
Stationery Orbit
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I'm slowly getting the word out, one snail mail at a time. Stationery Orbit is where we can all come to learn more about creative letter writing.
Stationery Orbit
2y ago
This episode is the Pen Pal primer.
I followed this episode up with a more in-depth look at other letter writing societies:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1020967/episodes/7980349
http://www.penpalworld.com/
2,300,000 members
Easy to read Privacy policy
Free and paid options
Started in 1998
Mostly online
https://www.snailmailpenpals.net/
Snail mail
Free
Pretty long privacy statement
https://www.globalpenfriends.com/
Email and snail mail
Start in 1995
Good privacy policy
https://www.penpalsnow.com/
more of an online personal ad site for Pen Pals
Does abide by EU Privacy Regulati ..read more
Stationery Orbit
2y ago
This episode is the wax seals primer.
Intaglio seals are cut into the surface of the matrix. Intaglio seals are most commonly used for wax seals and create a design in raised relief in the wax.
Relief seals have designs that are above the surface of the matrix. Relief seals are commonly set behind a piece of paper for embossing that also creates a raised relief design. If a relief seal is used in wax it creates an impressed design more like a mold.
Catherine Craft Supply
Dexter Rings
Regnas Rings
Letterlocking
http://brienne.org/exhibit-4
http://letterlock ..read more
Stationery Orbit
2y ago
This is the Paper Primer.
What is paper?
A thin cellulose mesh
Rags Make Paper
Paper Makes Money
Money Makes Banks
Banks Make Loans
Loans Make Beggars
Beggars Make Rags
-----Anon. English 19th C.
What does it take to make paper?
Pulping
Machining -mesh forming
Drying
Finishing (sizing)
Washi fiber length 13-17 mm, naturally acid free
Cotton 3-5 mm
Wood pulp cellulose 2-7mm
Begasse paper 1.2 mm   ..read more
Stationery Orbit
2y ago
This episode is the Ink Primer.
The Pen Addict
Anderson Pens Ink Tool
Richard Binder’s website
3 Oysters
Bungubox
Colorverse
Kobe
KWZ
Kyoto TAG
Namiki
PenBBS
Penlux
Pilot
Platinum
Sailor
TWSBI
Taccia
Vinta Inks
Robert Oster
Standard Bindery
Van Dieman's Ink
Akkerman
Blackstone
Aurora
Callifolio
Caran d'Ache
DeAtramentis
Diamine
Ferris Wheel Press
Graf von Faber Castell
J Herbin
Kaweco
Lamy
Leonardo Officina Italiana
Montblanc
Montegrappa
Organics Studio ..read more
Stationery Orbit
2y ago
Re-issue note: I listened through this episode in preparation for this re-issue and I was very pleased with how well it stood up to two years in the stationery world. There were a (fortunately) few deletions and while there could have been a few additions, I will let this stand for now. This re-issue now has the transcript and fits in with the current intro and outro. Please let me know if I missed something big through our email at john at stationeryorbit dot com
Start the Wayback Machine Mr. Peabody...
This is the first of the primer episodes and I’ll be talking about pen ..read more
Stationery Orbit
2y ago
In today’s episode, we will be talking about good old fashioned letter writing, how it is good for your brain and my recent experience in going *gasp*... paperless.
Postal Bulletin
Webb Space telescope stampshttps://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2022/pb22603/html/info_003.htm
Lagrange point
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagrange_point
Post Office shut downshttps://bestlifeonline.com/usps-closing-post-offices-wildfire-news/
The power of the handwritten notehttps://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/why-handwritten-letters-and-cards-are-one-of-your-most-powerful-tools-20220720-p5b3aj
St ..read more
Stationery Orbit
2y ago
In today’s episode, we will be talking about how to fold paper will make the world better.
Postal bulletin
Pony Cars and as many California State Fair postmarks as your heart could desire
https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2022/pb22602/html/info_007.htm
USPS doubles EV order to 2 vehicles (jk) was 5K now 10K
https://electrek.co/2022/07/20/us-postal-service-ev/
Industrial origami
https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2022/04/23/startup-uses-industrial-origami-technique-to-build-electric-motorbikes/50504/
https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/04/04/foldable-origami-cup-can-transform-int ..read more
Stationery Orbit
2y ago
In today’s episode, we will be talking about how to improve your thinking through handwriting and letter writing.
Postal Bulletin
Buzz Lightyear stamps!!
https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2022/pb22601/html/info_008.htm
National Marine Sanctuaries Stamps
Elephants Stamps
Postmark for Hyattville Lions Club
Ten Sleep, WY -Hello to Ten Sleep’s own Jalan Crossland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaNWJysic0I
Handwriting and incubation of ideas.
https://observatory.tec.mx/edu-news/study-reveals-the-advantages-of-taking-notes-by-hand
https://www.publicationcoach.com/become-a-better ..read more
Stationery Orbit
2y ago
In today’s episode, we will be talking about letters we write to loved ones and new stuff hitting Kickstarter.
New acquisitions?
John bought another Mythic Pen, this one is in Brook’s Golden Rule, cannot wait to see it in person
I can talk about the pens I got for my sister’s wedding, and what a ketubah is
Stellios
Postal Bulletin
Nancy Reagan (the stamp that should totally be laced with LSD)
And Pete Seeger (I know there is a way of getting to more diametrically opposed individuals into this kind of proximity, but you’d have to work at it)
Japan encouraging love letters (fr ..read more
Stationery Orbit
2y ago
In today’s episode, we will be talking about getting the Postal Service into shape and shiny pens that you pretty much just get to look at.
USPS Price Increase we missed two months ago:
Postal Bulletin
Mariachi and Migratory Bird Hunting
Underwhelming set of postmarks except the new Mariachi color postmark
John Oliver Duck Stamps:
That thing got a Hemi? The USPS Cargo Trikes
Zebra Pressurized ballpoint (thanks to friend of the show, Vance)
https://patents.google.com/patent/US3285228A/en
Midori for notebook of the year? I agree.
The Kaweco Iridescent Pearl Fountain Pen ..read more