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In this episode, Carola, known as FromCarola on social media, shares her journey as a fountain pen enthusiast and artist. She discusses her love for fountain pens, the inks she uses, and her creative process involving watercolor and abstract art. Carola also talks about her transition to live streaming on Twitch, where she engages with a community of fellow stationery lovers. Additionally, she shares her experiences teaching workshops and her aspirations for the future, emphasizing the importance of creativity and community in her life.

Show Links
https://liliandbella.com/
https://www.instagram.com/fromcarola/
https://www.youtube.com/@FromCarola
https://www.twitch.tv/fromcarola
https://sanfranciscopenshow.com/classes/
https://blog.tombowusa.com/author/carola/

Takeaways
Carola enjoys sharing her process of using fountain pen inks and watercolor paints.
She keeps around 12 to 15 fountain pens inked at a time.
Her grail pen is the Pilot Namiki Makie Milky Way fountain pen.
Carola experiments with different inks based on her mood and the season.
Tomoe River paper is her go-to for writing.
She loves using pen rests and trays to display her pens.
Carola dove into the fountain pen hobby during the pandemic.
She finds joy in teaching others about art and creativity.
Twitch allows for real-time interaction with her audience.
Carola is open to future opportunities in the stationery community.

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Welcome back to dwrdnet! Today we’re unboxing the highly anticipated Gravitas Sentry in raw Grade 5 titanium – a fountain pen that’s been making waves in the pen community for its exceptional machining and thoughtful design. This isn’t just another premium pen unboxing; we’re diving deep into what makes this titanium masterpiece special, from its single-block machined construction to the precision triple-start ACME threading that unscrews in just 2.25 turns.

The Gravitas Sentry represents the perfect balance of lightweight titanium durability and ergonomic comfort, featuring a wider 25mm grip section with machined circular grooves and a stainless steel section that provides exceptional control. We’ll be examining the size 6 steel nib performance, the cartridge/converter filling system, and how the Delrin sleeve protects the titanium barrel when posting.

Whether you’re considering this as your first Gravitas pen or adding to your titanium collection, this comprehensive unboxing will show you every detail of the craftsmanship that goes into this precision writing instrument. From the raw titanium finish to the tight tolerances and crisp machining details, we’ll cover what makes the Sentry stand out in the premium fountain pen market.

I think this will quickly become one of my daily EDC carry pens, as there is no worry about the titanium in terms of durability. I paired it with Montblanc William Shakespeare ink.

I purchased this pen from Fahrey’s

Be sure to look at the Plotter video that I used for doing writing samples in this video, as I have been impressed with the paper performance.
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In this episode, Lisa Marie of Pourly Controlled shares her journey from a stationery enthusiast to a blank maker. She discusses her love for pens, inks, and the creative process behind her unique blanks. Lisa reflects on the supportive community within the stationery world and her aspirations for the future, including attending pen shows and possibly creating her own pens.

Show Links

https://www.pourlycontrolled.comhttps://www.instagram.com/pourlycontrolled/https://www.instagram.com/zodiacpencompany

https://www.instagram.com/karynalovestoplan

https://www.instagram.com/starrynightresins

https://www.instagram.com/hinzepen

https://www.instagram.com/pens_and_sprezza

https://www.instagram.com/orlandopenshow

https://www.instagram.com/atlantapenshow

https://www.instagram.com/oliveoctopus.ink

https://www.instagram.com/maverick.pens

https://www.instagram.com/hellotellostudio

Takeaways

Lisa Marie’s passion for stationery began in childhood.

She transitioned from using pens to creating her own blanks.

The name ‘Pourly Controlled’ was a playful creation with her husband.

Lisa emphasizes the importance of community in the stationery world.

She draws inspiration from childhood memories and nature for her blanks.

Lisa’s perfectionism sometimes leads to discarding her own work.

She aims to create unique and innovative pen blanks.

The emotional connection to her creations is significant for Lisa.

Lisa plans to attend more pen shows to connect with the community.

She aspires to eventually create her own pens from her blanks.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Poorly Controlled

07:00 The Journey into Stationery and Pen Making

13:34 The Name Behind Poorly Controlled

17:19 Future Aspirations in Pen Making

21:50 Creative Inspirations and Naming Blanks

24:05 The Journey of Finding the Right Pen

27:35 Signature Style in Resin Blanks

30:40 The Emotional Connection to Blanks

34:49 The Art of Experimentation and Happy Accidents

38:00 Future Aspirations for Poorly Controlled