Just a clip of the full Iinterview with @StationeryStack. The full video is live on YouTube now.
Just a clip from my interview with @StationeryStack about how the business got started.
Season 2 Episode 3 With Addy of Stationery Stack
In this episode, Addy from Stationery Stack shares how the company came to be by wanting to solve some problems she faced when it came to her use of stationery. She goes into how she went from no woodworking experience to a product launch in a very short time and how she got the ideas for her various products. We go into how she sells, pen show schedules, as well as some sneak peaks at some soon to be released new products and options that she will be able to offer through her website in terms of customization and shipping.
Show Links
Unboxing The Pen Tray I Didn’t Know I Needed: Stationery Stack Alfie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM63JVDiXUQ&t=1s&pp=ygUVQWxmaWUgUGVuIFRyYXkgcmV2aWV3
Pen Addict Unboxing Alfie Pen Tray https://youtu.be/QDhmUT-GDVI?t=5734A
Gathering of Curiosities – Alfie Tray Review https://www.gatheringofcuriosities.com/blog/the-pleasure-of-craftsmanship-the-alfie-tray
Pen Addict Stationery Stack Pen Tray Review https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2025/8/1/stationery-stack-pen-tray-review
Pen Addict Unboxing the Zoila from Stationery Stackhttps://youtu.be/NLxrbWC-YJU?t=3730
https://www.instagram.com/stationerystack
https://www.youtube.com/ @StationeryStack (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYWH_w8IZfpSkyNIoV8kA6Q)
https://www.tiktok.com/@stationerystack
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Stationery Stack and Guest Background
05:02 Exploring Fountain Pens and Inks
07:16 Exploring Writing Tools: Notebooks and Pens
09:28 The Role of Stationery in Daily Life
12:15 The Birth of Stationary Stack: From Hobby to Business
15:00 Product Development: Solving Problems with Design
18:07 Naming and Inspiration Behind Stationary Stack Products
20:49 Future Products and Innovations in Stationery
26:55 Creative Storage Solutions for Stationery
27:25 Remixing Existing Products for Customization
31:34 Innovative Designs in Woodworking
36:33 The Importance of Visibility in Stationery
37:25 Expanding Presence at Pen Shows
38:46 Batch Production and Customer Engagement
42:17 Future Plans: Personalization and International Shipping
Amazon Basics Pen Unboxed - Is It Worth It?
If you are like me, I was not aware that Amazon released an Amazon Basics fountain pen, so I decided to pick one up and take a look at it. I do an unboxing, add in one of the included cartridges and do some writing on Life Bank paper and on some Canopus paper. The performance for the price is interesting, so take a look and see what I thought about this as a pen option.
Here is a link to the pen on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Refillable-Fountain-Pen-Point/dp/B07SM9CSWT/
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Season 2 Episode 2 with Lisa Vanness of Vanness Pens
In this episode, Derek DeWeese interviews Lisa Vanness of Vanness Pens, exploring her journey in the stationery world, the evolution of writing instruments, and the significance of pen shows. They discuss the legacy of Vanness Pens, the impact of online sales, and the rise of the popularity of ink samples. The conversation also touches on the growth of paper options, the intersection of planner and pen communities, and highlights from Lisa’s recent trip to Japan.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Stationery World
02:52 Lisa’s Journey into Writing and Stationery
05:21 The Legacy of Vanness Pens
07:54 The Evolution of Ink Selection at Vanness
10:30 The Impact of Online Sales on Vanness
13:05 The Importance of Ink Samples
15:38 The Growing Interest in Paper
18:22 Conclusion and Future of Stationery
19:06 The Evolution of Paper and Stationery
21:15 Merging Communities: Planners and Fountain Pen Enthusiasts
25:23 The Birth of a Podcast: On the Paper Trail
30:42 Insights from Japan: A Stationery Adventure
35:03 Upcoming Pen Shows and Events
37:43 The Importance of Analog Writing
38:44 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
Thursday Night Stream: More Spoke Design Pencils, PapaJ Studios Blanks, Finished Pens and More
I have a couple of new Spoke pencils that arrived, some new pen blanks from PapaJ Studio, some other pens finished and
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The DWRDNET Stationery Feed 0202 With Lisa Vanness
In this episode, Derek DeWeese interviews Lisa Vanness of Vanness Pens, exploring her journey in the stationery world, the evolution of writing instruments, and the significance of pen shows. They discuss the legacy of Vanness Pens, the impact of online sales, and the rise of the popularity of ink samples. The conversation also touches on the growth of paper options, the intersection of planner and pen communities, and highlights from Lisa’s recent trip to Japan.
Show Links
https://www.vanness1938.com
https://www.instagram.com/justvanness1938/
https://www.instagram.com/onthepapertrailpodcast/
https://www.youtube.com/@OnThePaperTrailPodcast
https://www.arpenshow.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Stationery World
02:52 Lisa’s Journey into Writing and Stationery
05:21 The Legacy of Vanness Pens
07:54 The Evolution of Ink Selection at Vanness
10:30 The Impact of Online Sales on Vanness
13:05 The Importance of Ink Samples
15:38 The Growing Interest in Paper
18:22 Conclusion and Future of Stationery
19:06 The Evolution of Paper and Stationery
21:15 Merging Communities: Planners and Fountain Pen Enthusiasts
25:23 The Birth of a Podcast: On the Paper Trail
30:42 Insights from Japan: A Stationery Adventure
35:03 Upcoming Pen Shows and Events
37:43 The Importance of Analog Writing
38:44 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
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Season 2 Episode 1 With Nick Dominguez
In this first episode of season 2, Derek DeWeese speaks with Nick Dominguez about his experiences in the stationery world, particularly focusing on his trips to Japan where he discovered exclusive stationery items. They discuss the evolution of Nick’s stationery hobby, travel tips for enthusiasts, preferences in inks and paper, and his collaboration with the Gentleman Stationer. The conversation also delves into the excitement of shopping in Japan, the importance of store exclusives, and the emerging trend of Sailor’s steel nibs.
Show Links
https://www.instagram.com/nicolaudominguez/
https://www.instagram.com/gentlemanstationer/
https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/curated-desk-and-reading?category=Rickshaw+Bagworks
Takeaways
Nick’s journey into stationery began in 2020.
Traveling to Japan is a must for stationery enthusiasts.
Having a loose itinerary allows for spontaneous discoveries.
Nagasawa is a top stationery store in Japan.
Store exclusives serve as great souvenirs.
Sailor’s steel nibs are impressively smooth.
Rickshaw bags are highly regarded for their quality.
Inks can be overwhelming; focus on exclusives helps.
Traveling with family can balance stationery shopping with cultural experiences.
The Fillmore model is a favorite among many stationery lovers.
Thursday Night Stream: The Return of the Podcast, Pens Ready to Ship, Incowrimo and Eyedropper Pens
Up on deck is the return of the podcast, some channel member pens that are ready to ship, talking through a late start to inco wrimo and at the request of last weeks stream, I did an eyedropper fill on one of my pens, so we will see how it is going so far.
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