Episodes
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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.
Frank discuss an traditional indigo dyeing class he has recently attended and some recently released pens.
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.
Frank shares his recent findings in the stationery world, his recent purchase woes, and his most recent search for reddest pigment ink.
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.
Frank goes over some recent pen releases, and goes provide some thoughts on his new pen.
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.
Frank recap and shares his experience with the recent California Pen Show.
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!
Here is a more specialized episode for everyone. Paper comparison!
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.
Frank discuss some of his recent activities and goes over some recently released fountain pens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frank discusses his new found hobby (caffeine source) and recent purchases and goes over some recently released fountain pens.
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.
Frank came across an article regarding to tipping material that’s too interesting not to share. After first going over some recent releases
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.
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.
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 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807757753442.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
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.
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.
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.
