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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| S07E12 - My Unicorn Pen | 17 Oct 2026 | 00:36:23 | |
Frank shares exciting new acquisition, an Atelier Lusso fountain pen! He also discuss the current planning or rather, lack of planning for the Japan trip, and the urgency to pack and get ready for the trip, along with some recent interesting release. Goods mentions: Atelier Lusso Ragazzone-il-re-in-lavender-awabi Platinum-fountain-pen-3776-century-travia-standard-edition | |||
| S07E11 - Hobonichi 2027 Line Up | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:31:31 | |
Frank goes over the newest 2027 Hobonichi release. and shares his opinion on some other recent releases.
V&A series (Victoria and Albert Museum, London) Dreaming GardenDrawer Pouch Áne One Piece Going Marry Go! A6 Cover Sailor Fountain Pen - KOP Naginata Togi Ebonite ENRYU 2026 LE | |||
| S07E10 - New Pilot VP and Unexpected Future Trip | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:32:13 | |
Frank goes over the detail on his new acquisition, the Pilot Vanishing Point, Starry Dawn, together with a borrow, bought Vanishing point 1.0 mm Stub. Frank also goes over a few recently & new releases, along with the story of his unexpected, future trip. Pilot VP Starry Dawn 36th Year Anniversary LE Pilot VP Golden Journey 2026 LE | |||
| S07E09 - Indigo...Dye or Pigment | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:22:05 | |
Frank discuss an traditional indigo dyeing class he has recently attended and some recently released pens. Lamy New LE Kaweco Sport Marble Ocean Green LE Kaweco Sport Lunar Shadow Blue LE Kaweco Sport Lunar Light Blue LE Benu fountain pen talisman Peach Blossom Benu fountain pen talisman White Lily | |||
| S07E08 - New Store for Ink and EDC update | 12 Jul 2026 | 00:37:50 | |
Thanks to some listener feed back, Frank ordered some ink from a much less know store, let’s hear what’s the final verdict on his ordering experience. It’s also time for an EDC update, let’s take a look a look at what Frank has been carrying with him in the past year. Goods Mentioned: | |||
| S07E07 - Reddest Pigment ink and How this started | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:26:18 | |
S07E07 - Reddest Pigment ink and How this started Frank shares his recent findings in the stationery world, his recent purchase woes, and his most recent search for reddest pigment ink. Products mentioned: | |||
| S07E06 - The bluest Pigment Ink | 23 May 2026 | 00:27:00 | |
Inspired by a Reddit Post, Frank decides to acquire some blue pigment ink and see which one matches Bay State Blue the most, and which one has the truest blue. Product mentioned: Deatramentis document-ink-blue Rorher Klingner Sketchink marlene Octopus write and draw 414 blue koi Lamy LE - Neon Yellow and Pink Lamy safari SE Zootopia Collection Gioia x Van Diemans Ocean ink Metis Fountain pen | |||
| S07E05 - New Blue Pens | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:40:24 | |
Frank goes over some recent pen releases, and goes provide some thoughts on his new pen. Goods Mentioned: Pelikan M600 - Art Collection Georg Tippel Leonardo X Reddit collab - Rule 5 | |||
| S07E04 - Asvine C80 and stackable cabinet | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:30:55 | |
Frank gives his thoughts and review on the recently acquired Asvine C80 goes over a few recent release, and lastly, a new 3D printed Cabinet being sold on Reddit. Goods mentioned: Keyno stay-tionery key no 014 Cherishment fountain-pen Poesie bungu Kuromi Fountain Pen | |||
| S07E03 - 2026 California Pen Show | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:51:38 | |
Frank recap and shares his experience with the recent California Pen Show. Goods/Company mentioned: ST Dupont 20000 leagues Under the Sea Visconti - Van Gogh Dreaming Starry Snight Pelikan M600 LE Art-collection Rudi Rother Think Pen - Andre the Giant LE | |||
| S07E02 - Year of the FIre Horse Limited Releases | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:27:10 | |
Hello Everyone, I’m finally back to recording after some delays due work and getting sick. Today’s let’s discuss all the new limited edition pen companies are pushing out to celebrate year of the Fire horse! Goods mentioned: Leuchtturm1917 Year-of-the-horse-limited-edition Notebook Montblanc Legend-of-zodiacs-the-horse- 512 Limited Edition Magna Carta Stainless Flex nib Carandache - 849 Black Horse Mechanical Pencil St-dupont Line-D-eternity Horse-red Onoto - Year-of-the-horse-the-victory-horse | |||
| S07E01 - All About Papers | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:50:57 | |
Here is a more specialized episode for everyone. Paper comparison! Goods Used: | |||
| S06E18 - HoHoHo Red and Green Limited Editions | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:23:24 | |
The holiday season is here! With it, many winter season theme pens has been released, let’s take a look at the new offering, along with some small update from Frank’s life. Sailor Pro Gear Akita Shiba Hachiko LE Sailor Pro Gear Slim Akita Shiba Inu limited edition-2025?_pos=3&_sid=cfaf406b1&_ss=r Sailor 1911 Profit Jr Akita Shiba-inu-jr Special Edition Vandiemansink 2025 boxed collection Nahvalur 365 Anniversary LE 2025 Wearingeul Santa Color swatches | |||
| S06E17 Holiday Season is Here | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:32:31 | |
Frank discuss some of his recent activities and goes over some recently released fountain pens. Vanishing point 20 year Anniversary Edition | |||
| S06E16 - Taiwan Trip | 01 Nov 2025 | 00:53:07 | |
Frank talk about reasons of his delayed episode - his Taiwan Trip. Many things have changed, but the people there stayed the same. Let’s take a scroll through Frank’s photo app and discusses what he saw and experience in Taiwan. Goods Mentioned: | |||
| S06E15 - Scissor & Espresso Pen Review | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:34:47 | |
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 Review KOKUYO-SAXA-Scissors-Titanium-Coating Sailor-fountain- Tea Time 5 - Nerikiri Sailor-fountain- Tea Time 5 - KOP Japanese Tea Ceremony Match Edition | |||
| S06E14 Hobonichi Quick Recap & Discontinued pens | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:25:08 | |
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 scissors Pikachu Pichu Mimikyu Pokemo Mini Stamp Special-limited-edition Pelikan-souveran-m600-art Rudi-Rother-special-edition | |||
| S06E13 - Integrated Pen and its opposite | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:23:19 | |
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. Visconti LE Homo Sapiens Full Demo Opus-88-fountain-pen-mini-summer-strike | |||
| S06E12 - My New Caffeine intake solution & new Pencase | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:27:46 | |
Frank discusses his new found hobby (caffeine source) and recent purchases and goes over some recently released fountain pens. Something Blue - Yuri Pen Case Sailor-1911- KOP - mono-no-aware- Video that got co-worker interested | |||
| S06E11 - Limited and "Limited" edition | 28 Jun 2025 | 00:20:16 | |
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. Pilot 2025 LE Midnight Vanishing Point | |||
| S06E10 - All about the Tip | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:36:49 | |
Frank came across an article regarding to tipping material that’s too interesting not to share. After first going over some recent releases. Endlesss Pens X Leonardo - nibsandflourishes Aster bouquet Nahvalu Nautilus -bronze corydoras ebonite Nahvalur Nautilus Nautilus Cephalopod-black-ebonite | |||
| S06E09 - Summer is here | 22 May 2025 | 00:20:58 | |
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: Leonardo X NibsandFlourishes Aster-bouquet Pilot Vanishing Point LE- Star and Moon Vanishing Point Decimo - Kobe Gradation - Higashi-Kawasaki Harbor Mint | |||
| S06E08 - S06E08 New Light and ONE small Problem | 03 May 2025 | 00:26:54 | |
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 | |||
| S06E07 - 5 Year Journal and Tariff | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:27:25 | |
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 Nahvalur Voyage In Cherry Blossom Titanium Alloy Fountain Pen EDC Business Office Student Signature Stationery Pen | |||
| S06E06 - Shimmering Fanciness or Ordinary Practicality | 29 Mar 2025 | 00:26:09 | |
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. Leonardo Momento Grande Zero 2.0 - Sakura | |||
| S06E05 - Fading Ink and Pen prints | 09 Mar 2025 | 00:36:58 | |
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 RotoSelect: modular EDC storage and display system | |||
| S06E04 - 2025 California Penshow | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:45:58 | |
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: Stilform.com Flow-rollerball-pen https://fountainpendulum.square.site/s/shop Leuchtturm1917.us Drehgriffe ballpoint | |||
| S06E03 - Pen Show Season has started | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:23:50 | |
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 | |||
| S06E02 - Year of the Snake | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:19:18 | |
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: | |||
| S06E01 - New Year No New Goal | 12 Jan 2025 | 00:23:03 | |
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. | |||
| S05E20 End of the Year Pens and Wrap up | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:31:46 | |
Frank goes over some over the holiday pen release, recent events in life, and goes his worst and best purchases in 2024. 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 | |||
| S05E19 - Small Fountain Pen Day Purchases | 23 Nov 2024 | 00:32:24 | |
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 | |||
| S05E18 Boo! | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:32:09 | |
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: Hello Kitty X Kaweco 50 year Anny Monte Grappa Regal Year of the Dragon Ancora Antique Bouquet Silver/Clear Red Ancora Antique Bouquet Pink/Beige Magna Magna Carta Sapphire Grand Halloween | |||
| S05E17 - Be Aware of Copy Cats | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:47:27 | |
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. Atlas Stationers - Visconti Voyager Mariposa Painted Beauty | |||
| S5E16 - Shrink-Flation and Drama | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:34:25 | |
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 Bungubox Twsbi Eco Egypt Enso Bolt Fountain pen at kick starter price Fine Writing Int X Yoseka - Bronze Age | |||
| S05E15 A new Inkvent Challenger | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:29:47 | |
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 Esterbrookpens Back-to-the-lands EDM : Electrical discharge machining stamp | |||
| S05E14 - Penflation | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:36:43 | |
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: | |||
| S05E13 - Coffee and Milk Tea | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:52:02 | |
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 Review of Robert Oster Caffe Crema Kala Island No.38 Sweet Potato Pennonia - Selyempezsgő Velvet Champagne KobeＩＮＫ物語×felissimo chocolate museum Hanabi Glass Studio - Bubble Tea Glass Pen | |||
| S05E12 - RGB vs CMYK? | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:37:16 | |
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: Magna Carta Old Glory Sapphire Grand Ferris Wheel Press New 10ml ink bottle | |||
| S05E11 - Regalia returns and Maki-e? | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:33:19 | |
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 Pilot USA 2024 Vanishing Point Li | |||
| S05E10 - New releases and EDC update | 08 Jun 2024 | 00:26:25 | |
| S05E09 - An Unfortunate Color Combo | 25 May 2024 | 00:53:29 | |
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: Tailored Pen Company - Kentucky Derby Pelikan Maki-e Ivy and Komon M1000 | |||
| 05E08 - Kick Starter and Easing into the Hobby | 13 May 2024 | 00:53:44 | |
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 | |||
| S05E07 - A New Visconti We Actually LIke | 25 Apr 2024 | 01:11:47 | |
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: Visconti Magnifico Calacatta Gold Lemon M2S China Four Great Beasts | |||
| S05E06 - Pen Troubles | 13 Apr 2024 | 00:41:51 | |
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: Sailor Pro Gear slim Pen of the Year Celestial Grey SE Sailor Professional Gear Roppongi gold Ginza Silver Platinum Preppy Modern Maki-e Second release | |||
| S05E05 - New Glass pen and color? | 27 Mar 2024 | 01:02:12 | |
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: Sorry, only discord photos on the Lamy New LE Al Star for now. | |||
| S05E04 - Blue New Pens and new Adventure | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:33:57 | |
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: Platinum Shape of Heart Chai Latte LE Edition | |||
| S05E03 - CA Pen Show | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:52:47 | |
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: | |||
| S05E02 - Collins' recent projects and Frank's mishaps | 06 Feb 2024 | 01:04:09 | |
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: | |||
| S05E01 - Happy New Year releases and some bad news | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:27:12 | |
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: 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) Ensso Retractable Fountain Pen New Tailored pen Company offering AppelBoom USA (Boston) Store closing | |||