What's on the shelf – June
Now, where was I?
🥳 Welcome to the first monthly newsletter after the rebrand to Analog from Here! Like I said, it’s the same content just in a different name.
As usual, let’s start off with some newsletters you might have missed last month (they aren’t a lot):
Nothing new on the website – just a few things planned in the next few weeks.
My no-spend streak (should I even call it a streak) ended as soon as I bought Laufey’s A Night At the Symphony vinyl. I missed it on Record Store Day but luckily, there were still some available online.
Also, a friend of mine visited Taiwan and stumbled upon a camera store during his trip and spotted a couple of Rollei 35s – so I asked him to grab one for me if he was also buying. I was supposed to write about this sooner but I was out sick this week! 😭
Lastly…the most random of them all – I bought a Kazoo and a Kalimba 🤣 I’ve been wanting to learn a new instrument that wouldn’t take up so much time and space in the condo. Harmonica was #1 until I saw a TikTok of a guy playing the sax solo of The 1975’s If You’re Too Shy Just Let Me Know on a kazoo.
✒️ Fountain Pens & Stationery
Workhorse Pens: Vanishing Point or Decimo for a Capless Fountain Pen · The Gentleman Stationer
A comparison of Pilot’s two capless fountain pens, the Vanishing Point and the slimmer Decimo.
Galen Leather Magnetic Flap Five Pen Case Review · The Pen Addict
A hands-on look at Galen Leather’s five-pen case with magnetic flap closure, highlighting its build quality, ease of access, and suitability for everyday carry.
Ask TGS: The Best Inks for Cheap Paper · The Gentleman Stationer
A roundup of reliable fountain pen inks that perform well on inexpensive or absorbent paper, with picks that minimize bleedthrough and feathering.
Getting Personal: Five Stationery-Adjacent Items I Can’t Live Without · The Gentleman Stationer
A list of everyday carry and desk essentials that complement a stationery routine.
Tombow MONO: A Comprehensive Guide · JetPens
An in-depth guide to the Tombow MONO product line, covering pencils, erasers, and correction tapes, with comparisons to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
🎞️ Film Cameras & Photography
Pushing and Pulling Film · The Darkroom
A practical guide to push and pull processing in film photography, explaining how changes in development time affect contrast, exposure, and grain.
Film News: A Dedicated App for Analog Photographers · Japan Camera Hunter
Preview of a new mobile app designed for film shooters, featuring tools for logging rolls, tracking development, and discovering photo labs.
In Depth: Do We Really Need to Print Out Film Photos? · Lomography Magazine
A thoughtful look at the value of printing film photographs, weighing the emotional impact, archival benefits, and creative expression that prints can offer in a digital world.
In the Frame: Expired Film · Lomography Magazine
An exploration of the unpredictable charm of shooting with expired film, featuring sample images and tips for getting the most out of old rolls.
See you next week!