Tag: Hobonichi
Episodes
85: New Year, New Phase of the Hobby
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khuê reminisce about the past year and make some predictions for 2025.
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Episodes
83: Silence Is A Container
CY and Jacob delve into Hobonichi’s paper troubles, analyze eye-opening fountain pen sales figures from Nikkei, and discuss how to address rumors.
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Episodes
66: Are They Padawan If They Are Sith?
CY and Jacob talk about Shishikura pens, Toyooka trays, Hobonichi paper testing results, nib padawans, and anime inks.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Japan
Tag: Kokuyo
Episodes
85: New Year, New Phase of the Hobby
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khuê reminisce about the past year and make some predictions for 2025.
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Episodes
27: The Mad Lads Did It!
CY, Jacob, Khue, and Alesa get together after the Maruzen World Pen Fair to discuss the event, Pilot’s latest exciting releases, and Sailor’s never ending LEs as well as a surprise release from Kokuyo.
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Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Episodes
3: A NAGging Interest
CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.
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Tag: Podcast
Tag: Stationery
Tag: Tokyo Inklings
Tag: Tips 2024
Episodes
84: Live from TIPS 2024
CY, Jacob, and special guest Drew Brown report live from the 2024 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Tag: Tokyo International Pen Show
Episodes
84: Live from TIPS 2024
CY, Jacob, and special guest Drew Brown report live from the 2024 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Episodes
69: Live from TIPS 2022
Jacob and CY record live from Tokyo International Pen Show 2022.
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Episodes
45: The CEO’s Granddaughter Drew the Design
Jacob and CY talk about Kubo’s monster nibs, Ohashido’s unusual deal with Sailor, Mori’s Wagner pen plans, Tohma, Capless news, and a bunch of new releases from Sailor.
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Episodes
44: Live from TIPS 2021
CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Tag: Goulet Pens
Episodes
83: Silence Is A Container
CY and Jacob delve into Hobonichi’s paper troubles, analyze eye-opening fountain pen sales figures from Nikkei, and discuss how to address rumors.
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Tag: Nikkei
Episodes
83: Silence Is A Container
CY and Jacob delve into Hobonichi’s paper troubles, analyze eye-opening fountain pen sales figures from Nikkei, and discuss how to address rumors.
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Tag: Sailor
Episodes
83: Silence Is A Container
CY and Jacob delve into Hobonichi’s paper troubles, analyze eye-opening fountain pen sales figures from Nikkei, and discuss how to address rumors.
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Episodes
82: A Concerning Lack of Sparkles
CY and Jacob discuss Pilot’s latest product announcements, Sailor’s ongoing financial woes, upcoming stationery events in Tokyo, and recent US pen shows.
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Episodes
81: Investigative Journaling
CY and Jacob discuss fountain pen marketing, the Q1 earnings of Pilot and Sailor, and share their first impressions of the Sailor Tuzu.
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Episodes
80: Mean Girls Energy
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.
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Episodes
77: Not My Podcast
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about recent acquisitions, pen shows, Sailor saturation, and mystery vac fillers.
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Episodes
76: Less Savage Than Bungujoshi
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about last month’s pen shows, Pro Gear saturation, and distilled water.
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Episodes
75: Across the North Pole
CY and Jacob talk about large and small Sailor nibs, long flights, retractable fountain pens, clicky keyboards, vermilion urushi, and owls.
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Episodes
74: Polypolypoly
CY and Jacob talk about turned acrylics, price increases, faceted barrels, counterfeit pens, and middle names.
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Episodes
70: Drunk Nagahara Fixed My Nib
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.
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Episodes
67: (Cosmo Air) Light at the end of the tunnel
CY and Jacob talk about paper conglomerates, bankruptcies, nib-shaped factory buildings, and new releases from Sailor, PenBBS, and Majohn.
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Episodes
65: Sweet Pink Purple Whatever
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.
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Episodes
64: Counterfeit Urushi
CY and Jacob talk about CY’s pen adventures in the US, pocket pens, Sailor’s new dip pen, upcoming retail events in Tokyo, maki-e stickers, and Japan’s commercial transactions law.
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Episodes
62: 10 Things Scalpers Don’t Want You to Know
CY, Jacob, and guest Alesa talk about Itoya’s ink show, prison-made glass pens, unpopular opinions, and how to buy pens from Japan.
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Episodes
59: Do It For The Bagels
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.
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Episodes
57: Lacking Context
CY and Jacob talk about stationery store visits during Golden Week, Pilot and Sailor news, and the latest drama.
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Episodes
56: CY Hates Sanzen Tomoe River
CY and Jacob talk about Sanzen Tomoe River, Tono & Lims’s spring event, Kurashiki, financial statements, new products from Pilot, and Tohma pens.
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Episodes
53: Another Day, Another Drama
CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.
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Episodes
52: Laughed Out Of All The Stores
Jacob and CY talk about expected and unexpected pen fairs, a new ink trend, nibs with pacifiers, and a new retailer-exclusive Decimo.
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Episodes
50: Cat and Tea Loving Pen
CY, Jacob, and guests Alesa and Khuê talk about Pilot’s new pastel-colored pens, Bungubox’s latest releases, glass pens, inks for pen and paper testing, and answer a few listener questions.
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Episodes
49: Confetti Finials
CY and Jacob talk about investigative journalism, PenBBS’s carved nibs, Kakimori’s announcement, and the latest releases by Platinum and Sailor.
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Episodes
48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.
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Episodes
46: Hilariously Huge Pens
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen’s 2022 pen fair lineup, Sailor’s Pro Gear configurator, Kakimori’s metal dip nibs, and CY’s visit to Tohma.
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Episodes
45: The CEO’s Granddaughter Drew the Design
Jacob and CY talk about Kubo’s monster nibs, Ohashido’s unusual deal with Sailor, Mori’s Wagner pen plans, Tohma, Capless news, and a bunch of new releases from Sailor.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Episodes
33: I Need an Airy Goat
CY and Jacob debunk the latest Tomoe River rumors and talk about paper options, chubby pens, the latest Sailor products, and gray importers.
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Episodes
32: Tomoe River is the New Toilet Paper
CY and Jacob sort out what’s going on with Tomoe River, discuss double standards in the pen community, and talk about the latest new product announcements.
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Episodes
28: Build-A-Gear
CY and Jacob talk about Plus and Sailor’s all-new sub-brand, product launches, and Apple-esque retail store in Tokyo’s posh Ginza shopping district.
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Episodes
27: The Mad Lads Did It!
CY, Jacob, Khue, and Alesa get together after the Maruzen World Pen Fair to discuss the event, Pilot’s latest exciting releases, and Sailor’s never ending LEs as well as a surprise release from Kokuyo.
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Episodes
26: Shockingly Shiny
CY, Jacob, and special guest Alesa argue about a new, colorful Pilot pen, and talk about stacked nibs, composite materials, and robotics news.
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Episodes
24: CY Reacts to Things
CY and Jacob talk about welded nib experiments, Nagahara’s opinions on zoom nibs, and the latest batch of Sailor releases.
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Episodes
23: It’s a Cat Show
CY and Jacob talk about Onoto and Maruzen, junk bin finds, cat shows, wooden pens, and about pen events during Tokyo’s second state of emergency.
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Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Episodes
21: A shiny croissant
CY and Jacob discuss an unusual auction find, CY’s latest haul, Maruzen’s pen fair lineup, a bunch of new Sailor releases (again), and a new Pilot LE from Fukushima.
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Episodes
20: Platinum and the Four Butts
CY and Jacob talk about acquisitions, a plethora of Sailor releases, and Platinum’s odd, semi-official online store.
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Episodes
19: Not enough glitter
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.
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Episodes
16: The Sailor’s New Clothes
CY and Jacob talk about whimsical roll stoppers, fat Japanese nibs, disclosure reports, non-angular typography, the future of stationery events in Japan, and a sparkly Kyoto Opal pen.
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Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Episodes
Emergency 2: Sailor Minus
In this second ’emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about new announcements from Sailor.
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Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
11: The Hashtag Ruined It
CY and Jacob talk about a golden Bokumondoh pen, ink mixing, nib plating, Nagahara nib grinds, a creepy mermaid (again), and some ink news.
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Episodes
10: Harajuku Horoyoi
CY and Jacob talk about a Sailor pen with healing vibrations, ink blending with Sailor’s Ishimaru, exciting Bungubox news, Tomoe River, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
9: Ink Show Wagner
CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner’s pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
Emergency 1: Sailor Plus
In this first ’emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about a major business news story involving Sailor.
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Episodes
8: Pilot Has Won Me Over
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.
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Episodes
7: Shopping Doesn’t End
CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Episodes
5: In Japan, ink swamps you
CY, Jacob, and guest Khue talk new acquisitions, recent online events, the vast ink swamp, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
3: A NAGging Interest
CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.
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Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Tag: Tomoe River
Episodes
83: Silence Is A Container
CY and Jacob delve into Hobonichi’s paper troubles, analyze eye-opening fountain pen sales figures from Nikkei, and discuss how to address rumors.
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Episodes
66: Are They Padawan If They Are Sith?
CY and Jacob talk about Shishikura pens, Toyooka trays, Hobonichi paper testing results, nib padawans, and anime inks.
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Episodes
56: CY Hates Sanzen Tomoe River
CY and Jacob talk about Sanzen Tomoe River, Tono & Lims’s spring event, Kurashiki, financial statements, new products from Pilot, and Tohma pens.
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Episodes
55: Adult Supervision Is Back
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.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Episodes
34: Broadway Cats
CY, Jacob, and guests Akane, Alesa, and Khuê talk about glass pens, paper testing, tax-deductible dip pens, and cat influencers.
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Episodes
33: I Need an Airy Goat
CY and Jacob debunk the latest Tomoe River rumors and talk about paper options, chubby pens, the latest Sailor products, and gray importers.
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Episodes
32: Tomoe River is the New Toilet Paper
CY and Jacob sort out what’s going on with Tomoe River, discuss double standards in the pen community, and talk about the latest new product announcements.
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Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Tag: Maruzen
Episodes
82: A Concerning Lack of Sparkles
CY and Jacob discuss Pilot’s latest product announcements, Sailor’s ongoing financial woes, upcoming stationery events in Tokyo, and recent US pen shows.
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Episodes
80: Mean Girls Energy
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.
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Episodes
79: They're All Snobs
CY and Jacob, joined by returning guests Khuê and Alesa, discuss spring pen fairs, stationery M&A news, earthquakes, and a new steel nib.
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Episodes
77: Not My Podcast
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about recent acquisitions, pen shows, Sailor saturation, and mystery vac fillers.
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Episodes
76: Less Savage Than Bungujoshi
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about last month’s pen shows, Pro Gear saturation, and distilled water.
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Episodes
75: Across the North Pole
CY and Jacob talk about large and small Sailor nibs, long flights, retractable fountain pens, clicky keyboards, vermilion urushi, and owls.
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Episodes
71: Champagne Pink Portable Printer
CY and Jacob discuss Maruzen’s 2023 spring event lineup, Pilot’s new 30th-anniversary Custom 74, flea markets, kimono fabric, and sticker printers.
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Episodes
66: Are They Padawan If They Are Sith?
CY and Jacob talk about Shishikura pens, Toyooka trays, Hobonichi paper testing results, nib padawans, and anime inks.
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Episodes
65: Sweet Pink Purple Whatever
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.
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Episodes
64: Counterfeit Urushi
CY and Jacob talk about CY’s pen adventures in the US, pocket pens, Sailor’s new dip pen, upcoming retail events in Tokyo, maki-e stickers, and Japan’s commercial transactions law.
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Episodes
52: Laughed Out Of All The Stores
Jacob and CY talk about expected and unexpected pen fairs, a new ink trend, nibs with pacifiers, and a new retailer-exclusive Decimo.
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Episodes
46: Hilariously Huge Pens
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen’s 2022 pen fair lineup, Sailor’s Pro Gear configurator, Kakimori’s metal dip nibs, and CY’s visit to Tohma.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Episodes
31: Greige is a Popular Women’s Hair Colour
CY and Jacob talk about telescopic piston fillers, tax deductible pens, two new Platinum releases, and why they’re passionate about fountain pens.
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Episodes
27: The Mad Lads Did It!
CY, Jacob, Khue, and Alesa get together after the Maruzen World Pen Fair to discuss the event, Pilot’s latest exciting releases, and Sailor’s never ending LEs as well as a surprise release from Kokuyo.
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Episodes
23: It’s a Cat Show
CY and Jacob talk about Onoto and Maruzen, junk bin finds, cat shows, wooden pens, and about pen events during Tokyo’s second state of emergency.
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Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Episodes
Emergency 2: Sailor Minus
In this second ’emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about new announcements from Sailor.
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Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Nakaya
Episodes
82: A Concerning Lack of Sparkles
CY and Jacob discuss Pilot’s latest product announcements, Sailor’s ongoing financial woes, upcoming stationery events in Tokyo, and recent US pen shows.
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Episodes
74: Polypolypoly
CY and Jacob talk about turned acrylics, price increases, faceted barrels, counterfeit pens, and middle names.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
16: The Sailor’s New Clothes
CY and Jacob talk about whimsical roll stoppers, fat Japanese nibs, disclosure reports, non-angular typography, the future of stationery events in Japan, and a sparkly Kyoto Opal pen.
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Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Shishikura
Episodes
82: A Concerning Lack of Sparkles
CY and Jacob discuss Pilot’s latest product announcements, Sailor’s ongoing financial woes, upcoming stationery events in Tokyo, and recent US pen shows.
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Episodes
78: Get Off My Lawn
CY, Jacob, along with returning guests Khuê and Alesa, reflect on the past year and make some predictions for 2024.
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Episodes
65: Sweet Pink Purple Whatever
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.
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Episodes
63: Eyjafjallajökull
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.
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Episodes
51: Swatching Inks in the Trenches
Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter.
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Episodes
15: Streets for Men
CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.
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Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Tag: Shumibun
Episodes
82: A Concerning Lack of Sparkles
CY and Jacob discuss Pilot’s latest product announcements, Sailor’s ongoing financial woes, upcoming stationery events in Tokyo, and recent US pen shows.
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Episodes
53: Another Day, Another Drama
CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.
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Episodes
51: Swatching Inks in the Trenches
Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter.
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Episodes
25: Don’t go running in the dark
CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Tag: Stationery Fest
Episodes
82: A Concerning Lack of Sparkles
CY and Jacob discuss Pilot’s latest product announcements, Sailor’s ongoing financial woes, upcoming stationery events in Tokyo, and recent US pen shows.
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Tag: Ellington
Episodes
81: Investigative Journaling
CY and Jacob discuss fountain pen marketing, the Q1 earnings of Pilot and Sailor, and share their first impressions of the Sailor Tuzu.
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Tag: Pilot
Episodes
81: Investigative Journaling
CY and Jacob discuss fountain pen marketing, the Q1 earnings of Pilot and Sailor, and share their first impressions of the Sailor Tuzu.
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Episodes
79: They're All Snobs
CY and Jacob, joined by returning guests Khuê and Alesa, discuss spring pen fairs, stationery M&A news, earthquakes, and a new steel nib.
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Episodes
74: Polypolypoly
CY and Jacob talk about turned acrylics, price increases, faceted barrels, counterfeit pens, and middle names.
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Episodes
72: Feels Good To Be a Noob!
CY and Jacob discuss last-minute stationery gift ideas, Pilot’s elusive annual Capless LE, filling systems, clicky knocks, and vintage camera lenses.
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Episodes
71: Champagne Pink Portable Printer
CY and Jacob discuss Maruzen’s 2023 spring event lineup, Pilot’s new 30th-anniversary Custom 74, flea markets, kimono fabric, and sticker printers.
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Episodes
70: Drunk Nagahara Fixed My Nib
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.
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Episodes
68: Wet and Creamy
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.
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Episodes
60: The Spiciest Episode Yet
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.
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Episodes
58: You Don’t Do This To Your Neighbour
Frank from Narwhal Pens joins Jacob and CY to talk about in-house nibs, piston designs, upcoming products, and much more.
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Episodes
57: Lacking Context
CY and Jacob talk about stationery store visits during Golden Week, Pilot and Sailor news, and the latest drama.
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Episodes
56: CY Hates Sanzen Tomoe River
CY and Jacob talk about Sanzen Tomoe River, Tono & Lims’s spring event, Kurashiki, financial statements, new products from Pilot, and Tohma pens.
read more
Episodes
53: Another Day, Another Drama
CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.
read more
Episodes
52: Laughed Out Of All The Stores
Jacob and CY talk about expected and unexpected pen fairs, a new ink trend, nibs with pacifiers, and a new retailer-exclusive Decimo.
read more
Episodes
50: Cat and Tea Loving Pen
CY, Jacob, and guests Alesa and Khuê talk about Pilot’s new pastel-colored pens, Bungubox’s latest releases, glass pens, inks for pen and paper testing, and answer a few listener questions.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Episodes
35: Rube Goldberg Filling System
CY and Jacob try out a trendy new paper and discuss Drillog, the annual Pen Trading in Tokyo, and their thoughts on Platinum’s Kinshu and Sailor’s 110th-anniversary pen after trying both at Maruzen this week.
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Episodes
30: Nagahara Doesn't Write
CY and Jacob talk about how not to ink up a vintage pen, about Japan’s third state of emergency and what it means for stationery stores and events, and about Nagahara’s views on stacked nibs, overseas pen makers, and more.
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Episodes
29: Hokkaido Iridium
CY, Jacob, and Pilot collector extraordinaire Leo Fok geek out about Pilot’s history and many models, nibs, filling systems, and shareholder gifts.
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Episodes
26: Shockingly Shiny
CY, Jacob, and special guest Alesa argue about a new, colorful Pilot pen, and talk about stacked nibs, composite materials, and robotics news.
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Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Episodes
21: A shiny croissant
CY and Jacob discuss an unusual auction find, CY’s latest haul, Maruzen’s pen fair lineup, a bunch of new Sailor releases (again), and a new Pilot LE from Fukushima.
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Episodes
20: Platinum and the Four Butts
CY and Jacob talk about acquisitions, a plethora of Sailor releases, and Platinum’s odd, semi-official online store.
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Episodes
19: Not enough glitter
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.
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Episodes
17: Run of the mill Japanese?
CY and special guest Akane talk about growing up with stationery in Japan, differences across borders, and what it’s like to be a stationery fan as a run of the mill Japanese (?).
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Episodes
16: The Sailor’s New Clothes
CY and Jacob talk about whimsical roll stoppers, fat Japanese nibs, disclosure reports, non-angular typography, the future of stationery events in Japan, and a sparkly Kyoto Opal pen.
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Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
9: Ink Show Wagner
CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner’s pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
8: Pilot Has Won Me Over
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.
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Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Tag: Wancher
Episodes
81: Investigative Journaling
CY and Jacob discuss fountain pen marketing, the Q1 earnings of Pilot and Sailor, and share their first impressions of the Sailor Tuzu.
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Episodes
77: Not My Podcast
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about recent acquisitions, pen shows, Sailor saturation, and mystery vac fillers.
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Episodes
68: Wet and Creamy
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.
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Episodes
64: Counterfeit Urushi
CY and Jacob talk about CY’s pen adventures in the US, pocket pens, Sailor’s new dip pen, upcoming retail events in Tokyo, maki-e stickers, and Japan’s commercial transactions law.
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Episodes
62: 10 Things Scalpers Don’t Want You to Know
CY, Jacob, and guest Alesa talk about Itoya’s ink show, prison-made glass pens, unpopular opinions, and how to buy pens from Japan.
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Episodes
61: Unlimited Limited Editions
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.
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Episodes
60: The Spiciest Episode Yet
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.
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Tag: Xezo
Episodes
81: Investigative Journaling
CY and Jacob discuss fountain pen marketing, the Q1 earnings of Pilot and Sailor, and share their first impressions of the Sailor Tuzu.
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Tag: Korea
Episodes
80: Mean Girls Energy
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.
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Tag: Mitsubishi
Episodes
80: Mean Girls Energy
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.
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Tag: Mitsukoshi
Episodes
80: Mean Girls Energy
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.
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Episodes
79: They're All Snobs
CY and Jacob, joined by returning guests Khuê and Alesa, discuss spring pen fairs, stationery M&A news, earthquakes, and a new steel nib.
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Episodes
76: Less Savage Than Bungujoshi
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about last month’s pen shows, Pro Gear saturation, and distilled water.
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Episodes
66: Are They Padawan If They Are Sith?
CY and Jacob talk about Shishikura pens, Toyooka trays, Hobonichi paper testing results, nib padawans, and anime inks.
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Episodes
64: Counterfeit Urushi
CY and Jacob talk about CY’s pen adventures in the US, pocket pens, Sailor’s new dip pen, upcoming retail events in Tokyo, maki-e stickers, and Japan’s commercial transactions law.
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Tag: Toos
Episodes
80: Mean Girls Energy
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.
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Episodes
14: I Toos am Ink Numa
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.
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Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Lamy
Episodes
79: They're All Snobs
CY and Jacob, joined by returning guests Khuê and Alesa, discuss spring pen fairs, stationery M&A news, earthquakes, and a new steel nib.
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Tag: Wajima
Episodes
79: They're All Snobs
CY and Jacob, joined by returning guests Khuê and Alesa, discuss spring pen fairs, stationery M&A news, earthquakes, and a new steel nib.
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Episodes
63: Eyjafjallajökull
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.
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Tag: Capless
Episodes
78: Get Off My Lawn
CY, Jacob, along with returning guests Khuê and Alesa, reflect on the past year and make some predictions for 2024.
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Tag: Inflation
Episodes
78: Get Off My Lawn
CY, Jacob, along with returning guests Khuê and Alesa, reflect on the past year and make some predictions for 2024.
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Tag: Ink
Episodes
78: Get Off My Lawn
CY, Jacob, along with returning guests Khuê and Alesa, reflect on the past year and make some predictions for 2024.
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Tag: Kyuseido
Episodes
78: Get Off My Lawn
CY, Jacob, along with returning guests Khuê and Alesa, reflect on the past year and make some predictions for 2024.
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Tag: Platinum
Episodes
77: Not My Podcast
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about recent acquisitions, pen shows, Sailor saturation, and mystery vac fillers.
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Episodes
76: Less Savage Than Bungujoshi
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about last month’s pen shows, Pro Gear saturation, and distilled water.
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Episodes
75: Across the North Pole
CY and Jacob talk about large and small Sailor nibs, long flights, retractable fountain pens, clicky keyboards, vermilion urushi, and owls.
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Episodes
74: Polypolypoly
CY and Jacob talk about turned acrylics, price increases, faceted barrels, counterfeit pens, and middle names.
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Episodes
61: Unlimited Limited Editions
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.
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Episodes
49: Confetti Finials
CY and Jacob talk about investigative journalism, PenBBS’s carved nibs, Kakimori’s announcement, and the latest releases by Platinum and Sailor.
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Episodes
31: Greige is a Popular Women’s Hair Colour
CY and Jacob talk about telescopic piston fillers, tax deductible pens, two new Platinum releases, and why they’re passionate about fountain pens.
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Episodes
25: Don’t go running in the dark
CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.
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Episodes
20: Platinum and the Four Butts
CY and Jacob talk about acquisitions, a plethora of Sailor releases, and Platinum’s odd, semi-official online store.
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Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
9: Ink Show Wagner
CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner’s pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
8: Pilot Has Won Me Over
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Tag: Plotter
Episodes
77: Not My Podcast
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about recent acquisitions, pen shows, Sailor saturation, and mystery vac fillers.
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Episodes
70: Drunk Nagahara Fixed My Nib
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.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
20: Platinum and the Four Butts
CY and Jacob talk about acquisitions, a plethora of Sailor releases, and Platinum’s odd, semi-official online store.
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Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Tag: San Fransisco Pen Show
Episodes
77: Not My Podcast
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about recent acquisitions, pen shows, Sailor saturation, and mystery vac fillers.
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Tag: Kamihaku
Episodes
76: Less Savage Than Bungujoshi
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about last month’s pen shows, Pro Gear saturation, and distilled water.
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Episodes
55: Adult Supervision Is Back
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.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Endless
Episodes
75: Across the North Pole
CY and Jacob talk about large and small Sailor nibs, long flights, retractable fountain pens, clicky keyboards, vermilion urushi, and owls.
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Tag: Furikake
Episodes
74: Polypolypoly
CY and Jacob talk about turned acrylics, price increases, faceted barrels, counterfeit pens, and middle names.
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Tag: Midori
Episodes
74: Polypolypoly
CY and Jacob talk about turned acrylics, price increases, faceted barrels, counterfeit pens, and middle names.
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Episodes
23: It’s a Cat Show
CY and Jacob talk about Onoto and Maruzen, junk bin finds, cat shows, wooden pens, and about pen events during Tokyo’s second state of emergency.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Teranishi
Tag: Tono & Lims
Episodes
47: You Can (Not) Buy One of These
CY and Jacob talk about Tono & Lims’s chaotic winter event, highly coveted glass pens, Wagner’s past Sailor LEs, extra-stiff Pilot nibs, Japan’s largest stationery show, and how Nagahara explained the King Cobra.
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Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Episodes
19: Not enough glitter
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.
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Episodes
15: Streets for Men
CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.
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Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Episodes
7: Shopping Doesn’t End
CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.
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Episodes
5: In Japan, ink swamps you
CY, Jacob, and guest Khue talk new acquisitions, recent online events, the vast ink swamp, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Ballpoints
Episodes
72: Feels Good To Be a Noob!
CY and Jacob discuss last-minute stationery gift ideas, Pilot’s elusive annual Capless LE, filling systems, clicky knocks, and vintage camera lenses.
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Tag: Cameras
Episodes
72: Feels Good To Be a Noob!
CY and Jacob discuss last-minute stationery gift ideas, Pilot’s elusive annual Capless LE, filling systems, clicky knocks, and vintage camera lenses.
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Tag: Fine Writing International
Episodes
72: Feels Good To Be a Noob!
CY and Jacob discuss last-minute stationery gift ideas, Pilot’s elusive annual Capless LE, filling systems, clicky knocks, and vintage camera lenses.
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Tag: Bungujoshi
Episodes
71: Champagne Pink Portable Printer
CY and Jacob discuss Maruzen’s 2023 spring event lineup, Pilot’s new 30th-anniversary Custom 74, flea markets, kimono fabric, and sticker printers.
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Episodes
23: It’s a Cat Show
CY and Jacob talk about Onoto and Maruzen, junk bin finds, cat shows, wooden pens, and about pen events during Tokyo’s second state of emergency.
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Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Episodes
16: The Sailor’s New Clothes
CY and Jacob talk about whimsical roll stoppers, fat Japanese nibs, disclosure reports, non-angular typography, the future of stationery events in Japan, and a sparkly Kyoto Opal pen.
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Episodes
14: I Toos am Ink Numa
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.
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Tag: Cypress
Episodes
71: Champagne Pink Portable Printer
CY and Jacob discuss Maruzen’s 2023 spring event lineup, Pilot’s new 30th-anniversary Custom 74, flea markets, kimono fabric, and sticker printers.
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Episodes
70: Drunk Nagahara Fixed My Nib
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.
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Tag: Decokakuno
Episodes
71: Champagne Pink Portable Printer
CY and Jacob discuss Maruzen’s 2023 spring event lineup, Pilot’s new 30th-anniversary Custom 74, flea markets, kimono fabric, and sticker printers.
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Tag: Uttoko
Episodes
71: Champagne Pink Portable Printer
CY and Jacob discuss Maruzen’s 2023 spring event lineup, Pilot’s new 30th-anniversary Custom 74, flea markets, kimono fabric, and sticker printers.
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Tag: Giftionery Delta
Episodes
70: Drunk Nagahara Fixed My Nib
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.
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Tag: Itoya
Episodes
70: Drunk Nagahara Fixed My Nib
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.
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Episodes
62: 10 Things Scalpers Don’t Want You to Know
CY, Jacob, and guest Alesa talk about Itoya’s ink show, prison-made glass pens, unpopular opinions, and how to buy pens from Japan.
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Episodes
61: Unlimited Limited Editions
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.
read more
Episodes
60: The Spiciest Episode Yet
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.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
20: Platinum and the Four Butts
CY and Jacob talk about acquisitions, a plethora of Sailor releases, and Platinum’s odd, semi-official online store.
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Episodes
3: A NAGging Interest
CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Tips
Episodes
70: Drunk Nagahara Fixed My Nib
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.
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Episodes
68: Wet and Creamy
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.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Episodes
18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color
CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Tips 2022
Episodes
69: Live from TIPS 2022
Jacob and CY record live from Tokyo International Pen Show 2022.
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Tag: Yamamoto
Episodes
68: Wet and Creamy
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.
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Episodes
18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color
CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Tag: Cosmo Air Light
Episodes
67: (Cosmo Air) Light at the end of the tunnel
CY and Jacob talk about paper conglomerates, bankruptcies, nib-shaped factory buildings, and new releases from Sailor, PenBBS, and Majohn.
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Tag: Moonman
Episodes
67: (Cosmo Air) Light at the end of the tunnel
CY and Jacob talk about paper conglomerates, bankruptcies, nib-shaped factory buildings, and new releases from Sailor, PenBBS, and Majohn.
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Episodes
51: Swatching Inks in the Trenches
Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Episodes
33: I Need an Airy Goat
CY and Jacob debunk the latest Tomoe River rumors and talk about paper options, chubby pens, the latest Sailor products, and gray importers.
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Episodes
32: Tomoe River is the New Toilet Paper
CY and Jacob sort out what’s going on with Tomoe River, discuss double standards in the pen community, and talk about the latest new product announcements.
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Episodes
16: The Sailor’s New Clothes
CY and Jacob talk about whimsical roll stoppers, fat Japanese nibs, disclosure reports, non-angular typography, the future of stationery events in Japan, and a sparkly Kyoto Opal pen.
read more
Episodes
14: I Toos am Ink Numa
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.
read more
Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Penbbs
Episodes
67: (Cosmo Air) Light at the end of the tunnel
CY and Jacob talk about paper conglomerates, bankruptcies, nib-shaped factory buildings, and new releases from Sailor, PenBBS, and Majohn.
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Episodes
49: Confetti Finials
CY and Jacob talk about investigative journalism, PenBBS’s carved nibs, Kakimori’s announcement, and the latest releases by Platinum and Sailor.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Episodes
7: Shopping Doesn’t End
CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.
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Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Tag: Pen Addict
Episodes
66: Are They Padawan If They Are Sith?
CY and Jacob talk about Shishikura pens, Toyooka trays, Hobonichi paper testing results, nib padawans, and anime inks.
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Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Tag: Bungubox
Episodes
65: Sweet Pink Purple Whatever
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.
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Episodes
44: Live from TIPS 2021
CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Episodes
26: Shockingly Shiny
CY, Jacob, and special guest Alesa argue about a new, colorful Pilot pen, and talk about stacked nibs, composite materials, and robotics news.
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Episodes
21: A shiny croissant
CY and Jacob discuss an unusual auction find, CY’s latest haul, Maruzen’s pen fair lineup, a bunch of new Sailor releases (again), and a new Pilot LE from Fukushima.
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Episodes
15: Streets for Men
CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.
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Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
10: Harajuku Horoyoi
CY and Jacob talk about a Sailor pen with healing vibrations, ink blending with Sailor’s Ishimaru, exciting Bungubox news, Tomoe River, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Tag: Goulet
Episodes
65: Sweet Pink Purple Whatever
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.
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Episodes
57: Lacking Context
CY and Jacob talk about stationery store visits during Golden Week, Pilot and Sailor news, and the latest drama.
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Tag: Sf Pen Show
Episodes
65: Sweet Pink Purple Whatever
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.
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Tag: Dc Pen Show
Episodes
64: Counterfeit Urushi
CY and Jacob talk about CY’s pen adventures in the US, pocket pens, Sailor’s new dip pen, upcoming retail events in Tokyo, maki-e stickers, and Japan’s commercial transactions law.
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Episodes
63: Eyjafjallajökull
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.
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Tag: Yoseka
Episodes
64: Counterfeit Urushi
CY and Jacob talk about CY’s pen adventures in the US, pocket pens, Sailor’s new dip pen, upcoming retail events in Tokyo, maki-e stickers, and Japan’s commercial transactions law.
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Episodes
59: Do It For The Bagels
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.
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Episodes
32: Tomoe River is the New Toilet Paper
CY and Jacob sort out what’s going on with Tomoe River, discuss double standards in the pen community, and talk about the latest new product announcements.
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Tag: Hakase
Episodes
63: Eyjafjallajökull
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.
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Tag: Narwhal
Episodes
63: Eyjafjallajökull
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.
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Episodes
58: You Don’t Do This To Your Neighbour
Frank from Narwhal Pens joins Jacob and CY to talk about in-house nibs, piston designs, upcoming products, and much more.
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Episodes
53: Another Day, Another Drama
CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.
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Tag: Wagner
Episodes
63: Eyjafjallajökull
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.
read more
Episodes
47: You Can (Not) Buy One of These
CY and Jacob talk about Tono & Lims’s chaotic winter event, highly coveted glass pens, Wagner’s past Sailor LEs, extra-stiff Pilot nibs, Japan’s largest stationery show, and how Nagahara explained the King Cobra.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Episodes
35: Rube Goldberg Filling System
CY and Jacob try out a trendy new paper and discuss Drillog, the annual Pen Trading in Tokyo, and their thoughts on Platinum’s Kinshu and Sailor’s 110th-anniversary pen after trying both at Maruzen this week.
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Episodes
33: I Need an Airy Goat
CY and Jacob debunk the latest Tomoe River rumors and talk about paper options, chubby pens, the latest Sailor products, and gray importers.
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Episodes
31: Greige is a Popular Women’s Hair Colour
CY and Jacob talk about telescopic piston fillers, tax deductible pens, two new Platinum releases, and why they’re passionate about fountain pens.
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Episodes
28: Build-A-Gear
CY and Jacob talk about Plus and Sailor’s all-new sub-brand, product launches, and Apple-esque retail store in Tokyo’s posh Ginza shopping district.
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Episodes
16: The Sailor’s New Clothes
CY and Jacob talk about whimsical roll stoppers, fat Japanese nibs, disclosure reports, non-angular typography, the future of stationery events in Japan, and a sparkly Kyoto Opal pen.
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Episodes
15: Streets for Men
CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.
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Episodes
9: Ink Show Wagner
CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner’s pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
7: Shopping Doesn’t End
CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.
read more
Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Line
Episodes
61: Unlimited Limited Editions
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.
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Tag: Plus
Episodes
60: The Spiciest Episode Yet
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.
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Episodes
28: Build-A-Gear
CY and Jacob talk about Plus and Sailor’s all-new sub-brand, product launches, and Apple-esque retail store in Tokyo’s posh Ginza shopping district.
read more
Episodes
27: The Mad Lads Did It!
CY, Jacob, Khue, and Alesa get together after the Maruzen World Pen Fair to discuss the event, Pilot’s latest exciting releases, and Sailor’s never ending LEs as well as a surprise release from Kokuyo.
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Episodes
Emergency 2: Sailor Minus
In this second ’emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about new announcements from Sailor.
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Episodes
9: Ink Show Wagner
CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner’s pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
Emergency 1: Sailor Plus
In this first ’emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about a major business news story involving Sailor.
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Tag: Stylo Art
Episodes
60: The Spiciest Episode Yet
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.
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Episodes
45: The CEO’s Granddaughter Drew the Design
Jacob and CY talk about Kubo’s monster nibs, Ohashido’s unusual deal with Sailor, Mori’s Wagner pen plans, Tohma, Capless news, and a bunch of new releases from Sailor.
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Episodes
26: Shockingly Shiny
CY, Jacob, and special guest Alesa argue about a new, colorful Pilot pen, and talk about stacked nibs, composite materials, and robotics news.
read more
Tag: Twsbi
Episodes
60: The Spiciest Episode Yet
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.
read more
Episodes
58: You Don’t Do This To Your Neighbour
Frank from Narwhal Pens joins Jacob and CY to talk about in-house nibs, piston designs, upcoming products, and much more.
read more
Episodes
53: Another Day, Another Drama
CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.
read more
Tag: Dip Pens
Episodes
59: Do It For The Bagels
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.
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Tag: Naniwa Pen Show
Episodes
59: Do It For The Bagels
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.
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Tag: Pentonote
Episodes
59: Do It For The Bagels
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.
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Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Episodes
21: A shiny croissant
CY and Jacob discuss an unusual auction find, CY’s latest haul, Maruzen’s pen fair lineup, a bunch of new Sailor releases (again), and a new Pilot LE from Fukushima.
read more
Episodes
14: I Toos am Ink Numa
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.
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Episodes
7: Shopping Doesn’t End
CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Toyooka
Episodes
59: Do It For The Bagels
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.
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Tag: Usagiya
Episodes
59: Do It For The Bagels
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.
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Episodes
25: Don’t go running in the dark
CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.
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Episodes
14: I Toos am Ink Numa
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
read more
Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Noodlers
Episodes
57: Lacking Context
CY and Jacob talk about stationery store visits during Golden Week, Pilot and Sailor news, and the latest drama.
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Tag: Tohma
Episodes
56: CY Hates Sanzen Tomoe River
CY and Jacob talk about Sanzen Tomoe River, Tono & Lims’s spring event, Kurashiki, financial statements, new products from Pilot, and Tohma pens.
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Episodes
46: Hilariously Huge Pens
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen’s 2022 pen fair lineup, Sailor’s Pro Gear configurator, Kakimori’s metal dip nibs, and CY’s visit to Tohma.
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Episodes
45: The CEO’s Granddaughter Drew the Design
Jacob and CY talk about Kubo’s monster nibs, Ohashido’s unusual deal with Sailor, Mori’s Wagner pen plans, Tohma, Capless news, and a bunch of new releases from Sailor.
read more
Episodes
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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Episodes
7: Shopping Doesn’t End
CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.
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Tag: Joyful-2
Episodes
55: Adult Supervision Is Back
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.
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Tag: Travelers Notebook
Episodes
55: Adult Supervision Is Back
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.
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Episodes
26: Shockingly Shiny
CY, Jacob, and special guest Alesa argue about a new, colorful Pilot pen, and talk about stacked nibs, composite materials, and robotics news.
read more
Episodes
15: Streets for Men
CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.
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Tag: Aun
Episodes
54: MT Everywhere
Khuê, Alesa, and CY get together to talk about Mythical Emperors, Kurashiki, and give their best entry, mid range, and high end pen suggestions.
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Episodes
14: I Toos am Ink Numa
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.
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Tag: Dominant Industry
Episodes
54: MT Everywhere
Khuê, Alesa, and CY get together to talk about Mythical Emperors, Kurashiki, and give their best entry, mid range, and high end pen suggestions.
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Episodes
48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.
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Tag: Shosaikan
Episodes
54: MT Everywhere
Khuê, Alesa, and CY get together to talk about Mythical Emperors, Kurashiki, and give their best entry, mid range, and high end pen suggestions.
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Episodes
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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Episodes
27: The Mad Lads Did It!
CY, Jacob, Khue, and Alesa get together after the Maruzen World Pen Fair to discuss the event, Pilot’s latest exciting releases, and Sailor’s never ending LEs as well as a surprise release from Kokuyo.
read more
Episodes
10: Harajuku Horoyoi
CY and Jacob talk about a Sailor pen with healing vibrations, ink blending with Sailor’s Ishimaru, exciting Bungubox news, Tomoe River, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: The Superior Labour
Episodes
54: MT Everywhere
Khuê, Alesa, and CY get together to talk about Mythical Emperors, Kurashiki, and give their best entry, mid range, and high end pen suggestions.
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Tag: Wearingeul
Episodes
54: MT Everywhere
Khuê, Alesa, and CY get together to talk about Mythical Emperors, Kurashiki, and give their best entry, mid range, and high end pen suggestions.
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Tag: Hanabi
Episodes
53: Another Day, Another Drama
CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.
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Episodes
50: Cat and Tea Loving Pen
CY, Jacob, and guests Alesa and Khuê talk about Pilot’s new pastel-colored pens, Bungubox’s latest releases, glass pens, inks for pen and paper testing, and answer a few listener questions.
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Tag: Kurutoga Dive
Episodes
52: Laughed Out Of All The Stores
Jacob and CY talk about expected and unexpected pen fairs, a new ink trend, nibs with pacifiers, and a new retailer-exclusive Decimo.
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Tag: Stationery Station
Episodes
52: Laughed Out Of All The Stores
Jacob and CY talk about expected and unexpected pen fairs, a new ink trend, nibs with pacifiers, and a new retailer-exclusive Decimo.
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Tag: Ukraine
Episodes
52: Laughed Out Of All The Stores
Jacob and CY talk about expected and unexpected pen fairs, a new ink trend, nibs with pacifiers, and a new retailer-exclusive Decimo.
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Tag: Kaweco
Episodes
51: Swatching Inks in the Trenches
Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter.
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Episodes
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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Tag: Nagasaki
Episodes
51: Swatching Inks in the Trenches
Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter.
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Tag: Bungbox
Episodes
50: Cat and Tea Loving Pen
CY, Jacob, and guests Alesa and Khuê talk about Pilot’s new pastel-colored pens, Bungubox’s latest releases, glass pens, inks for pen and paper testing, and answer a few listener questions.
read more
Tag: Kakimori
Episodes
50: Cat and Tea Loving Pen
CY, Jacob, and guests Alesa and Khuê talk about Pilot’s new pastel-colored pens, Bungubox’s latest releases, glass pens, inks for pen and paper testing, and answer a few listener questions.
read more
Episodes
48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.
read more
Episodes
46: Hilariously Huge Pens
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen’s 2022 pen fair lineup, Sailor’s Pro Gear configurator, Kakimori’s metal dip nibs, and CY’s visit to Tohma.
read more
Episodes
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.
read more
Episodes
7: Shopping Doesn’t End
CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.
read more
Episodes
5: In Japan, ink swamps you
CY, Jacob, and guest Khue talk new acquisitions, recent online events, the vast ink swamp, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Kakumori
Episodes
49: Confetti Finials
CY and Jacob talk about investigative journalism, PenBBS’s carved nibs, Kakimori’s announcement, and the latest releases by Platinum and Sailor.
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Tag: Drillog
Episodes
48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.
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Episodes
35: Rube Goldberg Filling System
CY and Jacob try out a trendy new paper and discuss Drillog, the annual Pen Trading in Tokyo, and their thoughts on Platinum’s Kinshu and Sailor’s 110th-anniversary pen after trying both at Maruzen this week.
read more
Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
read more
Episodes
18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color
CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Tag: Leonardo
Episodes
48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.
read more
Episodes
21: A shiny croissant
CY and Jacob discuss an unusual auction find, CY’s latest haul, Maruzen’s pen fair lineup, a bunch of new Sailor releases (again), and a new Pilot LE from Fukushima.
read more
Tag: Mr Cypress
Episodes
48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.
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Episodes
26: Shockingly Shiny
CY, Jacob, and special guest Alesa argue about a new, colorful Pilot pen, and talk about stacked nibs, composite materials, and robotics news.
read more
Tag: Tag
Episodes
48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.
read more
Episodes
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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Episodes
24: CY Reacts to Things
CY and Jacob talk about welded nib experiments, Nagahara’s opinions on zoom nibs, and the latest batch of Sailor releases.
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Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
read more
Tag: Glass Pens
Episodes
47: You Can (Not) Buy One of These
CY and Jacob talk about Tono & Lims’s chaotic winter event, highly coveted glass pens, Wagner’s past Sailor LEs, extra-stiff Pilot nibs, Japan’s largest stationery show, and how Nagahara explained the King Cobra.
read more
Episodes
34: Broadway Cats
CY, Jacob, and guests Akane, Alesa, and Khuê talk about glass pens, paper testing, tax-deductible dip pens, and cat influencers.
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Tag: Nagahara
Episodes
47: You Can (Not) Buy One of These
CY and Jacob talk about Tono & Lims’s chaotic winter event, highly coveted glass pens, Wagner’s past Sailor LEs, extra-stiff Pilot nibs, Japan’s largest stationery show, and how Nagahara explained the King Cobra.
read more
Episodes
30: Nagahara Doesn't Write
CY and Jacob talk about how not to ink up a vintage pen, about Japan’s third state of emergency and what it means for stationery stores and events, and about Nagahara’s views on stacked nibs, overseas pen makers, and more.
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Episodes
23: It’s a Cat Show
CY and Jacob talk about Onoto and Maruzen, junk bin finds, cat shows, wooden pens, and about pen events during Tokyo’s second state of emergency.
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Episodes
18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color
CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Episodes
9: Ink Show Wagner
CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner’s pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Kubo
Episodes
45: The CEO’s Granddaughter Drew the Design
Jacob and CY talk about Kubo’s monster nibs, Ohashido’s unusual deal with Sailor, Mori’s Wagner pen plans, Tohma, Capless news, and a bunch of new releases from Sailor.
read more
Tag: Ohashido
Episodes
45: The CEO’s Granddaughter Drew the Design
Jacob and CY talk about Kubo’s monster nibs, Ohashido’s unusual deal with Sailor, Mori’s Wagner pen plans, Tohma, Capless news, and a bunch of new releases from Sailor.
read more
Tag: Tips 2021
Episodes
45: The CEO’s Granddaughter Drew the Design
Jacob and CY talk about Kubo’s monster nibs, Ohashido’s unusual deal with Sailor, Mori’s Wagner pen plans, Tohma, Capless news, and a bunch of new releases from Sailor.
read more
Episodes
44: Live from TIPS 2021
CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Tag: Furuta
Episodes
44: Live from TIPS 2021
CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Tag: Kobayahsi
Episodes
44: Live from TIPS 2021
CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Tag: Lauretts
Episodes
44: Live from TIPS 2021
CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Tag: Lichtope
Episodes
44: Live from TIPS 2021
CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Episodes
19: Not enough glitter
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.
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Episodes
9: Ink Show Wagner
CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner’s pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions.
read more
Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
read more
Tag: Tomoegawa
Episodes
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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Tag: Iroshizuku
Episodes
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.
read more
Tag: Planners
Episodes
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.
read more
Tag: Hong Kong
Episodes
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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Tag: System Techo
Episodes
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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Episodes
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.
read more
Tag: Urushi
Episodes
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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Episodes
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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Tag: Iroful
Episodes
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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Tag: Sakae Technical Paper
Episodes
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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Tag: Davinci
Episodes
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.
read more
Tag: Glass Pen
Episodes
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.
read more
Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
read more
Tag: Nbc
Episodes
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.
read more
Tag: B7 Tranext
Episodes
35: Rube Goldberg Filling System
CY and Jacob try out a trendy new paper and discuss Drillog, the annual Pen Trading in Tokyo, and their thoughts on Platinum’s Kinshu and Sailor’s 110th-anniversary pen after trying both at Maruzen this week.
read more
Tag: Paper
Episodes
34: Broadway Cats
CY, Jacob, and guests Akane, Alesa, and Khuê talk about glass pens, paper testing, tax-deductible dip pens, and cat influencers.
read more
Tag: Nagasawa
Episodes
33: I Need an Airy Goat
CY and Jacob debunk the latest Tomoe River rumors and talk about paper options, chubby pens, the latest Sailor products, and gray importers.
read more
Episodes
32: Tomoe River is the New Toilet Paper
CY and Jacob sort out what’s going on with Tomoe River, discuss double standards in the pen community, and talk about the latest new product announcements.
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Episodes
25: Don’t go running in the dark
CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.
read more
Episodes
21: A shiny croissant
CY and Jacob discuss an unusual auction find, CY’s latest haul, Maruzen’s pen fair lineup, a bunch of new Sailor releases (again), and a new Pilot LE from Fukushima.
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Episodes
11: The Hashtag Ruined It
CY and Jacob talk about a golden Bokumondoh pen, ink mixing, nib plating, Nagahara nib grinds, a creepy mermaid (again), and some ink news.
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Episodes
10: Harajuku Horoyoi
CY and Jacob talk about a Sailor pen with healing vibrations, ink blending with Sailor’s Ishimaru, exciting Bungubox news, Tomoe River, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Tag: Bokumondoh
Episodes
32: Tomoe River is the New Toilet Paper
CY and Jacob sort out what’s going on with Tomoe River, discuss double standards in the pen community, and talk about the latest new product announcements.
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Episodes
25: Don’t go running in the dark
CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.
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Episodes
16: The Sailor’s New Clothes
CY and Jacob talk about whimsical roll stoppers, fat Japanese nibs, disclosure reports, non-angular typography, the future of stationery events in Japan, and a sparkly Kyoto Opal pen.
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Episodes
15: Streets for Men
CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.
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Episodes
11: The Hashtag Ruined It
CY and Jacob talk about a golden Bokumondoh pen, ink mixing, nib plating, Nagahara nib grinds, a creepy mermaid (again), and some ink news.
read more
Episodes
7: Shopping Doesn’t End
CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.
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Episodes
5: In Japan, ink swamps you
CY, Jacob, and guest Khue talk new acquisitions, recent online events, the vast ink swamp, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Tag: Vanco
Episodes
31: Greige is a Popular Women’s Hair Colour
CY and Jacob talk about telescopic piston fillers, tax deductible pens, two new Platinum releases, and why they’re passionate about fountain pens.
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Tag: Kingdom Note
Episodes
30: Nagahara Doesn't Write
CY and Jacob talk about how not to ink up a vintage pen, about Japan’s third state of emergency and what it means for stationery stores and events, and about Nagahara’s views on stacked nibs, overseas pen makers, and more.
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Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
7: Shopping Doesn’t End
CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Dunhill
Episodes
29: Hokkaido Iridium
CY, Jacob, and Pilot collector extraordinaire Leo Fok geek out about Pilot’s history and many models, nibs, filling systems, and shareholder gifts.
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Tag: Namiki
Episodes
29: Hokkaido Iridium
CY, Jacob, and Pilot collector extraordinaire Leo Fok geek out about Pilot’s history and many models, nibs, filling systems, and shareholder gifts.
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Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Tag: Ancora
Episodes
28: Build-A-Gear
CY and Jacob talk about Plus and Sailor’s all-new sub-brand, product launches, and Apple-esque retail store in Tokyo’s posh Ginza shopping district.
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Tag: Pelikan
Episodes
28: Build-A-Gear
CY and Jacob talk about Plus and Sailor’s all-new sub-brand, product launches, and Apple-esque retail store in Tokyo’s posh Ginza shopping district.
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Episodes
20: Platinum and the Four Butts
CY and Jacob talk about acquisitions, a plethora of Sailor releases, and Platinum’s odd, semi-official online store.
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Tag: Shitatameru
Episodes
27: The Mad Lads Did It!
CY, Jacob, Khue, and Alesa get together after the Maruzen World Pen Fair to discuss the event, Pilot’s latest exciting releases, and Sailor’s never ending LEs as well as a surprise release from Kokuyo.
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Tag: Conid
Episodes
25: Don’t go running in the dark
CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.
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Tag: Ford
Episodes
25: Don’t go running in the dark
CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.
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Tag: Gucci
Episodes
25: Don’t go running in the dark
CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.
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Tag: Molteni
Episodes
25: Don’t go running in the dark
CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.
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Tag: Visconti
Episodes
25: Don’t go running in the dark
CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.
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Tag: Eric+mart
Episodes
24: CY Reacts to Things
CY and Jacob talk about welded nib experiments, Nagahara’s opinions on zoom nibs, and the latest batch of Sailor releases.
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Tag: Ishimaru Bunkodo
Episodes
24: CY Reacts to Things
CY and Jacob talk about welded nib experiments, Nagahara’s opinions on zoom nibs, and the latest batch of Sailor releases.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Tag: Fwi
Episodes
23: It’s a Cat Show
CY and Jacob talk about Onoto and Maruzen, junk bin finds, cat shows, wooden pens, and about pen events during Tokyo’s second state of emergency.
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Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Penpoint
Episodes
23: It’s a Cat Show
CY and Jacob talk about Onoto and Maruzen, junk bin finds, cat shows, wooden pens, and about pen events during Tokyo’s second state of emergency.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Tag: Bechori
Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Episodes
15: Streets for Men
CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.
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Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Tag: Ink Institute
Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Episodes
8: Pilot Has Won Me Over
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.
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Tag: Inku-Numa
Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Episodes
14: I Toos am Ink Numa
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Inky Rocks
Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Episodes
20: Platinum and the Four Butts
CY and Jacob talk about acquisitions, a plethora of Sailor releases, and Platinum’s odd, semi-official online store.
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Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Tag: Juspirit
Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Tag: Lennon Toolbar
Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Episodes
19: Not enough glitter
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.
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Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Tag: Radius
Episodes
22: Review; Preview
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.
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Tag: Ilmily
Episodes
20: Platinum and the Four Butts
CY and Jacob talk about acquisitions, a plethora of Sailor releases, and Platinum’s odd, semi-official online store.
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Tag: Eboya
Episodes
19: Not enough glitter
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.
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Tag: Kobayashi
Episodes
19: Not enough glitter
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.
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Episodes
18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color
CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Episodes
15: Streets for Men
CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Sase
Episodes
19: Not enough glitter
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.
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Tag: Bank Paper
Episodes
18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color
CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Episodes
10: Harajuku Horoyoi
CY and Jacob talk about a Sailor pen with healing vibrations, ink blending with Sailor’s Ishimaru, exciting Bungubox news, Tomoe River, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Cosmo Note
Episodes
18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color
CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Tag: Punpukudo
Episodes
18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color
CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Tag: Takasago Premium
Episodes
18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color
CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.
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Tag: Craypas
Episodes
17: Run of the mill Japanese?
CY and special guest Akane talk about growing up with stationery in Japan, differences across borders, and what it’s like to be a stationery fan as a run of the mill Japanese (?).
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Tag: Nib Section
Episodes
16: The Sailor’s New Clothes
CY and Jacob talk about whimsical roll stoppers, fat Japanese nibs, disclosure reports, non-angular typography, the future of stationery events in Japan, and a sparkly Kyoto Opal pen.
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Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Tag: Pen Saloon
Episodes
16: The Sailor’s New Clothes
CY and Jacob talk about whimsical roll stoppers, fat Japanese nibs, disclosure reports, non-angular typography, the future of stationery events in Japan, and a sparkly Kyoto Opal pen.
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Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Tag: Gk
Episodes
15: Streets for Men
CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.
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Episodes
9: Ink Show Wagner
CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner’s pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Bungu No Mori
Episodes
14: I Toos am Ink Numa
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.
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Tag: Joyful
Episodes
14: I Toos am Ink Numa
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.
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Tag: Kawasaki Bunguten
Episodes
14: I Toos am Ink Numa
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.
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Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Tag: Sakae
Episodes
14: I Toos am Ink Numa
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.
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Tag: Amabie
Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Episodes
11: The Hashtag Ruined It
CY and Jacob talk about a golden Bokumondoh pen, ink mixing, nib plating, Nagahara nib grinds, a creepy mermaid (again), and some ink news.
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Tag: Ashford
Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Tag: Cyo-Bo
Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Tag: Haguruma
Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Tag: Highitide
Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Tag: Jibun Techo
Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: M5
Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Tag: Spica
Episodes
13: We bought all the Moonmen
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.
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Tag: Franklin-Christoph
Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Hario
Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Tsutaya
Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Yotsuba
Episodes
12: Annual Nib Check-up
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Iron Gall
Episodes
11: The Hashtag Ruined It
CY and Jacob talk about a golden Bokumondoh pen, ink mixing, nib plating, Nagahara nib grinds, a creepy mermaid (again), and some ink news.
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Tag: Monoline
Episodes
11: The Hashtag Ruined It
CY and Jacob talk about a golden Bokumondoh pen, ink mixing, nib plating, Nagahara nib grinds, a creepy mermaid (again), and some ink news.
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Tag: Ishimaru
Episodes
10: Harajuku Horoyoi
CY and Jacob talk about a Sailor pen with healing vibrations, ink blending with Sailor’s Ishimaru, exciting Bungubox news, Tomoe River, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Null Refill
Episodes
10: Harajuku Horoyoi
CY and Jacob talk about a Sailor pen with healing vibrations, ink blending with Sailor’s Ishimaru, exciting Bungubox news, Tomoe River, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Theta
Episodes
10: Harajuku Horoyoi
CY and Jacob talk about a Sailor pen with healing vibrations, ink blending with Sailor’s Ishimaru, exciting Bungubox news, Tomoe River, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Binder
Episodes
9: Ink Show Wagner
CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner’s pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Yurie
Episodes
9: Ink Show Wagner
CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner’s pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Convertible Bond
Episodes
Emergency 1: Sailor Plus
In this first ’emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about a major business news story involving Sailor.
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Tag: Emergency
Episodes
Emergency 1: Sailor Plus
In this first ’emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about a major business news story involving Sailor.
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Tag: Finance
Episodes
Emergency 1: Sailor Plus
In this first ’emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about a major business news story involving Sailor.
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Tag: Colorverse
Episodes
8: Pilot Has Won Me Over
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.
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Tag: Eureka
Episodes
8: Pilot Has Won Me Over
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.
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Tag: Fnf
Episodes
8: Pilot Has Won Me Over
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.
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Tag: Hachimonjiya
Episodes
8: Pilot Has Won Me Over
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.
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Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Tag: Ken Takeda
Episodes
8: Pilot Has Won Me Over
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.
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Tag: Mizuta
Episodes
8: Pilot Has Won Me Over
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.
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Tag: Tetzbo
Episodes
8: Pilot Has Won Me Over
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.
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Tag: Montblanc
Episodes
7: Shopping Doesn’t End
CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.
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Tag: Penhouse
Episodes
6: Sailor is on Top
CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.
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Tag: Kwz
Episodes
5: In Japan, ink swamps you
CY, Jacob, and guest Khue talk new acquisitions, recent online events, the vast ink swamp, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Okamotoya
Episodes
5: In Japan, ink swamps you
CY, Jacob, and guest Khue talk new acquisitions, recent online events, the vast ink swamp, and answer listener questions.
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Tag: Tramol
Episodes
5: In Japan, ink swamps you
CY, Jacob, and guest Khue talk new acquisitions, recent online events, the vast ink swamp, and answer listener questions.
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Episodes
3: A NAGging Interest
CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.
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Tag: Lotus
Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Tag: Nengajo
Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Tag: Stipula
Episodes
4: Stationery is Everywhere
CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.
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Tag: Fude
Episodes
3: A NAGging Interest
CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.
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Tag: Helico
Episodes
3: A NAGging Interest
CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.
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Tag: Karappo
Episodes
3: A NAGging Interest
CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.
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Tag: Mita Club
Episodes
3: A NAGging Interest
CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.
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Tag: Naginata
Episodes
3: A NAGging Interest
CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.
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Tag: Tamiya
Episodes
3: A NAGging Interest
CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.
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Tag: Tsubame
Episodes
3: A NAGging Interest
CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.
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Tag: Athena
Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Tag: Hirai
Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Tag: Kamiterior
Episodes
2: Maruzen of Emergency
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.
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Tag: Bungujosh
Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Hightide
Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Hirayama Mannendo
Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Mercari
Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Nolty
Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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Tag: Yahoo Auctions
Episodes
1: The Holy Land
CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!
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