Frank gave a brief review on Midori Cotton notebook (20%) vs the normal Midori notebook paper and discusses his miss conception regarding to color composition and finally figured out why some ink color combo didn’t exactly went the way he was expecting. He proceeds to discuss some recent pen & ink release, and a recent advice he heard/learn regarding to crowd funding. Goods discussed: Lamy Safari Song Dynasty 3D poster cards on Wanderlust Magna Carta Old Glory Sapphire Grand 2024 Inkvent Black Ferris Wheel Press New 10ml ink bottle TWSBI Vac700R Kyanite Blue Majohn P136 Titanium pentonotel ..read more

Frank discuses some recent release in fountain pen world, his recent acquisition, a new skin care product for fountain pen users and the return of a community favorite nib smith. Gold Spot Exclusive Retro-51 Tornado fountain pen - In coffee house Endless - Captiva Regalia Writing lab Returns MAJOHN N7 Checkerboard Pen Pilot USA 2024 Vanishing Point Li Pilot USA 2024 Vanishing Point Limited Edition Colorverse - Hand Ink Remover ..read more

Good discussed: Bungubox X Esterbrook - Kachofugetsu Diamine Inkvent 2023 Purple Ediiton Benu Euphoria ..read more

Collins and Frank Catching up on current event of their lives and jump back into discussing recent pen release and designs. Mean while, Frank felt obligated to point out a unfortunate color and naming scheme on some of the pens as discussion went on… Goods covered: Otto Hutt - Fountain pens Tailored Pen Company - Kentucky Derby Vinta inks Afterglow - Pusan Pelikan Maki-e Ivy and Komon M1000 Ancora - Melon Soda Leonardo x Stilo&Stile - Desert Night Visconti - Iris Garden Ikkaku - Butterfly??? Laban - Snow ..read more

Frank discuses some recently released fountain pen, his recent fountain pen usage and journey, shares his current opinion on kick starter, and his thought on hobby burn out and how to prevent/slow it. Goods discussed: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modern-fuel/the-modular-minimalist-machined-fountain-pen-for-every-day Ensso Ultem fountain pen Sale Esterbrook model J Capri Blue Leonardopen Dodici-magmatica Benu Steamboat ..read more

Collins and Frank discusses their recent fountain pen discovery and Frank’s purchases. Collins brings up the concept of no buy or low buy year, only to realized he has already failed the challenge. While reviewing recent release, the duo realized Visconti finally release a new pen that both of them really enjoyed the design. Goods Mentioned: Magna Carta Mag 600 Visconti Magnifico Calacatta Gold Lemon M2S China Four Great Beasts Panda Pen Ensso Titanium Bolt Action Fountain Pen Penbbs Engraved nib Natami "Warp Drive"' Pen #8 Size Moonman Pelikan 1000 Renaissance Montegrappa Frankenstein Le ..read more

Collins and Frank comment on the new Kaweco Piston Pen and limited edition release, Frank’s new TABINOSIZUKU - Cosmic Feather Glass Pen, new Sailor & Black wing release and some unexpected changes to Frank’s fountain pen. Goods discussed: Kaweco New Piston Filler Sorry, only discord photos on the Lamy New LE Al Star for now. New Sailor Tuzu Glow in the Dark Black Wing 602 LE Kaweco Sport - Apricot Sport ..read more

LAMY got bought out!!!!!! but maybe it’s for the better? Frank discusses the recent LAMY acquisition, New Pen & pencil he has purchased and some recent product releases. Goods/News mentioned: LAMY acquisition Platinum Shape of Heart Chai Latte LE Edition New Maruman Notebook Stiloe Stile Grind your Nib Service Autmog ..read more

CA Pens show and has come and gone, Frank shares his experience of the show and items that piqued his interest. Goods Mentioned in the podcast: Lusso pens Plotter notebook Curnow Bookbinding & Leatherwork kyuseido Fifty4T ..read more

In today’s episode, Collins shares exactly what he’s been working on in recent weeks and shares his result. Frank discusses his recent mishaps, in both fountain pen related incidents and personal life. Goods/website mentioned: https://soeandsoe.com.au Visconti Year of the Dragon Reddit Post on Fountain Pen ink Uniball One P Gel Pen Namoki Watch Mods BottleHead headphone Amp ..read more