Fountain Pen and Stationery
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Podcast covering Fountain pen and stationery related topic and news
Location:
United States
Description:
Podcast covering Fountain pen and stationery related topic and news
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.ataraxia.fyi/
Episodes
S05E07 - A New Visconti We Actually LIke
4/25/2024
Collins and Frank discusses their recent fountain pen discovery and Frank’s purchases.
Collins brings up the concept of no buy or low buy year, only to realized he has already failed the challenge.
While reviewing recent release, the duo realized Visconti finally release a new pen that both of them really enjoyed the design.
Goods Mentioned:
Magna Carta Mag 600
Visconti Magnifico Calacatta Gold
Lemon M2S China Four Great Beasts
Panda Pen
Ensso Titanium Bolt Action Fountain Pen
Penbbs Engraved nib
Natami "Warp Drive"' Pen
#8 Size Moonman
Pelikan 1000 Renaissance
Montegrappa Frankenstein Le
Duration:01:11:47
S05E06 - Pen Troubles
4/13/2024
Let’s go over the recent release in fountain pen space, from low price pens like the Cultpen Maki-e to Pilot Pro Gears. Frank also shares his recent issue with Platinum chou kuro, his unfruitful attempt at trouble shoot with them, and some issues with JP to USA shipping.
Goods covered in this episode:
Monte Grappa Deep Sea
Edison Collier Blue-Nebula
Sailor Pro Gear slim Pen of the Year Celestial Grey SE
Sailor Professional Gear Roppongi gold Ginza Silver
Ben Walsh New Nib
Platinum Preppy Modern Maki-e Second release
Campus Lay Flat Notebook
Sailor Pro Gear mechanical Pencil
Lamy ABC Mechanical Pencil
Lamy 2000 Black-Makrolon Mechanical Pencil
Duration:00:41:51
S05E05 - New Glass pen and color?
3/27/2024
Collins and Frank comment on the new Kaweco Piston Pen and limited edition release, Frank’s new TABINOSIZUKU - Cosmic Feather Glass Pen, new Sailor & Black wing release and some unexpected changes to Frank’s fountain pen.
Goods discussed:
Kaweco New Piston Filler
Sorry, only discord photos on the Lamy New LE Al Star for now.
New Sailor Tuzu
Glow in the Dark Black Wing 602 LE
Kaweco Sport - Apricot Sport
Duration:01:02:12
S05E04 - Blue New Pens and new Adventure
3/11/2024
LAMY got bought out!!!!!! but maybe it’s for the better?
Frank discusses the recent LAMY acquisition, New Pen & pencil he has purchased and some recent product releases.
Goods/News mentioned:
LAMY acquisition
Platinum Shape of Heart Chai Latte LE Edition
New Maruman Notebook
Stiloe Stile Grind your Nib Service
Autmog
Duration:00:33:57
S05E03 - CA Pen Show
2/26/2024
CA Pens show and has come and gone, Frank shares his experience of the show and items that piqued his interest.
Goods Mentioned in the podcast:
Lusso pens
Plotter notebook
Curnow Bookbinding & Leatherwork
kyuseido
Fifty4T
Duration:00:52:47
S05E02 - Collins' recent projects and Frank's mishaps
2/6/2024
In today’s episode, Collins shares exactly what he’s been working on in recent weeks and shares his result.
Frank discusses his recent mishaps, in both fountain pen related incidents and personal life.
Goods/website mentioned:
https://soeandsoe.com.au
Visconti Year of the Dragon
Reddit Post on Fountain Pen ink
Uniball One P Gel Pen
Namoki Watch Mods
BottleHead headphone Amp
Duration:01:04:09
S05E01 - Happy New Year releases and some bad news
1/18/2024
Welcome everyone to the first episode of of 2024!
Frank discusses the updated fountain pen line up for Pilot Japan, New releases since their last episode, and news regarding to urushi lacquer wares from Wajima, Japan.
Goods/website discussed in Podcast:
PIot JP current line up
Production Pause Notice from Nakaya
Bungubox's Notice on stop production of Maki-E Pens
Bungubox's donation link for Mr.Hino (Bungubox' Maki-E artist)
PenBBS Calligraphy Nibs
Ensso Retractable Fountain Pen
Bungubox Glass Dip Pen
New SCHON Design
Benu Viper Pen
Endless Stationery Bottles
New Tailored pen Company offering
AppelBoom USA (Boston) Store closing
Hongdian Now available on Ebay
Shibui North
Duration:00:27:12
S04E24 - A Holiday Day Special
12/31/2023
Happy Holidays Everyone!!! This episode was recorded a bit late, regardless, please enjoy our Holiday special review of the
Diamine 2023 InkVent Calendar
Duration:01:32:12
S04E23 - The Elusive "End game"
12/23/2023
Collins and Franks having a discussion regarding to new purchases and shares a few new holiday release pens.
Frank proceed to talk about his most recent keyboard purchases and the never ending “end game” keyboard purchase has has made in recent time.
Collins proceeds to discuss his recent sales, purchases, and the duo discusses Hello Kitty products.
Goods Mentioned:
Nahvalur New Limited edition Fountain pen
Magna Carta Christmas LE
New Hello Kitty Collab
Duration:01:02:06
S04E22 - Winter Release and Catching up
12/8/2023
Collins is finally back after a short break! Discusses his current situation and also shares some of his & friend’s recent findings.
Frank discusses his recent ink purchases, recent winter fountain pen releases, what pen would you NOT buy, and a rambling conversation regarding to audio.
Goods mentioned:
otonari kobo Glass Stationery ware
Feather Shaped Glass dip pen
Ancora Jeweled Shape ink release
Maruzen Athena - Sepia Brown (sorry, no direct product link for this one)
LV "Poop pen"
Goulet Benu Earl Grey LE
Leonardo New Pen release
Bungu box Hatsuyuki
NOVA STUDIO ULTEM TI Sale
Duration:00:57:33
S04E21 - Thanks Giving sales and purchase habits?
11/21/2023
Frank shares his recent fountain pen sales finds, purchase, and wonders if listeners specifically wait for fountain pen related sales for purchases.
Purchasing habits polls
Goods and sales discussed:
New Limited Cultpen Nautilus by Nahvalur
Endless Pens Black Friday Special
londonpenco Black Friday sales
Kaweco Art Sport
Bungubox sale, free shipping to USA after 400,000 Yen
Duration:00:28:03
S04E20 - Happy FPD and Changes
11/7/2023
Frank goes over some recently release, a new fountain pen maker he discovers recently, and on going sales in the fountain pen space.
Goods covered:
Ester Brook - Estie Raven
EurekaFP
Nahvalur - Obsidian Pumpkin
Platinum 3776 x Hachimonji - Hatsu Yuki
GoldSpot - Ferris Wheel Ink sale
Scrittura Elegante Closing sale
Opus 88 mini - baby beluga
Duration:00:18:20
S04E19 - New Notebook, QC issues, and a note on celluloid
10/21/2023
Frank shares the recent QC issue on a keyboard group buy, new notebook from Japan, pursuit of new minimalistic wallet.
The duo also also take a look over some recent sale & release with a quick discussion of celluloid.
Goods mentioned:
New Conid Drops
Pen Venture Anniversary sale
Newton Pen Drops
NAKABAYASHI Yu-Sari Notebook
Article on Celluloid
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Duration:01:03:12
S04E18 - Chinese Fountain Pen in Western Market
9/30/2023
The duo take a look into recent fountain pen release, share their recent acquisition and a discussion the possible future of Chinese fountain pen brands.
Goods discussed in this episode
HongDian Qin Dynasty
Nahvalur Voyage Cosmic Grey
Edison Premiere Fountain Pen - Dragoness
TWISBI Kai
Kakimori Free World Wide Shipping
Ajoto up coming project
Fountain Pen Therapy on Notebooks (Volume Warning)
Kilk - Celestial Selene
Duration:01:03:06
S04E17 - 2024 Planner release
9/14/2023
Frank and Collins talk about some recent planner release and alternative solutions.
The two then proceed to discuss recently released pens.
Goods mentioned:
Plotter
Leuchtturm1917 Springback Binder
Kokuyo-Campus
Lihit Lab Pastello Twist Ring
Pelikan Red White
2024 Hobonichi Techo
Travelers Notebook New refill
Sailor's "new" Sterling Silver 1911
Kakari-fs
Duration:00:53:06
S04E16 - Collins' New Dip Pen
8/31/2023
Collins and Frank taking a look over some recent pen release, and Collins shares his recently purchased Sailor Dopton Hocoro dip pen.
Goods discussed in episode:
Opus 88 Zodiac
Disney X Pilot Capless
Visconti Opera Master Essence
Sailor Dopton Hocoro
Jacob's instruction on fitting G1 Gel to Retro 51 (and similar pens)
Duration:00:46:20
S04E15 - So gaudy that it's considered.... good?
8/10/2023
We are finally backed on our regular schedule!!!!
Collins and Frank talked about their recent fountain pen/stationery journal.
Frank shares a certain reddit post on finding the ugliest pen as a gag gift, and the two look at some recent releases.
Goods/media mentioned:
Nahvalur Narwhal Voyage Vacation Cancun SE
The ugliest Pen has arrived
Honorable Mention
Mad Science Pen Company
Skogsy Pen
Skogsy Pocket Pen
Skogsy the Chonky Pocket Pen
Hobonichi Techo on Transition to Tomoe Paper
Nahvalur Ikkaku- Lan Yue
Nahvalur Yu-Tu - Jade Rabit
Schon Design New Pen
Leonardo X Pen Boutique - Momento Zero
Usagiya LE Vanishing Point
Duration:00:52:25
S04E14 - Catching up and current set up
7/24/2023
Collins discuses his recent live event, the two proceed to discuss their recent fountainpen & stationery usage and every day…. carry?
Goods discussed:
Mnemosyne notebook B6
Plotter Notebook
Note by Frank, yes, I have no idea how I forgot this brand name
Rockstead Ryo
Duration:00:56:40
S04E13 - Collins' Introduction to Fountain Pen Seminar
7/1/2023
Collins talk about his experience hosting a introduction to fountain pen for his co-workers.
The two shares their short review on the new Platinum “Chou Kuro” pigment ink.
Frank brings up the the new Colorverse USA ink
and new Gravitas & CY Collab
Colorverse USA Special
New Gravitas Pens
Duration:00:51:24
S04E12 - New Additions
6/19/2023
Collins talk about his most recent acquisition of fountain pens and a small discover between shimmering ink and certain manufacturers.
Frank shares his recent find on cheap, affordable fountain pen friendly notebook and the two continues to discuss some recently announced/released pens.
Goods covered in podcast:
Collins' New pen
Nahvalu Voyage Price 2023 SE
Nahvalur Voyage Miami
Pelikan M1000 Raden Red Infinity
Ancora New Products
Duration:00:55:24