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On The Paper Trail...

Joe and Lisa
Paper
California Pen Show
Nib Grinds
Nib Tuning
Pens
Inks
Ink
Notebooks
Pen and Stationery
Stationery Shows
Collecting

Join Joe Crace and Lisa Vanness each episode as they dive into the world of pens, inks, paper, and everything that makes analog a more thoughtful, meaningful experience. Between Joe’s decade-plus of experience running The Gentleman Stationer, and Lisa’s history navigating the retail pen and ink industry “behind the counter” at Vanness Pens, the series blends personal reflection with practical insi... more

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In this week’s episode of On The Paper Trail, we discuss a topic that we both love: Underappreciated Stationery. For a variety of reasons, a wide range of exceptionally good stationery items don’t get the attention that we think they deserve. In some... more

What's the difference between a "Stationery Fest" and a traditional pen show? Tune in this week and find out, because we had the opportunity to record Episode 6 of On The Paper Trail in front of a live audience at the inaugural San Francisco Statione... more

Do you consider yourself a user or collector of stationery? Maybe a bit of both? In the fifth episode of On the Paper Trail, we talk about a topic that draws strong opinions and maybe even a little bit of judgment in the stationery world. Whether you... more

Have you ever been to a pen show? Joe and Lisa visit the 2026 California Pen Show, one of the larger pen and stationery events in the U.S., and recap everything they saw. This two-part episode includes a pre-show discussion on how vendors prep for a ... more

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Matthew Chen
Nib grinder associated with Pilot Pens; guest on episode
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Episode: Episode 2: Snowed In with Matthew Chen

Hosts

Joe Crace
Co-host of the show; brings decades of experience running a stationery-focused retailer (The Gentleman Stationer) and contributes practical retailer insights and industry perspective.
Lisa Vanness
Co-host; shop operator with deep background in the retail pen and ink world, offering hands-on experience with products, vendors, and customer-facing perspectives.

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Apple Podcasts
#147
United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#69
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#163
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#218
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#23
Chile/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#61
Singapore/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#74
South Africa/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#83
New Zealand/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#219
Chile/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#248
Norway/Leisure/Hobbies

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Episode 3: We Tour Pilot Pens USA!
Q: There are now 25 hours in a day with an extra hour to spend on pens—how would you use it?
They describe using the extra hour for creative writing prompts, journaling, and structured practice to improve handwriting and design, including rewriting quotes and exploring the impact of spacing and layout on readers and writers.
Episode 3: We Tour Pilot Pens USA!
Q: What is something you want to understand better or develop more informed opinions about in the stationary world?
Lisa and Joe express a desire to understand junk journaling, washi tape, and how various papers and pens are used in everyday life, emphasizing that different markets have distinct patterns of usage and that learning from those differences deepens their appreciation.
Episode 5: Are You a User or a Collector of Stationery?
Q: What is your take on Orochizuku ink bottles that look deformed or seem to have different fill levels?
The bottles vary in shape inside and are filled by an automated process, so appearances can differ even if the volume is consistent; in general, the fill amounts are the same, and apparent differences do not indicate less ink.
Episode 6: Live at San Francisco Stationery Fest!
Q: How have you enjoyed this renaissance of analog—junk journaling, memory keeping, and broader use of paper?
They expressed overall enthusiasm for anything that gets people to put things on paper for mental health, storytelling, and connection, emphasizing that the practice supports personal growth and reduces screen time.

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Two hosts explore the world of pens, inks, paper, and the broader ecosystem of analog tools through practical retailer experience and personal storytelling. Across recent episodes, they compare live event dynamics to traditional pen shows, discuss collecting versus daily-use habits, and share planning for upcoming shows, new products, and community education. The conversations emphasize hands-on learning, vendor and attendee experiences, and the evolving culture around journaling, stationery accessories, and brand ecosystems. A standout aspect is the dual perspective: one host runs a long-standing stationery shop and the other operates a pen shop, which together offer actionable insights for makers, retailers, and enthusiasts while highligh... more

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