Show Notes
John, TheShy Typospherian, is back, and he’s always guaranteed to make a splash in the Austin Typewriter, Ink. Podcast pool!
In Episode 92, John joins hosts David and Everitto for a lively conversation about the timeless art of letter writing. The trio discusses what makes a good letter, their personal writing styles, choosing the right typewriter and typeface, and why receiving a physical letter still feels so special in our increasingly digital world.
Recorded at Casa Henderson, this episode also features fajitas, three unpredictable dogs, old love letters, questionable handwriting, merciless teasing, and enough laughter to fill a mailbox!
Grab your popcorn, pour yourself a drink, and join David, Everitto, and John, TheShy, for a celebration of putting real thoughts on real paper.
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