Ink Tank
David Grimes and Gray Harris explore the fascinating history of American Penmanship.
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Jul 30, 2026
Jul 30, 2026
1 hr 26 min
In this episode, David and Gray chat about Gray's upcoming class with Michael Sull at the Salt Lake Convention and what they'd change about their penmanship practices if they could go back to the beginning.
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Mar 29, 2026
Mar 29, 2026
1 hr 31 min
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.
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May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
48 min
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.
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Mar 27, 2024
Mar 27, 2024
1 hr 18 min
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.
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Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
1 hr 10 min
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.
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Dec 26, 2023
Dec 26, 2023
45 min
"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!
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Sep 7, 2023
Sep 7, 2023
2 hr 3 min
"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.
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Feb 22, 2023
Feb 22, 2023
1 hr 27 min
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!
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Jan 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023
1 hr 44 min
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.
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Dec 24, 2022
Dec 24, 2022
1 hr 25 min
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.
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