Fountain Pen and Stationery

S07E10 - New Pilot VP and Unexpected Future Trip

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 o

S07E09 - Indigo...Dye or Pigment

Frank discuss an traditional indigo dyeing class he has recently attended and some recently released pens. Lamy New LE Kaweco Sport Marble Ocean Green LE Kaweco Sport

S07E08 - New Store for Ink and EDC update

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 fo

S07E07 - Reddest Pigment ink and How this started

S07E07 - Reddest Pigment ink and How this started Frank shares his recent findings in the stationery world, his recent purchase woes, and his most recent search for redd

S07E06 - The bluest 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. Product

S07E05 - New Blue Pens

Frank goes over some recent pen releases, and goes provide some thoughts on his new pen. Goods Mentioned: Pelikan M600 - Art Collection Georg Tippel Leonardo X Reddit

S07E04 - Asvine C80 and stackable cabinet

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. Goods

S07E03 - 2026 California Pen Show

Frank recap and shares his experience with the recent California Pen Show. Goods/Company mentioned: ST Dupont 20000 leagues Under the Sea Visconti - Van Gogh Dreaming

S07E02 - Year of the FIre Horse Limited Releases

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 ou

S07E01 - All About Papers

Here is a more specialized episode for everyone. Paper comparison! Goods Used: Yamamoto Fountain Pen Friendly Paper Collection Vol. 1 - A5 Yamamoto Fountain Pen Frie

S06E18 - HoHoHo Red and Green Limited Editions

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 lif

S06E17 Holiday Season is Here

Frank discuss some of his recent activities and goes over some recently released fountain pens. Vanishing point 20 year Anniversary Edition New Benu Pen releases New

S06E16 - Taiwan Trip

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 p

S06E15 - Scissor & Espresso Pen Review

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 thi

S06E14 Hobonichi Quick Recap & Discontinued 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 ye

S06E13 - Integrated Pen and its opposite

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 f

S06E12 - My New Caffeine intake solution & new Pencase

Frank discusses his new found hobby (caffeine source) and recent purchases and goes over some recently released fountain pens. Something Blue - Yuri Pen Case Sailor-19

S06E11 - Limited and "Limited" edition

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 al

S06E10 - All about the Tip

Frank came across an article regarding to tipping material that’s too interesting not to share. After first going over some recent releases. Platinum 3776 - Kinu Gumo

S06E09 - Summer is here

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. Goods/Topic