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GOODBYE, APRIL.

What a month you’ve been. We’ll miss you, but we’ve already got our sights set on the warmer months ahead. Months that don’t include Tax Day, either.

Today’s issue is number 023, which means we’re nearing our quarter life crisis. In honor of that (whatever that means), we’ve got a whole lot of good stuff to share with you; including a fun new 360 camera, a $3,900 Sony lens, a whole bunch of cool notebooks, the best starter fountain pen that money can buy, and a camera flash that looks like a piece of art. All this, and so much more.

Thanks for being here. Dive in, get lost, and enjoy.

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THE RUNDOWN:

1. GOODBYE, APRIL.

2. PULSE CHECK

3. OFF-SCRIPT

4. HOW ABOUT WE…*

PULSE CHECK

Pulse Check is our way of keeping a finger on the heartbeat of the creative industry. Everything from breaking news to announcements, or just videos that might have slipped under the radar, this curated list will keep you in the know.

• Is this new Sony lens worth nearly $4,000?

• Insta360 emphasizes the right to repair with their new X5 camera.

• Photographer Sissi Lu launched her own “DO NOT XRAY” film pouch for traveling photographers.

• With plenty of Leica rumors on the horizon, let’s wind the clock back 6 years and see how the SL2 stacks up in 2025.

OFF-SCRIPT

Every now and then, it feels good to get lost down a few rabbit holes. Off-Script is our catch-all for exactly that; a random assortment of objects, products, music, books, tools, and inspiration we’re finding in our day-to-day.

• Some of our favorite notebooks and stationery, all in one place.

• This camera flash looks like a piece of art, and performs like the famous Contax one for a fraction of the price.

• No one knows for sure where tariffs will end up, but this piece on how they could affect American clothing businesses is eye-opening.

• Here’s the best starter fountain pen money can buy—only 30 units of money at that.

HOW ABOUT WE…*

*Call this the end, but we’ll make you a deal; we’ll be back this time next week. AND we’ll even have a new Artist of the Month to share with you, too! Wow, what a deal.

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We’ll see you soon.

Written & Directed by

Levi Tijerina & Steven Schultz

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