Paper, vinyl, film, ink, handwriting. The deliberate return of friction.
Goulet Pens reports third straight quarter of new-customer growth among under-30s, with majority paying over $80 per pen.
Kodak Ektar 100 backordered eight weeks across three major US retailers. Demand profile is under-25, not nostalgia buyers.
Markets for fountain pens, paper planners, and weekly liturgical attendance among under-35s appear to move together. Both reward repetition, friction, and a fixed cadence.
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