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MT Everywhere

FromTokyo Inklings

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64 minutes

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Apr 3, 2022

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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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Released:

Apr 3, 2022

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Titles in the series (76)

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

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Sailor is on Top: CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
63 min listen
Tokyo International Pen Show: Now in Color: CY and Jacob report live from the 2020 Tokyo International Pen Show. Video recording. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
47 min listen
In Japan, Ink Swamps You: CY, Jacob, and guest Khue talk new acquisitions, recent online events, the vast ink swamp, and answer listener questions. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
88 min listen
The Holy Land: Tokyo Inklings by CY (@tokyostationpens) and Jacob (@fudefan, fudefan.com). Episode one: The Holy Land CY and Jacob gather to discuss the lay of the land and the general Japanese fountain pen scene, pen shows, and more! Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC A... by Tokyo Inklings
56 min listen
Sailor Minus: In this second 'emergency' episode, CY and Jacob talk about new announcements from Sailor. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
25 min listen
CY Reacts to Things: CY and Jacob talk about welded nib experiments, Nagahara's opinions on zoom nibs, and the latest batch of Sailor releases. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
55 min listen
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
57 min listen
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
69 min listen
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
65 min listen
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
85 min listen
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
23 min listen
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
77 min listen
Pilot Has Won Me Over: CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book. Show notes with links. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
70 min listen
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
64 min listen
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
71 min listen
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
85 min listen
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
90 min listen
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
66 min listen
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
66 min listen
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
63 min listen
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
71 min listen
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
84 min listen
Review; Preview: CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
60 min listen
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
72 min listen
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
59 min listen
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
65 min listen
The Sailor’s New Clothes: CY and Jacob talk about whimsical roll stoppers, fat Japanese nibs, disclosure reports, non-angular typography, the future of stationery events in Japan, and a sparkly Kyoto Opal pen. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (... by Tokyo Inklings
76 min listen
Don’t Go Running in the Dark: CY and Jacob talk about broken arms, cracked caps, bankruptcies, news, and quintessentially Japanese pens. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
74 min listen
A Shiny Croissant: CY and Jacob discuss an unusual auction find, CY's latest haul, Maruzen's pen fair lineup, a bunch of new Sailor releases (again), and a new Pilot LE from Fukushima. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
72 min listen

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Investigative Journaling: CY and Jacob discuss fountain pen marketing, the Q1 earnings of Pilot and Sailor, and share their first impressions of the Sailor Tuzu. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Mean Girls Energy: 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. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (C... by Tokyo Inklings
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They're All Snobs: 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. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com... by Tokyo Inklings
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Get Off My Lawn: CY, Jacob, along with returning guests Khuê and Alesa, reflect on the past year and make some predictions for 2024. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Not My Podcast: CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about recent acquisitions, pen shows, Sailor saturation, and mystery vac fillers. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Less Savage Than Bungujoshi: CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about last month's pen shows, Pro Gear saturation, and distilled water. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Across the North Pole: CY and Jacob talk about large and small Sailor nibs, long flights, retractable fountain pens, clicky keyboards, vermilion urushi, and owls. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
59 min listen
A++ !: CY, Jacob, and returning guests Alesa and Khuê look back at 2022 and try to make a few predictions for 2023. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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72: Feels Good To Be a Noob!: CY and Jacob discuss stationery gifts, Pilot's elusive annual Capless LE, filling systems, clicky knocks, and vintage camera lenses. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Drunk Nagahara Fixed My Nib: 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. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attributio... by Tokyo Inklings
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Late From the Tokyo International Pen Show 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.c... by Tokyo Inklings
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Wet and Creamy: 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 Attr... by Tokyo Inklings
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66: Are They Padawan If They Are Sith?: 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). by Tokyo Inklings
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Counterfeit Urushi: 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. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC ... by Tokyo Inklings
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Eyjafjallajökull: 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. Jingle by Audiona... by Tokyo Inklings
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Unlimited Limited Editions: 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. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Do It For The Bagels: 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. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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You Don’t Do This To Your Neighbour: Frank from Narwhal Pens joins Jacob and CY to talk about in-house nibs, piston designs, upcoming products, and much more. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Lacking Context: 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) Show no... by Tokyo Inklings
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CY Hates Sanzen Tomoe River: CY and Jacob talk about Sanzen Tomoe River, Tono & Lims's spring event, Kurashiki, financial statements, new products from Pilot, and Tohma pens. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Adult Supervision Is Back: 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. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Another Day, Another Drama: CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Laughed Out Of All The Stores: Jacob and CY talk about expected and unexpected pen fairs, a new ink trend, nibs with pacifiers, and a new retailer-exclusive Decimo. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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Swatching Inks in the Trenches: Jacob contacted Kaweco, CY went to Nagasaki, and Shishikura ran out of chunky glitter. Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution). by Tokyo Inklings
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