Fountain Pen and Stationery

S07E07 - Reddest Pigment ink and How this startedFrank shares his recent findings in the stationery world, his recent purchase woes, and his most recent search for reddest pigment ink. Products mentioned:New Sailor Realo 1911 GTFine Writing international Pencket MD Paper Thick

Frank has two new stationery goodies for review today. Let’s spend some time and talk about the kokuyo scissor and Omas - Espresso Martini LE. Lastly, let’s wrap up this episode with some recently announced Pelikan/Sailor pens. Goods covered in today’s episode. Omas - Espresso Martini Pen ReviewPelikan M805 metal-sleeveKOKUYO-SAXA-Scissors-Titanium-CoatingOmas - Espresso MartiniSailor-fountain- Tea Time 5 - NerikiriSailor-fountain- Tea Time 5 - KOP Japanese Tea Ceremony Match Edition

DC pen show just happened and SF pen show is near. All of a sudden we are now facing many, many new design and release from pen companies around the globe, let’s pick a few fountain pens that has peaked my interest and talk about them. Schon Monoc EvoVisconti LE Homo Sapiens Full DemoLamy Safari - Kuromi LEOpus-88-fountain-pen-mini-summer-strikeOrigami ink 2025 Colorvent CalendarPilot US Exclusive - Custom-74 Lavender Fog

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 LEPlatinum Wa Modern Maki-eixion pocket titanium penPilot 2025 LE Midnight Vanishing PointDiamine Winter inkvent calendar 2025 Teal EditionRusa Pen Arts

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 IncreaseIA NotebookLeonardo X NibsandFlourishes Aster-bouquetBenu Euphoria - Summer Spritz Lamy 2025 Limited releasePilot Vanishing Point LE- Star and Moon Vanishing Point Decimo - Kobe Gradation - Higashi-Kawasaki Harbor Mint

Frank finally has some time to record down his feedback/review of the Hobonichi Techo 5 Year Journal and gets into an extended rant about tariff then finally goes back to topic and discuses recent pen release. Good Mentioned:Opus 88 Demonstrator Mocha Mousse PVD FPPlatinum 3776 century - Mountain-MistSailor Opaque InkNahvalur Voyage In Cherry BlossomTitanium Alloy Fountain Pen EDC Business Office Student Signature Stationery Pen

Frank adds adds his impression of Visconti Il Magnifico Calacatta Gold at the CA Pen show, discuss reasons causing written ink to fade, reasons for someone’s pen decoration to deteriorate, his new machined none-Fountain Pen, and a few new products. Goods discussed:Visconti Il Magnifico Calacatta GoldDocument / Permanent inkRotoSelect: modular EDC storage and display systemNahvalur (Narwhal) Nautilus Fountain Pen - Dreamy NightEdison Collier Fountain Pen - Mermaid's Whisper

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. Goods mentioned:Red Lamy Dialog 3 in Chinese Calligraphy nibLeonardo Momento Magico AmethystLeonardo Momento Magico Sea SandPelikan Edelstein 2025 Apricot- AchatOppus 88 Buffalo HornEsterbrook Estie King-of-the-night