S06E16 - Taiwan Trip

S06E16 - Taiwan Trip

Author: Record of Hobbies November 1, 2025 Duration: 53:07
Frank talk about reasons of his delayed episode - his Taiwan Trip. Many things have changed, but the people there stayed the same. Let’s take a scroll through Frank’s photo app and discusses what he saw and experience in Taiwan.

There's a particular kind of quiet satisfaction found in the tactile world of ink and paper, a realm where Fountain Pen and Stationery makes its home. From Record of Hobbies, this podcast is less about mere product reviews and more about the stories and craftsmanship behind the tools we use to think and create. Each conversation delves into the nuances of nibs, the chemistry of inks, and the enduring appeal of well-made notebooks, exploring how these objects shape our daily rituals. You'll hear from artisans, collectors, and everyday enthusiasts who share a deep appreciation for the details, offering practical insights alongside broader reflections on the hobby. It’s a space for both the newly curious and the long-time aficionado to deepen their understanding, whether discussing the history of a pen maker or a simple technique to improve handwriting. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that go beyond the surface, celebrating the slow and intentional pleasures that fountain pens and fine stationery bring to a hurried world. This is a podcast for anyone who finds joy in the scratch of a nib on paper and believes the tools of expression matter.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
S05E14 - Penflation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:43
Another wave of inflation is hitting Japan pen manufacturer for the second time this year, Frank discusses his recent purchase at a local value store and goes over some recent release, while Frank finally realized the ex…
S05E13 - Coffee and Milk Tea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:02
Collins and Frank shares their recent finds and shares their result of the “milk tea” color fountain pen ink search.
S05E12 - RGB vs CMYK? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:16
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 exact…
S05E11 - Regalia returns and Maki-e? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:19
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.
S05E10 - New releases and EDC update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:25
Frank goes over some interesting new fountain pen releases and goes over his recent changes to his EDC line up.
S05E09 - An Unfortunate Color Combo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:29
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 t…
05E08 - Kick Starter and Easing into the Hobby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:44
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.
S05E07 - A New Visconti We Actually LIke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:47
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…
S05E06 - Pen Troubles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:51
Let’s go over the recent release in fountain pen space, from low price pens like the Cultpen Maki-e to Pilot Pro Gears. Frank also shares his recent issue with Platinum chou kuro, his unfruitful attempt at trouble shoot…
S05E05 - New Glass pen and color? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:12
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…