Season 2 Episode 2 with Lisa Vanness of Vanness Pens
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February 12, 2026 6:15 am
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
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February 11, 2026 6:14 pm
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
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February 7, 2026 7:30 am
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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