CY and Jacob talk about differences between pen shows in US and Japan, Shishikura and Wagner pen news, why Sanzen tweaked Tomoegawa’s paper formula, Icelandic volcanoes, and more.

CY and Jacob talk about Tono & Lims’s chaotic winter event, highly coveted glass pens, Wagner’s past Sailor LEs, extra-stiff Pilot nibs, Japan’s largest stationery show, and how Nagahara explained the King Cobra.

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 affordable naginata grinds, Pikachu-themed boardroom pens, rebottled Sailor inks, Kickstarter funding goals, red polar bears, and creepy sushi mascots.

CY and Jacob try out a trendy new paper and discuss Drillog, the annual Pen Trading in Tokyo, and their thoughts on Platinum’s Kinshu and Sailor’s 110th-anniversary pen after trying both at Maruzen this week.

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 talk about telescopic piston fillers, tax deductible pens, two new Platinum releases, and why they’re passionate about fountain pens.

CY and Jacob talk about Plus and Sailor’s all-new sub-brand, product launches, and Apple-esque retail store in Tokyo’s posh Ginza shopping district.

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 and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, and pen and ink news.

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 Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more.

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

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