Show Notes
In this Episode, I get to talk to Rich of River City Pen Company. We get to talk about how he got started, how he approaches his various pen models, when he decided to start creating some inks, his show schedule and more.
Show Links https://www.rivercitypencompany.com https://www.instagram.com/rivercitypencompany/ https://www.youtube.com/@rivercitypencompany https://www.youtube.com/@FYC_Toni https://www.stationeryuniverse.com https://stationeryuniverse.com https://www.amarillostationery.com https://www.hinzepens.com https://www.turntpenco.com https://www.luckystarpens.com
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