In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Absinthe Forger by Evan Rail and The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland Allen. Then our guest Evan Rail shares his enthusiasm for fountain pens and special inks. [transcript]
The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland Allen
Evan’s interview with Radio Prague International
Rohrer & Klingner Alt Goldgrun (gold-green ink) - see it here
Rohrer & Klingner Solferino (purple) - see it here.
Kaweco pens — and the Kaweco Sport
Herbin Lie de Thé (brown) - see it here.
Diamine Writer’s Blood (maroon)
Diamine Bloody Absinthe (green and red)
Diamine Aurora Borealis (teal green)
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