Explore every episode of the podcast Tokyo Inklings
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigative Journaling | 19 May 2024 | 00:59:58 | |
CY and Jacob discuss fountain pen marketing, the Q1 earnings of Pilot and Sailor, and share their first impressions of the Sailor Tuzu.
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| Mean Girls Energy | 28 Apr 2024 | 01:10:10 | |
CY and Jacob discuss Sailor's new Tuzu pen, Korean stationery, glass pen snobbery, recent and upcoming events, and Mitsubishi Pencil's trademark headaches in early postwar Japan.
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| Champagne Pink Portable Printer | 04 Dec 2022 | 01:03:49 | |
CY and Jacob discuss Maruzen's 2023 spring event lineup, Pilot's new 30th-anniversary Custom 74, flea markets, kimono fabric, and sticker printers.
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| Drunk Nagahara Fixed My Nib | 13 Nov 2022 | 01:13:11 | |
Jacob, CY, and guests April from Penguins Creative and Alesa recap TIPS 2022 and discuss planners, new pen releases, engraved gold nibs, and shrinking profit margins.
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| Late From the Tokyo International Pen Show 2022 | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:47:46 | |
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?
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| Wet and Creamy | 16 Oct 2022 | 01:16:03 | |
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.
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| (Cosmo Air) Light at the end of the tunnel | 02 Oct 2022 | 00:59:45 | |
CY and Jacob talk about bankruptcies, biomass, nib-shaped factory buildings, and new releases from Sailor, PenBBS, and Majohn.
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| Are They Padawan If They Are Sith? | 18 Sep 2022 | 01:06:10 | |
CY and Jacob talk about Shishikura pens, Toyooka trays, Hobonichi paper testing results, nib padawans, and anime inks.
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| Sweet Pink Purple Whatever | 04 Sep 2022 | 01:21:03 | |
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.
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| Counterfeit Urushi | 21 Aug 2022 | 01:12:31 | |
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.
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| Eyjafjallajökull | 07 Aug 2022 | 01:16:30 | |
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.
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| 10 Things Scalpers Don’t Want You to Know | 24 Jul 2022 | 01:06:00 | |
CY, Jacob, and guest Alesa talk about Itoya’s ink show, prison-made glass pens, unpopular opinions, and how to buy pens from Japan.
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| They're All Snobs | 17 Mar 2024 | 01:14:16 | |
CY and Jacob, joined by returning guests Khuê and Alesa, discuss spring pen fairs, stationery M&A news, earthquakes, and a new steel nib. This episode was recorded on March 3rd.
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| Unlimited Limited Editions | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:53:10 | |
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.
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| The Spiciest Episode Yet | 26 Jun 2022 | 01:16:09 | |
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.
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| Do It For The Bagels | 12 Jun 2022 | 01:03:33 | |
CY and Jacob talk about Platinum's all-new nib, Sailor's upcoming price increases, a new store-exclusive Capless, Naniwa pen show, dip pens, and more.
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| You Don’t Do This To Your Neighbour | 29 May 2022 | 01:03:15 | |
Frank from Narwhal Pens joins Jacob and CY to talk about in-house nibs, piston designs, upcoming products, and much more.
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| Lacking Context | 15 May 2022 | 00:59:40 | |
CY and Jacob talk about stationery store visits during Golden Week, Pilot and Sailor news, and the Noodler’s Ink controversy that’s rocking the fountain pen world. (Trigger warning: there is discussion of antisemitic imagery from Noodler’s Ink)
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| CY Hates Sanzen Tomoe River | 01 May 2022 | 00:59:05 | |
CY and Jacob talk about Sanzen Tomoe River, Tono & Lims's spring event, Kurashiki, financial statements, new products from Pilot, and Tohma pens.
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| Adult Supervision Is Back | 17 Apr 2022 | 01:03:00 | |
CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about exciting paper news, the return of Kamihaku, a popular Traveler's notebook release, and elusive Sailor inks from Tochigi.
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| MT Everywhere | 03 Apr 2022 | 01:03:47 | |
Khuê, Alesa, and CY get together to talk about Mythical Emperors, Kurashiki, and give their best entry, mid range, and high end pen suggestions.
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| Another Day, Another Drama | 20 Mar 2022 | 01:11:08 | |
CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties.
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| Laughed Out Of All The Stores | 06 Mar 2022 | 01:07:23 | |
Jacob and CY talk about expected and unexpected pen fairs, a new ink trend, nibs with pacifiers, and a new retailer-exclusive Decimo.
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| Get Off My Lawn | 03 Jan 2024 | 01:22:52 | |
CY, Jacob, along with returning guests Khuê and Alesa, reflect on the past year and make some predictions for 2024. Note: This episode was recorded early on January 1st, hours before the earthquake. All of us are OK, and we will talk about it in the next episode.
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| Swatching Inks in the Trenches | 13 Feb 2022 | 01:01:59 | |
Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter.
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| Cat and Tea Loving Pen | 30 Jan 2022 | 01:14:52 | |
CY, Jacob, and guests Alesa and Khuê talk about Pilot’s new pastel-colored pens, Bungubox’s latest releases, glass pens, inks for pen and paper testing, and answer a few listener questions.
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| Confetti Finials | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:56:33 | |
CY and Jacob talk about investigative journalism, PenBBS's carved nibs, Kakimori's announcement, and the latest releases by Platinum and Sailor.
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| Our Predictions, Wildly Off | 02 Jan 2022 | 01:29:42 | |
CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022.
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| You Can (Not) Buy One of These | 26 Dec 2021 | 00:54:47 | |
CY and Jacob talk about Tono & Lims’s chaotic winter event, highly coveted glass pens, Wagner’s past Sailor LEs, extra-stiff Pilot nibs, Japan’s largest stationery show, and how Nagahara explained the King Cobra.
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| Hilariously Huge Pens | 12 Dec 2021 | 00:57:50 | |
CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen's 2022 pen fair lineup, Sailor's Pro Gear configurator, Kakimori's metal dip nibs, and CY's visit to Tohma.
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| The CEO’s Granddaughter Drew the Design | 28 Nov 2021 | 01:04:15 | |
Jacob and CY talk about Kubo's monster nibs, Ohashido's unusual deal with Sailor, Mori's Wagner pen plans, Tohma, Capless news, and a bunch of new releases from Sailor.
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| Live from TIPS 2021 | 14 Nov 2021 | 00:42:30 | |
CY and Jacob bring you once again live coverage from the Tokyo International Pen Show 2021! Watching the video version in the show notes is highly recommended to see the products as the hosts talk about them.
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| New New Tomoe River | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:20:59 | |
In this third "emergency" episode, Jacob and CY talk about a major announcement regarding Tomoe River. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). | |||
| The First Time in History | 24 Oct 2021 | 01:10:13 | |
Jacob, CY, and guests Alesa and Khuê talk about Pilot's unexpected Iroshizuku announcement, 2022 planner choices, the big pen show next month, Ancora's Sailor event, and Shosaikan's new pen.
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| Not My Podcast | 18 Sep 2023 | 01:05:09 | |
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about recent acquisitions, pen shows, Sailor saturation, and mystery vac fillers.
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| Mushroom Sailors | 10 Oct 2021 | 01:12:00 | |
Jacob and CY talk about custom acrylics, CY's trip to HK, vintage celluloid Montblanc pens, Itoya's system techo event, and Sailor's latest urushi pens.
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| Don‘t Give Up on Tomoe River | 26 Sep 2021 | 01:07:00 | |
CY and Jacob discuss exciting paper news from Sakae TP, the annual Inku-numa show, Maruzen's autumn event, Moonman's revenge pen, and new product announcements from Sailor.
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| Speculative Pro Gear Bubble | 12 Sep 2021 | 01:07:41 | |
CY and Jacob talk about Plotter and other system techo planners, Maruzen's upcoming events and pens, calligraphy nibs, Wagner news, and the history of Nakaya.
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| Inappropriate Nib Engraving | 29 Aug 2021 | 00:58:37 | |
CY and Jacob talk about melon soda, Sailor's flooded factory, a colorful new Platinum pen, and Jacob's descent into the glass pen swamp.
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| The Lamborghini of Fountain Pens | 15 Aug 2021 | 01:13:08 | |
CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, discuss pros and cons of glass pens vs Drillog, more Chinese calligraphy nibs, paper and ink news, and also drool over the Lamborghini of fountain pens.
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| They Overstepped Their Boundaries | 01 Aug 2021 | 01:07:25 | |
CY and Jacob dissect a statement from Kaweco, and also talk about Sailor's latest earnings, nib stacking, EDC, current fountain pen trends, and what sets Pilot apart from other pen makers.
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| This is a Jacob Pen | 18 Jul 2021 | 01:02:08 | |
CY and Jacob talk about affordable naginata grinds, Pikachu-themed boardroom pens, rebottled Sailor inks, Kickstarter funding goals, red polar bears, and creepy sushi mascots.
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| Rube Goldberg Filling System | 04 Jul 2021 | 01:17:07 | |
CY and Jacob try out a trendy new paper and discuss Drillog, the annual Pen Trading in Tokyo, and their thoughts on Platinum’s Kinshu and Sailor’s 110th-anniversary pen after trying both at Maruzen this week.
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| Broadway Cats | 20 Jun 2021 | 01:01:53 | |
CY, Jacob, and guests Akane, Alesa, and Khuê talk about glass pens, paper testing, tax-deductible dip pens, and cat influencers.
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| I Need an Airy Goat | 06 Jun 2021 | 01:12:11 | |
CY and Jacob debunk the latest Tomoe River rumors and talk about paper options, chubby pens, the latest Sailor products, and gray importers.
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| Less Savage Than Bungujoshi | 14 Apr 2023 | 01:00:08 | |
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about last month's pen shows, Pro Gear saturation, and distilled water.
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| Tomoe River is the New Toilet Paper | 23 May 2021 | 01:11:30 | |
CY and Jacob sort out what's going on with Tomoe River, discuss double standards in the pen community, and talk about the latest new product announcements.
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| Greige is a Popular Women’s Hair Colour | 09 May 2021 | 01:02:31 | |
CY and Jacob talk about telescopic piston fillers, tax deductible pens, two new Platinum releases, and why they're passionate about fountain pens.
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| Nagahara Doesn't Write | 25 Apr 2021 | 01:05:26 | |
CY and Jacob talk about how not to ink up a vintage pen, about Japan's third state of emergency and what it means for stationery stores and events, and about Nagahara's views on stacked nibs, overseas pen makers, and more.
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| Hokkaido Iridium | 11 Apr 2021 | 01:05:09 | |
CY, Jacob, and Pilot collector extraordinaire Leo Fok (aka Inquisitive Quill) geek out about Pilot’s history and many models, nibs, filling systems, and shareholder gifts.
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