Seems to me they strive to replicate Victorian life as much as possible but still use electronics when necessary.
Each day I write in my diary with an antique fountain pen that I fill with liquid ink using an eyedropper. My inkwell and the blotter I use to dry the ink on each page before I turn it are antiques from the 1890s; I buy my ink from a company founded in 1670.
From what I understand of their lifestyle from the article (I haven't had the chance to read their blog), it appears they just want to live their love (which is the Victorian Era) by first principles. This would be similar to a mathematician who solves problems with pen and paper when one could easily plug the problem into software or someone who loves fashion and sows their own clothes. To people who do not share their passion, it is torture, however, they find great enjoyment and fulfillment in such endeavors. Similarly, I find that the Victorian Era couple just have an extreme passion for the Victorian era and find great fulfillment in "first-principles" living.
Seems to me they strive to replicate Victorian life as much as possible but still use electronics when necessary.
From what I understand of their lifestyle from the article (I haven't had the chance to read their blog), it appears they just want to live their love (which is the Victorian Era) by first principles. This would be similar to a mathematician who solves problems with pen and paper when one could easily plug the problem into software or someone who loves fashion and sows their own clothes. To people who do not share their passion, it is torture, however, they find great enjoyment and fulfillment in such endeavors. Similarly, I find that the Victorian Era couple just have an extreme passion for the Victorian era and find great fulfillment in "first-principles" living.