Stationery Orbit

This episode is the Pen Pal primer.  I followed this episode up with a more in-depth look at other letter writing societies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1020967/episodes/7980349http://www.penpalworld.com/2,300,000 membersEasy to read Privacy policyFree and paid optionsStarted in 1998Mostly online https://www.snailmailpenpals.net/Snail mailFreePretty long privacy statement https://www.globalpenfriends.com/Email and snail mailStart in 1995Good privacy policyhttps://www.penpalsnow.com/more of an online personal ad site for Pen PalsDoes abide by EU Privacy Regulations Don't bother signing up if you are under 16The only info on the site is what you post in your adhttps://www.sassociations.net/Another a personal ad page looking for pen palsNo privacy policy, again what is on the site is what you post.https://incowrimo.org (part of the reason I started this podcast)A letter every day in FebruaryThere are address exchangesNot all Pen Pal sites are for everyone:https://geekgirlpenpals.com/Very snail mail centricVery clever writing on the websiteHas a Patreon for supportGood safety pageGet sorted into houses based on age.They allow any gender, but can we let them have this one please?I also had a chance to interview a director of the IGGLES:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1020967/episodes/5845951 http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/penpals/snail_mail_penpals.htmlStudents, kids, teachers onlyAdmins will make matches More of a language exchangehttps://www.interpals.net/ http://coloradocorrespondence.co/ https://www.marthastewart.com/1538505/how-to-find-pen-pal You can find PenPals on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/penpalswanted/https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/snailmailwanted/ Or ideas for SnailMailhttps://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/snailmailrevolution/ How to get a PO Boxhttps://www.usps.com/manage/po-boxes.htm 

This episode is the mail art primer.   (re-issue) Cling vinyl stamps allow the stamps to be used with an acrylic handle for support. Three-color stamps The TAM Rubber Stamp Archive has a collection of prints of rubber stamps mail-artists have used since 1983.  Harriet Tubman stamp for the $20 billhttps://occupygeorge.com/https://indroneswetrust.tumblr.com/participatehttps://www.stampstampede.org/ East Asian seals  Mulready stationery https://www.jetpens.com/blog/how-to-use-washi-tape/pt/698 https://every-tuesday.com/10-hand-lettering-enhancements/ 

This episode is the wax seals primer.  Intaglio seals are cut into the surface of the matrix.  Intaglio seals are most commonly used for wax seals and create a design in raised relief in the wax. Relief seals have designs that are above the surface of the matrix.  Relief seals are commonly set behind a piece of paper for embossing that also creates a raised relief design.  If a relief seal is used in wax it creates an impressed design more like a mold.  Catherine Craft SupplyDexter RingsRegnas RingsLetterlockinghttp://brienne.org/exhibit-4http://letterlocking.org/abouthttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-did-people-do-before-envelopes-letterlockingMy personal favorite method is to use wax beads in a wax furnace to heat the spoon with the wax in it and the spoon gives you more control over how the wax is applied to the letter.  Melting wax beads in a spoon also gives you the ability to mix wax colors to add to the character of the seal.Wax furnaceNon-machinable postage And a few links from the Wax Seals Revisited Episodehttps://backtozero.co/https://www.letterseals.com/https://www.carolinapencompany.com/custom-wax-sealhttps://vanness1938.com/collections/wax-sealsJ.Herbin Wax seal ink padsGlobal Solutions Metallic White Shimmer Stamp PadStick waxGlue gun wax - especially clear waxWax beads

This is the Paper Primer.What is paper?A thin cellulose mesh Rags Make PaperPaper Makes MoneyMoney Makes BanksBanks Make LoansLoans Make BeggarsBeggars Make Rags-----Anon. English 19th C. What does it take to make paper?            Pulping            Machining -mesh forming            Drying            Finishing (sizing) Washi fiber length 13-17 mm, naturally acid freeCotton 3-5 mmWood pulp cellulose 2-7mmBegasse paper 1.2 mm   Recycled fibers

This episode is the Ink Primer.The Pen AddictAnderson Pens Ink ToolRichard Binder's website3 OystersBungubox Colorverse KobeKWZKyoto TAG Namiki PenBBSPenlux Pilot Platinum Sailor TWSBI Taccia Vinta InksRobert Oster Standard BinderyVan Dieman's Ink AkkermanBlackstoneAurora CallifolioCaran d'Ache DeAtramentisDiamineFerris Wheel PressGraf von Faber Castell J Herbin Kaweco Lamy Leonardo Officina Italiana MontblancMontegrappa Organics Studio

Re-issue note: I listened through this episode in preparation for this re-issue and I was very pleased with how well it stood up to two years in the stationery world.  There were a (fortunately) few deletions and while there could have been a few additions, I will let this stand for now.  This re-issue now has the transcript and fits in with the current intro and outro.  Please let me know if I missed something big through our email at john at stationeryorbit dot comStart the Wayback Machine Mr. Peabody...This is the first of the primer episodes and I'll be talking about pens todayUpdate: this podcast will be produced on a two-week schedule.The Pen Addict  The Tokyo Inklings https://www.penaddict.com/top-5-pens/Uni Jetstream Parker Jotter  Fischer Space Pen Uni Power Tank  Uni Deluxe Pilot G2   The EPIC Refill Guide  Sharpie Tombow markersMulti-pens Glass nib pens  Comic/Manga nibs Fountain pen makeup Nib makers What are nib grinds Safari  AL Star  Lamy 2000 Sport  Lilliput  Student  Supro  Pelican M1000 https://thepelikansperch.com/Preppy/Prefounte    3776 Metropolitan Custom 74   Vanishing Point/Decimo  Custom 823  Pro Gear /Realo  Pro Gear Slim    1911 Large  Go   You can find me at @gneissguyco on Instagram

In today's episode, we will be talking about good old fashioned letter writing, how it is good for your brain and my recent experience in going *gasp*... paperless.Postal BulletinWebb Space telescope stampshttps://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2022/pb22603/html/info_003.htmLagrange pointhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagrange_pointPost Office shut downshttps://bestlifeonline.com/usps-closing-post-offices-wildfire-news/The power of the handwritten notehttps://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/why-handwritten-letters-and-cards-are-one-of-your-most-powerful-tools-20220720-p5b3ajStep away from the keyboard, it works even if you don't mail ithttps://www.yourtango.com/love/intimacy-through-writing-lettersThe sandwich notebook strikes again but this time with an airmail sethttps://www.tbsnews.net/features/brands/khata-khori-dip-nostalgia-reimagining-stationery-460190So many wax sealshttps://bookriot.com/wax-seals/Did you say Descartes?https://www.etsy.com/listing/1082326931/statues-sculptures-wax-seal-stamp?click_key=83982be80b43bdecc3d460e2919624c8f5bb245a%3A1082326931&click_sum=703d2685&ref=shop_home_active_151&pro=1&sts=1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_DescartesThe use of the Mac ecosystem with an iPad for handwriting in the digital spaceNotabilityhttps://notability.com/PDF Experthttps://pdfexpert.com/David Sparks Paperless Field Guidehttps://learn.macsparky.com/p/paperlessProcreatehttps://procreate.art/Learn Calligraphy guide sheets for Procreatehttps://www.learncalligraphy.com/offers/3kQzw49E/checkout

 In today's episode, we will be talking about how to fold paper will make the world better.Postal bulletinPony Cars and as many California State Fair postmarks as your heart could desirehttps://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2022/pb22602/html/info_007.htmUSPS doubles EV order to 2 vehicles (jk) was 5K now 10Khttps://electrek.co/2022/07/20/us-postal-service-ev/Industrial origamihttps://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2022/04/23/startup-uses-industrial-origami-technique-to-build-electric-motorbikes/50504/https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/04/04/foldable-origami-cup-can-transform-into-a-flat-disc-making-it-easier-to-carry-with-you/https://www.labmanager.com/news/using-origami-and-kirigami-to-inspire-reconfigurable-yet-structural-materials-28152Here are the two links: from friend of the show RichardDecoding the Defiance of Henry VIII's First Wife (New York Times)https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/07/arts/ciphers-henry-viii-catherine.htmlA letter from Queen Anne to Buckingham locked with silk embroidery floss (The Collation at Folger Library)https://collation.folger.edu/2013/01/a-letter-from-queen-anne-to-buckingham-locked-with-silk-embroidery-floss/TPA silent auctionhttps://www.chrono24.com/omega/pocket-watch-pocket-watch-limited-edition-of-15-pieces--id23641189.htm https://www.richardmille.com/collections/mechanical-fountain-pen 

 In today's episode, we will be talking about how to improve your thinking through handwriting and letter writing.Postal BulletinBuzz Lightyear stamps!!https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2022/pb22601/html/info_008.htmNational Marine Sanctuaries StampsElephants StampsPostmark for Hyattville Lions ClubTen Sleep, WY -Hello to Ten Sleep's own Jalan Crosslandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaNWJysic0IHandwriting and incubation of ideas.  https://observatory.tec.mx/edu-news/study-reveals-the-advantages-of-taking-notes-by-handhttps://www.publicationcoach.com/become-a-better-writer-by-incubating/Charles Darwin's notebooks showing his process toward his theories.https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/charles-darwins-theory-evolution-forged-24428636QR codes on stamps, Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society is not amusedhttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-tuesday-edition-1.6510937/barcodes-on-british-stamps-draw-the-ire-of-hand-written-letter-aficionados-1.6510940https://www.royalmail.com/sending/barcoded-stamps#:~:text=The%20barcodes%20will%20enable%20exciting,valid%20until%2031%20January%202023. The ultimate pencil for the person that insists on chewing on their pencilhttps://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/POLYGIENE-GROUP-AB-39436377/news/Bio5-launches-stationery-with-superpowers-40688449/Khata Khori stationery brand out of Bangladeshhttps://www.instagram.com/khata_khori/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/KhataKhori/The Sandwich notebookhttps://www.daraz.com.bd/products/creative-sandwich-shape-hard-cover-sketchbook-by-khata-khori-i232298050-s1175174750.html?spm=a2a0e.searchlistbrand.list.50.182e45f4zjbmCS&search=1A few neat new designs.  A rolling stamp pen, a curved nib pen.https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/07/08/modern-stationery-designs-for-modern-stationery-lovers/

 In today's episode, we will be talking about letters we write to loved ones and new stuff hitting Kickstarter.New acquisitions?John bought another Mythic Pen, this one is in Brook's Golden Rule, cannot wait to see it in personI can talk about the pens I got for my sister's wedding, and what a ketubah is Stellios Postal BulletinNancy Reagan (the stamp that should totally be laced with LSD)And Pete Seeger (I know there is a way of getting to more diametrically opposed individuals into this kind of proximity, but you'd have to work at it)Japan encouraging love letters (from the Straits Times)And I am including this entirely for the last line in the articleI can relate to this one a bit more than most.I think this is a great idea for any Dad out there.Mark 3 PencilThoroughly Considered podcastMore Kickstarter pen goodnesshttps://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/the-cocoon-pen-co-launches-kickstarter-campaign-for-its-nano-fountain-penhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/silhouettepen/cocoon-nano-fountain-penhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ensso/japanese-ebonite-fountain-pens?ref=recommendation-projectpage-footer-discover-moreHappy birthday to the ballpoint!Fun, quirky, long article about a South African playwright that uses fountain pens. (the good part is just past the picture for Master Harold)

 In today's episode, we will be talking about getting the Postal Service into shape and shiny pens that you pretty much just get to look at.USPS Price Increase we missed two months ago: Postal BulletinMariachi and Migratory Bird HuntingUnderwhelming set of postmarks except the new Mariachi color postmarkJohn Oliver Duck Stamps: (explicit language warning)That thing got a Hemi? The USPS Cargo TrikesZebra Pressurized ballpoint (thanks to friend of the show, Vance)https://patents.google.com/patent/US3285228A/en Midori for notebook of the year? I agree.The Kaweco Iridescent Pearl Fountain Pen Hand lettering on the rise againWere you envious of your Dad's toolbox as a kid? Get a caddy box for your laptop! I love the production value of this item.My favorite recent use of letter writing, kids helping shelter pets!Dunhill teamed up with Namiki in the 1930 and produce some amazing pens that are now sought after collectors items!It's Aztec, but does it have abs?So GvFC's main website is greedy on details but the Singapore site gives it up.  The pen has an obsidian grip section!!Rocket pen (multipen?), yes please!Benu is back! Now located in Armenia: 

 In today's episode, we will be talking about Wearingeul Inks and more Singaporean stationery stores and maybe some write in the dark pens..Postal BulletinFloral geometry stampsThe F1 Montegrappa penhttps://montegrappa.com/en/collections/edizionilimitate/f1---speed-1268.html?c=239 The Backmarkers PodcastPen Gallery from Malaysia with a Coffee (Kopi) inkhttps://www.instagram.com/pengallery/https://www.instagram.com/p/CdNEzIPv3dJ/Fook Hing Trading in Bras Basahhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cd46sEtvP05/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Wearingeul Inks from South Koreahttps://www.instagram.com/wearingeul/?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://www.penchalet.com/wearingeul/Natsume Sōseki the Japanese treasure that wrote I am a Cat.https://www.penchalet.com/ink_refills/fountain_pen_ink/wearingeul_natsume_soseki_lit_collection_30ml_fountain_pen_ink.html For Whom the Bell Tolls (Wow!)Urban Write/Right corner in Popular Bookstores in Bras BasahZebra Light Write PensPentel Cat Pens/PencilsNiel Gaiman and Jonathon Brooks!!

In today's episode, we will be talking about strange things afoot in the ink world and apparently all things Mont Blanc.AcquisitionsJohn- New Super Orange Mark One from Studio NeatPostal BulletinKatharine Graham (1917–2001)United States Postal Service300th Anniversary Station (Barrington, not the USPS)Happy Birthday, Barrington!Noodler's Anti-Semitic AnticsControversial earlier this year This week's label issue, not noticed since about ‘18-'19 Noodler's Statment Goulet Statement Anderson Pens and Atlas Stationers are also dropping Noodler's New Ink namesKeeping Oregon Strange(r)Letter writing is getting expensive in the UK.Can writing a letter help you get the winning bid for a house?  It can again now.The Mont Blanc monolith has been spotted in GermanyAnd Mont Blanc in Kenya (130,000 KES = 1,119.53 USD)NERD Alert! It's a Jony Ives article and his favorite toolshttps://www.macrumors.com/2022/05/09/jony-ive-essential-tools-designing/https://trendfool.com/business/jony-ive-chooses-the-12-tools-of-his-trade/https://www.ft.com/content/b73731f5-7563-4ff3-9c78-a226643b4648 https://hwebber.co.uk/product-category/c-s-osborne-leather-working-tools/edgers-creasers-bone-folders/https://www.montegrappa.com/en/cluster/fattoperte/myfirstmontegrappa/fortuna/https://shop.mitutoyo.co.uk/web/mitutoyo/en_GB/mitutoyo/01.05.05/Universal%20Bevel%20Protractor/index.xhtml

In today's episode, we celebrate 2 years of Stationery Orbit! We'll also talk about Postal Banking, some really expensive pens and some comforting storing about post offices and stationery stores.The current top five episodes of SO15. Brad Dowdy of The Pen Addict27. Exploring the world of socially responsible stationery with Daryl of Musubi22. Learning about fountain pen fluid dynamics from Nicole Sharp1: The Pen Primer25. Emergency Episode : Paper Source BankruptcyAll Time Total Downloads18KCOUNTRIES / TERRITORIES (71 Total)CITIES (1829 Total)Postal Bulletin: Women's rowing stamps, Mighty Mississippi Stamps, stamps and color postmarks, a few fun B&W postmarksPostal MerchPostal Banking?  It could happen… again.More postal bankingMore postal bankingMore postal bankingMore postal bankingTo be filed away in the weirdest Post Office article I've seen:Also: see CompassionOK, Myke and Brad got me, I've been watching too much F1:Drive to Survive! Go Pirelli!The damageOut of my comfort zone for pens, but the picture of the Guilloche by CNC machine at Otto Hutt is awesome!Looking for stationery that's easy to find and makes you feel good about yourself?  Look no further than BeRooted Stationery at your local Target store.And something to keep an eye on out of Malaysia:

This episode covers some Postal Services offerings we missed, some fun articles that are stationery adjacent, and some very expensive stationery offerings.Evan's New Acquisitions: (I know I said I'd be trying not to buy anything soon so I could get an Emperor) Sailor Fika Coffee Lamy Safari CreamPostal BulletinGeorge Morrison stamp we missed, this is the color postmarkOther stamp not in the bulletin? Women's rowing stamps George Morrison stamp announcement:Possible FOREVER stamp from UkrainePossible FOREVER stamp from Ukraine Where to buy the stamp from UkraineThe Letter Locking article from Atlas Obscura (thanks to Friend of the Show Janet for the tip)This list includes a $1860 notebook and an $8 million fountain penThe $8 Million stamp  To be filed in the “Should have spent more on spell check”I'll keep an eye out for SOLO products but I haven't seen this “global” brand yet.5 letter writing tips from a letter writing club out of the UKLetter writing campaign for Ukrainian refugeesTo be filed under “keep your address book updated”Are you Jonesing for a tee-time?  What's the answer?  Write a letter of course!Fun look at why fountain pens have become a “cult” and a really good pen list!Singapore's idea of FOMO! Did someone say…Namiki?List of pens for a gentleman's desk and yes it includes a Yard O-led!Last and not least, a love letter to Ranga Pens from India!

 In today's episode, we have news from the Postal Service, stationery exploration from Singapore and more places for you addicts to get your stationery fix.John latest acquisitions: Sakura Midori letter paperIroshizuku inks - Tsutsuji and Syo-RoSailor ink three packTaccia SabimidoriAnother pad of Midori A4 gridEvan got to try a Namiki EmperorUS Postal Bulletinhttps://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2022/pb22594/html/info_004.htm#ep1461694https://store.usps.com/store/product/cards-envelopes/title-ix-field-notes-notebooks-S_481799 New postal reform actTWSBI - Narwhal dramaWearingeul Ink Glitter Potionhttps://www.penchalet.com/ink_refills/fountain_pen_ink/wearingeul_wonderful_wizard_of_oz_glitter_potion_fountain_pen_ink.htmlhttps://mountainofink.com/blog/wearingeul-inkshttps://vanness1938.com/collections/wearingeulNib Labhttps://www.instagram.com/nib.lab/?hl=enShawn Newton  article https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/mar/06/arkansas-artists-penchant-for-pens-paying-off-for/https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2015/10/2/an-interview-with-shawn-newtonCleanroom stationeryhttps://www.businessmerseyside.co.uk/cleanroom-stationery-market-share-2022-analysis-by-leading-keyplayers-contec-basan-the-texwipe-co-micronclean/Fountain Pens for sustainabilityhttps://www.nationalobserver.com/2022/03/10/opinion/rethinking-your-ink-service-planet

And in today's episode, we are joined live from Singapore by the two founders of Straits Pens, Sunny and Lip, and they were kind enough to come on the show with us to discuss their Honest Inks line and the state of their Myu and Murex collections.Straits Pens - pens, Honest Inks and bespoke ink mixing.CYs tear downHero (Wingsung) 698Hero 8503776 Century Clarification from Lip Sing:In regards to the 4 new colours, I mentioned about Peranakan. They are actually also called Straits-born Chinese. They are basically Chinese that married the Malay women and have their own culture and food that is Malay influenced and have a very interesting culture. For the caucasian that married local women, they are known as Eurasians. 

In today's episode, we have news from the Postal Service, stationery exploration from Singapore and more places for you addicts to get your stationery fix.New Aquisitoins: Figboot Leonardo Momento (Zero?) Shel Silverstein stamp announcement! It looks like they are allowing special station postmarks.https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2022/pb22592/html/info_004.htmStudio Ghibli Stationery!  Kinokuniya in Singapore!  So much winning!https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/t/hobby-and-goods/stationery/studio-ghibli-stationeryJohn's exploration in Singapore stationery so far-Art shop at City Square-Japanese art shop at Paya Lebar Quarter, Tokyu Hands-Got to meet Sunny and Lip at Straits Pens, great guys, Sunny showed me an actual Arabic nib, https://www.instagram.com/p/Carod5HvJce/ Interview coming soon!And I wanted to throw out a special thanks to Dan and Tom of Studio Neat for re-opening the Orange Mark One for worldwide orders. One will be on its way to Singapore. Sorry, it's sold out now.https://www.studioneat.com/products/limitedElle magazine (India) delivering all the Etsy stores!https://elle.in/stationery-brands-enthusiasts-will-love/She used the magic words Stationery addict!https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherineerdly/2022/03/02/is-analogue-the-new-digital-papier-pursues-200-billion-global-stationery-market/?sh=7ddb1d8e11c3The Papier shop, some emphasis on mental wellness but not what I would call curated. Maybe this is just what you do with $50 million in startup funding.https://www.papier.com/wellness/Another appeal for more letter writing.https://fordhamobserver.com/67855/opinions/a-letter-to-those-who-dont-write-them/And we (maybe just I) missed InCoWriMo!!

In today's episode, we have a guest that is from the fountain pen world. Evan Rosenberg is the co-creator along with his father Julian Rosenberg of the Penquisition Blog.Acquisitions?John- Mythic Pen Aeschylus XL in Cool Tones PMPostal Bulletin UpdateSeveral New stamps:  Mountain Flora, Sunflower Bouquet, TulipsInterview with Evan Rosenberg3D printed pen rests  Living Classrooms FoundationUrushiSofer (scribe)What are some of the pens that have been most surprising to review?Lamy 2000 MultipenPilot Dr. Grip MultipenBIC Multipen The review for the Fortuna Credo ShemaFavorite Paper?Write NotepadsWhat pen have you been reaching for lately? Beta V2 from Mad Science Pen Company in The Pensmiths Dark Arts material.Can you share one technique with the listeners that you think will elevate their snail mail art?Just do it. Are there artists that you think are doing amazing work that stationery lovers need to know about? Cosme GumuzioWhat is your favorite purchase (stationery or not) in the last 6 months?Beta V2 from Mad Science Pen Company in The Pensmiths Dark Arts material.Where to find Evan on the internets:Penquisition Blog Penquisition on Instagram

 In today's episode, we'll look at the latest postal bulletin and news about the next-gen vehicles, the Pen Addict Slack survey results, and more reasons to write letters than being a pen pal.USPS releases Title IX stamps and postmarks, a few Valentine's Day Postmarks, https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2022/pb22590/html/info_006.htm#ep1460573Lack of environmental analysis before awarding the contract, 0.4 MPG increase in fuel efficiency for a fleet that is 30 years old.https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/02/02/usps-trucks-epa-climate-change/The Pen Addict Slack survey results from TheTempTrac and InkyKatWriteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPrD5DGyyxkThe PDFhttps://d.pr/f/OX6OxZThe Pen Addict Episode “A guy named Dean”https://www.relay.fm/penaddict/493Postcard Paul with 47,000 cards sent in 29 yearshttps://www.kwqc.com/2022/01/07/postcard-paul-scaling-back-after-nearly-three-decades-letter-writing/Want results, Write a letter, not just for politicshttps://qctimes.com/opinion/columnists/column-want-results-write-a-letter/article_d2826540-f601-503e-a572-49c6ba95ca07.htmlBook riot, the case for writing letters.  Therapy.  Journaling and releasing feelings.https://bookriot.com/case-for-writing-letters/Letter writing to the next generation.  Jewish principle of l'dor v'dorhttps://www.jweekly.com/2022/02/04/oakland-woman-helps-connect-generations-of-families-through-letter-writing/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbSKubUD4SA Missed delivery notification phishing emails and malware attachmentshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/leemathews/2022/01/31/hackers-spoof-post-office-notices-to-spread-notorious-trickbot-malware/?sh=51e4d20026dd

New stamp releaseshttps://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2022/0111-usps-reveals-more-stamps-for-2022.htmPostal Bulletin (1/13/22)https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2022/pb22589/html/info_010.htmLetters of Note IG Accounthttps://www.instagram.com/lettersofnote/More letter locking!https://www.studyfinds.org/letters-17th-century-aristocrats-virtualy-unfolded/More on Edmonia Lewishttps://www.baystatebanner.com/2022/01/20/usps-black-heritage-stamp-honors-edmonia-lewis/https://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postal-history/african-american-stamp-subjects.htm Using letter writing to reinforce communications learninghttps://baylorlariat.com/2021/11/04/engage-listening-writing-skills-with-pen-pals/Yoseka re-opening after the holidayshttps://greenpointers.com/2022/01/19/yoseka-stationery-on-west-street-reopens/Latinx Stationeryhttps://www.refinery29.com/en-us/best-latinx-stationery-brandsInk buying ink?https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/stationery-maker-bic-to-buy-toronto-temporary-tattoo-company-for-us-65-million-1.5744377Oldest known sealhttps://www.livescience.com/oldest-seal-impression-israel.html

In today's episode, we'll be catching up with the latest postal bulletin talking about the new year and some new goals for the new year and talking about some other stuff out of the letter, writing worldNew AcquisitionsJohn - Got my Drillog, haven't had a chance to play with it.Evan - MB for BMW InkSpace Cat CoozyOther Two pen sleeves from RickshawNew year's plans/goals?John - Going to buy basic stuff to rebuild my stationery supplies in Singapore. BTW, for anyone that was wondering, before I was supposed to leave I trimmed my collection to three pen cases, but all of my higher-end pens are going with me. Evan - Get through my reply pile, invest in interesting designed pens, last year was interesting mechanisms (If CONID is back, I'm getting one ASAP)New Stamp https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22588/html/info_004.htm#ep1461078 https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22587/html/info_007.htm https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22587/html/info_008.htm Mailing It! Interview with the Postal Service Inspector Service headhttps://usps-mailin-it.simplecast.com/episodes/americas-oldest-law-enforcement-agency-the-united-states-postal-inspection-service Hobinichi Stationery Clubhttps://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/magazine/2022/contents/stationeryclub/qtaqdmu7a.htmlCall to action for writing in support of libraries and bookshttps://bookriot.com/freadom-letter-writing-campaign/Easy templates, calls to actionhttps://www.freadom.us/campaigns-actionsIndia pen pal connections (world wide really)https://www.thehindu.com/society/these-homegrown-initiatives-are-helping-people-find-pen-pals-to-connect-with/article38086614.ecehttps://www.letterstostrangers.org/Stationery pub crawlhttps://billypenn.com/2021/12/16/philly-stationery-crawl-publetters-pen-pals/

Sometimes life throws you a curveball.  This last week was one of those times.  I'm happy to be safely back in the US, but this week's normal episodes was a casualty of life's craziness this last week.  My sincere apologies to our listeners for missing this week's recording.  We will see you all in the new year.  

EP 45In today's episode, we will be catching up with the latest postal bulletin, some great letter locking new and more news of letter writing and stationery coming into the holidays.12/2 Postal bulletin USPS Holiday Stamps Retro 51Letter writing for documentation of the pandemic and self-careMary Queen of Scots letter lockhttps://arstechnica.com/science/2021/12/mary-queen-of-scots-sealed-her-final-missive-with-an-intricate-spiral-letterlock/https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/dec/10/mary-queen-of-scots-locked-final-letter-using-paper-folding-research-findsThe actual article with the full letterlock stepsPen pal project to battle loneliness during the holidaysThe actual project site (They got sponsored by Tetley Tea)Inkvent 2021Green Guide to StationeryZenzoi Bamboo Fountain Pen J. Herbin inksPaperage Recycled Paper JournalsReview of the Paperage NotebookStationery corporate responsibility - Shared by one of our listeners, Todd!Coral and BlueStationery market growthhttps://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/stationery-and-cards-market-to-see-huge-growth-by-2026-hallmark-kokuyo-mitsubishi-pencilhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-consumer-stationery-retailing-market-095200293.htmlBrick and mortar stores adapting to the pandemicThe Letter Farmer

In today's episode, we will be catching up with new acquisitions, the latest postal bulletin, and more news of letter writing in the age of email.Postal Bulletinhttps://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22585/html/info_006.htmPostmark America - Lighthouses in Ohiohttps://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22585/html/info_008.htm Follow up on the Paper Source Bankruptcyhttps://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/11/barnes-noble-owner-buys-stationery-retailer-paper-source-out-of-bankruptcy.htmlElliott Investment Management, the owner of Barnes & Noble, said Tuesday it will acquire gift and stationery retailer Paper Source.Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt will oversee both companies. While the two businesses plan to operate independently, it hinted at possible partnerships in the future.The acquisition will provide Paper Source with the funding it needs to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Palace hiring assistant correspondence officerhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/ever-fancied-writing-letters-for-the-queen-41090344.htmlBridgerton spawns Regencycore which re-ignites letter writing and wax sealshttps://bookriot.com/wax-seals/Regencycore?  Cottagecore?  Check out my previous guest Joanna with IGGPPC/Charm Bomb Podcast for Broadwaycore.https://geekgirlpenpals.com/charmbomb/page/2/Letters from Marie Antoinette's lover uncoveredhttps://arstechnica.com/science/2021/10/x-rays-reveal-censored-portions-of-marie-antoinettes-letters-to-swedish-count/https://cen.acs.org/analytical-chemistry/art-&-artifacts/Spectroscopy-reveals-crossedpassages-Marie-Antoinettes/99/web/2021/10

Just a quick note in the show notes, Shawn Newton is fundraising for a new machine for his shop and would appreciate your support.In today's episode, we will be catching up with new acquisitions, the latest postal bulletin, and all of the latest news of people in the world keeping letter writing alive in the age of email and DMs.Acquisitions John - Trilogy nib has returned!Evan - skis, OculusPostal BulletinAn SO listener sent a postcard through the Blue Origin programFighting for Space by Amy Shira Teitel News of letter writers keeping letter writing aliveIt's the Macy's Believe Campaign, letters to Santa generate a $1 donation to Make-a-Wish and that program has raised over $25 millionLetters from kids in juvie, the ones delivered to teachers impacted their reaction to the students which in turn lowered the recidivism rate, SF Examiner article, EdSource article, original paperThis is from AI UK for their Write for Rights campaign to support people who AI has identified as needing support (the campaign has successes in the past)Joe Wagner had penpals when he was younger and this project is another pandemic inspired project for Belle Glos wineryHere is where you can find the Belle Glos stationeryBarbara Heller's project to tell the “Little Women” story through reproductions of their letters, fueled by the talented calligraphers of the New Orlean's Lettering Arts Association.Article about a letter writing workshop for writing letters to cancer patientsHere's the group that did it and their letter writing tips Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today's episode, we will be catching up with new acquisitions, the latest postal bulletin, and something breaktaking.Acquisitions John - Schon DSGN PEEK-a-boo, (Bent Tines epsiode with Ian))Kilk pen and OPUS 88 demo with a new Parallel nibEvan- VHS London FogVisconti Travel FillerIroshizuku Yama-BudoPostal BulletinFour pictorial postmarkshttps://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22583/html/info_005.htmUSPS official podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mailin-it-the-official-usps-podcast/id1587184784 USPS Daffy Duck truckshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/10/29/biden-usps-dejoy-trucks/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter Nock Co. is no morehttps://nockco.com/Cases 50% off - Most of his stock is sold outhttps://www.relay.fm/penaddict/484 episode talking about the shut downNaNoWriMo -30 days 50,0000 words!Brad Dowdy committed! He'll be copying a book for it. Goal: using all the things!https://nanowrimo.org/Taccia Miyabi Winter's Breath Fountain Pen (Special Edition)[18 pieces]https://www.gouletpens.com/products/taccia-miyabi-winters-breath-fountain-pen-special-edition?utm_source=Klaviyo-campaign&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Taccia%20Winters%20Breath&_kx=DCj5rCuXZ_ctMdx_jfGHS7QYYaJ0fm-IlVi1N75mdCE%3D.McJ78z  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

 In today's episode, we will be catching up with the latest postal bulletin, diving into some Link Love, and looking at a great summary of FPC.ink.AcquisitionsJohn- nope (but going to a pen swap today)Evan-celebratory pen? (hasn't arrived yet)Graf Von FC Storm Grey InkFranklin-christoph is having an online pen show on Oct 19th. https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22582/html/info_007.htm#ep1462469https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/ca/2021/1008-new-for-the-holiday-prices-shipping-rates-and-dates.htmHoliday shipping deadlineshttps://www.instagram.com/p/CUpCC0lgDgp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkhttps://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2021/10/link-love-beyond-tired/https://kottke.org/21/10/letters-to-the-futureVietnamese creative agency Ki Saigon has designed a book out of recycled plastic containing letters to read a millennium from now.Chicago Pen Show recapshttps://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2021/10/2/report-from-chicago-pen-show-highlights-from-fridayhttps://www.penaddict.com/blog/2021/10/8/2021-chicago-pen-show-recaphttps://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2021/10/6/2021-chicago-pen-show-recap-back-to-normal-slowly-cQgWKhttps://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2021/10/13/swapping-fountain-pen-nibs-from-easy-to-experthttps://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2021/10/support-your-favorite-stationery-people/https://thepostmansknock.com/black-crow-halloween-mail-art-tutorial/https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2021/9/24/fountain-pen-companion-not-just-for-ink-addictshttps://twitter.com/ryanoferguson/status/1439928079665795072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1440144477616623623%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es3_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellappointeddesk.com%2F2021%2F09%2Flink-love-ama-with-aoc%2FAMA (ask me anything) with AOC (US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez). She showed off her three favorite pens (Kaweco Sport, Fischer Space pen and Pilot Precise V5) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today's episode, we will have a special guest who has become an established part of the fountain pen world through his YouTube channel and now a custom Leonardo pen release. Please welcome David Parker aka Figboot on Pens.What is your current grail pen?Namiki Yukari Royale(I'm just getting into golf) What has been your favorite golf course?Tobacco Road Golf, NCTorrey PinesPebble BeachSt Andrews (go on Sunday, play on Monday) What do you think are the most underrated pens in the market?Cross Peerless 125 (I thought Fountain Pen Hospital had them but they are out of stock)Diplomat Aero (Pen Chalet link so you can use your Pen Addict code) What is your favorite pen in the $100-200 price bracket?Lamy 2000 Pilot VPWhat is your favorite snail mail embellishment? Wax SealsFigboot on Pens LeoPen18111 Rockster pens Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today's episode, we will be catching up with pen acquisitions and the Postal Bulletin.New acquisitionsJohn (better grab a Snickers)Aurora Optima Abissi JE 2016Pilot Vanishing PointPilot MurexRed Dragon Pen Company Pocket ParallelKickstarter DrillogEvanCalipers and thread gauge set (for a future pen related project), custom pen makers, I may be reaching out for an odd request soon. New letter lock I foundhttps://www.instructables.com/How-to-Fold-and-Lock-a-Letter/New Stamps and postmarks (last two bulletins)https://about.usps.com/resources/postal-bulletin.htmhttps://vanness1938.com/collections/planners/2022-planner?sort_by=created-descending&_kx=HxHsgK8Z25S4lghVYB3eKV4sNASdkjSTW7LYO-FKwm8%3D.WQ54UZhttps://vanness1938.com/products/midori-planner-stickers-chatty-cats?_kx=HxHsgK8Z25S4lghVYB3eKV4sNASdkjSTW7LYO-FKwm8%3D.WQ54UZhttps://www.amexessentials.com/best-historical-letter-collections-to-read/Ernest Hemingway's 6,000 letters Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today's episode, we will have a special guest who has been tearing up the pen show scene and expanding his reputation as a nib grinder and shop owner. Please welcome Kirk Speer.Pen RealmDromgoole'sMark BacasKilk PensBokumondohKokuyo Bobbin makerScribe inkMont Blanc Agatha ChristieClassic PensEsterbrook Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today's episode, we will be talking all about the newest postal bulletin and wax sealsAcquisitions:Evan - SLC 2002 Olympic Fountain PenNPR's Life Kit did an episode on writing a letterNew regional postmarks, including one in PRhttps://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22578/html/info_010.htmhttps://www.stationeryorbit.com/4-the-wax-seals-primer/https://www.etsy.com/shop/Catherinecraftsupply?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=722484130https://backtozero.co/https://www.letterseals.com/https://www.carolinapencompany.com/custom-wax-sealhttps://vanness1938.com/collections/wax-sealsJ.Herbin Wax seal ink padsGlobal Solutions Metallic White Shimmer Stamp PadStick waxGlue gun wax - especially clear waxWax beads -Melting spoons - Melting furnacesDexterRings -from the UKRegnas - from Thailand Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today's episode, we will be talking all about the results of the 2021 Droids Postmark ExperimentDrilllog KickstarterMusubi The new rates will take effect on August 29, 2021.New Postal BulletinThe results blog postThe results tableThe Chien-Shiung Wu postmarks were returned but they were all done with the black and white postmark.For the Droids postmarks, the 24 Pounds Strathmores and the Envelopes.com Press-N-Peel envelopes came out on top of this 5 envelope comparison.  The 24# Strathmores, in my opinion, are a better product than the USPS uses for their own postmark product.  I will be posting pictures from the experiment on Instagram in the following days.  Each of the envelope types have links to their product pages on Envelopes.com.  All materials, including stamps, mailers, envelopes, and postage were paid for by John West. You can write to us at:Stationery Orbit Attn: John West P.O. Box 621 Golden, CO 80402  StationeryOrbit is our main website where you can find links there to the Patreon page and Stationery Orbit Merch which will help support Stationery Orbit. Making a podcast isn't free and costs for hosting, recording, and editing add up quick.  If you can help out by becoming a patron or buying merch, you will help keep Stationery Orbit in everyone's ears.You can also find links to the Stationery Orbit Discord.Last and not least there is a link to rate Stationery Orbit on Apple Podcasts, getting the work out also helps this podcast grow.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today's episode we will be talking about a postmark experiment update and custom ink from the Philippines New acquisitionsJohn-Backed the Drillog KickstarterEvan- New ink, Koyo No Oto #7The Stationery Orbit Deep Space Custom Ink from New Brew Inks in Manila, PhilippinesUSPS Postal BulletinRoyal Mail New Coastal Animals Stamps Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today's episode, we will be talking about how we write letters to our pen pals, and a quick postmark experiment update Bokumondoh urushi/raden pen IG postInky Rocks Bokumondo Video24-pound paper envelopes and applied the B&W postmark to that set of envelopes.  Question from Brad of Mythic Pen Company and As the Pen Turns podcast:Letter writing, how do we write to our pen pals.  Any tips?Standard things I do in a letter.Date the first page, number pages ½ 2/2 etcList the pen and ink at the bottom of the page  Eg Kaweco Brass Sport /Platinum Pigment BlueI try to put the By Snail/Par Escargot stamp on most of my lettersJeff Besos/Blue Origin Postcards to space (will get link later) https://www.clubforfuture.org/missions/ https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22574/pb22574.pdfNot mentioned in the episode but very topical so I'll add it here:Inky Rocks Letter Writing Video Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today's episode, we will be talking about postmarks, fun media mentions of fountain pens, the postmark experiment, and the possibility of using origami diagrams for letterlocking .https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22573/html/info_007.htmSeen on Tim Ferris's newsletterhttps://www.fountainpenhospital.com/Shop I'm excited to visit once again —Fountain Pen Hospital. Now that I'm fully vaccinated, I'm excited to get back to the Fountain Pen Hospital, which was “founded in 1946 by Phil Wiederlight and Al Wiederlight (the father and grandfather, respectively, of today's proprietors – Terry and Steve Wiederlight). Terry and Steve have a combined 60 years experience in all phases of vintage and modern writing instruments.” Special thanks to Neil Gaiman for recommending it during our conversation together, in which he described how and why he does so much writing by hand.The Pigeon Letterlock YR diagram (based on A4 size paper)The Pigeon Letterlock my instructions (based on A4 size paper)Fountain Pen Love's Tomoe River replacement optionsAlso John revised his paper testing:https://hinzepens.com/Here is Jacob's original article:YR diagramming for origami, maybe useful for letter locking? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

 In today's episode, we'll be talking about stamps, erasable ink, and the history of envelopes. USPS Price Increase, First Class Letter going from 55 to 58 on August 29th:https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2021/0528-usps-proceeds-with-request-for-postal-rate-change.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_United_States_postage_rates#/media/File:US_Postage_History.svghttps://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2021/0518ma-usps-announces-upcoming-stamp-dedications.htmhttps://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2020/1117-usps-announces-upcoming-stamps.htm https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/351973-erasable-fountain-pen-ink/http://letterlocking.org/categorieshttps://www.wsel.com/sites/default/files/uploads/pdfs/EMA_History.pdf Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today’s episode, we will be talking about stamps, pen clubs,  the postmark experiment, and the table of letterlocking Erasable Fountain Pen ink: https://www.instagram.com/p/CO_PXcODU1G/https://www.kiwiinks.com/collections/erasable/products/erasable-ink Another Space Retro51: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBS5_PjPMH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkSun Science Stamps:https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22572/html/info_004.htm Postmarks: https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22572/html/info_006.htm https://www.wsel.com/sites/default/files/uploads/pdfs/EMA_History.pdfUnlocking History, Table of Letterlockinghttp://letterlocking.org/categoriesMetric Paper video from CPG Grey Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

Ep 30In today’s episode we will be talking about stamps, postmarks and mail art The etymology behind the word stationeryInteresting call for pandemic mail-related itemsBarbados stamps for Centenarians.  “Comprising a total of 27 stamps, the collection was released on December 8, 2016”New Canadian stampshttps://twitter.com/renatalorelei__/status/1390056806018392065?s=21More neat stamps from the Royal MailJapanese Pokemon Stamps! https://t.co/heLSiqQOiH?amp=1https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&u=https://www.post.japanpost.jp/kitte/collection/archive/2021/0825_01/Go for Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII Stamp (will release June 3rd)United in Mail Art Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today’s episode we will talking about pen clubs so when we can all get out of the house, we may have some folks to share our fountain pens with.Acquisitions:NockCo Brasstown King Jim Magflap ClipboardNakabayashi Lifestyle Tool BoxKaweco Supra Fountain Penhttps://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22569/html/info_006.htm#ep1466399https://store.usps.com/store/product/stamp-gifts/espresso-drinks-coasters-S_683298Nathanials PostmarksAs The Pen Turns podcast Maruman Croquis Sketch Pad Pen Clubs Map! Calgary Pen Club  London Pen Club (Ontario)  Southern California Pen Collectors Club    Southeast Pen Collector’s Club  Boston Pen People Greater New York Pen & Ink Group (GNYPIG) Research Triangle Pen Club  Seattle Pen Club  Seattle-ish Pen Posse GLAMPIG - The Greater Los Angeles Metro Pen & Ink Group Colorado Pen Posse    Dallas Pen Club IowaPen  London Pen Club Fountain Pen Network  Russian Penlovers Club San Francisco Stationery Meetup Huntsville Pen Munch    Middle TN Fountain Pen Club Charlotte Fountain Pen Club Wellington Fountain Pen Meetup CoPenHagen Meetup  Fountain Pen Fans   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

 In this episode, we will be talking about new acquisitions, new droid postmarks, and Quill pens.Any new acquisitions?Evan - Musubi purchasesPen sleeveNotebookRickshaw Bagworks Golden Waves Pen SleeveHero H718Quills!John - Montegrappa Monte GrappaBox of Sheaffer pens from TXhtps://epica.com/products/classic-leather-journal-featuring-hand-made-amalfi-paperPictorial Postmarks: https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22567/html/info_006.htm#ep1480012 Canada Post sends a prepaid postcard to every household in the country https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/03/07/canada-post-is-sending-every-household-free-postcard-help-deliver-smile/Follow up on star wars stamps, being released May 4th, virtual event on FB and Twitter https://about.usps.com/newsroom/events/star-wars-droids-forever-stamp-ceremony.htm March 25th Postal Bulletin https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22568/html/info_004.htmand the Pictorial Postmarks are in for the Droids, they are going to have a different one for each droidhttps://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2021/pb22568/html/info_005.htmUSPS guidelines for color pictorial postmarks“Customers may submit #6 or #10 envelopes constructed of paper rated as “laser safe.” The Postal Service™ recommends envelopes of 80-pound Accent Opaque, acid-free, 9/16-inch side seams with no glue on the flap.”Royal Mail King Author Stamp series https://www.instagram.com/p/CMeZ7-7gRpB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkColorVerse Eye on the Universe Season 7 https://www.instagram.com/p/CMbRFr4ju8a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Quill Pen: http://dennisruud.com/quill-pens/ If you would like to leave us feedback we have a channel dedicated to feedback on the Stationery Orbit Discord Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today’s episode we will be talking about the magical world of high-end notebooks and what it takes to be a socially conscious company in an Amazon packed world.  Our guest today has established himself as a fixture at pen shows, a trusted source of knowledge for Tomoe River paper, he has just released a new series of notebooks featuring Cosmo Air Light Paper, and will be releasing his new line of Folio Covers later this year! Please join me in welcoming him all the way from Singapore, Daryl from Musubi.https://www.ozuwashi.net/en/index.htmlhttps://ozuwashi.com (store)Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise,raiSEMusubi@ateliermusubi on Instagram Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

Episode 26Any new acquisitions? John- Nock Co Waxed Canvas BrasstownJeweler's loupe, and brass shims for tuning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxHM6JjScRshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwrV1Qb1vp0 What projects are we working on?Evan- Postal Bulletin _ postmark Evan’s January postmarks started getting delivered March 4th John- fountain pen tuning Getting back to sealing with clear sealing wax out of a glue gun and dried flowers Dr. Chien Shiung Wu stamp and sending it off for postmarkWhat is going on in the stationery world?Jana Dambrogio has been busy!https://www.cnn.com/style/article/opening-sealed-letters-study-scn/index.html Videos on this fold! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_awvL2O4PVY Even made NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02/science/locked-letters-unfolding.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur  Related: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/buried-ash-vesuvius-scrolls-are-being-read-new-xray-technique-180969358/Stamps we haven’t mentioned yet that are coming out soon. New postal bulletin won’t be out till after recording (for new postmarks)https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-droid-stampsNew non-machinable (75c) stamp https://store.usps.com/store/product/buy-stamps/colorado-hairstreak-75-cents-S_121204Diamine Reddit ink (don’t know if there is a show preferred store to link to for something so available): https://vanness1938.com/products/diamine-writers-blood-reddit-ink-project?variant=37562926858415https://www.diamineinks.co.uk/detail.aspx?prodcode=DIA%20110Letterlocking projects we have already done John- Dagger lockTuck lock Evan- A.DumbledorHexagonalPinwheelOne of our listeners, Janet Faughtwill be puting on a Letter Locking class in Junehttps://societyforcalligraphy.org/event-4187067 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

Emergency Episode!Paper Source Bankruptcyhttps://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2021/03/breaking-news-from-the-stationery-world-paper-source-files-bankruptcy/https://www.chicagobusiness.com/retail/paper-source-bankruptcy-squeezes-small-greeting-card-sellersThe Card Bureau - https://www.thecardbureau.com/http://steelpetalpress.com/cat/blog/1Canoe2417 PressAmy HeitmanAntiquaria DesignBench PressedBloom WolfCharm CatChez GangeConstellation & CoGood JuJu InkDarling LemonInklings PaperieKiss and PunchKnot and Bow Ladyfingers LetterpressLake + LoftLoudhouse CreativeNoteworthy PaperPaper EpiphaniesPaper Baristas Paula & WafflePower and Light PressRhino ParadeSapling PressSteel Petal Press (based in Chicago, like Paper Source)The Good TwinThe Lavender WhimThe Paper WildernessThe Social TypeUnblushingUp With PaperWild Ink PressYellow Daisy Paper Co. More information came in after the episode was recorded but I wanted to pass it along, you can see more on my blog post on the Stationery Orbit websiteSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today’s episode, I am happy to be introducing Evan Harris as the co-host of Stationery Orbit.Welcome, Evan!End of InCoWriMo, how did your InCoWriMo go?Address labelsA5 sheetsNew postal vehicle/reactions ?New Pictorial PostmarksWill you marry me? Postmark and Perseverance on Mars Station PostmarkAnything new on the market?NockCo waxed canvas KickstarterNew Parker 51Safari re-release in Terra and SavanahPura – Leonardo Momento Zero GrandeScribe InksPENNONIA INKLetterlocking YouTube siteDictionary of LetterlockingSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today’s episode we will be talking all about letter writing societies. Letter writing society directory Arizona Correspondence SocietyCoast Side Letter Writing SocietyMojave Correspondence ClubColorado Correspondence CoPaper Seahorse/Tampa Bay Letter Writers SocialThe Paper SeahorseMidwest Letter SocietyNew Mexico Letter Writers SocietyLone Star Letter Writers South Sound Letter Writing SocietyCorrespondence ClubLaramie Letter Writing Community6. The Pen Pal PrimerGeek Girl Pen PalsVictorian Letter Writers GuildDudes Who WriteStationery Orbit Pen Pal Primer14. Joanna, IGGPPC DirectorGeek Girl Pen PalsCharm Bomb PodcastPodcasts:The Pen AddictSenders-receive Podcast The Nib SectionAs the Pen TurnsThe Tokyo InklingsThe Bent TinesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today’s episode, we will be talking all about how your favorite fountain pen works. Behind every design, there is engineering. Behind fountain pens, there is fluid dynamics and I’m excited to have on as a guest a Ph.D in fluid dynamics. Her goal in life is to spread the word about fluid dynamics and today she will explain the various ways physics puts ink to paper.You can find amazing articles that will expand your knowledge of the world of fluid dynamics on her website fyfluiddynamics.com/ Please welcome, Nicole Sharp! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_pen_inkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_tension Do you have a favorite fountain pen ink? Conservative- Platinum Carbon BlackWild- Looking for the perfect orangePapier Plume SazeracKWZ EldaradoRobert Oster Australis TeaPapier Plume Blue Heron LeuchtturmEndless RecorderRhodia PadMidori Pilot Vanishing Pont Matte BlackSailor Manyo Yomogi Mnemosyne padSailor ColoradoCan you share one technique with the listeners that you think will elevate their snail mail art? 21. A visit from the Queen of Washi, Beth HobsonAre there artists that you think are doing amazing work that stationery lovers need to know about? The forum for Pen and Ink Maps: https://cartographersguild.com/forumdisplay.php?f=110And the following are all some works done specifically with ink and pen (+watercolors, pencils, etc.):https://cartographersguild.com/album.php?albumid=4807https://cartographersguild.com/album.php?albumid=4359https://cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=45761 Ep 17. Timothy Ely, Artist and Bookbinder at APlanetaryCollage.com Part 1 What is your favorite purchase (stationery or not) in the last 6 months?Pilot Vanishing Pont Matte Black If you are interested in seeing more of Nicole’s work you can find her on the Internets at the following places: You can find her on Instagram @fyfluiddynamicsAnd her fountain pen and ink @aerognome You can find amazing articles that will expand your knowledge of the world of fluid dynamics on her website fyfluiddynamics.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

In today’s episode, we will be talking about something near and dear to most stationery lover’s hearts, WASHI TAPE! Our guest has established herself as the enabler for all things washi.Please welcome Pen Addict Slack royalty, the Queen of Washi, tis herself, Beth Hobson!InkyConverters https://www.etsy.com/shop/inkyconvertersNutmeg and Arlo https://www.etsy.com/shop/NutmegandArloMildred for Tea https://www.etsy.com/shop/MildredforteaSimply Guilded https://simplygilded.com/Kawaii Pen Shop https://kawaiipenshop.com/Once More with Love https://oncemorewithlove.com/Coffee Break Planner https://www.coffeebreakplanner.com/Wonton in a Million https://wontoninamillion.com/Original Kawaii Pen https://originalkawaiipen.com/Tiny Deer Studio https://tinydeerstudio.com/Shoal https://shopshoal.com/Jet Pens https://www.jetpens.com/AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.comCocoa Daisy https://www.cocoadaisy.com/Baum-kuchen studio https://www.baum-kuchen.net/pages/studio-shopSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

Welcome to Episode 20 of Stationery Orbit where we are all here to learn more about creative letter writing, I’m your host John West and in today’s episode we will be talking about something I didn’t even know was a thing until it was brought to my attention by our guest. He brings joy to his pen pals by going well above and beyond by sending in letters for special postal cancellations and sending letter-locked letter au’ natural into the wild. He is a Postal system super user!Please welcome, Evan Harris! Postal BulletinA cancellation (or cancel) is a postal marking applied to a postage stamp or a piece of postal stationery indicating that the item has been used. The primary purpose of cancels is to prevent the reuse of stamps. The terms cancel and postmark is used interchangeably. What is your favorite postal cancellation you’ve seen in the Postal Bulletin?Space themesCanceled postage conference What is letter-locking?Letter locking on YouTubeLetter locking main websiteLetter locking dictionaryWhat is your favorite letter lock so far?Italian pinwheelDo you have a favorite paper? Rhodia Dot GridOriginal Crown Mill Handmade paper on EtsyDo you have a favorite snail mail embellishment?Custom wax sealPar Escargot stampWhat is your favorite pen? Lamy 2000Do you have a favorite fountain pen ink?DeAtrementis Sherlock Holmes Are there artists that you think are doing amazing work that stationery lovers need to know about? @MattDayPhoto@Kodak@HasselbladWhat is your favorite purchase (stationery or not) in the last 6 months?Par Escargot stamp You can find him on Instagram @EvanHarrisPhoto You can find me on Instagram at: @gneissguyco for pictures of cats and life @stationeryorbit for stationery experimentsYou can also write to me at:Stationery Orbit Attn: John West P.O. Box 621 Golden, CO 80402 StationeryOrbit is my main website where you can find links to the Stationery Orbit Discord. You can also find links there to my Patreon page and Stationery Orbit Merch which will help support Stationery Orbit and help keep you warm while you are making beautiful snail mail this winter.Last and not least there is an easy link to rate Stationery Orbit on Apple Podcasts. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

Welcome to Episode 19 of Stationery Orbit, where we all come to learn more about creative letter writing, I’m your host John West and this episode is my 2020 recap show. Thanks to my first patron Todd, who has believed in me almost from the start. Mercedes Marathon PO BoxI tried spearfishing LionfishLeonardo MZ in JB PMSammy Hagar’s b-day bashFolded nibLearning cursive Pilot 823@briankesinger@lucyoftotality#siberiancat@seblester@karenhallionart@purr.in.inkKaweco Apple Pencil HolderYou can find me on Instagram at:@gneissguyco for pictures of cats and life@stationeryorbit for stationery experimentsYou can also write to me at:Stationery Orbit Attn: John West P.O. Box 621 Golden, CO 80402 StationeryOrbit is my main website where you can find episodes and places to subscribe to StationeryOrbit on all of the major podcast platforms. You can also find links to the Stationery Orbit Discord, my Patreon page, and Stationery Orbit Merch which will help support Stationery Orbit and help keep you warm while you are making beautiful snail mail this winter.Last and not least there is an easy link to rate Stationery Orbit on Apple Podcasts. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)

Welcome to Episode 18 of Stationery Orbit where we are all here to learn more about creative letter writing, I’m your host John West and today’s episode is the continued discussion with Timothy Ely. He is an author of a multitude of art books and he has two softcover books available. We will be talking about ink manufacture and ways to use his art techniques to level up your creative letter writing.You can find his two softcover books on Amazon and they are:Flight into Egyptand 8 Books You can commission new works, and find reproduction prints on his website A Planetary Collage The documentary for Tim’s art book, Line of Sight 01:09 Do you have a favorite snail mail embellishment?07:52 Can you tell us about the chemistry/physics/engineering you have to consider when you make an ink?Tim Lee’s folded pens Ruling Pens10:05 Do you have a favorite fountain pen ink?De Atrementis Document BlackNoodler’s Dark MatterBook of KellsGrumbacher PaintAndrew WyethFormulas for paintersOn food and cooking – Harold McGee15:46 What is your favorite pen? Rotring RapidiographRotring Art PenWaterman Fountain Pens17:54 Can you share one technique with the listeners that you think will elevate their snail mail?25:28 Are there artists that you think are doing amazing work that stationery lovers need to know about? Lebbeus Woods or Einsteins TombAsemic writingEduardo PaolozziChristopher Finch – pop art bookJoseph CornellRay JohnsonRobert Allen Jensen29:00 What is your favorite purchase (stationery or not) in the last 6 months?Colorplan paper from TalasPerspective guides graph paper notebookField NotesA Planetary Collage@timothyelyartist@gneissguyco for pictures of cats and life@stationeryorbit for stationery experimentsYou can also write to me at:Stationery Orbit Attn: John West P.O. Box 621 Golden, CO 80402 StationeryOrbit is my main website where you can find links to the Stationery Orbit Discord where I am currently hosting a Mandalorian Disney Watch party on Sunday nights at 9 pm EST for Season 2.You can also find links there to my Patreon page and Stationery Orbit Merch which will help support Stationery Orbit and help keep you warm while you are making beautiful snail mail this winter.Last and not least there is an easy link to rate Stationery Orbit on Apple Podcasts. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stationeryorbit?fan_landing=true)