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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 insight into the daily realities of the stationery industry. Expect honest, approachable conversations about topics including: • Why different pens, papers, and inks appeal to different people, and how to find stationery that meets your needs • How journaling, handwritten notes, and letter-writing foster creativity and mindfulness • Noteworthy trends in stationery retail, both for the U.S. and international markets If you love the tactile feel of pen on paper, or simply value thoughtful, analog-driven workflows; On the Paper Trail is for you, so please subscribe and follow along!
Episode 17: Journaling for Mental Health (Part II)
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Episode 16: Journaling for Mental Health (Part I)
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Episode 15: The Art of Creation (Live from the 2026 San Francisco Pen Show)
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Episode 14: Favorite Fountain Pen and Ink Pairings
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Episode 13: Permanent Inks for Our First Ink Episode!
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Episode 12: Our Favorite Papers!
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Episode 11: Why Is My Fine Nib Not Actually a Fine?
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Episode 10: Joe & Lisa Are Back from a Stationery Trip to JAPAN!
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Episode 9: Fountain Pen Nib Sizes, Explained
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Episode 8: 2026 Planners and Notebooks Quarterly Review
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Episode 7: Underappreciated Stationery Gems
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Arkansas Pen Show Vendor Profile: Nik Pang of Entropy Ink
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Save the Date: On the Paper Trail Live in Nashville October 16-18!
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Episode 6: Live at the San Francisco Stationery Fest!
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Arkansas Pen Show Vendor Spotlight: Tri-Star Studios
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Arkansas Pen Show Vendor Spotlight: Stationery Universe
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Arkansas Pen Show 2026 Vendor Spotlight: D-Squared Arts
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Arkansas Pen Show 2026 Vendor Spotlight: Pens by Pasquale!
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Episode 5: Are You a User or a Collector of Stationery?
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Episode 4: Reporting from the 2026 California Pen Show!
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Episode 3: We Visit Pilot USA Headquarters!
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Episode 2: Talking Nib Grinds with Matthew Chen!
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Episode 1: Setting Up Our 2026 Notebooks!
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On The Paper Trail Livestream Kick-Off, December 18, 2025
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