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.

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

CY, Jacob, and special guest Alesa argue about a new, colorful Pilot pen, and talk about stacked nibs, composite materials, and robotics news.

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.

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

CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.

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.

CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors.