Tokyo Inklings

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

  1. Hold My Beer

    24 JAN

    Hold My Beer

    CY and Jacob kick off the year with an episode covering erasable ink, rice fermentation, influencer marketing, and how the AI data center boom is making your fountain pens more expensive.   Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

    1hr 10min
  2. Double Down

    21/07/2025

    Double Down

    CY and Jacob discuss the comeback of a legendary nib, Sailor’s strategy, big updates in the paper world, and the challenges of maintaining consistency across batches and seasons.   Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

    1hr 8min
  3. The Phantom Menace Podcast

    30/04/2025

    The Phantom Menace Podcast

    CY and Jacob discuss tariffs, affordable stacked nibs, and oolong tea cans from a galaxy far far away.   Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

    1hr 13min
  4. New Year, New Phase of the Hobby

    02/01/2025

    New Year, New Phase of the Hobby

    CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khuê reminisce about the past year and make some predictions for 2025.   Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

    1hr 16min
  5. Live from TIPS 2024

    12/11/2024

    Live from TIPS 2024

    CY,  Jacob, and special guest Drew Brown report live from the 2024 Tokyo International Pen Show.   Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

    1hr 8min
  6. Silence Is A Container

    29/09/2024

    Silence Is A Container

    CY and Jacob delve into Hobonichi's paper troubles, analyze eye-opening fountain pen sales figures from Nikkei, and discuss how to address rumors.   Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

    1hr 9min
  7. A Concerning Lack of Sparkles

    08/09/2024

    A Concerning Lack of Sparkles

    CY and Jacob discuss Pilot's latest product announcements, Sailor's ongoing financial woes, upcoming stationery events in Tokyo, and recent US pen shows.   Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

    1hr 4min
  8. Investigative Journaling

    19/05/2024

    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).

    1 hr
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    CY and Jacob
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CY and Jacob
  • Show Website
    Tokyo Inklings

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