Tokyo Inklings

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

  1. 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).

    1h 8m

  2. 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).

    1h 13m

  3. 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).

    1h 16m

  4. 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).

    1h 8m

  5. 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).

    1h 9m

  6. 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).

    1h 4m

  7. 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

  8. 28/04/2024

    Mean Girls Energy

    CY and Jacob discuss Sailor's new Tuzu pen, Korean stationery, glass pen snobbery, recent and upcoming events, and Mitsubishi Pencil's trademark headaches in early postwar Japan.   Show notes with links and feedback form. Jingle by Audionautix.com (CC Attribution).

    1h 10m
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Two Tokyoites’ insider views on the Japanese fountain pen world!

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  • Creator
    CY and Jacob
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 CY & Jacob. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Tokyo Inklings

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