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.

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.

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.

Episodes

74: Polypolypoly

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

Episodes

73: A++

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

57: Lacking Context

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

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.

Episodes

53: Another Day, Another Drama

CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

19: Not enough glitter

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.

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 (?).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

2: Maruzen of Emergency

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

74: Polypolypoly

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

Episodes

73: A++

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

57: Lacking Context

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

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.

Episodes

53: Another Day, Another Drama

CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

19: Not enough glitter

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.

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.

Episodes

13: We bought all the Moonmen

CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.

Episodes

Emergency 2: Sailor Minus

In this second ‘emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about new announcements from Sailor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

Emergency 1: Sailor Plus

In this first ‘emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about a major business news story involving Sailor.

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.

Episodes

7: Shopping Doesn’t End

CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.

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.

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.

Episodes

3: A NAGging Interest

CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.

Episodes

2: Maruzen of Emergency

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

13: We bought all the Moonmen

CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.

Episodes

Emergency 2: Sailor Minus

In this second ‘emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about new announcements from Sailor.

Episodes

2: Maruzen of Emergency

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

14: I Toos am Ink Numa

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

51: Swatching Inks in the Trenches

Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter.

Episodes

15: Streets for Men

CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.

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.

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.

Episodes

2: Maruzen of Emergency

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

74: Polypolypoly

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

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

25: Don’t go running in the dark

CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

13: We bought all the Moonmen

CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.

Episodes

4: Stationery is Everywhere

CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Episodes

74: Polypolypoly

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

Episodes

74: Polypolypoly

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

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.

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!

Episodes

74: Polypolypoly

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

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

73: A++

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

Episodes

73: A++

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

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.

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.

Episodes

19: Not enough glitter

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.

Episodes

15: Streets for Men

CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.

Episodes

13: We bought all the Moonmen

CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.

Episodes

7: Shopping Doesn’t End

CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

14: I Toos am Ink Numa

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

3: A NAGging Interest

CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color

CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.

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!

Episodes

69: Live from TIPS 2022

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

Episodes

69: Live from TIPS 2022

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

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.

Episodes

44: Live from TIPS 2021

CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.

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.

Episodes

18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color

CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.

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.

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.

Episodes

51: Swatching Inks in the Trenches

Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

14: I Toos am Ink Numa

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.

Episodes

13: We bought all the Moonmen

CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

7: Shopping Doesn’t End

CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.

Episodes

2: Maruzen of Emergency

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.

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.

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.

Episodes

13: We bought all the Moonmen

CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.

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!

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.

Episodes

2: Maruzen of Emergency

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

Emergency 3: New New Tomoe River

In this third emergency episode, Jacob and CY talk about a major announcement regarding Tomoe River.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

44: Live from TIPS 2021

CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.

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.

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.

Episodes

15: Streets for Men

CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

57: Lacking Context

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

53: Another Day, Another Drama

CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

15: Streets for Men

CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.

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.

Episodes

7: Shopping Doesn’t End

CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.

Episodes

4: Stationery is Everywhere

CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

Emergency 2: Sailor Minus

In this second ‘emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about new announcements from Sailor.

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.

Episodes

Emergency 1: Sailor Plus

In this first ‘emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about a major business news story involving Sailor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

53: Another Day, Another Drama

CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

14: I Toos am Ink Numa

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.

Episodes

7: Shopping Doesn’t End

CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.

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.

Episodes

2: Maruzen of Emergency

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.

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!

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.

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.

Episodes

25: Don’t go running in the dark

CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.

Episodes

14: I Toos am Ink Numa

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.

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.

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!

Episodes

57: Lacking Context

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

7: Shopping Doesn’t End

CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

15: Streets for Men

CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.

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.

Episodes

14: I Toos am Ink Numa

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.

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.

Episodes

48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

53: Another Day, Another Drama

CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.

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.

Episodes

53: Another Day, Another Drama

CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.

Episodes

51: Swatching Inks in the Trenches

Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter.

Episodes

25: Don’t go running in the dark

CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

51: Swatching Inks in the Trenches

Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter.

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.

Episodes

51: Swatching Inks in the Trenches

Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter.

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.

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.

Episodes

48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.

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.

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.

Episodes

7: Shopping Doesn’t End

CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and 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.

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.

Episodes

48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.

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.

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.

Episodes

18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color

CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.

Episodes

48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.

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.

Episodes

48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.

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.

Episodes

48: Our Predictions, Wildly Off

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

4: Stationery is Everywhere

CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color

CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

44: Live from TIPS 2021

CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.

Episodes

44: Live from TIPS 2021

CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.

Episodes

44: Live from TIPS 2021

CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.

Episodes

44: Live from TIPS 2021

CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.

Episodes

44: Live from TIPS 2021

CY and Jacob report live from the 2021 Tokyo International Pen Show.

Episodes

19: Not enough glitter

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.

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.

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!

Episodes

Emergency 3: New New Tomoe River

In this third emergency episode, Jacob and CY talk about a major announcement regarding Tomoe River.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

25: Don’t go running in the dark

CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

25: Don’t go running in the dark

CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.

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.

Episodes

15: Streets for Men

CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.

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.

Episodes

7: Shopping Doesn’t End

CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and 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.

Episodes

4: Stationery is Everywhere

CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

7: Shopping Doesn’t End

CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Episodes

4: Stationery is Everywhere

CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.

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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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.

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.

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.

Episodes

13: We bought all the Moonmen

CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder.

Episodes

3: A NAGging Interest

CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.

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.

Episodes

25: Don’t go running in the dark

CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.

Episodes

25: Don’t go running in the dark

CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.

Episodes

25: Don’t go running in the dark

CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.

Episodes

25: Don’t go running in the dark

CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.

Episodes

25: Don’t go running in the dark

CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

15: Streets for Men

CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.

Episodes

4: Stationery is Everywhere

CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.

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.

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.

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.

Episodes

14: I Toos am Ink Numa

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan’s biggest ink show.

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!

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.

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.

Episodes

2: Maruzen of Emergency

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.

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.

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.

Episodes

19: Not enough glitter

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.

Episodes

4: Stationery is Everywhere

CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.

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.

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.

Episodes

19: Not enough glitter

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.

Episodes

19: Not enough glitter

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.

Episodes

18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color

CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.

Episodes

15: Streets for Men

CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.

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!

Episodes

19: Not enough glitter

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers.

Episodes

18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color

CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.

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.

Episodes

18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color

CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.

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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18: Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color

CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.

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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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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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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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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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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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15: Streets for Men

CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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7: Shopping Doesn’t End

CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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3: A NAGging Interest

CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.

Episodes

3: A NAGging Interest

CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands.

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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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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2: Maruzen of Emergency

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.

Episodes

2: Maruzen of Emergency

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.

Episodes

2: Maruzen of Emergency

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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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