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Tokyo Inklings

CY and Jacobtokyoinklings.com
Two Tokyoites’ insider views on the Japanese fountain pen world!
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Episodes

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).

May 01, 202259 minEp. 56

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).

Apr 17, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 55

MT Everywhere

Khuê, Alesa, and CY get together to talk about Mythical Emperors, Kurashiki, and give their best entry, mid range, and high end pen suggestions. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Apr 03, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 54

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).

Mar 20, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 53

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).

Mar 06, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 52

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).

Feb 13, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 51

Cat and Tea Loving Pen

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Jan 30, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 50

Confetti Finials

CY and Jacob talk about investigative journalism, PenBBS's carved nibs, Kakimori's announcement, and the latest releases by Platinum and Sailor. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Jan 16, 202257 minEp. 49

Our Predictions, Wildly Off

CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Jan 02, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 48

You Can (Not) Buy One of These

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Dec 26, 202155 minEp. 47

Hilariously Huge Pens

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Dec 12, 202158 minEp. 46

The CEO’s Granddaughter Drew the Design

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Nov 28, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 45

Live from TIPS 2021

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Nov 14, 202143 minEp. 44

New New Tomoe River

In this third "emergency" episode, Jacob and CY talk about a major announcement regarding Tomoe River. Show notes with links . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Oct 28, 202121 minEp. 3

The First Time in History

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Oct 24, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 43

Mushroom Sailors

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Oct 10, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 42

Don‘t Give Up on Tomoe River

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Sep 26, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 41

Speculative Pro Gear Bubble

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Sep 12, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 40

Inappropriate Nib Engraving

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Aug 29, 202159 minEp. 39

The Lamborghini of Fountain Pens

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Aug 15, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 38

They Overstepped Their Boundaries

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Aug 01, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 37

This is a Jacob Pen

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Jul 18, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 36

Rube Goldberg Filling System

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Jul 04, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 35

Broadway Cats

CY, Jacob, and guests Akane, Alesa, and Khuê talk about glass pens, paper testing, tax-deductible dip pens, and cat influencers. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Jun 20, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 34

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).

Jun 06, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 33

Tomoe River is the New Toilet Paper

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

May 23, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 32

Greige is a Popular Women’s Hair Colour

CY and Jacob talk about telescopic piston fillers, tax deductible pens, two new Platinum releases, and why they're passionate about fountain pens. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

May 09, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 31

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 feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Apr 25, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 30

Hokkaido Iridium

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. Show notes with links and feedback form . Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

Apr 11, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 29

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).

Mar 28, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 28
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