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, Jacob, and returning guests Alesa and Khuê discuss nib grind names, paper testing, shady business practices, Montblanc’s Naruto pen, price increases, and TIPS expectations.

Jacob, CY, and guests Alesa and Khuê talk about Pilot’s unexpected Iroshizuku announcement, 2022 planner choices, the big pen show next month, Ancora’s Sailor event, and Shosaikan’s new pen.

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

CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.

CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more!