S07E05 - New Blue Pens

S07E05 - New Blue Pens

Author: Record of Hobbies April 30, 2026 Duration: 40:24
Frank goes over some recent pen releases, and goes provide some thoughts on his new pen.

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: 50

Fountain Pen and Stationery
Podcast Episodes
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.
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.