CY and Jacob talk about turned acrylics, price increases, faceted barrels, counterfeit pens, and middle names.

CY, Jacob, and returning guests Alesa and Khuê look back at 2022 and try to make a few predictions for 2023.

CY and Jacob discuss last-minute stationery gift ideas, Pilot’s elusive annual Capless LE, filling systems, clicky knocks, and vintage camera lenses.

CY and Jacob discuss Maruzen’s 2023 spring event lineup, Pilot’s new 30th-anniversary Custom 74, flea markets, kimono fabric, and sticker printers.

Jacob, CY, and guests April from Penguins Creative and Alesa recap TIPS 2022 and discuss planners, new pen releases, engraved gold nibs, and shrinking profit margins.

Jacob and CY record live from Tokyo International Pen Show 2022.

CY, Jacob, and returning guests Alesa and Khuê discuss nib grind names, paper testing, shady business practices, Montblanc’s Naruto pen, price increases, and TIPS expectations.

CY and Jacob talk about paper conglomerates, bankruptcies, nib-shaped factory buildings, and new releases from Sailor, PenBBS, and Majohn.

CY and Jacob talk about Shishikura pens, Toyooka trays, Hobonichi paper testing results, nib padawans, and anime inks.

CY and Jacob talk about Bungujoshi’s annual ink show in Tokyo, paper theories, new pen releases, lemons, factory calligraphy nibs, and the business of nib grinding.