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 broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens.

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 a golden Bokumondoh pen, ink mixing, nib plating, Nagahara nib grinds, a creepy mermaid (again), and some ink news.

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.