Fountain Pen and Stationery

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 reddest pigment ink. Products mentioned: New Sailor Realo 1911 GT Fine Writing international Pencket MD Paper Thick

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 mentioned: Deatramentis document-ink-blue Platinum pigment blue Rorher Klingner Sketchink marlene Octopus write and draw 414 blue koi Kakimori #04 Karai Bungubox Eternal first love Lamy LE - Neon Yellow and Pink Lamy safari SE Zooto...

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 collab - Rule 5 FWP Lord of the Rings 25th Anniversary Pelikan Edelstein Ink of the Year - Pyrite

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 mentioned: Nahvalur Nautilus TI Toffee Keyno stay-tionery key no 014 Cherishment fountain-pen Kakuno Madoromi Poesie bungu Kuromi Fountain Pen Poesie bungu Kuromi Fountain Pen Cornerstone 1 Modular Cabinets

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 Starry Snight Maverickpens Nahvalur Eclipse Pelikan M600 LE Art-collection Rudi Rother Think Pen - Andre the Giant LE AP LE -Sakura Lacquer Rabbits in a summer garden Skogsypens Stationerystack Grifos-pens Nagomi wood Working Hachimo...

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! Goods mentioned: Leuchtturm1917 Year-of-the-horse-limited-edition Notebook Montblanc Legend-of-zodiacs-the-horse- 512 Limited Edition Magna Carta Stainless Flex nib Carandache - 849 Black Hors...

Here is a more specialized episode for everyone. Paper comparison! Goods Used: Yamamoto Fountain Pen Friendly Paper Collection Vol. 1 - A5 Yamamoto Fountain Pen Friendly Paper Collection Vol. 2 - A5

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. Sailor Pro Gear Akita Shiba Hachiko LE Sailor Pro Gear Slim Akita Shiba Inu limited edition-2025?_pos=3&_sid=cfaf406b1&_ss=r Sailor 1911 Profit Jr Akita Shiba-inu-jr Special Edition Vandiemansink 2025 boxed collection N...

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 Pilot Custom 845 Color VIsconti Maze Sailor KOP - Umesaki LE Evangelion 30 Year Anniversary Ottohutt Closing down Pilot Kakuno Madoromi

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. Goods Mentioned: Novium Hover Pen Mitasanshodo 22 Design Studio Platinum PTA-350 Pilot S30 Mechanical Pencil Peanuts X Easterbrook

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. Goods covered in today’s episode. Omas - Espresso Martini Pen Review Pelikan M805 metal-sleeve KOKUYO-SAXA-Scissors-Titanium-Coating Omas - Espresso Martini Sailor-fountain...

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. Goods mentioned: Kokuyo Saxa Titanium Coated Glueless scissors Pikachu Pichu Mimikyu Pokemo Mini Stamp tamagaotchi Decorush Special-limited-edition Pelikan-souveran-m600-art Rudi-Rother-special-edition Sailor Tuzu Gl...

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. Schon Monoc Evo Visconti LE Homo Sapiens Full Demo Lamy Safari - Kuromi LE Opus-88-fountain-pen-mini-summer-strike Origami ink 2025 Colorvent Calendar Pilot US Excl...

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-1911- KOP - mono-no-aware- Video that got co-worker interested Leonardo Juma Dragon skin 2.0 Sailor Cross Eagle Nib release Kaweco Skyline Sea Spray Nahvalur Triad Gravitas Monster

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. /r/fountainpens/ 350k Sub LE Platinum Wa Modern Maki-e ixion pocket titanium pen Pilot 2025 LE Midnight Vanishing Point Diamine Winter inkvent calendar...

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 Endlesss Pens X Leonardo - nibsandflourishes Aster bouquet Nahvalu Nautilus -bronze corydoras ebonite Nahvalur Nautilus Nautilus Cephalopod-black-ebonite Diamine Winter inkvent calendar - 2025 teal edition Nib Tipping wear resistance

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 covered: Platinum Price Increase IA Notebook Leonardo X NibsandFlourishes Aster-bouquet Benu Euphoria - Summer Spritz Lamy 2025 Limited release Pilot Vanishing Point LE- Star and Moon Vanishing Point Decimo - Kobe Gradation - Higash...

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. Hachimonjiya Opening International Shipping Glass Dip Pen Cleaner Little-Craft-place-x-Penlux-Field-of-Bluebonnets Opus-88 Pos...

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 Titanium Alloy Fountain Pen EDC Business Of...

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. Colorverse 2025 Inkvent Leonardo Momento Grande Zero 2.0 - Sakura Lamy Saf...

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. Goods discussed: Visconti Il Magnifico Calacatta Gold Document / Permanent ink RotoSelect: modular EDC storage and display system Nahvalur (Narwhal) Na...

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. Goods Mentioned: sakuradragon Stilform.com Flow-rollerball-pen Esterbrook Estie Nouveau Blue Carolina Pen Company https://fountainpendulum.square.site/s/shop Leuchtturm1917.us Dr...

CA Pen Show starts soon, time for Frank to sort out exactly what he wants to find in pen show this year. A few new release has caught Frank’s attention, let’s take a look what they are. Goods mentioned: Red Lamy Dialog 3 in Chinese Calligraphy nib Leonardo Momento Magico Amethyst Leonardo Momento Magico Sea Sand Pelikan Edelstein 2025 Apricot- Achat Oppus 88 Buffalo Horn Esterbrook Estie King-of-t...

Let’s go over a few pen release, another Japanese pen maker’s price increase, Frank’s personal fountain related issues at work, and some seemly impossible advise from Pelikan Goods/link mentioned: Sailor Price HIke MyCypress Sparkling Colors Gold Foil Opus 88 - Mini Hugging Opus 88 - Mini Flying Nahavalur - Year of the Snake

Frank discusses his current state in the hobby and his approach toward future pen purchases, some personal experience on run in with fake jewelry and goes over a few pen cases and release that caught his eyes. Sey Pen Case Nagasawa-Odyssey-Snow-White-le Colorverse 2025 ink HongDian Dragon