Episodes
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Late From the Tokyo International Pen Show 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Jacob and CY come together to give you the live update from the Tokyo International Pen Show! Wait... but it's almost two weeks late?!
You can blame CY for that. He failed to upload the audio on time, but better late than never?
Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Wet and Creamy
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Alesa and Khuê discuss nib grind names, paper testing, shady business practices, Montblanc's Naruto pen, price increases, and TIPS expectations.
Show notes with links and feedback form.
Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
(Cosmo Air) Light at the end of the tunnel
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
CY and Jacob talk about bankruptcies, biomass, nib-shaped factory buildings, and new releases from Sailor, PenBBS, and Majohn.
Show notes with links and feedback form.
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Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Are They Padawan If They Are Sith?
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
CY and Jacob talk about Shishikura pens, Toyooka trays, Hobonichi paper testing results, nib padawans, and anime inks.
Show notes with links and feedback form.
Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Sweet Pink Purple Whatever
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
CY and Jacob talk about Bungujoshi's annual ink show in Tokyo, paper theories, new pen releases, lemons, factory calligraphy nibs, and the business of nib grinding.
Show notes with links and feedback form.
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Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Counterfeit Urushi
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
CY and Jacob talk about CY's pen adventures in the US, pocket pens, Sailor's new dip pen, upcoming retail events in Tokyo, maki-e stickers, and Japan's commercial transactions law.
Show notes with links and feedback form.
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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.
Show notes with links and feedback form.
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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.
Show notes with links and feedback form.
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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.
Show notes with links and feedback form.
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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.
Show notes with links and feedback form.
Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).