Fountain Pen and Stationery: Recent Episodes
Record of Hobbies
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 Gumo
Endlesss Pens X Leonardo - nibsandflourishes Aster bouquet
Nahvalu Nautilus -bronze corydoras ebonite
Nahvalur Nautilus Nautilus Cephalopod-black-ebonite
Diamine Winter inkvent calendar - 2025 teal edition
Nib 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 Increase
IA Notebook
Leonardo X NibsandFlourishes Aster-bouquet
Benu Euphoria - Summer Spritz
Lamy 2025 Limited release
Pilot 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 Shipping
Glass Dip Pen Cleaner
Little-Craft-place-x-Penlux-Field-of-Bluebonnets
Opus-88 Poseidon
al-star aubergine denim
Kakimori Pop Up Store
Writech 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 FP
Platinum 3776 century - Mountain-Mist
Sailor Opaque Ink
Nahvalur Voyage In Cherry Blossom
Titanium 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 Inkvent
Leonardo Momento Grande Zero 2.0 - Sakura
Lamy Safari - Scarlet?
Lamy Ink - Petro & Sepia
Nibs.com Bankruptcy and a warning
Delta 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 Gold
Document / Permanent ink
RotoSelect: modular EDC storage and display system
Nahvalur (Narwhal) Nautilus Fountain Pen - Dreamy Night
Edison 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:
sakuradragon
Stilform.com Flow-rollerball-pen
Esterbrook Estie Nouveau Blue
Carolina Pen Company
https://fountainpendulum.square.site/s/shop
Leuchtturm1917.us Drehgriffe ballpoint
Plotter Mini 5
Kyuseido
Zodiac Pen
Gabby Wax
Franklin Christoph.com - Art Engraved
Dromgooles
Magna Carta Pen
Sey 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 nib
Leonardo Momento Magico Amethyst
Leonardo Momento Magico Sea Sand
Pelikan Edelstein 2025 Apricot- Achat
Oppus 88 Buffalo Horn
Esterbrook 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 Pelikan
Goods/link mentioned:
Sailor Price HIke
MyCypress Sparkling Colors Gold Foil
Opus 88 - Mini Hugging
Opus 88 - Mini Flying
Nahavalur - 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 Case
Nagasawa-Odyssey-Snow-White-le
Colorverse 2025 ink
HongDian 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 Amazonite
New Shuttle nib from Colorverse.
Dip Pen Nib..?Dip Pen Nib Holder
Bungubox Extra Large Single Pen Wrap
Scholdesign new Titanium shell
Schon design new Titanium shell FP
Visconti CheckMate
Bungubox SIlent Night
Ensso Bolt Action Pen in Brass
Nahvalur 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 Pen
Ensso - Urushi-ebonite-kuro-tame-nuri
Sakae - iroful loose leaf paper a5 dot grid
Midori 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 Green
Hello Kitty X Kaweco 50 year Anny
Monte Grappa Regal Year of the Dragon
Benu Euphoria Hot Toddy
Ancora Antique Bouquet Silver/Clear Red
Ancora Antique Bouquet Pink/Beige
Magna Magna Carta Sapphire Grand Halloween
Nahvalur-original-plus halloween-2024
ScribePens 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 Green
Lamy 2K in Green
Sailor Tiger Strip KOP
Pilot Custom Urushi Blue
Atlas Stationers - Visconti Voyager Mariposa Painted Beauty
Atlas Stationers - Visconti Voyager Mariposa Malachite
Garfbobby 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 Fish
Bungubox Twsbi Bungubox Twsbi Eco Egypt
Poesiebungu LE
Ancora Iridescent LE FP
Three new Iroshizuku Colors
Enso Bolt Fountain pen at kick starter price
Pelikan - m800 Cream Blue
Pelikan Toledo M910 white
Fine Writing Int X Yoseka - Bronze Age
PenBBS Dragon Engraved Sterling Silver Pen
Tactile 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 Mentioned
Nahvalur Eclipse
Esterbrookpens Back-to-the-lands
EDM : Electrical discharge machining stamp
glassophy bunbou Foxy Dip pen
The new Colorverse - Colorvent
New Lamy Al-Star
Atlas X Edison - Our Home LE
Leonardo 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-136
Cross Wanderlust Series
Pelikan Warm Grey M670
Pelikan M200 Golden Lapis
Asvine P20
Muzepen Otter Limited Edition
Ink 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 Pen
BigIdesign TI - Arto EDC
Tomsstudio Lumos-mini-variant
Review of Robert Oster Caffe Crema
Sailor Ink Studio 273
Kala Island No.38 Sweet Potato
Pennonia - Selyempezsgő Velvet Champagne
KobeＩＮＫ物語×felissimo chocolate museum
Hanabi Glass Studio - Bubble Tea Glass Pen
Kyuseiso 9 faceted Foutain Pen
Sheaffer 100 Coffee-edition
Sheaffer 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 Dynasty
3D poster cards on Wanderlust
Magna Carta Old Glory Sapphire Grand
2024 Inkvent Black
Ferris Wheel Press New 10ml ink bottle
TWSBI Vac700R Kyanite Blue
Majohn P136 Titanium
pentonotelife.com Yonomori-sakura ink
Yonomori-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 house
Endless - Captiva
Regalia Writing lab Returns
MAJOHN N7 Checkerboard Pen
Pilot USA 2024 Vanishing Point Li
Pilot USA 2024 Vanishing Point Limited Edition
Colorverse - Hand Ink Remover
Good discussed:
Bungubox X Esterbrook - Kachofugetsu
Diamine Inkvent 2023 Purple Ediiton
Benu 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 pens
Tailored Pen Company - Kentucky Derby
Vinta inks Afterglow - Pusan
Pelikan Maki-e Ivy and Komon M1000
Ancora - Melon Soda
Leonardo x Stilo&Stile - Desert Night
Visconti - Iris Garden
Ikkaku - 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-day
Ensso Ultem fountain pen Sale
Esterbrook model J Capri Blue
Leonardopen Dodici-magmatica
Benu 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 600
Visconti Magnifico Calacatta Gold
Lemon M2S China Four Great Beasts
Panda Pen
Ensso Titanium Bolt Action Fountain Pen
Penbbs Engraved nib
Natami "Warp Drive"' Pen
8 Size Moonman
Pelikan 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 Sea
Edison Collier Blue-Nebula
Sailor Pro Gear slim Pen of the Year Celestial Grey SE
Sailor Professional Gear Roppongi gold Ginza Silver
Ben Walsh New Nib
Platinum Preppy Modern Maki-e Second release
Campus Lay Flat Notebook
Sailor Pro Gear mechanical Pencil
Lamy ABC Mechanical Pencil
Lamy 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 Filler
Sorry, only discord photos on the Lamy New LE Al Star for now.
New Sailor Tuzu
Glow in the Dark Black Wing 602 LE
Kaweco 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 acquisition
Platinum Shape of Heart Chai Latte LE Edition
New Maruman Notebook
Stiloe Stile Grind your Nib Service
Autmog
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 pens
Plotter notebook
Curnow Bookbinding & Leatherwork
kyuseido
Fifty4T
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.au
Visconti Year of the Dragon
Reddit Post on Fountain Pen ink
Uniball One P Gel Pen
Namoki Watch Mods
BottleHead 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 up
Production Pause Notice from Nakaya
Bungubox's Notice on stop production of Maki-E Pens
Bungubox's donation link for Mr.Hino (Bungubox' Maki-E artist)
PenBBS Calligraphy Nibs
Ensso Retractable Fountain Pen
Bungubox Glass Dip Pen
New SCHON Design
Benu Viper Pen
Endless Stationery Bottles
New Tailored pen Company offering
AppelBoom USA (Boston) Store closing
Hongdian Now available on Ebay
Shibui North
Happy Holidays Everyone!!! This episode was recorded a bit late, regardless, please enjoy our Holiday special review of the
Diamine 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 LE
New Hello Kitty Collab
Collins is finally back after a short break! Discusses his current situation and also shares some of his & friend’s recent findings.
Frank discusses his recent ink purchases, recent winter fountain pen releases, what pen would you NOT buy, and a rambling conversation regarding to audio.
Goods mentioned:
otonari kobo Glass Stationery ware
Feather Shaped Glass dip pen
Ancora Jeweled Shape ink release
Maruzen Athena - Sepia Brown (sorry, no direct product link for this one)
LV "Poop pen"
Goulet Benu Earl Grey LE
Leonardo New Pen release
Bungu box Hatsuyuki
NOVA STUDIO ULTEM TI Sale
Frank shares his recent fountain pen sales finds, purchase, and wonders if listeners specifically wait for fountain pen related sales for purchases.
Purchasing habits polls
Goods and sales discussed:
New Limited Cultpen Nautilus by Nahvalur
Endless Pens Black Friday Special
londonpenco Black Friday sales
Kaweco Art Sport
Bungubox sale, free shipping to USA after 400,000 Yen
Frank goes over some recently release, a new fountain pen maker he discovers recently, and on going sales in the fountain pen space.
Goods covered:
Ester Brook - Estie Raven
EurekaFP
Nahvalur - Obsidian Pumpkin
Platinum 3776 x Hachimonji - Hatsu Yuki
GoldSpot - Ferris Wheel Ink sale
Scrittura Elegante Closing sale
Opus 88 mini - baby beluga
Frank shares the recent QC issue on a keyboard group buy, new notebook from Japan, pursuit of new minimalistic wallet.
The duo also also take a look over some recent sale & release with a quick discussion of celluloid.
Goods mentioned:
New Conid Drops
Pen Venture Anniversary sale
Newton Pen Drops
NAKABAYASHI Yu-Sari Notebook
Article on Celluloid
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The duo take a look into recent fountain pen release, share their recent acquisition and a discussion the possible future of Chinese fountain pen brands.
Goods discussed in this episode
HongDian Qin Dynasty
Nahvalur Voyage Cosmic Grey
Edison Premiere Fountain Pen - Dragoness
TWISBI Kai
Kakimori Free World Wide Shipping
Ajoto up coming project
Fountain Pen Therapy on Notebooks (Volume Warning)
Kilk - Celestial Selene
Frank and Collins talk about some recent planner release and alternative solutions.
The two then proceed to discuss recently released pens.
Goods mentioned:
Plotter
Leuchtturm1917 Springback Binder
Kokuyo-Campus
Lihit Lab Pastello Twist Ring
Pelikan Red White
2024 Hobonichi Techo
Travelers Notebook New refill
Sailor's "new" Sterling Silver 1911
Kakari-fs
Collins and Frank taking a look over some recent pen release, and Collins shares his recently purchased Sailor Dopton Hocoro dip pen.
Goods discussed in episode:
Opus 88 Zodiac
Disney X Pilot Capless
Visconti Opera Master Essence
Sailor Dopton Hocoro
Jacob's instruction on fitting G1 Gel to Retro 51 (and similar pens)
We are finally backed on our regular schedule!!!!
Collins and Frank talked about their recent fountain pen/stationery journal.
Frank shares a certain reddit post on finding the ugliest pen as a gag gift, and the two look at some recent releases.
Goods/media mentioned:
Nahvalur Narwhal Voyage Vacation Cancun SE
The ugliest Pen has arrived
Honorable Mention
Mad Science Pen Company
Skogsy Pen
Skogsy Pocket Pen
Skogsy the Chonky Pocket Pen
Hobonichi Techo on Transition to Tomoe Paper
Nahvalur Ikkaku- Lan Yue
Nahvalur Yu-Tu - Jade Rabit
Schon Design New Pen
Leonardo X Pen Boutique - Momento Zero
Usagiya LE Vanishing Point
Collins discuses his recent live event, the two proceed to discuss their recent fountainpen & stationery usage and every day…. carry?
Goods discussed:
Mnemosyne notebook B6
Plotter Notebook
Note by Frank, yes, I have no idea how I forgot this brand name
Rockstead Ryo
Collins talk about his experience hosting a introduction to fountain pen for his co-workers.
The two shares their short review on the new Platinum “Chou Kuro” pigment ink.
Frank brings up the the new Colorverse USA ink
and new Gravitas & CY Collab
Colorverse USA Special
New Gravitas Pens
Collins talk about his most recent acquisition of fountain pens and a small discover between shimmering ink and certain manufacturers.
Frank shares his recent find on cheap, affordable fountain pen friendly notebook and the two continues to discuss some recently announced/released pens.
Goods covered in podcast:
Collins' New pen
Nahvalu Voyage Price 2023 SE
Nahvalur Voyage Miami
Pelikan M1000 Raden Red Infinity
Ancora New Products
We have another special episode today. Michal from Tamenuri Studio joins us to discuss his passion with urushi lacquer and his journey on learning urushi lacquering techniques from scratch.
Michal’s website:
https://tamenuri.com
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Collins and Frank look at a few of the recent pen release and comment on some recent development in the fountain pen communities.
Goods mentioned in this episode:
The Big Flex (/u/lord_cactus_)
Blackest Ink Platinum Chou Kuro
Nahvalur Horizon Collection
Primo Glass Dip Pen (looking familiar?)
Mad Science Pen Company
Collins and Frank first complaint about their recent shipping issues, and look at some recently released pen.
including one very chubby pen
Products discussed in this podcast
Benu Pen
Ferris Wheel Press Inkwell/Glass dip pen
Matsukoku Glass Pen
Opus 88 Zodiac Rabbit Fountain Pen
New Sailor Pen
Platinum Shape of Heart Ivoire
Platinum Glamour
Monty Winnfield Specialty Nib
Frank shares his opinion on his recently acquired pen chest and goes over two pens that recently caught his attention.
Collins is putting together a beginner fountain pen trial/testing kit for his work, and questions Frank on what his choices would be.
Goods covered in this episode:
New Pen Chest
Big ID Design Fountain Pen
Montegrappa Explorers Wild
Colorverse Ink Card
Our first special guest episode!! Jon Andreson from RevolvingPens is here to discuss urushi pens with us.
Jon can be found at
https://www.instagram.com/revolvingpens/
www.youtube.com/@revolvingpens2341
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www.FountainPenAndStationery.com
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Products discussed
Tianzi Fountain pens
Pilot Namiki Nippon Art
Platinum Izumo
Nakaya
Taccia
Danitrio
Urushi Studio India FB
districturushi
bokumondoh
Morgan Wisser
AP Limited Editions
Collins and Frank discuses some recently released fountain pens, previous Gundam Collabs, and their philosophy on whether to spend money on experience vs material goods.
Benu Sakura Cherry Blossoms
Leonardo Guilloche Onde Ebonite Granata Custom LE
Previous Gundam collab 1
Previous Gundam Collab 2
Previous Gundam Collab 3
Previous Gundam Collab 4
Ancora 2nd Anniversary
Narwhal New Pen
Frank shares a Taiwanese fountain pen brand he recently came across, Mr. Cypress,
the two then proceed to discuss some recently released pens.
Goods mentioned:
Mr Cypress Frank Pick #1
Mr Cypress Frank Pick #2
Mr Cypress Frank Pick #3
Mr Cypress Collins Pick #1
Mr Cypress Collins Pick #2
Mr Cypress Collins Pick #3
My Cypress Collins Pick #4
Nahvalur New High End Urushi Fountain Pen
Spy X Family Collab
Oppus 88 Wine Bottle Edition
IRL showcase
Collins and Frank share their experience at the California Pen show.
Product/Booth Mentioned:
Magna Carta Pen
Skogsy Pens
Namiki Raden Yozakura
Namiki Emperor
Plotter Notebook
Yamamoto Chiffon Paper (Frank might have miss pronounced this in the podcast)
Sailor LE - 110 Anniversary Edition
Urushipen.com Stolen Pens
Hanabi Glass Studio
schondsgn
Audio Issues fixed, please re-download podcast
Frank and Collins answer a listener’s questions and discuses the (in)consistency of Lamy nib sizes,
Frank continues to share his findings of the week, includes a nib wetness tuning instruction, new stack nib maker and an amazing new pen material.
Goods and media covered in this episode:
Lamy Official Nib Guide
Reddit inks of the year
interesting new nib material
Another color
Nib Wetness tuning
New stacked nibs
Happy Lunar New year everyone!
Frank first talk about the new, now ended promotion by Goulet of the Platinum Curidas, then discuss the recent news on the cancellation of LA Pen show for 2023 and a new California Pen show that comes along.
The duo proceed to look at the Hongdian Year of the rabbit pen, discusses the new collab between Esterbrook and CY from Tokyo Inkling station, and Pelikan’s new ink.
Goods mentioned in this podcast:
Platinum Curida (sales now ended)
Hongdian Year of the Rabbit Fountain Pen
Pelikan Edelstein Rose Quartz
The duo start they first episode of the year by answering a listener’s question regarding to PIlot 74 vs Lamy 2k
Frank brings up two Fountain pens based on year of the rabbit, and Nakaya’s new Fountain pen design.
Goods discussed on this episode:
Opus 88 year of the rabbit
HongDian Year of the rabbit
Nakaya Tsumugi Pens
We have a Christmas Special for you all !!
A recording of us opening and trying out the 2022 Diamine Inkvent calendar!!!!
Wishing all listeners a merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Remember the Lamy Pokemon Collab Collins and Frank said they are going to purchase?
Remember the new SCHONDSGN titan nib that they were interested in picking up?
yeah, they got neither, and here to explain why.
Frank shares a flower encased resin pen release by Taylor Pen company, and the two continues to discuss Benu’s direct sale only, hand painted special edition pens.
We will also be releasing our Holiday special episode in a day or two, please stay tuned.
Goods discussed in this episode:
Pokemon X Lamy Collab
SCHONDSGN Monoc Nib
Taylor Pen Company Pre Order Pen
Benu online Store Exclusive hand painted pens.
Frank questions Collins on the validity of using the same design for a demonstrator if some cosmetic defects can be shown. Collins talks about his friend’s planned trip to Japan.
Goods mentioned in this episode:
Trip Planning
Pelikan Sterling Silver 400 series
Pelikan Sterling Silver 600 series
Lamy Collab Fountainpens from Hong Kong
Ink cartridge is an additional add on
A day late, but Conid is back
SCHONDSGN New in-house titanium nib
Cultpens Kaweco Classic Sport Exclusive
Better photos can be found here, by u/sarahpaigexx
Ensso Pens
Products mentioned in this episode:
Russ Pens
ST Dupont* Starwar Fountain Pen
Visconti Kaleido Unicorn Galaxy
Sailor Hocoro dip pen
Bungubox Cinderellas slipper
Pineider Avatar Twin Tank Touchdown
Products mentioned in today’s episode:
Lamy recent releases
Candy Nougat FP, shared by /u/YazSpazz45
Little Pen Designs
blue-semplicita-italian-acrylic-acadi
schondsgn Full size Ultem Fountain Pen
Tactile turn ultem Bolt Action Pen
London Pen co
Breaking Dawn model
Collins' new WSD Mechanical Pencil
Cool ink sample vial holder shared by /u/Choccytips
Products Mentioned:
Nahvalur X Cult Pens - Azure Sea
MontBlanc X Naruto
Pilot 823 Fujiyama Blue
Lamy X Pokemon LE
Products and site discussed:
Zebra Mini Mechanical Pencil
Kaweco-Special-AL-Mechanical-Pencil
TWSBI-Precision-Mechanical-Pencil
LAMY Multi System
FastCap Fatboy Extreme Carpenter/Mechanical Pencil
Tactileturn Mechanical Pencil
Pentel-Orenz-Nero
Frixion Stamp
minabeko.com Fountain pen blog
kanileapen punakea
Lubricant Compatibility chart I
Lubricant Compatibility chart II
Pens/link mentioned in Podcast:
Update on Conid
Sailor's new turned pen
Sailor Christmas Tea
Musubi: Cosmo Air Light is being discontinued
Fountainpen Evolution - Ultra Flex Nib
Products covered in this podcast:
Dominant Industry Standard Ink
Hobonichi Shiokawa, Shiokawa Tummy Warmer
Gravitas Skittles
Bungubox Halloween Maki-E
Bungubox 823
Pelikan M1000 Snow Moon and Flowers
Pelikan King Fisher
Lamy Dialog Urushi Bright leaves
Products covered on the show:
Refillable Notebook cover
Hobonichi Techo Notebook Cover
Majohn "meisterstück"
New Kaweco Trade mark
Franklin Christoph Model 2 Antique Glass Cathedral SE
Nahvalur vacuum filler
PenBBS #8 Calligraphy nib
TWSBI Eco Glow
Pilot Vanishing Point Red Coral Edition
LoTR Doom SE Pen
Products mentioned in this Podcast:
Diamine 2022 Inkvent Calendar
Veridian Pen Studio
Venvstas
Ackerman
Loclen
Vandiemans ink
Yard-o-Led
Onoto
Goods covered in this podcast
Toyooka Craft Fountain Pen Alder CHEST
Hobonichi Techo A6 Notepad set
Rhodia Notepad No13 A6
Vanness White Lightning Ink additive
Opus 88 Flow
Platinum Curidas
National Zoo Panda Retro 51 Smithsonian Tornado Rollerball Pens
Gazing Far Stationery
Items Covered in Podcast
Ferris Wheel Edwards Gardens
Frost River Isle Royale Bushcraft packs
Baron Fig Venture Backpack
Ona Messenger
Ona Roma
Waterfield Cargo Messenger
Basader Lissom Messenger
Aer Slim Pouch
Peak Design Field Pouch
Collins' "belt"
Products discussed in episode:
Hanabi Glass
Platinum 3776 10th Anniversary
Opus 2022 Color of the Year
Sailor Gold Nib Pens Price Hike
Products mentioned:
Sailor Pro Gear - Storm over the Ocean
Sailor 110th Anniversary
Platinum 3776 Century - Shape of Heart
More Image of Shape of Heart
Pineider LE - Homage to Arman Blue Trilogy
Pineider - Full Metal Jacket
Taccia Miyabi Empress - Fujiyama
Cross - Year of the Tiger Rollerball
Edison Pen - 3D printed Ink Window addon
Edison Pen - Collier Grande
Products and discussion mentioned:
Pen Chalet’s statement regarding to TWSBI’s request.
Easterbrook Cosmic Wine
Sailor harappa-and-minamo
Sailor Profit Junior Limited editions
Sailor Checkmate series Knight
Aurora Blue Pens with Blue Nib
Products / Event covered:
Benu Talisman
Redditor's own photo on pens' glow
Lamy Cursive/Hanzi/Architect grind
Yoseka chargeback scam
Mountain of inks - Birmingham ink
Products and other info brought up in today’s podcast:
Iroshizuku Ink Cartridges
Pelican Removing Ink Window
Pelican m605 tortoiseshell Black Fountain Pen
Platinum Pokemon Collab
BunguBox Twisbi Maki-e fountain pen
SAILOR Cocktail Series Kure Azur
Penlux Masterpiece Delgado Cherry Blossom
Products discussed in this podcast:
Esterbrook: Estie Candy
Sailor LE: Northern Light
Sailor LE: Black Hole
Taccia - Miyabi Yama Zkura
Montegrappa - The batman Edition
Dupont - Light Saber
birminghampens - Monotonic.... Ink?
Collins' Ink UV test
Products mentioned in podcast:
Leonardo Supernova PM4
Pilot Zipped pen case
Sailor X Disney
Sailor 9 - Leiji Matsumoto LE
Sailor Moon X Sailor Collab
Products discussed in this episode
The Papermind Mitsubishi Bank note notebook
Kakimori Dip Pen
Kaweco - Iridescent Pearl
New pilot iroshizuku ink colors
First "USA Exclusive" Sailor FP
Sailor Stardust
Products discussed:
G-Lalo Paper
Noodler's Dragon Catfish Series Pink
Noodler's Borealis Black
Kakimori Pigment Ink 03 Tototo
Kakimori Pigment Ink 09 Mukuri
Kakimori Pigment Ink 05 Kurun
Kakimori Pigment Ink 08 Zabun
Kakimori Pigment Ink 04 Karari
Kakimori Pigment Ink 01 Po
De Atramentis Document Ink Red
De Atramentis Document Ink Violet
De Atramentis Document Ink Orange
De Atramentis Document Ink Dark Green
De Atramentis Document Ink Cyan
De Atramentis Document Ink Dark Red
De Atramentis Document Ink Yellow
Rohrer & Klingner Blau Permanent Permanent Blue
Rohrer & Klingner Document Magenta
Products mentioned in show:
Cross Chinese Zodiac Series
Caran Dache year of the Tigger LE
Montblanc The Legend of Zodiacs - The Tiger LE
Jinhao Year of the Tiger
Platinum Kanazawa Haku LE
Namiki White Tiger
Pilot Namiki Sterling Silver
Namiki Chinkin Tiger
Products discussed:
Kodak Flow Enhancer
Brass Sheets/Shim
3M mounting Putty
Our Podcast and blog post can be found on fountainpenandstationery.com
We can be reached at fountainpenstationery@gmail.com
Products mentioned:
Opus 88 Koloro Holiday Edition
Onoto Christmas Carol
New Paper Mind NoteBook with Mitsubishi bank paper.
Sailor KoP Pro Gear Blue Dawn LE
Sailor Maki-e Fountain Pen - Limited Edition - Shika to Gekkou
Desiderata pens
22 Studio Contour Fountain Pen
It’s the season of giving! Collins and Frank cumulated some holiday pen and ink gifting combos for your love ones or for your self.
The Podcast blog post can be found at https://fountainpenandstationery.com
We can be reached at fountainpenandstationery@gmail.com
Products discussed in Podcast:
Lamy Al Star Bronze
Sailor Kin Mokusei
Conklin Duragraph - Demo/Black LE
Sailor Shikiori Souten
Benu Minima - Blazing Gold
Robert Oster - Red Gold
YSTUDIO Classic Revolve Fountain Pen - Red
Diamine Red Lustre
Lamy 2000
Noodler's Black
Model 31 Omnis FP - Italian Ice
Visconti Blue
Penlux Masterpiece Grande - Snowflake
Robert Oster - Sterling Silver
Aurora Optima - Caleidoscope Luce Gialla
Pilot Iroshizuku - Momiji
Diamine Green Oasis
Pelikan M400
Sailor Kobe 38
J.Herbin - Emerald Chivor
Nakaya - Naka Ai Cigar Pattern Snowflakes
Kiwi Inks - Custom gold Sheen Ink
Collins and Frank discuss recent news and events in the fountain pen world.
Including Kaweco Premium nib quality control
The need to fully disassemble your pen during clean
Frank’s Black Friday sale purchase
Moonman/Mahjong’s “New” pen
And the new resurrected Tomoe Paper by Sanzen
https://www.fudefan.com/2021/11/sanzen/
Let’s take a look over some commonly obtainable fountain pen ink bottles and go over their usefulness, design, and pros & cons.
Products discussed in this podcast:
Goulet Empty Bottle
Special mentions:
Kakimori Ink
Pelikan 4001
Montblanc ink bottles
Colorverse Ink
Tools to Live By ink
The duo talked about their recent finding and discoveries in pens in general and looked over some of the recent pen releases and discuses Collins’' pen preference.
Pens and stationeries covered in this Podcast
Visconti Homo Sapiens Carbon Fiber w/Copper
Sailor Compass, beginner friendly pen
Nakaya Naka-ai Writer Pen of the Year 2022 - White Tiger
Nakaya Naka-ai Writer Pen of the Year 2022 - Orange Tiger
Print on Stickers
Lamy Ideos
Benu 2021 Christmas Edition
Conklin Duragraph Fountain Pen - Demo/Black (Limited Edition)
Red/White Lamy
We can be reached at
fountainpenstationery@gmail.com
Collins talks about his recent issue with Sailor Storia ink
Frank discusses his worst ink mishap so far.
The two also talk about newly release of ink, fountain pen, new PenBBS engraved nibs, and Wingsung specialty nibs.
Products discussed.
Sailor Pro Gear Pillow Book Autumn Sky King of Pens Fountain Pen (Limited Edition)
Pelikan M200 Fountain Pen - Golden Beryl (Special Edition)
Narwhal Nautilus Fountain Pen Seaweed Ebonite Limited Edition
PenBBS New Engraved Pen
Please note, we originally thought they were laser engrave, but they are actually handcrafted instead.
Wingsung Specialty Nibs
Let's talk about some new pens and Frank's rant on the importance of physical storage of digital security codes.
Goods covered in this episode:
Lamy Dialog CC
Pilot Explorer
Narwhal Fountain Pens
Lamy Special Collab : Minions
Items covered in this PodCast
http://toyocraft.com/en/
Sailor KoP Wabi Sabi Red Edition
Wancher Japanese Vintage Pen
Hippo Noto
Episode Link
Pilot Vanishing Point LS Recall
Pilot Jewelry
Aurora Novum, 1930s
Kaweco Sport's IP application record
De Atrametis ink Interview
New Blue Visconti Homo Sapien Blue Lava
Products discussed:
Pokemon Sterling Fountain Pen
Goulet Sailor Limited Edition
Franklin Christoph - 31 Omnis Italian Ice
The next episode will also be 3 weeks after this one.
This episode was recorded early with the intend to be released in two weeks interval, but we decided to release it early due to the time sensitivity of the limited release and collab.
TWSBI SWIPE
Sailor Limited Edition Go USA
Penlux SnowFlake
Lamy 2000 Brown
Pikachu Lamy
Frank and Collins discusses their current work situation changes to their work setup.
Frank decides to discussion the similarities between fountain pen and mechanical keyboard hobby after spending a considerable amount of time and money to get his new keyboard,
Collins and Frank catching up on what is going on in the fountain pen world, ranging from the price increase of Sailor Fountainpens, the potential discontinuation of Tomoe Paper, and Frank’s interest in the recently available, new synthesis pigment, Yinmn blue.
Product discussed:
Lamy Safari Special Edition Mango
Lamy Special Edition Ink Mango
Lamy Al-Star Special Edition Azure
Lamy A5 Special Edition Notebook
The Classic, Lamy 2000
History of Platinum
Pens mentioned in PodCast
Preppy
Prefounte
Curidas
3776 Century
Brush Pen
Products Discussed
Sailor 110th Anniversary Editions
Kobe Ink Collection
Sailor Specialty Nibs
Frank and Collins looking through their current collection and discuss their current possession and future interest.
Pens Italy
Zenok Leather
TreeRing Goods
Taroko Shop
Praeclarus Wands
Life Covers
Bee More You
Positive Leathers
Lauren Rants Penury
18111.com
Items discussed:
Collins’ current desk light (Newer model below)
Neewer SL180 12W On-Camera Video Light
4 Position Drafting/Drawing Table
Alternative Drafting/Drawing Table
Soraa High CRI "Vivid" Light bulbs
Soraa A19 To be released Vivid Light Bulb
Waveform "Filmgrade" High CRI R9 A19 LED Bulb
Sunlike Ultrahigh R9 Value LED bulb
Items Discussed
Kai Scissors
Whiteley & Sons Wilkinson Black Paper Scissors
Humboldt Spear Point Utility Shears
Ernest Wright
Nakabayashi-Scissors
Sailor New Limited KOP
Sailor Naginata kind of pen with special ebonite
Platinum century #3776 Urushi special edition
Namiki Yozakura Raden
Gift under 50 dollar
Frank’s list
PenBBS pens
RawBrass Fisher Space Pen
Franklin Christoph Seven pen Roll
GLP Tomoe Paper Note book (Hardcover, small, 192 pages only)
Stapleless stapler
Collins’ list
Lamy Safari
Ink
Pilot Metropolitan
Rhodia notebook
Midori Notebook
Gift under 150 dollar
Frank’s list
Hobonichi Techno
Pilot Vanishing point
schondsgn Rollerball/Fountain
Collins’s list
Ink sets
Lamy 2000
What we are planning to get for 2020
Taroko Enigma A5 Tomoe notebook
Seven Seas Tomoe River notebook and paper pad
Products discussed
Saki Pen roll
https://www.jetpens.com/search?q=saki+pen+roll&v=2
Galen zipped pen cases
https://www.galenleather.com/collections/zippered-pen-pencil-cases
Bung-Box Pen rolls
https://bung-box.com/products/list38.html
Franklin-Christoph Pen roll/cases
https://www.franklin-christoph.com/collections/pen-cases
My63leather Custom Pen case
https://my63leather.wordpress.com/
Galen Writer’s Medic Bag
https://www.galenleather.com/collections/pen-pouches/products/writers-medic-bag-xlarge-crazy-horse-smoky
Eboya Fountain pens
https://eboyashop.com/collections/fountain-pens
Wancher Kunisaki Glass pens
https://www.wancherpen.com/collections/kunisaki-glass-pens
Products discussed:
Pelikan Special Edition Souveran 600 Tortoiseshell-Red Fountain Pens
Lamy Dialog 3
Sailor Professional Gear Kure Azur Fountain Pens
Visconti Homo Sapiens Crystal Dream Fountain Pens
Frank and Collin’s current notebook can be found on the main blog ataraxia.fyi
Products discussed
Hobonichi Techo Planner
https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/lineup/
Wonderland 222
https://wonderland222.com
Endless
https://madebyendless.com/
Taroko Shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TarokoShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=853589462
Nanami Paper
http://www.nanamipaper.com/
Product mentioned:
Pilot Vanishing Point LS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsHlxYeaXoY
New Visconti Homosapien Color series
https://www.nibs.com/catalog?search_api_views_fulltext=Lava%20Color
Sailor Studio 252
https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-252-20ml-bottled-ink
Sailor Studio 224
https://www.gouletpens.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-224-20ml-bottled-ink
Frank and Collins going over their history with fountain pens, their usage, preference, and the type of ink they typically use.