Annual Nib Check-up

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Annual Nib Check-up

FromTokyo Inklings

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90 minutes

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Aug 17, 2020

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CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions.

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Aug 17, 2020

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Titles in the series (76)

Two Tokyoites’ insider views on the Japanese fountain pen world!

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The Shopping Doesn’t End: CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
74 min listen
Maruzen of Emergency: CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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A NAGging Interest: CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Stationery is Everywhere: CY and Jacob talk new pen and ink releases, convenience store stationery, navigating ink events, and Japanese influencers. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Streets for Men: CY and Jacob talk about Bokumondoh beauties, notebooks, chubby vintage pens, pen and ink news, and streets for men. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Sailor Plus: In this first 'emergency' episode, CY and Jacob talk about a major business news story involving Sailor. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Ink Show Wagner: CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner's pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Not Enough Glitter: CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Run of the mill Japanese?: CY and special guest Akane talk about growing up with stationery in Japan, differences across borders, and what it's like to be a stationery fan as a run of the mill Japanese (?). Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC A... by Tokyo Inklings
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Harajuku Horoyoi: CY and Jacob talk about a Sailor pen with healing vibrations, ink blending with Sailor's Ishimaru, exciting Bungubox news, Tomoe River, and answer listener questions. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Annual Nib Check-up: CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Build-A-Gear: CY and Jacob talk about Plus and Sailor's all-new sub-brand, product launches, and Apple-esque retail store in Tokyo's posh Ginza shopping district. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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The Hashtag Ruined It: CY and Jacob talk about a golden Bokumondoh pen, ink mixing, nib plating, Nagahara nib grinds, a creepy mermaid (again), and some ink news. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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I, Toos, am Ink Numa: CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about observations and haul from Japan's biggest ink show. (This episode was recorded at a nearby cafe with a single microphone, so please kindly forgive the audio quality.) Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingl... by Tokyo Inklings
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Shockingly Shiny: CY, Jacob, and special guest Alesa argue about a new, colorful Pilot pen, and talk about stacked nibs, composite materials, and robotics news. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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We bought all the Moonmen: CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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I Need an Airy Goat: CY and Jacob debunk the latest Tomoe River rumors and talk about paper options, chubby pens, the latest Sailor products, and gray importers. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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It's a Cat Show!: CY and Jacob talk about Onoto and Maruzen, junk bin finds, cat shows, wooden pens, and stationery events during Tokyo's second state of emergency. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Nagahara Doesn't Write: 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. Show notes with links and fee... by Tokyo Inklings
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