https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/tags/sailor/ Recent content in Sailor on Tokyo Inklings Hugo en-us Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/088/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/088/ CY and Jacob kick off the year with an episode covering erasable ink, rice fermentation, influencer marketing, and how the AI data center boom is making your fountain pens more expensive. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/087/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/087/ CY and Jacob discuss the comeback of a legendary nib, Sailor’s strategy, big updates in the paper world, and the challenges of maintaining consistency across batches and seasons. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/083/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/083/ CY and Jacob delve into Hobonichi’s paper troubles, analyze eye-opening fountain pen sales figures from Nikkei, and discuss how to address rumors. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/082/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/082/ CY and Jacob discuss Pilot’s latest product announcements, Sailor’s ongoing financial woes, upcoming stationery events in Tokyo, and recent US pen shows. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/081/ Sun, 19 May 2024 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/081/ CY and Jacob discuss fountain pen marketing, the Q1 earnings of Pilot and Sailor, and share their first impressions of the Sailor Tuzu. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/080/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/080/ CY and Jacob discuss Sailor’s new Tuzu pen, Korean stationery, glass pen snobbery, recent and upcoming events, and Mitsubishi Pencil’s trademark headaches in early postwar Japan. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/077/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/077/ CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about recent acquisitions, pen shows, Sailor saturation, and mystery vac fillers. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/076/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/076/ CY, Jacob, and returning guests Khuê and Alesa talk about last month’s pen shows, Pro Gear saturation, and distilled water. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/075/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/075/ CY and Jacob talk about large and small Sailor nibs, long flights, retractable fountain pens, clicky keyboards, vermilion urushi, and owls. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/074/ Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/074/ CY and Jacob talk about turned acrylics, price increases, faceted barrels, counterfeit pens, and middle names. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/073/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/073/ CY, Jacob, and returning guests Alesa and Khuê look back at 2022 and try to make a few predictions for 2023. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/070/ Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/070/ Jacob, CY, and guests April from Penguins Creative and Alesa recap TIPS 2022 and discuss planners, new pen releases, engraved gold nibs, and shrinking profit margins. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/067/ Sun, 02 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/067/ CY and Jacob talk about paper conglomerates, bankruptcies, nib-shaped factory buildings, and new releases from Sailor, PenBBS, and Majohn. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/065/ Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/065/ CY and Jacob talk about Bungujoshi’s annual ink show in Tokyo, paper theories, new pen releases, lemons, factory calligraphy nibs, and the business of nib grinding. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/064/ Sun, 21 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/064/ CY and Jacob talk about CY’s pen adventures in the US, pocket pens, Sailor’s new dip pen, upcoming retail events in Tokyo, maki-e stickers, and Japan’s commercial transactions law. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/062/ Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/062/ CY, Jacob, and guest Alesa talk about Itoya’s ink show, prison-made glass pens, unpopular opinions, and how to buy pens from Japan. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/059/ Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/059/ CY and Jacob talk about Platinum’s all-new nib, Sailor’s upcoming price increases, a new store-exclusive Capless, Naniwa pen show, dip pens, and more. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/057/ Sun, 15 May 2022 20:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/057/ CY and Jacob talk about stationery store visits during Golden Week, Pilot and Sailor news, and the latest drama. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/056/ Sun, 01 May 2022 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/056/ CY and Jacob talk about Sanzen Tomoe River, Tono & Lims’s spring event, Kurashiki, financial statements, new products from Pilot, and Tohma pens. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/053/ Sun, 20 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/053/ CY and Jacob talk about TWSBI’s outburst, new Sailor and Pilot releases, earthquakes, and shipping difficulties. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/052/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/052/ Jacob and CY talk about expected and unexpected pen fairs, a new ink trend, nibs with pacifiers, and a new retailer-exclusive Decimo. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/050/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/050/ CY, Jacob, and guests Alesa and Khuê talk about Pilot’s new pastel-colored pens, Bungubox’s latest releases, glass pens, inks for pen and paper testing, and answer a few listener questions. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/049/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/049/ CY and Jacob talk about investigative journalism, PenBBS’s carved nibs, Kakimori’s announcement, and the latest releases by Platinum and Sailor. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/048/ Sun, 02 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/048/ CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at 2021 and try to make a few predictions for 2022. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/046/ Sun, 12 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/046/ CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen’s 2022 pen fair lineup, Sailor’s Pro Gear configurator, Kakimori’s metal dip nibs, and CY’s visit to Tohma. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/045/ Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/045/ Jacob and CY talk about Kubo’s monster nibs, Ohashido’s unusual deal with Sailor, Mori’s Wagner pen plans, Tohma, Capless news, and a bunch of new releases from Sailor. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/042/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/042/ Jacob and CY talk about custom acrylics, CY’s trip to HK, vintage celluloid Montblanc pens, Itoya’s system techo event, and Sailor’s latest urushi pens. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/041/ Sat, 25 Sep 2021 19:21:23 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/041/ CY and Jacob discuss exciting paper news from Sakae TP, the annual Inku-numa show, Maruzen’s autumn event, Moonman’s revenge pen, and new product announcements from Sailor. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/037/ Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:21:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/037/ CY and Jacob dissect a statement from Kaweco, and also talk about Sailor’s latest earnings, nib stacking, EDC, current fountain pen trends, and what sets Pilot apart from other pen makers. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/036/ Sun, 18 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/036/ CY and Jacob talk about affordable naginata grinds, Pikachu-themed boardroom pens, rebottled Sailor inks, Kickstarter funding goals, red polar bears, and creepy sushi mascots. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/033/ Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/033/ CY and Jacob debunk the latest Tomoe River rumors and talk about paper options, chubby pens, the latest Sailor products, and gray importers. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/032/ Sun, 23 May 2021 16:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/032/ CY and Jacob sort out what’s going on with Tomoe River, discuss double standards in the pen community, and talk about the latest new product announcements. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/028/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/028/ CY and Jacob talk about Plus and Sailor’s all-new sub-brand, product launches, and Apple-esque retail store in Tokyo’s posh Ginza shopping district. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/027/ Sun, 14 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/027/ CY, Jacob, Khue, and Alesa get together after the Maruzen World Pen Fair to discuss the event, Pilot’s latest exciting releases, and Sailor’s never ending LEs as well as a surprise release from Kokuyo. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/026/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/026/ CY, Jacob, and special guest Alesa argue about a new, colorful Pilot pen, and talk about stacked nibs, composite materials, and robotics news. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/024/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/024/ CY and Jacob talk about welded nib experiments, Nagahara’s opinions on zoom nibs, and the latest batch of Sailor releases. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/023/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/023/ CY and Jacob talk about Onoto and Maruzen, junk bin finds, cat shows, wooden pens, and about pen events during Tokyo’s second state of emergency. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/022/ Sun, 03 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/022/ CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa look back at the major events in 2020 and also try to make a few predictions. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/021/ Sun, 20 Dec 2020 22:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/021/ CY and Jacob discuss an unusual auction find, CY’s latest haul, Maruzen’s pen fair lineup, a bunch of new Sailor releases (again), and a new Pilot LE from Fukushima. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/020/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/020/ CY and Jacob talk about acquisitions, a plethora of Sailor releases, and Platinum’s odd, semi-official online store. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/019/ Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/019/ CY, Jacob, Khuê, and Alesa talk about TIPS, glass pen drama, new Sailor releases, Mercari finds, and disappointing eyedroppers. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/016/ Sun, 11 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/016/ CY and Jacob talk about whimsical roll stoppers, fat Japanese nibs, disclosure reports, non-angular typography, the future of stationery events in Japan, and a sparkly Kyoto Opal pen. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/013/ Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/013/ CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about paper, planners, nib engraving, Chinese pens, and metal powder. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/e002/ Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/e002/ In this second ’emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about new announcements from Sailor. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/012/ Sun, 16 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/012/ CY, Jacob, and Khuê talk about new LE Sailors, Nakaya, glass nibs, a big ink show, and answer listener questions. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/011/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/011/ CY and Jacob talk about a golden Bokumondoh pen, ink mixing, nib plating, Nagahara nib grinds, a creepy mermaid (again), and some ink news. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/010/ Sun, 19 Jul 2020 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/010/ CY and Jacob talk about a Sailor pen with healing vibrations, ink blending with Sailor’s Ishimaru, exciting Bungubox news, Tomoe River, and answer listener questions. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/009/ Sun, 05 Jul 2020 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/009/ CY, Jacob, and guests Khuê and Alesa talk about Wagner’s pen trading event, Nagahara news, Plus follow-ups, new releases, and answer listener questions. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/e001/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 21:03:54 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/e001/ In this first ’emergency’ episode, CY and Jacob talk about a major business news story involving Sailor. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/008/ Sun, 21 Jun 2020 21:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/008/ CY and Jacob talk about new acquisitions, a mystery pen maker from South Korea, new ink releases, flanges, and another ink book. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/007/ Sun, 07 Jun 2020 16:35:29 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/007/ CY and Jacob talk about Klingon swords, Sailor nibs, Bokumondoh, safety pens, Kakimori, and more. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/006/ Sat, 23 May 2020 12:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/006/ CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khue talk creepy mermaids, Platinum drama, interesting vintage finds, and Sailors. Lots and lots of Sailors. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/005/ Sat, 09 May 2020 11:13:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/005/ CY, Jacob, and guest Khue talk new acquisitions, recent online events, the vast ink swamp, and answer listener questions. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/003/ Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/003/ CY and Jacob talk Chinese inks, swabbing, naginata nibs, Asian calligraphy, pen collecting in Japan, and little-known brands. https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/002/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0900 https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/002/ CY and Jacob talk about Maruzen, sparkly Sailor pens, stationery hunting during State of Emergency, paper, and pen doctors.