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🖋️ Welcome to our latest video where we dive into the world of fountain pen-friendly paper with the Yamamoto Paper Sampler Pack Vol 2! In this video we continue the testing of the Yamamoto papers as we start Vol2. 5 different papers will be tested to see how they hold up against different inks and nibs. From bleed-through to feathering, we cover it all to help you make an informed choice for your next writing adventure.

If you haven’t seen the video for Vol 1, be sure to check it out as wel.
https://youtu.be/Kd0B0EHdI4c

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To order one of these sampler packs for yourself, you can find it at Vanness.
https://vanness1938.com/products/yamamoto-paper-fountain-pen-friendly-collection-a5?_pos=9&_fid=2e8b85b34&_ss=c

Don’t forget that you can save 10% on your Vanness order by using discount code DWRDNET at checkout. Some exclusions apply, so check their website for details.

In this episode, Derek Deweese interviews Lisa, known as Olive Octopus, about her passion for ink and stationery. They discuss Lisa’s journey into the world of ink swatching, her preferences for different inks and papers, and her experiences in the stationery community. Lisa shares her techniques for swatching inks, the importance of using the right tools, and her involvement in streaming and community engagement. The conversation also highlights the Ink Pony Club, a creative initiative that encourages others to explore their artistic side with inks.

Show Links
https://oliveoctopus.ink
https://www.instagram.com/oliveoctopus.ink/
https://www.twitch.tv/oliveoctopusink
http://inkpony.club/
https://www.fountainpencompanion.com/users/12951
https://www.penaddict.com
https://www.relay.fm
https://www.gentlemanstationer.com
https://www.butlerstationery.com
https://www.gatheringofcuriosities.com

Links from Lisa
Painting with Inks
https://oliveoctopus.ink/inkarchivingbook.htm

Swatch Tools
https://oliveoctopus.ink/swatchtools.htm

RSS:
https://oliveoctopus.ink/rss.xml

This is where I share the RSS/link sharing from TGS, WAD, TPA on my site
https://oliveoctopus.ink/resources.htm#linklists

Takeaways

Lisa is passionate about exploring fountain pens, papers, and inks.
She has a library of TWSBI pens in various colors.
Her grail pen would be an Irushi style pen.
Lisa balances using favorite inks with trying new ones.
She enjoys a variety of papers for different writing tasks.
Lisa’s favorite stationery adjacent item is her Rickshaw bag.
She started ink swatching after discovering the Pen Addict podcast.
Lisa streams her ink swatching process on Twitch.
The Ink Pony Club encourages creativity and community engagement.
Lisa aims to share her love for inks and art with others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ink and Stationery Enthusiasm
12:25 Diving into Ink Swatching Techniques
36:54 Exploring Ink Properties and Paper Interactions
43:22 The Art of Streaming and Community Engagement
52:36 The Birth of the Ink Pony Club
01:01:32 Future Plans and Community Involvement

Listen on Apple Podcasts here.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dwrdnet-stationery-feed/id1805639149

Listen on Spotify here.
https://open.spotify.com/show/7KlOjBio6WHLS5Ll5d0HeS?si=Nhjki-b3RySCPa9wYkQ9Cw

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🖋️ Welcome to our latest video where we dive into the world of fountain pen-friendly paper with the Yamamoto Paper Sampler Pack Vol 1! If you’re a pen enthusiast like us, you know the importance of finding the perfect paper that complements your writing instruments. In this video, we’ll be testing various sheets from the sampler pack to see how they hold up against different inks and nibs. From bleed-through to feathering, we cover it all to help you make an informed choice for your next writing adventure.

Join our community of pen lovers by subscribing to [dwrdnet](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdwrdnet) and hit the bell icon to stay updated on our latest reviews and unboxings. Let’s explore the art of writing with style together! ✒️📜 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your thoughts on your favorite paper brands. Your feedback helps us bring more exciting content to the channel!

Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8f3UwW0iTebo52QOQIYUcA/join

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To order one of these sampler packs for yourself, you can find it at Vanness.
https://vanness1938.com/products/yamamoto-paper-fountain-pen-friendly-collection-a5?_pos=9&_fid=2e8b85b34&_ss=c

Don’t forget that you can save 10% on your Vanness order by using discount code DWRDNET at checkout. Some exclusions apply, so check their website for details.