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

CA Pen Show starts soon, time for Frank to sort out exactly what he wants to find in pen show this year. A few new release has caught Frank’s attention, let’s take a look what they are. Goods mentioned:Red Lamy Dialog 3 in Chinese Calligraphy nibLeonardo Momento Magico AmethystLeonardo Momento Magico Sea SandPelikan Edelstein 2025 Apricot- AchatOppus 88 Buffalo HornEsterbrook Estie King-of-the-night

Let’s go over a few pen release, another Japanese pen maker’s price increase, Frank’s personal fountain related issues at work, and some seemly impossible advise from PelikanGoods/link mentioned:Sailor Price HIkeMyCypress Sparkling Colors Gold FoilOpus 88 - Mini HuggingOpus 88 - Mini FlyingNahavalur - Year of the Snake

Frank discusses his current state in the hobby and his approach toward future pen purchases, some personal experience on run in with fake jewelry and goes over a few pen cases and release that caught his eyes. Sey Pen CaseNagasawa-Odyssey-Snow-White-leColorverse 2025 inkHongDian Dragon

Frank goes over some over the holiday pen release, recent events in life, and goes his worst and best purchases in 2024. TWSBI Eco in AmazoniteNew Shuttle nib from Colorverse.Dip Pen Nib..?Dip Pen Nib HolderBungubox Extra Large Single Pen WrapScholdesign new Titanium shellSchon design new Titanium shell FPVisconti CheckMateBungubox SIlent NightEnsso Bolt Action Pen in BrassNahvalur nautilus-fountain-pen-xmas-2024 LE

Fountain Pen day has come and passed, let’s take a look at some recent release, and talk about some small purchases Frank made during fountain pen day. Titanium Alloy Giant Extra Large Heavyweight PenEnsso - Urushi-ebonite-kuro-tame-nuriSakae - iroful loose leaf paper a5 dot gridMidori paper pad soft color a5 dot grid

Frank goes over some recent? limited release, including a few in season, Halloween designs and talk about his recent stationery related purchase and missed opportunity. Goods mentioned:Lamy 2k in GreenHello Kitty X Kaweco 50 year AnnyMonte Grappa Regal Year of the DragonBenu Euphoria Hot ToddyAncora Antique Bouquet Silver/Clear RedAncora Antique Bouquet Pink/BeigeMagna Magna Carta Sapphire Grand HalloweenNahvalur-original-plus halloween-2024ScribePens Halloween Eve

Frank talks about recent releases, his thought on some shops in Japan finally opened up to foreign customers, his experience at CanJam, and a warning to new fountain pen buyers.Lamy 2K in GreenLamy 2K in GreenSailor Tiger Strip KOPPilot Custom Urushi BlueAtlas Stationers - Visconti Voyager Mariposa Painted BeautyAtlas Stationers - Visconti Voyager Mariposa MalachiteGarfbobby Craftworkshop

Looks like Urushi/Maki-E production has continued in some parts of Wajima, Bungubox’s now introduced new Maki-E Twsbi Eco, Sailor is a roll with their limited edition iridescent pens.Frank goes over the recently introduced three new Iroshizuku ink colors, some pen releases, and recent drama that came up in the pen community. Goods mentioned:Bungubox Twsbi Eco Jelly FishBungubox Twsbi Bungubox Twsbi Eco EgyptPoesiebungu LEAncora Iridescent LE FPThree new Iroshizuku ColorsEnso Bolt Fountain pen at kick starter pricePelikan - m800 Cream BluePelikan Toledo M910 whiteFine Writing Int X Yoseka - Bronze AgePenBBS Dragon Engraved Sterling Silver PenTactile Turn Switch

Frank goes over some recently released fountain pens, a certain manufacturing process and item that has peaked his interest, and a new competitor of invent has arrived. Goods MentionedNahvalur EclipseEsterbrookpens Back-to-the-landsEDM : Electrical discharge machining stamp glassophy bunbou Foxy Dip penThe new Colorverse - ColorventNew Lamy Al-StarAtlas X Edison - Our Home LELeonardo Officina Italiana - art of guilloche

Another wave of inflation is hitting Japan pen manufacturer for the second time this year, Frank discusses his recent purchase at a local value store and goes over some recent release, while Frank finally realized the exactly what is the Lamy “Hunt” series in Mandarin. Goods covered in this episode:MAJOHN Titanium Alloy Ti-136Cross Wanderlust SeriesPelikan Warm Grey M670Pelikan M200 Golden Lapis Asvine P20Muzepen Otter Limited EditionInk House Hong Kong LE series

Collins and Frank shares their recent finds and shares their result of the “milk tea” color fountain pen ink search. Goods mentioned:Shibui North Engraved Aluminium Fountain PenBigIdesign TI - Arto EDCTomsstudio Lumos-mini-variantReview of Robert Oster Caffe CremaSailor Ink Studio 273Kala Island No.38 Sweet PotatoPennonia - Selyempezsgő Velvet ChampagneKobeＩＮＫ物語×felissimo chocolate museumHanabi Glass Studio - Bubble Tea Glass PenKyuseiso 9 faceted Foutain PenSheaffer 100 Coffee-editionSheaffer vfm coffee edition

Frank gave a brief review on Midori Cotton notebook (20%) vs the normal Midori notebook paper and discusses his miss conception regarding to color composition and finally figured out why some ink color combo didn’t exactly went the way he was expecting.He proceeds to discuss some recent pen & ink release, and a recent advice he heard/learn regarding to crowd funding.Goods discussed:Lamy Safari Song Dynasty3D poster cards on Wanderlust Magna Carta Old Glory Sapphire Grand2024 Inkvent BlackFerris Wheel Press New 10ml ink bottleTWSBI Vac700R Kyanite BlueMajohn P136 Titaniumpentonotelife.com Yonomori-sakura inkYonomori-sakura Fountain pen

Frank discuses some recent release in fountain pen world, his recent acquisition, a new skin care product for fountain pen users and the return of a community favorite nib smith. Gold Spot Exclusive Retro-51 Tornado fountain pen - In coffee houseEndless - CaptivaRegalia Writing lab ReturnsMAJOHN N7 Checkerboard PenPilot USA 2024 Vanishing Point LiPilot USA 2024 Vanishing Point Limited EditionColorverse - Hand Ink Remover

Good discussed:Bungubox X Esterbrook - KachofugetsuDiamine Inkvent 2023 Purple EdiitonBenu Euphoria

Collins and Frank Catching up on current event of their lives and jump back into discussing recent pen release and designs. Mean while, Frank felt obligated to point out a unfortunate color and naming scheme on some of the pens as discussion went on…Goods covered:Otto Hutt - Fountain pensTailored Pen Company - Kentucky DerbyVinta inks Afterglow - PusanPelikan Maki-e Ivy and Komon M1000Ancora - Melon SodaLeonardo x Stilo&Stile - Desert NightVisconti - Iris GardenIkkaku - Butterfly???Laban - Snow

Frank discuses some recently released fountain pen, his recent fountain pen usage and journey, shares his current opinion on kick starter, and his thought on hobby burn out and how to prevent/slow it. Goods discussed:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modern-fuel/the-modular-minimalist-machined-fountain-pen-for-every-dayEnsso Ultem fountain pen SaleEsterbrook model J Capri BlueLeonardopen Dodici-magmaticaBenu Steamboat

Collins and Frank discusses their recent fountain pen discovery and Frank’s purchases. Collins brings up the concept of no buy or low buy year, only to realized he has already failed the challenge. While reviewing recent release, the duo realized Visconti finally release a new pen that both of them really enjoyed the design. Goods Mentioned:Magna Carta Mag 600Visconti Magnifico Calacatta GoldLemon M2S China Four Great BeastsPanda PenEnsso Titanium Bolt Action Fountain PenPenbbs Engraved nibNatami "Warp Drive"' Pen#8 Size MoonmanPelikan 1000 Renaissance Montegrappa Frankenstein Le

Let’s go over the recent release in fountain pen space, from low price pens like the Cultpen Maki-e to Pilot Pro Gears. Frank also shares his recent issue with Platinum chou kuro, his unfruitful attempt at trouble shoot with them, and some issues with JP to USA shipping. Goods covered in this episode:Monte Grappa Deep SeaEdison Collier Blue-NebulaSailor Pro Gear slim Pen of the Year Celestial Grey SESailor Professional Gear Roppongi gold Ginza SilverBen Walsh New NibPlatinum Preppy Modern Maki-e Second releaseCampus Lay Flat NotebookSailor Pro Gear mechanical PencilLamy ABC Mechanical PencilLamy 2000 Black-Makrolon Mechanical Pencil

Collins and Frank comment on the new Kaweco Piston Pen and limited edition release, Frank’s new TABINOSIZUKU - Cosmic Feather Glass Pen, new Sailor & Black wing release and some unexpected changes to Frank’s fountain pen.Goods discussed:Kaweco New Piston FillerSorry, only discord photos on the Lamy New LE Al Star for now. New Sailor TuzuGlow in the Dark Black Wing 602 LEKaweco Sport - Apricot Sport

LAMY got bought out!!!!!! but maybe it’s for the better?Frank discusses the recent LAMY acquisition, New Pen & pencil he has purchased and some recent product releases. Goods/News mentioned:LAMY acquisitionPlatinum Shape of Heart Chai Latte LE EditionNew Maruman NotebookStiloe Stile Grind your Nib ServiceAutmog

CA Pens show and has come and gone, Frank shares his experience of the show and items that piqued his interest. Goods Mentioned in the podcast:Lusso pensPlotter notebookCurnow Bookbinding & LeatherworkkyuseidoFifty4T

In today’s episode, Collins shares exactly what he’s been working on in recent weeks and shares his result. Frank discusses his recent mishaps, in both fountain pen related incidents and personal life. Goods/website mentioned:https://soeandsoe.com.auVisconti Year of the DragonReddit Post on Fountain Pen inkUniball One P Gel PenNamoki Watch ModsBottleHead headphone Amp

Welcome everyone to the first episode of of 2024!Frank discusses the updated fountain pen line up for Pilot Japan, New releases since their last episode, and news regarding to urushi lacquer wares from Wajima, Japan. Goods/website discussed in Podcast:PIot JP current line upProduction Pause Notice from NakayaBungubox's Notice on stop production of Maki-E PensBungubox's donation link for Mr.Hino (Bungubox' Maki-E artist)PenBBS Calligraphy NibsEnsso Retractable Fountain PenBungubox Glass Dip PenNew SCHON Design Benu Viper PenEndless Stationery BottlesNew Tailored pen Company offeringAppelBoom USA (Boston) Store closingHongdian Now available on EbayShibui North

Happy Holidays Everyone!!! This episode was recorded a bit late, regardless, please enjoy our Holiday special review of theDiamine 2023 InkVent Calendar

Collins and Franks having a discussion regarding to new purchases and shares a few new holiday release pens. Frank proceed to talk about his most recent keyboard purchases and the never ending “end game” keyboard purchase has has made in recent time. Collins proceeds to discuss his recent sales, purchases, and the duo discusses Hello Kitty products. Goods Mentioned:Nahvalur New Limited edition Fountain pen Magna Carta Christmas LENew Hello Kitty Collab

Collins is finally back after a short break! Discusses his current situation and also shares some of his & friend’s recent findings. Frank discusses his recent ink purchases, recent winter fountain pen releases, what pen would you NOT buy, and a rambling conversation regarding to audio. Goods mentioned:otonari kobo Glass Stationery wareFeather Shaped Glass dip penAncora Jeweled Shape ink releaseMaruzen Athena - Sepia Brown (sorry, no direct product link for this one)LV "Poop pen"Goulet Benu Earl Grey LELeonardo New Pen releaseBungu box HatsuyukiNOVA STUDIO ULTEM TI Sale

Frank shares his recent fountain pen sales finds, purchase, and wonders if listeners specifically wait for fountain pen related sales for purchases. Purchasing habits pollsGoods and sales discussed:New Limited Cultpen Nautilus by NahvalurEndless Pens Black Friday Speciallondonpenco Black Friday salesKaweco Art Sport Bungubox sale, free shipping to USA after 400,000 Yen

Frank goes over some recently release, a new fountain pen maker he discovers recently, and on going sales in the fountain pen space. Goods covered:Ester Brook - Estie RavenEurekaFPNahvalur - Obsidian PumpkinPlatinum 3776 x Hachimonji - Hatsu YukiGoldSpot - Ferris Wheel Ink saleScrittura Elegante Closing saleOpus 88 mini - baby beluga

Frank shares the recent QC issue on a keyboard group buy, new notebook from Japan, pursuit of new minimalistic wallet. The duo also also take a look over some recent sale & release with a quick discussion of celluloid. Goods mentioned:New Conid DropsPen Venture Anniversary saleNewton Pen DropsNAKABAYASHI Yu-Sari NotebookArticle on CelluloidWe can be reached atInstagram Website Email

The duo take a look into recent fountain pen release, share their recent acquisition and a discussion the possible future of Chinese fountain pen brands. Goods discussed in this episodeHongDian Qin DynastyNahvalur Voyage Cosmic GreyEdison Premiere Fountain Pen - DragonessTWISBI Kai Kakimori Free World Wide ShippingAjoto up coming projectFountain Pen Therapy on Notebooks (Volume Warning)Kilk - Celestial Selene