Fountain Pen and Stationery

Frank and Collins talk about some recent planner release and alternative solutions. The two then proceed to discuss recently released pens. Goods mentioned:PlotterLeuchtturm1917 Springback BinderKokuyo-CampusLihit Lab Pastello Twist RingPelikan Red White2024 Hobonichi TechoTravelers Notebook New refillSailor's "new" Sterling Silver 1911Kakari-fs

Collins and Frank taking a look over some recent pen release, and Collins shares his recently purchased Sailor Dopton Hocoro dip pen. Goods discussed in episode:Opus 88 ZodiacDisney X Pilot CaplessVisconti Opera Master EssenceSailor Dopton HocoroJacob's instruction on fitting G1 Gel to Retro 51 (and similar pens)

We are finally backed on our regular schedule!!!! Collins and Frank talked about their recent fountain pen/stationery journal. Frank shares a certain reddit post on finding the ugliest pen as a gag gift, and the two look at some recent releases. Goods/media mentioned:Nahvalur Narwhal Voyage Vacation Cancun SEThe ugliest Pen has arrivedHonorable MentionMad Science Pen CompanySkogsy PenSkogsy Pocket PenSkogsy the Chonky Pocket PenHobonichi Techo on Transition to Tomoe PaperNahvalur Ikkaku- Lan YueNahvalur Yu-Tu - Jade RabitSchon Design New PenLeonardo X Pen Boutique - Momento Zero Usagiya LE Vanishing Point

Collins discuses his recent live event, the two proceed to discuss their recent fountainpen & stationery usage and every day…. carry?Goods discussed:Mnemosyne notebook B6Plotter NotebookNote by Frank, yes, I have no idea how I forgot this brand nameRockstead Ryo

Collins talk about his experience hosting a introduction to fountain pen for his co-workers. The two shares their short review on the new Platinum “Chou Kuro” pigment ink.Frank brings up the the new Colorverse USA ink and new Gravitas & CY CollabColorverse USA SpecialNew Gravitas Pens

Collins talk about his most recent acquisition of fountain pens and a small discover between shimmering ink and certain manufacturers. Frank shares his recent find on cheap, affordable fountain pen friendly notebook and the two continues to discuss some recently announced/released pens. Goods covered in podcast:Collins' New penNahvalu Voyage Price 2023 SENahvalur Voyage MiamiPelikan M1000 Raden Red InfinityAncora New Products

We have another special episode today. Michal from Tamenuri Studio joins us to discuss his passion with urushi lacquer and his journey on learning urushi lacquering techniques from scratch. Michal’s website:https://tamenuri.comInstagramWe can be found, at Fountainpenandstationery.comFPS Instagram

Collins and Frank look at a few of the recent pen release and comment on some recent development in the fountain pen communities. Goods mentioned in this episode:The Big Flex (/u/lord_cactus_)Blackest Ink Platinum Chou KuroNahvalur Horizon CollectionPrimo Glass Dip Pen (looking familiar?)Mad Science Pen Company

Collins and Frank first complaint about their recent shipping issues, and look at some recently released pen. including one very chubby penProducts discussed in this podcastBenu PenFerris Wheel Press Inkwell/Glass dip penMatsukoku Glass PenOpus 88 Zodiac Rabbit Fountain PenNew Sailor PenPlatinum Shape of Heart IvoirePlatinum GlamourMonty Winnfield Specialty Nib

Frank shares his opinion on his recently acquired pen chest and goes over two pens that recently caught his attention. Collins is putting together a beginner fountain pen trial/testing kit for his work, and questions Frank on what his choices would be. Goods covered in this episode:New Pen ChestBig ID Design Fountain PenMontegrappa Explorers WildColorverse Ink Card

Our first special guest episode!! Jon Andreson from RevolvingPens is here to discuss urushi pens with us. Jon can be found athttps://www.instagram.com/revolvingpens/www.youtube.com/@revolvingpens2341Our Instagramwww.FountainPenAndStationery.comfountainpenstationery@gmail.com Products discussedTianzi Fountain pensPilot Namiki Nippon ArtPlatinum IzumoNakayaTacciaDanitrioUrushi Studio India FBdistricturushibokumondohMorgan WisserAP Limited Editions

Collins and Frank discuses some recently released fountain pens, previous Gundam Collabs, and their philosophy on whether to spend money on experience vs material goods. Benu Sakura Cherry BlossomsLeonardo Guilloche Onde Ebonite Granata Custom LEPrevious Gundam collab 1Previous Gundam Collab 2Previous Gundam Collab 3Previous Gundam Collab 4Ancora 2nd AnniversaryNarwhal New Pen

Frank shares a Taiwanese fountain pen brand he recently came across, Mr. Cypress,the two then proceed to discuss some recently released pens.Goods mentioned:Mr Cypress Frank Pick #1Mr Cypress Frank Pick #2Mr Cypress Frank Pick #3Mr Cypress Collins Pick #1Mr Cypress Collins Pick #2Mr Cypress Collins Pick #3My Cypress Collins Pick #4Nahvalur New High End Urushi Fountain PenSpy X Family CollabOppus 88 Wine Bottle EditionIRL showcase

Collins and Frank share their experience at the California Pen show.Product/Booth Mentioned:Magna Carta PenSkogsy PensNamiki Raden YozakuraNamiki EmperorPlotter NotebookYamamoto Chiffon Paper (Frank might have miss pronounced this in the podcast)Sailor LE - 110 Anniversary EditionUrushipen.com Stolen PensHanabi Glass StudioschondsgnCY (Tokyostationpens)

*Audio Issues fixed, please re-download podcast to hear Collins’ lovely voice*Frank and Collins answer a listener’s questions and discuses the (in)consistency of Lamy nib sizes, Frank continues to share his findings of the week, includes a nib wetness tuning instruction, new stack nib maker and an amazing new pen material. Goods and media covered in this episode:Lamy Official Nib GuideReddit inks of the yearinteresting new nib materialAnother colorNib Wetness tuningNew stacked nibs

Happy Lunar New year everyone!Frank first talk about the new, now ended promotion by Goulet of the Platinum Curidas, then discuss the recent news on the cancellation of LA Pen show for 2023 and a new California Pen show that comes along. The duo proceed to look at the Hongdian Year of the rabbit pen, discusses the new collab between Esterbrook and CY from Tokyo Inkling station, and Pelikan’s new ink. Goods mentioned in this podcast:Platinum Curida (sales now ended)Hongdian Year of the Rabbit Fountain PenPelikan Edelstein Rose Quartz

The duo start they first episode of the year by answering a listener’s question regarding to PIlot 74 vs Lamy 2kFrank brings up two Fountain pens based on year of the rabbit, and Nakaya’s new Fountain pen design. Goods discussed on this episode:Opus 88 year of the rabbitHongDian Year of the rabbitNakaya Tsumugi Pens

We have a Christmas Special for you all !!A recording of us opening and trying out the 2022 Diamine Inkvent calendar!!!!Wishing all listeners a merry Christmas and Happy HolidaysPlease note, Frank stated the bottles seem to be 5 ml. It’s actually 12 ml per smaller bottles.

Remember the Lamy Pokemon Collab Collins and Frank said they are going to purchase? Remember the new SCHONDSGN titan nib that they were interested in picking up?yeah, they got neither, and here to explain why. Frank shares a flower encased resin pen release by Taylor Pen company, and the two continues to discuss Benu’s direct sale only, hand painted special edition pens. We will also be releasing our Holiday special episode in a day or two, please stay tuned. Goods discussed in this episode:Pokemon X Lamy CollabSCHONDSGN Monoc NibTaylor Pen Company Pre Order PenBenu online Store Exclusive hand painted pens.

Frank questions Collins on the validity of using the same design for a demonstrator if some cosmetic defects can be shown. Collins talks about his friend’s planned trip to Japan. Goods mentioned in this episode:Trip PlanningPelikan Sterling Silver 400 seriesPelikan Sterling Silver 600 seriesLamy Collab Fountainpens from Hong KongInk cartridge is an additional add onA day late, but Conid is back SCHONDSGN New in-house titanium nibCultpens Kaweco Classic Sport Exclusive Better photos can be found here, by u/sarahpaigexxEnsso Pens

The duo respond to a viewer’s email and recommendation regarding to ultem fountain pen. Products mentioned in this episode:Russ PensST Dupont* Starwar Fountain Pen Visconti Kaleido Unicorn GalaxySailor Hocoro dip penBungubox Cinderellas slipperPineider Avatar Twin Tank Touchdown

Collins and Frank spoke about their recent pen usage, fountain pen day (none) shopping, some recent releases, and some Frank’s recent pen maker discoveries. Products mentioned in today’s episode:Lamy recent releasesCandy Nougat FP, shared by /u/YazSpazz45Little Pen Designsblue-semplicita-italian-acrylic-acadischondsgn Full size Ultem Fountain PenTactile turn ultem Bolt Action PenLondon Pen coBreaking Dawn modelCollins' new WSD Mechanical PencilCool ink sample vial holder shared by /u/Choccytips

Collins shares his new found interest in drawing.The two proceed to share their opinion on a couple of new collabs:Includes: Nahvalur Cult Pens exclusive, Mont Blanc exclusive, Bungubox Pilot 823 and Lamy X PokemonProducts Mentioned:Nahvalur X Cult Pens - Azure Sea MontBlanc X NarutoPilot 823 Fujiyama BlueLamy X Pokemon LE

Collins goes over his recent acquisition of mechanical pencils and long term result of the ink UV exposure test. Franks shares some of his recent finding of erasable stamp, pen releases, and thoughts on type of lubricant to use on fountain pens. Products and site discussed: Zebra Mini Mechanical PencilKaweco-Special-AL-Mechanical-PencilTWSBI-Precision-Mechanical-PencilLAMY Multi SystemFastCap Fatboy Extreme Carpenter/Mechanical PencilTactileturn Mechanical PencilPentel-Orenz-NeroFrixion Stampminabeko.com Fountain pen blogkanileapen punakeaLubricant Compatibility chart ILubricant Compatibility chart II

Ok, first of all, Let’s discuss our longggggg term pronunciation mistake regarding to one of our frequently mentioned notebook brand. Pens/link mentioned in Podcast:Update on ConidSailor's new turned penSailor Christmas TeaMusubi: Cosmo Air Light is being discontinuedFountainpen Evolution - Ultra Flex Nib

The Duo discusses their recent fountain pen related discoveries. Products covered in this podcast:Dominant Industry Standard InkHobonichi Shiokawa, Shiokawa Tummy WarmerGravitas SkittlesBungubox Halloween Maki-EBungubox 823Pelikan M1000 Snow Moon and FlowersPelikan King FisherLamy Dialog Urushi Bright leaves

Let’s answer two comments from our listener regarding to notebook/pen folio and Frank’s missing o-ring. The duo continues to discuss some recently released pens and their thought on those pen’s similarities to other pens, and design elements of a very special pen. Products covered on the show:Refillable Notebook coverHobonichi Techo Notebook CoverMajohn "meisterstück"New Kaweco Trade markFranklin Christoph Model 2 Antique Glass Cathedral SENahvalur vacuum fillerPenBBS #8 Calligraphy nibTWSBI Eco GlowPilot Vanishing Point Red Coral EditionLoTR Doom SE Pen

Frank talks about his most recent mishap, experience with his new ultrasonic cleaner, and the duo discusses their recent visits to a recently opened Kinokuniya Stationery store and their favorite small sized pens. Products discussed:Turnt Pen Co. Alaskan SunriseVevor Ultrasonic Cleaner

Diamine 2022 inkvent Calendar is available for order for anyone interested. Collins shares his curated list of lesser discussed pen brands that he would like to share with everyone. Products mentioned in this Podcast:Diamine 2022 Inkvent CalendarVeridian Pen StudioVenvstasAckermanLoclenVandiemans inkYard-o-LedOnoto

Frank gives some feed back and thought on his recent purchases, and shares a list of products that has caught his attention. Goods covered in this podcastToyooka Craft Fountain Pen Alder CHESTHobonichi Techo A6 Notepad setRhodia Notepad No13 A6Vanness White Lightning Ink additiveOpus 88 FlowPlatinum CuridasNational Zoo Panda Retro 51 Smithsonian Tornado Rollerball PensGazing Far Stationery

Items Covered in PodcastFerris Wheel Edwards GardensFrost River Isle Royale Bushcraft packsBaron Fig Venture BackpackOna MessengerOna RomaWaterfield Cargo MessengerBasader Lissom MessengerAer Slim PouchPeak Design Field PouchCollins' "belt"

Products discussed in episode:Hanabi GlassPlatinum 3776 10th AnniversaryOpus 2022 Color of the YearSailor Gold Nib Pens Price Hike

Products mentioned:Sailor Pro Gear - Storm over the OceanSailor 110th AnniversaryPlatinum 3776 Century - Shape of HeartMore Image of Shape of HeartPineider LE - Homage to Arman Blue TrilogyPineider - Full Metal JacketTaccia Miyabi Empress - FujiyamaCross - Year of the Tiger RollerballEdison Pen - 3D printed Ink Window addonEdison Pen - Collier Grande

Products and discussion mentioned:Pen Chalet’s statement regarding to TWSBI’s request. Easterbrook Cosmic WineSailor harappa-and-minamoSailor Profit Junior Limited editionsSailor Checkmate series KnightAurora Blue Pens with Blue Nib

Products / Event covered:Benu TalismanRedditor's own photo on pens' glowLamy Cursive/Hanzi/Architect grindYoseka chargeback scamMountain of inks - Birmingham ink

Products and other info brought up in today’s podcast:Iroshizuku Ink CartridgesPelican Removing Ink WindowPelican m605 tortoiseshell Black Fountain PenPlatinum Pokemon CollabBunguBox Twisbi Maki-e fountain penSAILOR Cocktail Series Kure AzurPenlux Masterpiece Delgado Cherry Blossom

Products discussed in this podcast:Esterbrook: Estie CandySailor LE: Northern LightSailor LE: Black HoleTaccia - Miyabi Yama ZkuraMontegrappa - The batman EditionDupont - Light Saberbirminghampens - Monotonic.... Ink?Collins' Ink UV test

Products mentioned in podcast:Leonardo Supernova PM4Pilot Zipped pen caseSailor X DisneySailor 9 - Leiji Matsumoto LESailor Moon X Sailor Collab

Products discussed in this episodeThe Papermind Mitsubishi Bank note notebookKakimori Dip PenKaweco - Iridescent PearlNew pilot iroshizuku ink colorsFirst "USA Exclusive" Sailor FPSailor Stardust

Collins' Ink TestSailor StoriaNoodler's Black

Products discussed:G-Lalo PaperNoodler's Dragon Catfish Series PinkNoodler's Borealis BlackKakimori Pigment Ink 03 TototoKakimori Pigment Ink 09 MukuriKakimori Pigment Ink 05 KurunKakimori Pigment Ink 08 ZabunKakimori Pigment Ink 04 KarariKakimori Pigment Ink 01 PoDe Atramentis Document Ink RedDe Atramentis Document Ink VioletDe Atramentis Document Ink OrangeDe Atramentis Document Ink Dark GreenDe Atramentis Document Ink CyanDe Atramentis Document Ink Dark RedDe Atramentis Document Ink YellowRohrer & Klingner Blau Permanent Permanent Blue Rohrer & Klingner Document Magenta

Products mentioned in show:Cross Chinese Zodiac SeriesCaran Dache year of the Tigger LEMontblanc The Legend of Zodiacs - The Tiger LEJinhao Year of the TigerPlatinum Kanazawa Haku LENamiki White TigerPilot Namiki Sterling SilverNamiki Chinkin Tiger

Products discussed: Kodak Flow EnhancerBrass Sheets/Shim3M mounting PuttyOur Podcast and blog post can be found on fountainpenandstationery.comWe can be reached at [email protected]

Products mentioned:Opus 88 Koloro Holiday EditionOnoto Christmas CarolNew Paper Mind NoteBook with Mitsubishi bank paper. Sailor KoP Pro Gear Blue Dawn LESailor Maki-e Fountain Pen - Limited Edition - Shika to GekkouDesiderata pens22 Studio Contour Fountain Pen

It’s the season of giving! Collins and Frank cumulated some holiday pen and ink gifting combos for your love ones or for your self. The Podcast blog post can be found at https://fountainpenandstationery.comWe can be reached at [email protected] discussed in Podcast:Lamy Al Star Bronze Sailor Kin MokuseiConklin Duragraph - Demo/Black LESailor Shikiori SoutenBenu Minima - Blazing GoldRobert Oster - Red GoldYSTUDIO Classic Revolve Fountain Pen - RedDiamine Red LustreLamy 2000Noodler's BlackModel 31 Omnis FP - Italian IceVisconti BluePenlux Masterpiece Grande - SnowflakeRobert Oster - Sterling SilverAurora Optima - Caleidoscope Luce GiallaPilot Iroshizuku - MomijiDiamine Green OasisPelikan M400Sailor Kobe 38J.Herbin - Emerald ChivorNakaya - Naka Ai Cigar Pattern SnowflakesKiwi Inks - Custom gold Sheen Ink

Collins and Frank discuss recent news and events in the fountain pen world. Including Kaweco Premium nib quality controlThe need to fully disassemble your pen during cleanFrank’s Black Friday sale purchaseMoonman/Mahjong’s “New” penAnd the new resurrected Tomoe Paper by Sanzenhttps://www.fudefan.com/2021/11/sanzen/

Let’s take a look over some commonly obtainable fountain pen ink bottles and go over their usefulness, design, and pros & cons. Products discussed in this podcast:Goulet Empty BottleSpecial mentions:Kakimori InkPelikan 4001Montblanc ink bottlesColorverse InkTools to Live By ink

The duo talked about their recent finding and discoveries in pens in general and looked over some of the recent pen releases and discuses Collins’' pen preference. Pens and stationeries covered in this PodcastVisconti Homo Sapiens Carbon Fiber w/CopperSailor Compass, beginner friendly penNakaya Naka-ai Writer Pen of the Year 2022 - White TigerNakaya Naka-ai Writer Pen of the Year 2022 - Orange TigerPrint on StickersLamy IdeosBenu 2021 Christmas EditionConklin Duragraph Fountain Pen - Demo/Black (Limited Edition)Red/White LamyWe can be reached at [email protected]

Collins talks about his recent issue with Sailor Storia inkFrank discusses his worst ink mishap so far.The two also talk about newly release of ink, fountain pen, new PenBBS engraved nibs, and Wingsung specialty nibs. Products discussed. Sailor Pro Gear Pillow Book Autumn Sky King of Pens Fountain Pen (Limited Edition)Pelikan M200 Fountain Pen - Golden Beryl (Special Edition)Narwhal Nautilus Fountain Pen Seaweed Ebonite Limited EditionPenBBS New Engraved PenPlease note, we originally thought they were laser engrave, but they are actually handcrafted instead. Wingsung Specialty Nibs

Let's talk about some new pens and Frank's rant on the importance of physical storage of digital security codes.Goods covered in this episode:Lamy Dialog CCPilot ExplorerNarwhal Fountain PensLamy Special Collab : Minions