84 episodes
Tokyo Inklings CY and Jacob
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- Leisure
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4.8 • 109 Ratings
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Two Tokyoites’ insider views on the Japanese fountain pen world!
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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.
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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.
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They're All Snobs
CY and Jacob, joined by returning guests Khuê and Alesa, discuss spring pen fairs, stationery M&A news, earthquakes, and a new steel nib.
This episode was recorded on March 3rd.
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Get Off My Lawn
CY, Jacob, along with returning guests Khuê and Alesa, reflect on the past year and make some predictions for 2024.
Note: This episode was recorded early on January 1st, hours before the earthquake. All of us are OK, and we will talk about it in the next episode.
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Not My Podcast
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about recent acquisitions, pen shows, Sailor saturation, and mystery vac fillers.
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Less Savage Than Bungujoshi
CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about last month's pen shows, Pro Gear saturation, and distilled water.
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Customer Reviews
From Tolkien to Fountain Pens
Hello, I’m a relatively late comer to your podcast. Found it by chance while searching J.R.R. Tolkien and the Inklings. Very enjoyable podcast, Jacob and CY have a great rapport that fits the Inklings title to the Podcast. I found it very informative, engaging and entertaining. Must say, after listening I tried out a Pilot Customer Heritage 92. Was not disappointed. It’s sits very well alongside my Sailor 1911 Realo. In fact, I’ve enjoyed the podcast so much that I’ve now gone back and started listening to the older episodes. Last thing I’ll say, I really enjoy and appreciate it the market/financial insights woven into the conversation. Especially when Jacob starts breaking down reports, or CY weaves in press releases, it provides a unique perspective. Valuable and refreshing. Plus, the two of them are super fun to listen to.
Well considered and informative
I really enjoy the hosts banter, intuitive discussions, and knowledgeable insights. It’s really cool that a podcast can still paint a clear picture of the writing instruments discussed.
Very informative window on the world of Japanese fountain pens
I only recently found this podcast, but am quite enjoying catching up on the backlist with Fudefan and CY as they discuss the world of Fountain Pen enthusiasts in Japan. They are relaxed in delivery, but are very well informed on happenings in the business — from retail to manufacturing. They also share their own passions, whether it is inks or nibs or grinds. I also appreciate that they consider ethical aspects of the hobby. They also seem to have fun — networking and reporting on pen shows. Highly recommend this fresh podcast.