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A Craftsman's Legacy: Season 3, Episode 10 - The Penman
Host Eric Gorges meets the celebrated Jake Weidmann, the youngest ever master penman and one of only 12 in the world. Together they make a pen and explore the fascinating world of lettering.
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@julzmgrforll7278 2 года назад

I have been in love with writing all my life! I don't write much anymore but I keep buying pens and ink and nibs when I see one I don't have. This young man is just wonderful!

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

How fun! You should get back into it. I've tried to improve my handwriting over the years but find it difficult to "keep with it" Thanks!

@johnevans4783 8 месяцев назад

He most certainly is wonderful!

@johnevans4783 8 месяцев назад

Don’t give up. Stay creative!

@ginogina4589 Год назад

I used a fountain pen throughout college and came to love the feel of the pen. I wrote my first draft of each chapter of my doctoral dissertation, every word, with a Montblanc 149. Respect.

@sushantsourav1259 3 года назад

The interview was so fluid, I enjoyed it Eric, the humbleness and the warmth, the curiosity overflows from the screen to the heart!

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Thank you. Very kind to say

@victorstalick3719 3 года назад

He is an amazing person. Not only is he talented in pens, but also in carving etc.

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

He sure is!

@TheMartinBishop Год назад

The combination of his passion and his eloquence make for an incredible interview. Fascinating episode!

@houtslager 2 года назад

Another stunning craftsman/artist you found here Eric, and such a humble attitude too. Fantastic to watch his penmanship it his artwork. Please keep these highly enjoyable videos coming. Karl W

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Couldn't agree more!

@feiwong70 2 года назад

What an inspiring channel! Yet another excellent episode. Thank you.

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Thank you!

@winkprince1875 2 месяца назад

Jake is a true Renaissance man. ❤️

@wyntersynergyundignified 4 года назад

I stumbled upon this channel today, and I’m just completely mesmerized by everything I’ve seen so far! I’m so glad that you guys have chosen to and been able to post some of the full episodes here for those of us who don’t have “regular” TV. I consider myself a jack of all trades, and all of this really just inspires me to keep pursuing everything that comes across my path. Thank you!!

@CraftsmansLegacy 4 года назад

Thank you! How kind of you to say.

@johnkutz3207 3 года назад

I kept waiting for a calligraphy demo but what we got was a long conversation (which was interesting, admittedly) and a lathe lesson. Jake's work is amazingly beautiful, and it would have been nice to see more of the master in action, or at least more samples of his work.

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

We did some calligraphy towards the end of the show using the holder we made.

@alierem4266 Год назад

Yepp. Kept ooon waiting. Significance of making a writing instrument is less relevant than what it can prodyce. Afterall, an array of instruments can produce dozens of styles. Regardless, it was a good intro video of the master.

@johnevans4783 8 месяцев назад

Certainly I understand your reply. But Jake has rendered lessons or dozens of demonstrations but let me ask you, would you want others to gain the ability to be as good as Jake is should you be in the market? Jake is authentically a unique educational entity. I may sound a man with ego but really to craft your own unique experience out of the wilderness is gift. Jake has only barely reached the pinnacle of fame. He is a very generous and gifted man. A biblical man of faith. An endearing man.

@jackdotzman2908 4 года назад

Don’t know how or why I chose to watch this channel but it is awesome to learn about and see talented people perform their craft. Beautifully done. Thank you. Jack in Missouri

@CraftsmansLegacy 4 года назад

Thank you, Jack. Very kind to say.

@joeguzman3558 2 года назад

Someone that's alive 100% and enjoying every second of it.

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Very true!

@WindRidgeWoodCrafts 4 года назад

Excellent episode that just had me sitting here with a big smile all the way through. I've turned 100+ pens over the last couple years using the same tools and techniques, but Jake's level of passion just shows through beautifully in the final product.

@CraftsmansLegacy 4 года назад

That is awesome! Jake is super talented for sure. It was great to learn from him.

@charliebowen5071 2 года назад

He doesn’t turn pens... it’s calligraphy

@WindRidgeWoodCrafts 2 года назад

@@charliebowen5071 Yep, I'm well aware of that. They also turn a pen around the 16 minute mark.

@slowfootlabeef704 2 года назад

Eric, this is such a great show - and this was one of the best episodes. For me, a real artist inspires one to try as well - even if their level of work is way beyond what you could achieve. You still want to pick up a pen & inkwell and give it a try!

@MrGrundle 2 года назад

It's a travesty they don't teach penmanship in school any more.

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

It is. I remember cursive during grade school. I wasn't good at it! haha

@northerniltree Год назад

This man inspires me to go beyond writing in chicken scratch and speaking in gibberish. Thanks, Jake!

@gordon8858 Месяц назад

I am relatively new to Cursive / Calligraphy, having always enjoyed writing with a fountain pen and no time to fully appreciate the art, I have now retired and find myself fully immersed in the world of the fountain pen. Thank you for this amazing video I only hope Eric appreciates the pen handcrafted to his hand and will learn to write with it and who knows we may have another master penman on board. Very interesting video, thank you.

@bonnienichalson5151 Год назад

Very informative:) enchanting, Thank you for your effort in creating these episodes :) I love beautiful Pens :) wonderful educationly thank you for sharing your love of craft work an to people who create Beauty :)

@randalllaue4042 Год назад

There’s another kind of holder that is thicker and personalizes your hand, he only makes so many a year. I think it makes it possible to hold longer... (all day) without much pain.

@npcarey 2 года назад

Wonderful episode Eric! A real joy to both hear about and see Jake's work. Tho' 'work' doesn't seem to really fit, his creations are amazing.

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

No doubt about that! Jake is crazy talented! Thank you

@jonhighsmith803 2 года назад

Just found your Channel and already a huge fan, looking forward to more Craftsman skills in all genres. Very impressed!

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Thank you very much!

@slowfootlabeef704 2 года назад

If I had gotten a letter from Jake in high-school, I'd have scooped him up with both arms and dashed to the nearest stationary store!

@dal2888859 3 года назад

Man I can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos! You are very much underwatched on YT bro! Love everything from the score to the subjects to your demeanor and interviewing style. Very, very down-home comfort. Just the way a craft show should be. Thanks for the heart and time you put into these segments. Can't wait to check out the whole series. Happy New Year and God Bless!

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

I really appreciate this, Thank You.

@chaseferrellmusic 2 года назад

When I discovered Jake and his incredibly beautiful work many years ago I always said, at some point in my life, I would purchase one of his handmade holders. Seeing the process and his patience for teaching the technique was beautiful. But I was a tad jealous that Eric received his very own holder based on his exactly hold position. I would absolutely LOVE that and it would be a piece of art I would always cherish. I know this is an older video but thank you for this interview. It was extremely enjoyable 😊

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Hi Chase, It was an honor to learn a little from Jake and also make a holder with him. I do cherish and occasionally use the holder, although my writing is poor! Thank you for the kind words!

@bigboper111 2 года назад

so inspiring dude so glad i found your channel Eric thank you man

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Thank you, Robert!

@AustinJASMR 3 года назад

"Because there were so few good pens avaliable, I had to make my own." Is there a skill this guy doesn't have?

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Jake is incredibly talented.

@AustinJASMR 3 года назад

@@CraftsmansLegacy I believe that makes him a "multipotentiality" or someone who has multiple exceptional skills.

@moxielouise Год назад

Fantastic episode. He's so impressive.

@CraftsmansLegacy Год назад

Jake has so much talent

@elijahflynt3217 3 года назад

This is frickin unbelievable.

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Thank you!

@stevenledwith 3 года назад

Who else got here from The Theology Pugcast?

@c.blakerockhart1128 2 года назад

That's A BEAUTIFUL Pen Eric. Do you still practice ? Excellent episode.🇺🇸😎

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Thank you. I do occasionally but not super often.

@marinechapssemperfiout9939 2 года назад

It would be super to have a sample of Jake's mother's handwriting as a witnessing tool that has led to his inspiration.

@saul1629 Год назад

I’m glad I found this channel

@themountainraven Год назад

He seems like a very down to earth guy, who when he puts his mind to it, becomes very good at it,meaning just about everything. Haha.. Good with the manual dexterity, plus having an artistic and forming ability/vision. My own basic handwriting is considered good...by today's standard (which is not saying much) but compared to the gracefully mastered strokes that Jake has....I truly feel like a beginner.

@CraftsmansLegacy Год назад

Well said! Jake is very talented.

@adamrosson34 Год назад

His quote was wrong. St. Francis didn’t say that. It was Louis Nizer who said that quote

@CraftsmansLegacy Год назад

Thanks for the correction.

@richjohn11 2 года назад

Hello Eric !greetings from the UK. May I ask you, what was your favourite craft and which one would you take up? Love the show, please do more

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Hi! I've really enjoyed all of the episodes and regularly work in metal and wood. I'd love to work more in leather and ceramics. Thanks!!

@rosemarieschleupen747 2 года назад

I have one of Jake's prints. I absolutely love it. So blessed to have it hanging in my home.

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Very cool!! Enjoy

@chrys77cross Год назад

Which print do you have? I would love to start a gallery of his prints...

@TheClBlues 3 года назад

Your channel is a recent discovery for me, and it's a damn' one for sure ! Why aren't you on the front row of YT suggestions, I can't believe it ! Anyway, each episode is a GREAT moment of humanity, you offer such nice persons to our knowledge. No un-needed talk, just some clever questions and the work goes on, it's perfect. For me, as a hobbyist carpenter and welder, you and your guest are beautiful examples, nothing less ! I wish you the best, you've found a really nice format which deserves to last for long. Sorry if my english is a bit poor, I'm french…

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Thank you! Very kind

@robertjerome1889 Год назад

Wow.........he's good!!!!

@GregsGarage Год назад

Awesome episode!

@CraftsmansLegacy Год назад

Thanks man!

@droberts73543 3 года назад

Oh my God that was so great and I had teachers that wasn't so much into it and would discourage such writing because they were unfamiliar with it and I am so glad to see it preformed with such grace and elegants thank you for bring this art and craftsmanship to us

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Happy to hear you enjoyed this episode.

@jimcarter4929 3 года назад

Interesting subject, never expected to see covered, thank you.

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Our pleasure!

@chrys77cross Год назад

You sir are the Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs except highlighting craftsmen and craftsmanship...love it. More please!

@RobRobertson1000 3 года назад

thank you Eric - totally inspiring channel!

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Thank you!! 🙏

@masonjoseph9037 2 года назад

Hi Eric I'm checking out this video because I read about Jake being 1 of 12 in the world who have reached mastery penmanship. I'd like for you to autograph my book because it's one of my favorite reads

@masonjoseph9037 2 года назад

From your book a craftsmanship legacy

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Hi joseph, Happy to sign your book. You can send it to Voodoo Choppers and I'll take care of that. Thank you

@NelsonMendez-tv6ip 11 месяцев назад

I love writing....and I am from Guatemala.....nice video bless you

@walterwjr947 2 года назад

Thank you.... 🙏 😔 🙏 GOoD choice of wood, my favorite, wish you had done more on the nibs.... 🙏 🖖 🙏

@Jesstryfox 3 года назад

My goodness, I need one of those pen holders. Absolutely beautiful 💕

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

I'm pretty sure Jake sells them on his site.

@greysonvoutsas6969 Год назад

Which episode is the one at 1:14 with the gears?

@CraftsmansLegacy Год назад

The Clock Maker. Excellent episode.

@ah4760 7 месяцев назад

WON-DER-FUL! I recently received my starter kit from Jake. This interview was very enlightening, answered a lot of questions. Your beginner strokes look like mine; I’m off to a good start. Thank you.

@MFKR696 Год назад

That wood he described as simply "black and white ivory" was mistaken. It's called Pale Moon Ebony. It's essentially a lighter-colored version of Macassar Ebony. If you talk to an exotic-wood dealer and ask for "black and white" Ebony, you're probably gonna get chuckled at.

@northerniltree Год назад

Eric, I just subscribed to your channel. I have a friend who liked my chainsaw carving 30 years ago, and went on to do it as a living. His name is Jeff Mohr, and his website is Northwoods Carver. He lives in south central Wisconsin. He also has RU-vid videos. If you check this out, I guarantee you'll take a road trip to Wisconsin. You guys actually look somewhat similar.

@r.mercado9737 3 года назад

He appears being most humble and gracious! PTL! Semper Fi

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Very humble and incredibly talented. Thank you

@nz1m Год назад

I feel inadequate leaving bits and bytes instead of the endless flow and curve of a caligrapher's hand. But, alas, I'm a lefty. I fear my hand would instantly smudge any serious penmanship effort. Even the handcrafted pens offset the nib to keep the flow from being smudged... but only for righties. How is a lefty to manage? Perhaps write "mirror", like Michaelangelo?

@codacreator6162 2 года назад

I had a college prof ask for a copy of my in-class exam essay once. Subject was Beowulf. Pretty sure it had nothing to do with my handwriting. 😎

@davr9724 3 года назад

Very good video

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Thank you

@MichaelDFarrellJr Год назад

I studied Spencerian and some Copperplate in grad school. Although the the skills have significantly waned since then when I was writing in these styles every day and week, I still love and hold dear the art and the writing produced. Same experience as Mr. Weidmann, send a beautiful letter to a love interest.....get a text in reply.

@Lamujervioleta 6 месяцев назад

Amazing video, you are so nice and what a treat to get a Jake's pen. Wow. Great video.

@bcj842 2 года назад

That boy is a regular sensei

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Right!!

@codacreator6162 2 года назад

Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning did the same. Nice to see art in letters. Now, if it would just catch on…

@kevinspafford1334 Год назад

This was an awesome episode.

@CraftsmansLegacy Год назад

I agree! Thank you

@meridius- Год назад

It's been a few years since this, but I liked this episode 👍👍

@sergiomulestagno5831 2 года назад

As a calligrapher, I do not know what my original handwriting is.

@vincentkayodeadigon8748 2 года назад

Amazing!!! It's my first time learning about penmanship. I have felt in love with it. Practicing right away! I will teach my kids. Thank you!

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Great to hear!! How awesome!

@RevengeAvenger 2 года назад

How is this not more popular? This is amazing! Crap... You're not on TikTok. Makes sense.

@CraftsmansLegacy 2 года назад

Please help spread the word!! No TikTok for me! Thank you

@gatorboots7608 3 года назад

I'm here to your channel from your book... you have truly reignited my passion to get back in my shop... However, on this particular video, it spoke to me. I have zero interest in penmanship and or lathework, but Jake's enthusiasm for explaining and sharing his love for a craft was inspiring. On a separate note, he seems like the kind of fella that is willing to explore new things like yourself. Maybe cohost a couple new episodes? Channel is awesome, well done brother. I'm so happy I stumbled across you!

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Thank you! Wonderful to read and great suggestion.

@baskisj 3 года назад

Can I have your contact email id.. I too have a good handwritting but don't have nibs and pens.

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

You would want to reach out to Jake directly.

@anthonybalkishun2751 3 года назад

He really is an inspiration, I myself love working on my penmanship and teaching my kid's as well. I would love to become a student, that would be an honor , regardless if I have to pay.

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

I continue working on my penmanship too, although not as often as I'd like! You'd have to reach out to Jake about that. I know he recently released an online series.

@pmelchman 3 года назад

Eric, what a craftsman jake is. He said some amazings sayings that want me to push my skills even higher

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

He sure is!!! Glad you enjoyed it

@bertocbr9412 6 месяцев назад

How much is that pen cost?

@6122ula 3 года назад

...BRAVO ❗... God bless America… 🇺🇸

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Thank you

@DiscipleshipSam 4 года назад

I take great joy to see the fluctuations of joy and stoic repose that each have in the midst of speaking about their love for craft and work.

@CraftsmansLegacy 4 года назад

Well written. Could not have said it better myself.

@mikecook8712 3 года назад

I love watching masters want to just jump in and take over...

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

They make it look so easy!

@sheseesfortress1719 11 месяцев назад

amazing determination

@brewster2188 3 года назад

Absolutely beautiful, I was a sigwriter but no where near this level, stunning

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

He is very talented. Absolutely beautiful work.

@bryanyankulov3162 4 месяца назад

Great Vid. ~

@cmxsprt Год назад

Nice work!

@codacreator6162 2 года назад

His description of the necessity of making the pen he needed reminds me of how Eddie Van Halen approached guitar… amazing.

@r.mercado9737 3 года назад

OOHRAH! Semper Fi

@brewster2188 3 года назад

Caligrapher

@nigelscott1922 3 года назад

What a great story

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Jake is an incredible craftsman! 🙏

@lion.r.kuppurajrathinam 3 года назад

Amazing, Exquisite, can't find words to Express your capability and Talent. I am also an Excellent Calligraphy Writer. I want to send my sample handwriting. How to send it.Pl guide me.

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Jake is truly talented and a wonderful person. You would suggest you reach out to him directly. I'm sure he would be happy to assist.

@dianaobrown6691 3 года назад

Jake...That Nib!!! Just wonderful. Thank YOU for this fabulous interview. You two are hope for our future XO

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Thank you! Jake does amazing work.

@kathystevens5991 3 года назад

What type of nib did Jake use? It almost looked like a brush when he wrote with it!

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

I don't remember which nib he used. You might want to contact him directly. I'm sure he would be happy to assist.

@r.mercado9737 3 года назад

Quick and easy, truly disheartening!

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

How so?

@r.mercado9737 3 года назад

Oops! Please forgive me. I stand amazed at what an iPhone can do in terms of filling in the blanks. Thank you for bringing that thought to my attention. Your interview of Jake was absolutely wonderful. Your gracious demeanor was also quite appropriate, as well. Semper Fi

@r.mercado9737 3 года назад

A Craftsmans Legacy Oops! Please forgive me. I stand amazed at what an iPhone can do in terms of filling in the blanks. Thank you for bringing that thought to my attention. Your interview of Jake was absolutely wonderful. Your gracious demeanor was also quite appropriate, as well. Semper Fi

@CraftsmansLegacy 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words! Jake is an amazing man. So talented and humble.