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The DWRDNET Stationery Feed. Episode 1 With Chase Gustafson Artist and Photographer

Summary

In this engaging interview, Derek Deweese speaks with artist and photographer Chase Gustafson about his journey into the world of fountain pens and stationery. They discuss Chase’s early experiences with art supplies, his preferences for writing papers, and the importance of nibs and ink flow in fountain pen use. The conversation also touches on the unique challenges faced by left-handed writers and the various accessories that enhance the stationery experience. Chase shares insights into his artistic process and how he integrates fountain pens into his work, making for a rich discussion about creativity and the tools that inspire it.

Show Links
https://www.instagram.com/chasingphotography/
https://www.chasingphotography.com
https://www.youtube.com/@UCbN4JNVqy-J9m7cveTVIBHQ

Products Mentioned
Lochby Tool Roll
https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/curated-paper/lochby-tool-roll
Mnemosyne Kleid Edition Horizontal
https://vanness1938.com/products/kleid-mnemosyne-x-kleid-a4w-notebook?_pos=1&_fid=8d15186de&_ss=c

Affiliate Links
https://www.vanness1938.com
Use Code DWRDNET for a 10% discount on your purchase. Some exclusions apply. Check the website for details.

Takeaways

Chase Gustafson has a long-standing relationship with art supplies.
Fountain pens offer a unique writing experience compared to other pens.
Choosing the right paper is crucial for fountain pen use.
Left-handed writers often adapt their techniques to suit their needs.
The nib material affects the writing experience significantly.
Ink flow is influenced by both the nib and the feed of the pen.
Stationery accessories can enhance the writing experience.
Chase prefers dot grid paper for journaling and sketching.
Fountain pens can be used for both writing and drawing.
The stationery community is rich with resources and support for enthusiasts.

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

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chase Gustafson and His Artistic Journey
02:47 The Preferred Papers for Chase
08:44 Stationery Adjacent Items and Their Significance
13:57 Fountain Pens: A Natural Transition for Artists
17:21 Left-Handed Challenges and Adaptations in Art
21:27 Understanding Paper Weight and Its Impact on Art
23:07 Exploring Paper Types and Their Impact
25:07 Understanding Nib Materials and Their Importance
29:10 The Evolution of Fountain Pens and Nib Technology
35:07 Ink Flow Mechanics in Fountain Pens
40:58 Wrapping Up and Where to Find Chase’s Work
42:58 Future Interviews and Community Engagement

Nib Grinding: Is it Worth the Hype?

In this video we take a look at my first time getting nibs custom ground when I was at the Arkansas Pen Show by nibmeister Matthew Chen. I show the 3 new grinds, as well as take a look at 2 pens that I have done videos on before where I got one of them sized down a size, and one just tuned to make sure it was writing better than how it came from the factory.

Take a look at an Architect, a Kodachi and an Uranagi all from Matthew Chen.

Find Matthew online at https://mattsnibworks.com or on instagram @pactagon

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Don’t forget we now have a discount code for @vannesspenshop

Use the code DWRDNET to get 10% Off on eligible for discount products – TWSBI, Galen, and some other products are excluded and are listed in the descriptions.

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Be sure to check out the Arkansas Pen Show Video to see where I picked these pens up and had the nibs ground at.
https://youtu.be/NIJI-30w1Fw

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Makers websites

Shawn Newton Pens
https://www.newtonpens.com

Magnolia Pen Company
https://www.magnoliapenco.com

The Arkansas Pen Show: Why It’s Worth the Trip and Our Show Haul

It this video, I talk about our trip to the Arkansas Pen Show in Little Rock, and show everything that we purchased over this 3 day event. I talk about getting to visit Vanness Pens while in Little Rock, and why this is a great show to attend for someone new to pen shows, or someone who goes to shows on a regular basis. Learn about different vendors, including pen makers and nib grinders.

Check out the Livestream that we did showing @vannesspenshop here.
https://youtube.com/live/kIROzdcvBD8?feature=share

Use the code DWRDNET to get 10% Off on eligible for discount products – TWSBI, Galen, and some other products are excluded and are listed in the descriptions.

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Beth’s Haul

Rickshaw Leigh Reyes Edition
https://vanness1938.com/products/rickshaw-leigh-reyes-limited-edition-banzai-bag?_pos=3&_psq=banzai&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Galen B6 in Crazy Horse
https://vanness1938.com/products/galen-leather-co-zippered-b6-notebook-folio-crazy-horse-brown?_pos=6&_sid=3ca2db72e&_ss=r

Stalogy B6
https://vanness1938.com/products/stalogy-018-notebook-365-day-b6?_pos=2&_psq=stalogy+b6&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Check out the Happiness Handmade Stickers here
https://vanness1938.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=happiness+handmade&type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last

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Makers websites

Shawn Newton Pens
https://www.newtonpens.com

Magnolia Pen Company
https://www.magnoliapenco.com

Matthew’s Nibworks
https://mattsnibworks.com

Happiness Handmade LLC
https://www.happinesshandmadellc.com

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Derek’s Haul

Galen Leather A5 in Crazy Horse Smoky
https://vanness1938.com/products/galen-leather-co-zippered-a5-notebook-folio-crazy-horse-smoky?_pos=9&_sid=f9a42265c&_ss=r

Monteverde Innova Ti
https://vanness1938.com/products/monteverde-innova-titanium-fountain-pen?_pos=1&_psq=monteverde+innova&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Esterbrook Raven
https://vanness1938.com/products/esterbrook-estie-raven-fountain?_pos=2&_sid=6759381e2&_ss=r

Diplomat Aero
https://vanness1938.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=diplomat+aero&type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last

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Inks

Robert Oster Vanness Blue River
https://vanness1938.com/products/robert-oster-vanness-exclusive-blue-river?_pos=1&_psq=vanness+blue&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Check out Lisa’s swatching and Twitch stream information at:
https://oliveoctopus.ink

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00:00 Intro
01:47 Leigh Reyes Rickshaw Banzai
02:26 Galen Leather B6 and Stalogy B6
02:58 Happiness Handmade Stickers
03:36 Pelikan M600 Turquoise
04:28 Pelikan M600 Blue
05:23 Sailor Pro Gear Slim in a Shikiori
06:05 Newton Pens Majestic
07:14 TWSBI 580 Prussian Blue Nib Tune
08:47 Galen Leather A5 Smoke
09:52 Montblanc Rouge et Noir Nib Grind
10:21 Onoto Churchill Nib Grind
10:52 Montverde Innova Ti Nib Tune
12:14 Matthew Chen Architect Grind
13:23 Diplomat Aero Black Stripes
14:46 Esterbrook Raven Japanese EF Grind
15:52 Magnolia Pen Co. Jackson in Lunar Landing with Matthew Chen Uranagi Grind
16:06 Newton Prospector in Matte Black Ebonite with Matthew Chen Kodachi Grind
17:40 Vanness Discount Code
18:31 Sailor Manyo Uri Sample
18:49 Diamine Blue Orient Manilla Pen Show 2025
19:26 Robert Oster Vanness Blue River
19:58 Vanness Fresh as a Daisy Arkansas Pen show 2025

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