Frank has two new stationery goodies for review today. Let’s spend some time and talk about the kokuyo scissor and Omas - Espresso Martini LE. Lastly, let’s wrap up this episode with some recently announced Pelikan/Sailor pens. Goods covered in today’s episode. Omas - Espresso Martini Pen ReviewPelikan M805 metal-sleeveKOKUYO-SAXA-Scissors-Titanium-CoatingOmas - Espresso MartiniSailor-fountain- Tea Time 5 - NerikiriSailor-fountain- Tea Time 5 - KOP Japanese Tea Ceremony Match Edition
The 2026 Hobonichi line out has been announced and released. Let’s take a brief look at what caught Frank’s attention and discuss what he has purchased along with this year’s release. Goods mentioned:Kokuyo Saxa Titanium Coated Glueless scissorsPikachu Pichu Mimikyu Pokemo Mini Stamptamagaotchi DecorushSpecial-limited-edition Pelikan-souveran-m600-art Rudi-Rother-special-editionSailor Tuzu GlassyOmas 150625
DC pen show just happened and SF pen show is near. All of a sudden we are now facing many, many new design and release from pen companies around the globe, let’s pick a few fountain pens that has peaked my interest and talk about them. Schon Monoc EvoVisconti LE Homo Sapiens Full DemoLamy Safari - Kuromi LEOpus-88-fountain-pen-mini-summer-strikeOrigami ink 2025 Colorvent CalendarPilot US Exclusive - Custom-74 Lavender Fog
Frank discusses his new found hobby (caffeine source) and recent purchases and goes over some recently released fountain pens. Something Blue - Yuri Pen CaseSailor-1911- KOP - mono-no-aware-Video that got co-worker interestedLeonardo Juma Dragon skin 2.0Sailor Cross Eagle Nib releaseKaweco Skyline Sea SprayNahvalur TriadGravitas Monster
Frank brings up the newest project for one of our beloved fountain pen community. New Wa Modern Maki-e series for Platinum Preppy, a few more limited edition release along with a not so limited release from Pilot, and a new pen maker in the market. /r/fountainpens/ 350k Sub LEPlatinum Wa Modern Maki-eixion pocket titanium penPilot 2025 LE Midnight Vanishing PointDiamine Winter inkvent calendar 2025 Teal EditionRusa Pen Arts
Frank came across an article regarding to tipping material that’s too interesting not to share. After first going over some recent releases. Platinum 3776 - Kinu GumoEndlesss Pens X Leonardo - nibsandflourishes Aster bouquetNahvalu Nautilus -bronze corydoras eboniteNahvalur Nautilus Nautilus Cephalopod-black-eboniteDiamine Winter inkvent calendar - 2025 teal editionNib Tipping wear resistance
Let’s cover some spectrum of news today, Platinum is increasing their pen prices yet again, Decapod production resumes, new paper and some recent releases. Goods/Topic covered:Platinum Price IncreaseIA NotebookLeonardo X NibsandFlourishes Aster-bouquetBenu Euphoria - Summer Spritz Lamy 2025 Limited releasePilot Vanishing Point LE- Star and Moon Vanishing Point Decimo - Kobe Gradation - Higashi-Kawasaki Harbor Mint
Looks like the trend of more JP stationery stores opening up to the international market continues, ant the new store carries something that might just be useful for glass dip pen users. Frank also discuss his newest acquisition on the EDC realm, along with a small issues.Hachimonjiya Opening International ShippingGlass Dip Pen CleanerLittle-Craft-place-x-Penlux-Field-of-BluebonnetsOpus-88 Poseidonal-star aubergine denimKakimori Pop Up StoreWritech Retractable-fountain Pen
Frank finally has some time to record down his feedback/review of the Hobonichi Techo 5 Year Journal and gets into an extended rant about tariff then finally goes back to topic and discuses recent pen release. Good Mentioned:Opus 88 Demonstrator Mocha Mousse PVD FPPlatinum 3776 century - Mountain-MistSailor Opaque InkNahvalur Voyage In Cherry BlossomTitanium Alloy Fountain Pen EDC Business Office Student Signature Stationery Pen
Colorverse already has their 2025 inkvent up for pre-order? Frank is wondering which one is better value, practically and emotionally, between the Diamine vs the Colorverse ink set. Then let’s move on to discuss Leonardo, Lamy and Delta’s new pen release, and a retailer currently in trouble that you may want to avoid using. Colorverse 2025 InkventLeonardo Momento Grande Zero 2.0 - SakuraLamy Safari - Scarlet?Lamy Ink - Petro & SepiaNibs.com Bankruptcy and a warningDelta DV Mid-Size Fountain Pen Reservoir
Frank adds adds his impression of Visconti Il Magnifico Calacatta Gold at the CA Pen show, discuss reasons causing written ink to fade, reasons for someone’s pen decoration to deteriorate, his new machined none-Fountain Pen, and a few new products. Goods discussed:Visconti Il Magnifico Calacatta GoldDocument / Permanent inkRotoSelect: modular EDC storage and display systemNahvalur (Narwhal) Nautilus Fountain Pen - Dreamy NightEdison Collier Fountain Pen - Mermaid's Whisper
Alrighty, the 2025 CA pen show has come and gone. Let’s talk about interesting merchandises Frank has seem at the show, goods he bought and didn’t buy, and his general experience and thought about the California pen show.Goods Mentioned:sakuradragonStilform.com Flow-rollerball-penEsterbrook Estie Nouveau BlueCarolina Pen Companyhttps://fountainpendulum.square.site/s/shopLeuchtturm1917.us Drehgriffe ballpointPlotter Mini 5KyuseidoZodiac PenGabby WaxFranklin Christoph.com - Art EngravedDromgoolesMagna Carta PenSey Pen
CA Pen Show starts soon, time for Frank to sort out exactly what he wants to find in pen show this year. A few new release has caught Frank’s attention, let’s take a look what they are. Goods mentioned:Red Lamy Dialog 3 in Chinese Calligraphy nibLeonardo Momento Magico AmethystLeonardo Momento Magico Sea SandPelikan Edelstein 2025 Apricot- AchatOppus 88 Buffalo HornEsterbrook Estie King-of-the-night
Let’s go over a few pen release, another Japanese pen maker’s price increase, Frank’s personal fountain related issues at work, and some seemly impossible advise from PelikanGoods/link mentioned:Sailor Price HIkeMyCypress Sparkling Colors Gold FoilOpus 88 - Mini HuggingOpus 88 - Mini FlyingNahavalur - Year of the Snake
Frank discusses his current state in the hobby and his approach toward future pen purchases, some personal experience on run in with fake jewelry and goes over a few pen cases and release that caught his eyes. Sey Pen CaseNagasawa-Odyssey-Snow-White-leColorverse 2025 inkHongDian Dragon
Frank goes over some over the holiday pen release, recent events in life, and goes his worst and best purchases in 2024. TWSBI Eco in AmazoniteNew Shuttle nib from Colorverse.Dip Pen Nib..?Dip Pen Nib HolderBungubox Extra Large Single Pen WrapScholdesign new Titanium shellSchon design new Titanium shell FPVisconti CheckMateBungubox SIlent NightEnsso Bolt Action Pen in BrassNahvalur nautilus-fountain-pen-xmas-2024 LE
Fountain Pen day has come and passed, let’s take a look at some recent release, and talk about some small purchases Frank made during fountain pen day. Titanium Alloy Giant Extra Large Heavyweight PenEnsso - Urushi-ebonite-kuro-tame-nuriSakae - iroful loose leaf paper a5 dot gridMidori paper pad soft color a5 dot grid
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