CY and Jacob talk about paper conglomerates, bankruptcies, nib-shaped factory buildings, and new releases from Sailor, PenBBS, and Majohn.

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

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.

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.

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.

CY and Jacob debunk the latest Tomoe River rumors and talk about paper options, chubby pens, the latest Sailor products, and gray importers.

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.

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.

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

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

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