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
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S06E08 - S06E08 New Light and ONE small Problem
Looks like the trend of more JP stationery stores opening up to the international market continues, ant the new store carries something that might just be useful for glass dip pen users. Frank also discuss his newest acquisition on the EDC realm, along with a small issues.Hachimonjiya Opening International ShippingGlass Dip Pen CleanerLittle-Craft-place-x-Penlux-Field-of-BluebonnetsOpus-88 Poseidonal-star aubergine denimKakimori Pop Up StoreWritech Retractable-fountain Pen
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S06E07 - 5 Year Journal and Tariff
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
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S06E06 - Shimmering Fanciness or Ordinary Practicality
Colorverse already has their 2025 inkvent up for pre-order? Frank is wondering which one is better value, practically and emotionally, between the Diamine vs the Colorverse ink set. Then let’s move on to discuss Leonardo, Lamy and Delta’s new pen release, and a retailer currently in trouble that you may want to avoid using. Colorverse 2025 InkventLeonardo Momento Grande Zero 2.0 - SakuraLamy Safari - Scarlet?Lamy Ink - Petro & SepiaNibs.com Bankruptcy and a warningDelta DV Mid-Size Fountain Pen Reservoir
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S06E05 - Fading Ink and Pen prints
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
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