Fountain Pen and Stationery

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