Fountain Pen and Stationery

Frank gives his thoughts and review on the recently acquired Asvine C80 goes over a few recent release, and lastly, a new 3D printed Cabinet being sold on Reddit. Goods mentioned:Nahvalur Nautilus TI ToffeeKeyno stay-tionery key no 014 Cherishment fountain-penKakuno MadoromiPoesie bungu Kuromi Fountain PenPoesie bungu Kuromi Fountain Pen Cornerstone 1 Modular Cabinets

Frank recap and shares his experience with the recent California Pen Show. Goods/Company mentioned:ST Dupont 20000 leagues Under the SeaVisconti - Van Gogh Dreaming Starry SnightMaverickpensNahvalur EclipsePelikan M600 LE Art-collection Rudi RotherThink Pen - Andre the Giant LEAP LE -Sakura Lacquer Rabbits in a summer gardenSkogsypensStationerystackGrifos-pensNagomi wood WorkingHachimonjiyaRoses without thorns

Hello Everyone, I’m finally back to recording after some delays due work and getting sick.Today’s let’s discuss all the new limited edition pen companies are pushing out to celebrate year of the Fire horse!Goods mentioned:Leuchtturm1917 Year-of-the-horse-limited-edition NotebookMontblanc Legend-of-zodiacs-the-horse- 512 Limited EditionMagna Carta Stainless Flex nibCarandache - 849 Black Horse Mechanical PencilSt-dupont Line-D-eternity Horse-redOnoto - Year-of-the-horse-the-victory-horseStanford pen studio year of the fire horseYard-o-led the-grand-firehorse

Here is a more specialized episode for everyone. Paper comparison!Goods Used:Yamamoto Fountain Pen Friendly Paper Collection Vol. 1 - A5Yamamoto Fountain Pen Friendly Paper Collection Vol. 2 - A5

The holiday season is here! With it, many winter season theme pens has been released, let’s take a look at the new offering, along with some small update from Frank’s life. Sailor Pro Gear Akita Shiba Hachiko LESailor Pro Gear Slim Akita Shiba Inu limited edition-2025?_pos=3&_sid=cfaf406b1&_ss=rSailor 1911 Profit Jr Akita Shiba-inu-jr Special EditionVandiemansink 2025 boxed collectionNahvalur 365 Anniversary LE 2025Colorverse Red Horse SE 2025Delta - Lago Di ComoWearingeul Santa Color swatchesWearingeul A Kidnapped Santa ClausOpus 88 Holiday jazz

Frank discuss some of his recent activities and goes over some recently released fountain pens. Vanishing point 20 year Anniversary EditionNew Benu Pen releasesNew Pilot Custom 845 ColorVIsconti MazeSailor KOP - Umesaki LEEvangelion 30 Year AnniversaryOttohutt Closing downPilot Kakuno Madoromi

Frank talk about reasons of his delayed episode - his Taiwan Trip. Many things have changed, but the people there stayed the same. Let’s take a scroll through Frank’s photo app and discusses what he saw and experience in Taiwan. Goods Mentioned:Novium Hover PenMitasanshodo22 Design StudioPlatinum PTA-350Pilot S30 Mechanical PencilPeanuts X Easterbrook

Frank has two new stationery goodies for review today. Let’s spend some time and talk about the kokuyo scissor and Omas - Espresso Martini LE. Lastly, let’s wrap up this episode with some recently announced Pelikan/Sailor pens. Goods covered in today’s episode. Omas - Espresso Martini Pen ReviewPelikan M805 metal-sleeveKOKUYO-SAXA-Scissors-Titanium-CoatingOmas - Espresso MartiniSailor-fountain- Tea Time 5 - NerikiriSailor-fountain- Tea Time 5 - KOP Japanese Tea Ceremony Match Edition

The 2026 Hobonichi line out has been announced and released. Let’s take a brief look at what caught Frank’s attention and discuss what he has purchased along with this year’s release. Goods mentioned:Kokuyo Saxa Titanium Coated Glueless scissorsPikachu Pichu Mimikyu Pokemo Mini Stamptamagaotchi DecorushSpecial-limited-edition Pelikan-souveran-m600-art Rudi-Rother-special-editionSailor Tuzu GlassyOmas 150625

DC pen show just happened and SF pen show is near. All of a sudden we are now facing many, many new design and release from pen companies around the globe, let’s pick a few fountain pens that has peaked my interest and talk about them. Schon Monoc EvoVisconti LE Homo Sapiens Full DemoLamy Safari - Kuromi LEOpus-88-fountain-pen-mini-summer-strikeOrigami ink 2025 Colorvent CalendarPilot US Exclusive - Custom-74 Lavender Fog

Frank discusses his new found hobby (caffeine source) and recent purchases and goes over some recently released fountain pens. Something Blue - Yuri Pen CaseSailor-1911- KOP - mono-no-aware-Video that got co-worker interestedLeonardo Juma Dragon skin 2.0Sailor Cross Eagle Nib releaseKaweco Skyline Sea SprayNahvalur TriadGravitas Monster

Frank brings up the newest project for one of our beloved fountain pen community. New Wa Modern Maki-e series for Platinum Preppy, a few more limited edition release along with a not so limited release from Pilot, and a new pen maker in the market. /r/fountainpens/ 350k Sub LEPlatinum Wa Modern Maki-eixion pocket titanium penPilot 2025 LE Midnight Vanishing PointDiamine Winter inkvent calendar 2025 Teal EditionRusa Pen Arts

Frank came across an article regarding to tipping material that’s too interesting not to share. After first going over some recent releases. Platinum 3776 - Kinu GumoEndlesss Pens X Leonardo - nibsandflourishes Aster bouquetNahvalu Nautilus -bronze corydoras eboniteNahvalur Nautilus Nautilus Cephalopod-black-eboniteDiamine Winter inkvent calendar - 2025 teal editionNib Tipping wear resistance

Let’s cover some spectrum of news today, Platinum is increasing their pen prices yet again, Decapod production resumes, new paper and some recent releases. Goods/Topic covered:Platinum Price IncreaseIA NotebookLeonardo X NibsandFlourishes Aster-bouquetBenu Euphoria - Summer Spritz Lamy 2025 Limited releasePilot Vanishing Point LE- Star and Moon Vanishing Point Decimo - Kobe Gradation - Higashi-Kawasaki Harbor Mint

Looks like the trend of more JP stationery stores opening up to the international market continues, ant the new store carries something that might just be useful for glass dip pen users. Frank also discuss his newest acquisition on the EDC realm, along with a small issues.Hachimonjiya Opening International ShippingGlass Dip Pen CleanerLittle-Craft-place-x-Penlux-Field-of-BluebonnetsOpus-88 Poseidonal-star aubergine denimKakimori Pop Up StoreWritech Retractable-fountain Pen

Frank finally has some time to record down his feedback/review of the Hobonichi Techo 5 Year Journal and gets into an extended rant about tariff then finally goes back to topic and discuses recent pen release. Good Mentioned:Opus 88 Demonstrator Mocha Mousse PVD FPPlatinum 3776 century - Mountain-MistSailor Opaque InkNahvalur Voyage In Cherry BlossomTitanium Alloy Fountain Pen EDC Business Office Student Signature Stationery Pen

Colorverse already has their 2025 inkvent up for pre-order? Frank is wondering which one is better value, practically and emotionally, between the Diamine vs the Colorverse ink set. Then let’s move on to discuss Leonardo, Lamy and Delta’s new pen release, and a retailer currently in trouble that you may want to avoid using. Colorverse 2025 InkventLeonardo Momento Grande Zero 2.0 - SakuraLamy Safari - Scarlet?Lamy Ink - Petro & SepiaNibs.com Bankruptcy and a warningDelta DV Mid-Size Fountain Pen Reservoir

Frank adds adds his impression of Visconti Il Magnifico Calacatta Gold at the CA Pen show, discuss reasons causing written ink to fade, reasons for someone’s pen decoration to deteriorate, his new machined none-Fountain Pen, and a few new products. Goods discussed:Visconti Il Magnifico Calacatta GoldDocument / Permanent inkRotoSelect: modular EDC storage and display systemNahvalur (Narwhal) Nautilus Fountain Pen - Dreamy NightEdison Collier Fountain Pen - Mermaid's Whisper

Alrighty, the 2025 CA pen show has come and gone. Let’s talk about interesting merchandises Frank has seem at the show, goods he bought and didn’t buy, and his general experience and thought about the California pen show.Goods Mentioned:sakuradragonStilform.com Flow-rollerball-penEsterbrook Estie Nouveau BlueCarolina Pen Companyhttps://fountainpendulum.square.site/s/shopLeuchtturm1917.us Drehgriffe ballpointPlotter Mini 5KyuseidoZodiac PenGabby WaxFranklin Christoph.com - Art EngravedDromgoolesMagna Carta PenSey Pen