Episodes
Monday Dec 21, 2020
A Shiny Croissant
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
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).
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Platinum and the Four Butts
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
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).
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Not Enough Glitter
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
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).
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show.
Show notes with links and feedback form.
Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Run of the mill Japanese?
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
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).
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
The Sailor’s New Clothes
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
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).
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Streets for Men
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
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).
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
I, Toos, am Ink Numa
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
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).
Monday Aug 31, 2020
We bought all the Moonmen
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
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).
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Sailor Minus
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
In this second 'emergency' episode, CY and Jacob talk about new announcements from Sailor.
Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).