Tokyo Inklings

CY and Jacob talk about melon soda, Sailor's flooded factory, a colorful new Platinum pen, and Jacob's descent into the glass pen swamp. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, discuss pros and cons of glass pens vs Drillog, more Chinese calligraphy nibs, paper and ink news, and also drool over the Lamborghini of fountain pens. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob dissect a statement from Kaweco, and also talk about Sailor's latest earnings, nib stacking, EDC, current fountain pen trends, and what sets Pilot apart from other pen makers. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

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. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

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. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY, Jacob, and guests Akane, Alesa, and Khuê talk about glass pens, paper testing, tax-deductible dip pens, and cat influencers. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob debunk the latest Tomoe River rumors and talk about paper options, chubby pens, the latest Sailor products, and gray importers. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob sort out what's going on with Tomoe River, discuss double standards in the pen community, and talk about the latest new product announcements. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about telescopic piston fillers, tax deductible pens, two new Platinum releases, and why they're passionate about fountain pens. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about how not to ink up a vintage pen, about Japan's third state of emergency and what it means for stationery stores and events, and about Nagahara's views on stacked nibs, overseas pen makers, and more. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY, Jacob, and Pilot collector extraordinaire Leo Fok (aka Inquisitive Quill) geek out about Pilot’s history and many models, nibs, filling systems, and shareholder gifts. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

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. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY, Jacob, Khue, and Alesa get together after the Maruzen World Pen Fair to discuss the event, Pilot's latest exciting releases, and Sailor's never ending LEs as well as a surprise release from Kokuyo. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY, Jacob, and special guest Alesa argue about a new, colorful Pilot pen, and talk about stacked nibs, composite materials, and robotics news. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about welded nib experiments, Nagahara's opinions on zoom nibs, and the latest batch of Sailor releases. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about Onoto and Maruzen, junk bin finds, cat shows, wooden pens, and stationery events during Tokyo's second state of emergency. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob discuss an unusual auction find, CY's latest haul, Maruzen's pen fair lineup, a bunch of new Sailor releases (again), and a new Pilot LE from Fukushima. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob sit down for a discussion on Sailors, Pilot's new sub-brand, the new Platinum Procyon.... and four butts? Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show. Video recording. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and special guest Akane talk about growing up with stationery in Japan, differences across borders, and what it's like to be a stationery fan as a run of the mill Japanese (?). Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

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. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, pen and ink news, and streets for men. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan's biggest ink show. (This episode was recorded at a nearby cafe with a single microphone, so please kindly forgive the audio quality.) Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

In this second 'emergency' episode, CY and Jacob talk about new announcements from Sailor. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about a golden Bokumondoh pen, ink mixing, nib plating, Nagahara nib grinds, a creepy mermaid (again), and some ink news. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about a Sailor pen with healing vibrations, ink blending with Sailor's Ishimaru, exciting Bungubox news, Tomoe River, and answer listener questions. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

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. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

In this first 'emergency' episode, CY and Jacob talk about a major business news story involving Sailor. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY, Jacob, and guest Khue talk new acquisitions, recent online events, the vast ink swamp, and answer listener questions. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Tokyo Inklings by CY (@tokyostationpens) and Jacob (@fudefan, fudefan.com). Episode one: The Holy Land CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more! Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).