CY and Jacob talk about differences between pen shows in US and Japan, Shishikura and Wagner pen news, why Sanzen tweaked Tomoegawa’s paper formula, Icelandic volcanoes, and more.

CY, Jacob, and guest Alesa talk about Itoya’s ink show, prison-made glass pens, unpopular opinions, and how to buy pens from Japan.

CY and Jacob talk about glass pens made in prison, ink trends, Hachimonjiya’s sparkly new Pro Gear, and Platinum’s surprisingly popular new pen.

CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa discuss TWSBI’s and Narwhal’s joint statement, Plus’s acquisition of Sailor, upcoming events, dip pens, and CY’s spicy article about Wancher.

CY and Jacob talk about Platinum’s all-new nib, Sailor’s upcoming price increases, a new store-exclusive Capless, Naniwa pen show, dip pens, and more.

Frank from Narwhal Pens joins Jacob and CY to talk about in-house nibs, piston designs, upcoming products, and much more.

CY and Jacob talk about stationery store visits during Golden Week, Pilot and Sailor news, and the latest drama.

CY and Jacob talk about Sanzen Tomoe River, Tono & Lims’s spring event, Kurashiki, financial statements, new products from Pilot, and Tohma pens.

CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about exciting paper news, the return of Kamihaku, a popular Traveler’s notebook release, and elusive Sailor inks from Tochigi.

Khuê, Alesa, and CY get together to talk about Mythical Emperors, Kurashiki, and give their best entry, mid range, and high end pen suggestions.