Episodes
44: Live from TIPS 2021
CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Emergency 3: New New Tomoe River
In this third emergency episode, Jacob and CY talk about a major announcement regarding Tomoe River.
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43: The First Time in History
Jacob, CY, and guests Alesa and Khuê talk about Pilot’s unexpected Iroshizuku announcement, 2022 planner choices, the big pen show next month, Ancora’s Sailor event, and Shosaikan’s new pen.
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42: Mushroom Sailors
Jacob and CY talk about custom acrylics, CY’s trip to HK, vintage celluloid Montblanc pens, Itoya’s system techo event, and Sailor’s latest urushi pens.
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41: Don't Give Up On Tomoe River
CY and Jacob discuss exciting paper news from Sakae TP, the annual Inku-numa show, Maruzen’s autumn event, Moonman’s revenge pen, and new product announcements from Sailor.
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40: Speculative Pro Gear Bubble
CY and Jacob talk about Plotter and other system techo planners, Maruzen’s upcoming events and pens, calligraphy nibs, Wagner news, and the history of Nakaya.
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39: Inappropriate Nib Engraving
CY and Jacob talk about melon soda, Sailor’s flooded factory, a colorful new Platinum pen, and Jacob’s descent into the glass pen swamp.
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38: The Lamborghini of Fountain Pens
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, discuss pros and cons of glass pens vs Drillog, more Chinese calligraphy nibs, paper and ink news, and also drool over the Lamborghini of fountain pens.
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37: They Overstepped Their Boundaries
CY and Jacob dissect a statement from Kaweco, and also talk about Sailor’s latest earnings, nib stacking, EDC, current fountain pen trends, and what sets Pilot apart from other pen makers.
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36: This is a Jacob Pen
CY and Jacob talk about affordable naginata grinds, Pikachu-themed boardroom pens, rebottled Sailor inks, Kickstarter funding goals, red polar bears, and creepy sushi mascots.
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