Episodes
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Eyjafjallajökull
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
CY and Jacob talk about differences between pen shows in US and Japan, Shishikura and Wagner pen news, how Sanzen intentionally tweaked Tomoegawa's paper formula, Icelandic volcanoes, and more.
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Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).
Monday Jul 25, 2022
10 Things Scalpers Don’t Want You to Know
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
CY, Jacob, and guest Alesa talk about Itoya’s ink show, prison-made glass pens, unpopular opinions, and how to buy pens from Japan.
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Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Unlimited Limited Editions
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
CY and Jacob talk about glass pens made in prison, ink trends, Hachimonjiya's sparkly new Pro Gear, and Platinum's surprisingly popular new pen.
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Sunday Jun 26, 2022
The Spiciest Episode Yet
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa discuss TWSBI's and Narwhal's joint statement, Plus's acquisition of Sailor, upcoming events, dip pens, and CY's spicy article about Wancher.
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Monday Jun 13, 2022
Do It For The Bagels
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
CY and Jacob talk about Platinum's all-new nib, Sailor's upcoming price increases, a new store-exclusive Capless, Naniwa pen show, dip pens, and more.
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Sunday May 29, 2022
You Don’t Do This To Your Neighbour
Sunday May 29, 2022
Sunday May 29, 2022
Frank from Narwhal Pens joins Jacob and CY to talk about in-house nibs, piston designs, upcoming products, and much more.
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Sunday May 15, 2022
Lacking Context
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
CY and Jacob talk about stationery store visits during Golden Week, Pilot and Sailor news, and the Noodler’s Ink controversy that’s rocking the fountain pen world. (Trigger warning: there is discussion of antisemitic imagery from Noodler’s Ink)
Show notes with links and feedback form.
Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).
Monday May 02, 2022
CY Hates Sanzen Tomoe River
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
CY and Jacob talk about Sanzen Tomoe River, Tono & Lims's spring event, Kurashiki, financial statements, new products from Pilot, and Tohma pens.
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Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Adult Supervision Is Back
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about exciting paper news, the return of Kamihaku, a popular Traveler's notebook release, and elusive Sailor inks from Tochigi.
Show notes with links and feedback form.
Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
MT Everywhere
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Khuê, Alesa, and CY get together to talk about Mythical Emperors, Kurashiki, and give their best entry, mid range, and high end pen suggestions.
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Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).