Jacob, CY, and guests April from Penguins Creative and Alesa recap TIPS 2022 and discuss planners, new pen releases, engraved gold nibs, and shrinking profit margins.

CY and Jacob talk about Plotter and other system techo planners, Maruzen’s upcoming events and pens, calligraphy nibs, Wagner news, and the history of Nakaya.

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

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

CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers.