S07E01 - All About Papers

S07E01 - All About Papers

Author: Record of Hobbies January 15, 2026 Duration: 50:57
Here is a more specialized episode for everyone. Paper comparison!

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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S06E04 - 2025 California Penshow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:58
Alrighty, the 2025 CA pen show has come and gone. Let’s talk about interesting merchandises Frank has seem at the show, goods he bought and didn’t buy, and his general experience and thought about the California pen show…
S06E03 - Pen Show Season has started [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:50
CA Pen Show starts soon, time for Frank to sort out exactly what he wants to find in pen show this year. A few new release has caught Frank’s attention, let’s take a look what they are.
S06E02 - Year of the Snake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:18
Let’s go over a few pen release, another Japanese pen maker’s price increase, Frank’s personal fountain related issues at work, and some seemly impossible advise from Pelikan
S06E01 - New Year No New Goal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:03
Frank discusses his current state in the hobby and his approach toward future pen purchases, some personal experience on run in with fake jewelry and goes over a few pen cases and release that caught his eyes.
S05E20 End of the Year Pens and Wrap up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:46
Frank goes over some over the holiday pen release, recent events in life, and goes his worst and best purchases in 2024.
S05E19 - Small Fountain Pen Day Purchases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:24
Fountain Pen day has come and passed, let’s take a look at some recent release, and talk about some small purchases Frank made during fountain pen day.
S05E18 Boo! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:09
Frank goes over some recent? limited release, including a few in season, Halloween designs and talk about his recent stationery related purchase and missed opportunity.
S05E17 - Be Aware of Copy Cats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:27
Frank talks about recent releases, his thought on some shops in Japan finally opened up to foreign customers, his experience at CanJam, and a warning to new fountain pen buyers.
S5E16 - Shrink-Flation and Drama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:25
Looks like Urushi/Maki-E production has continued in some parts of Wajima, Bungubox’s now introduced new Maki-E Twsbi Eco, Sailor is a roll with their limited edition iridescent pens. Frank goes over the recently introdu…
S05E15 A new Inkvent Challenger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:47
Frank goes over some recently released fountain pens, a certain manufacturing process and item that has peaked his interest, and a new competitor of invent has arrived.