What is fountain pen friendly paper? Why do we need it? What does it mean when a paper is "acid-free"? We tackle the most overlooked item in the pen-ink-paper triumvirate with this primer and introduction to papers generic and premium.
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The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha) and Diana (@thegrynne).
FORMAT
00:42—What We Are Writing With
Sharyn: Pilot VP Crimson Sunrise B Architect
Chuck: Sailor Pro Gear Tequila Sunrise Stubbed Nose Cursive Italic
Diana: Parker Jotter BP
02:32—News/Corrections
Episode 30 - The Hand Senses More Than the Eye Can See
04:35—Why do we need special paper for fountain pens?
18:17—Questions
Midori MD - Bookbinders Online
Goulet Notebooks with Tomoe River - The Goulet Pen Co
Taroko Enigma A5 - Taroko Shop
Choosing the right paper - National Archives of Australia
What is archival paper? - Making a Mark
Original Crown Mill 100% Cotton A4 Writing Pad - Milligram
Fuji Xerox Professional 80gsm Copy Paper - Officeworks
Reflex Ultra White 80gsm Copy Paper - Officeworks
J Burrows 80gsm Premium Copy Paper - Officeworks
Mac Classic - Notes and Queries
Stalogy Sticky Notes - JetPens
Midori TN Sticky Notes - Milligram
Post-it Super Sticky Notes - Officeworks
Episode 25 - Top Pen & Stationery Retailers
Life Kappan Notebook A5 - Milligram
Stalogy 365Days - JetPens
Apica Notebooks - Bookbinders Online
Clairefontaine Triomphe - The Goulet Pen Co
Conqueror Laid Paper - Hunt Office
Strathmore Premium Cambric (formerly Beckett Cambric) - Lava Stationery
55:54—Recommendations
Garlic dip
Buy a bandanna for National Bandanna Day
Sebastian in his Flamingo Bandanna
1:00:29—Thanks and Credits
Producer: Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha and Diana Dai.
Recording and editing: Diana Dai.
Music: Michael Pearce.
Logo: Will H. Smith.
Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.