CCY, Jacob, and Pilot collector extraordinaire Leo Fok geek out about Pilot’s history and many models, nibs, filling systems, and shareholder gifts.

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

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions.

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 acquisitions, a plethora of Sailor releases, and Platinum’s odd, semi-official online store.

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

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 (?).

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

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.

CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book.

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