CY and Jacob delve into Hobonichi’s paper troubles, analyze eye-opening fountain pen sales figures from Nikkei, and discuss how to address rumors.

CY and Jacob discuss Pilot’s latest product announcements, Sailor’s ongoing financial woes, upcoming stationery events in Tokyo, and recent US pen shows.

CY and Jacob discuss fountain pen marketing, the Q1 earnings of Pilot and Sailor, and share their first impressions of the Sailor Tuzu.

CY and Jacob discuss Sailor’s new Tuzu pen, Korean stationery, glass pen snobbery, recent and upcoming events, and Mitsubishi Pencil’s trademark headaches in early postwar Japan.

CY and Jacob, joined by returning guests Khuê and Alesa, discuss spring pen fairs, stationery M&A news, earthquakes, and a new steel nib.