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On The Paper Trail Episode 2

On the Paper Trail, Episode 2: Snowed In With Matthew Chen!

January 28, 2026

Episode 2 of On the Paper Trail is now available! We originally had intended to record Episode 2 live from the shop, but obviously the weather didn’t cooperate. We ended up snowed/iced in with Matthew, who was kind enough to sit with us for a brief interview in which we discuss the ins and outs of nib customization. Topics include the difference between nib tuning and nib grinding, the most popular nib grinds and why you might want to get one, and Matthew's favorite creations.

Episode 2 Show Notes

  1. ⁠Pilot Custom 912 with Waverly Nib (Joe's Pen)⁠

  2. ⁠TWSBI ECO Rose Gold (Lisa's Pen)⁠

  3. ⁠Matthew Chen (Matthew's Nibworks)⁠

  4. ⁠Matthew's Grinds, including Specialty Grinds⁠

  5. ⁠Arkansas Pen Show, Part II: Watch Matthew Grind a Nib⁠

⁠In addition to this weeks’ episode, we also did a bonus YouTube Live with Matthew⁠ in which he directly answered listener/viewer questions and went into more detail on his grinds and processes!

On The Paper Trail: Where You Can Download the Podcast

As noted above, if you want to follow along and watch the video, On The Paper Trail has its own YouTube Channel. We have also uploaded the podcast to most popular podcast networks and apps, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Overcast. We have submitted to additional services such as iHeartRadio, Pocketcasts, Audible, and others, and you should see On The Paper Trail Appear as an option once their review process is complete.

Please note that our Nashville location is currently without power due to Winter Storm Fern and we will likely be unable to open the in-person shop on Thursday. Please check the shop hours before coming by, and online orders are greatly appreciated this week. While fulfillment may take a day or two longer than our normal shipping time, we continue to process orders.

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