discuss all of the things they discovered while they were there! Join us as we recap two weeks in Tokyo, Hamamatsu, Osaka, and more, including visits to stores…
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Episode 9: Fountain Pen Nib Sizes, Explained
May 13, 2026 · 35 minWe're less than 10 days out from an epic trip to Japan, so in this week's episode, we decided to talk Japanese fountain pen nibs and the differences in nib size designations across different regions, as well as the availability of…
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Episode 8: 2026 Planners and Notebooks Quarterly Review
April 29, 2026 · 38 minThis week we check in with our 2026 planners and notebooks to see whether they're still working for us now that we're 1/4 of the way through the year. (Wait, how did that happen?) We talk about what's working with our current planners and…
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Episode 7: Underappreciated Stationery Gems
April 15, 2026 · 41 minIn this week’s episode of On The Paper Trail, we discuss a topic that we both love: Underappreciated Stationery. For a variety of reasons, a wide range of exceptionally good stationery items don’t get the attention that we think they…
About the show
Join Joe Crace and Lisa Vanness each episode as they dive into the world of pens, inks, paper, and everything that makes analog a more thoughtful, meaningful experience. Between Joe’s decade-plus of experience running The Gentleman Stationer, and Lisa’s history navigating the retail pen and ink industry “behind the counter” at Vanness Pens, the series blends personal reflection with practical insight into the daily realities of the stationery industry. Expect honest, approachable conversations on topics ranging from journaling to collecting to personal stories from stationery travel!