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David Grimes and Gray Harris explore the fascinating history of American Penmanship.

Episodes

  1. MAR 30

    13 | For Joan

    In this episode, David and Gray chat about a very heartfelt letter they received, the process for learning about historical penmen, and the highs and lows of participating in critique. View the show notes »

    1h 32m

  2. 05/15/2025

    12 | Calligraphy IRL

    In this episode, David and Gray chat about how the calligraphy community has changed over the last handful of years and what each of us can do to ensure that we are fostering and facilitating real-world connections with other penmen. View the show notes »

    49 min

  3. 03/27/2024

    11 | Kenya's Finest Penman

    In this episode, David and Gray chat about the Outer Banks, Gray's experience with going through the 2023 Engrosser's Script program at DIS, and how to make friends and impress people with your super interesting penmanship knowledge. View the show notes »

    1h 18m

  4. 03/05/2024

    10 | The Calligraphy Influencer Playbook

    Comment "Slime" In this episode, David and Gray investigate the business of calligraphy, how to take on a first client, and some disturbing trends in the calligraphy social media world.  View the show notes »

    1h 10m

  5. 12/27/2023

    9 | The Penmanship Express

    "All aboard The Penmanship Express!" In this short episode, David and Gray answer questions from Ink Tank listeners about perfectionism and showing your work. Here’s to more Ink Tank in 2024! View the show notes »

    46 min

  6. 09/07/2023

    8 | Party at the Moon Tower

    "Something seemed wrong about dreaming my life away..." In this episode, David and Gray talk a bit about their impromptu break from recording, wonder where everyone in the calligraphy community is hanging out these days, and kick around the idea of hallucinating penmanship forms. View the show notes »

    2h 4m

  7. 02/22/2023

    7 | Two Big Penmen in the Tar Heel State

    How it's made — Speedball edition! In this episode, David and Gray reminisce about visiting Speedball, teaching Offhand Flourishing for the Triangle Calligraphers’ Guild, finding inspiration in getting together with other penmen IRL, and Tar Heel basketball. Go Heels! View the show notes »

    1h 27m

  8. 01/27/2023

    6 | Competitive Penmanship

    Are you a competitive penman? In this episode, David and Gray discuss some recent correspondence, their studio set ups, competitiveness, and habits in penmanship, both good and bad. View the show notes »

    1h 44m

  9. 12/24/2022

    5 | Christmas at the Zanerian

    Merry Christmas from the Zanerian College In this episode, David and Gray present a very special radio drama they found in an old box at an antique store. They discuss their New Year’s Resolutions, a very hypothetical “Would You Rather?” and answer some listener questions. View the show notes »

    1h 25m

  10. 11/30/2022

    4 | What is a Penman?

    Welcome back to Ink Tank. In this episode, we discuss what’s been going on since the last episode of Ink Tank, the general format of the show, what makes a penman, and how you can get in touch with us to ask a question or participate in the show. View the show notes »

    59 min
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About

David Grimes and Gray Harris explore the fascinating history of American Penmanship.

Information

  • Creator
    Masgrimes
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Ink Tank