Fountain Pen and Stationery

Frank discusses his new found hobby (caffeine source) and recent purchases and goes over some recently released fountain pens. Something Blue - Yuri Pen Case [https://bungubox.shop/en/products/something-bluye-%E3%83%9A%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9-bungubox-x-yurie] Sailor-1911- KOP - mono-no-aware- [https://appelboom.com/sailor-1911-king-of-pens-ringless-tamenuri-tame-sukashi-mono-no-aware-umi-fountain-pen/] Video that got co-worker interested [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3o928ejxAA] Leonardo Juma Dragon skin 2.0 [https://appelboom.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=dragon%20skin&mc_cid=862f9f0cec] Sailor Cross Eagle Nib release [https://sailor.co.jp/product/10-7021/] Kaweco Skyline Sea Spray [https://goldspot.com/products/kaweco-skyline-sport-fountain-pen-in-sea-spray-2025-limited-edition] Nahvalur Triad [https://nahvalur.com/collections/nahvalur-triad] Gravitas Monster [https://www.gravitaspens.com/products/gravitas-monster-silver?_pos=3&_sid=1065296ef&_ss=r]

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 [https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/comments/1ljfdvm/leonardo_x_rfountainpens_350k_pen_choose_the/] Platinum Wa Modern Maki-e [https://yosekastationery.com/products/platinum-preppy-fountain-pen-wa-edo-monogatari-limited-edition?variant=51557212815573] ixion pocket titanium pen [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/namisu/ixion-pocket-titanium-pen] Pilot 2025 LE Midnight Vanishing Point [https://www.penchalet.com/fine_pens/fountain_pens/pilot_2025_le_link_midnight_vanishing_point_fountain_pens.html] Diamine Winter inkvent calendar 2025 Teal Edition [https://appelboom.com/diamine-winter-inkvent-calendar-2025-teal-edition/] Rusa Pen Arts [https://rusapenarts.com/collections/all]

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 [https://www.stiloestile.com/en/fountain-pens/special-limited-edition/platinum-3776-century-fuji-unkei-fountain-pen-kinu-gumo-limited-edition#:~:text=The%20special%20edition%20packaging%20features%20graphics%20inspired,leaves%20at%20the%20foot%20of%20Mt.%20Fuji.] Endlesss Pens X Leonardo - nibsandflourishes Aster bouquet [https://endlesspens.com/products/leonardo-nibsandflourishes-momento-zero-aster-bouquet-fountain-pen] Nahvalu Nautilus -bronze corydoras ebonite [https://nahvalur.com/collections/nahvalur-nautilus/products/nautilus-bronze-corydoras-ebonite-fountain-pen?variant=43043747758297] Nahvalur Nautilus Nautilus Cephalopod-black-ebonite [https://nahvalur.com/collections/nahvalur-nautilus/products/nautilus-cephalopod-black-ebonite-fountain-pen] Diamine Winter inkvent calendar - 2025 teal edition [https://appelboom.com/diamine-winter-inkvent-calendar-2025-teal-edition/] Nib Tipping wear resistance [https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/comments/1dpnd85/translation_wear_resistance_of_tipping_material/]

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 [https://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/news/12854/] IA Notebook [https://store.ia.net/products/ia-notebook-the-notebook-for-writers] Leonardo X NibsandFlourishes Aster-bouquet [https://endlesspens.com/products/leonardo-nibsandflourishes-momento-zero-aster-bouquet-fountain-pen?variant=44153459933360] Benu Euphoria - Summer Spritz [https://www.penchalet.com/fine_pens/fountain_pens/benu__euphoria_summer_spritz_fountain_pens.html?utm_medium=campaign&utm_source=Klaviyo] Lamy 2025 Limited release [https://yosekastationery.com/collections/lamy-safari-fountain-pen-special-edition?mc_cid=38e5e0c621] Pilot Vanishing Point LE- Star and Moon [https://www.fengyuanpens.com/product/pilot-capless-kinchi35th/?attribute_pa_filter-nib-size=medium-fine] Vanishing Point Decimo - Kobe Gradation - Higashi-Kawasaki Harbor Mint [https://yosekastationery.com/products/nagasawa-original-vanishing-point-decimo-kobe-gradation-higashi-kawasaki-harbor-mint-gold-trim?_pos=8&_sid=3f50da52c&_ss=r]

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 [https://hachimonjiya.com/en-us/collections/original_pens] Glass Dip Pen Cleaner [https://hachimonjiya.com/en-us/collections/glass_pen/products/glassine_cleaner] Little-Craft-place-x-Penlux-Field-of-Bluebonnets [https://www.littlecraftplace.com/collections/fountain-pens-inks/products/little-craft-place-x-penlux-field-of-bluebonnets-masterpiece-delgado-fountain-pen] Opus-88 Poseidon [https://endlesspens.com/products/opus-88-fountain-pen-demonstrator-poseidon-endless-exclusive-2025] al-star aubergine denim [https://appelboom.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=al-star%20aubergine%20denim&mc_cid=03597056e2] Kakimori Pop Up Store [https://kakimori.com/en/blogs/news/hightidestoredtla2025] Writech Retractable-fountain Pen [https://www.amazon.com/WRITECH-Clictek-Fountain-Pen-Set/dp/B0DK95QSRT?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1]