I normally save these types of posts for the weekend Ink Links blowout, but this one deserves to stand on its own. Pen Addict reader William sent me this link of recent show on Japan's NHK Network called BEGIN Japanology - Stationery. That link takes you to the description of the episode, and below are Part 1 and Part 2 of the show on YouTube.
Thank you William for sharing this fascinating show!
Uploaded by nakatugawa4448 on 2013-04-30.
Uploaded by nakatugawa4448 on 2013-04-30.
In Episode 52 of The Pen Addict Podcast Myke and I follow-up on last weeks conversation around how many fountain pens are too many to have inked up at once, plus discuss a few new products on the radar. I then present the top ten pens for under $10 that you cannot buy at a big-box retailer, and finish the episode off with one of my patented "State of the US Pen Industry" rants.
It is well known that my artistic skills are lacking, so can any of you more talented types help John out?
I'm an artist and I love pen work. I am curious what type of paper you'd suggest? This is the type of art I do. I'm looking for thick smooth paper that wont bleed, and I am putting it into a custom sketchbook so something around 8.5" x 11" would be great. Thanks!
If you have any suggestions please let John (and myself!) know in the comments.
Update: John says thanks for all of the help!
