CY and Jacob, joined by returning guests Khuê and Alesa, discuss spring pen fairs, stationery M&A news, earthquakes, and a new steel nib.

CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about last month’s pen shows, Pro Gear saturation, and distilled water.

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

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.