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Fountain Pen and Stationery

by Record of Hobbies · English · Leisure & Travel

Podcast covering Fountain pen and stationery related topic and news

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest: 30 Sep 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

30 Sep 2026 · 32 min

S07E11 - Hobonichi 2027 Line Up

Frank goes over the newest 2027 Hobonichi release. and shares his opinion on some other recent releases.

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S7 · E10 · 24 Aug 2026 · 32 min
S07E10 - New Pilot VP and Unexpected Future Trip
Frank goes over the detail on his new acquisition, the Pilot Vanishing Point, Starry Dawn, together with a borrow, bought Vanishing point 1.0 mm Stub. Frank also goes over a few recently & new releases, along with the story of his unexpected, future trip.
S7 · E9 · 31 Jul 2026 · 22 min
S07E09 - Indigo...Dye or Pigment
Frank discuss an traditional indigo dyeing class he has recently attended and some recently released pens.
S7 · E8 · 12 Jul 2026 · 38 min
S07E08 - New Store for Ink and EDC update
Thanks to some listener feed back, Frank ordered some ink from a much less know store, let’s hear what’s the final verdict on his ordering experience. It’s also time for an EDC update, let’s take a look a look at what Frank has been carrying with him in the past year.
S7 · E7 · 15 Jun 2026 · 26 min
S07E07 - Reddest Pigment ink and How this started
Frank shares his recent findings in the stationery world, his recent purchase woes, and his most recent search for reddest pigment ink.
S7 · E6 · 23 May 2026 · 27 min
S07E06 - The bluest Pigment Ink
Inspired by a Reddit Post, Frank decides to acquire some blue pigment ink and see which one matches Bay State Blue the most, and which one has the truest blue.
S7 · E5 · 30 Apr 2026 · 40 min
S07E05 - New Blue Pens
Frank goes over some recent pen releases, and goes provide some thoughts on his new pen.
S7 · E4 · 7 Apr 2026 · 31 min
S07E04 - Asvine C80 and stackable cabinet
Frank gives his thoughts and review on the recently acquired Asvine C80 goes over a few recent release, and lastly, a new 3D printed Cabinet being sold on Reddit.
S7 · E3 · 6 Mar 2026 · 52 min
S07E03 - 2026 California Pen Show
Frank recap and shares his experience with the recent California Pen Show.
S7 · E2 · 19 Feb 2026 · 27 min
S07E02 - Year of the FIre Horse Limited Releases
Hello Everyone, I’m finally back to recording after some delays due work and getting sick. Today’s let’s discuss all the new limited edition pen companies are pushing out to celebrate year of the Fire horse!
S7 · E1 · 15 Jan 2026 · 51 min
S07E01 - All About Papers
Here is a more specialized episode for everyone. Paper comparison!
S6 · E18 · 18 Dec 2025 · 23 min
S06E18 - HoHoHo Red and Green Limited Editions
The holiday season is here! With it, many winter season theme pens has been released, let’s take a look at the new offering, along with some small update from Frank’s life.
S6 · E17 · 25 Nov 2025 · 33 min
S06E17 Holiday Season is Here
Frank discuss some of his recent activities and goes over some recently released fountain pens.
S6 · E16 · 1 Nov 2025 · 53 min
S06E16 - Taiwan Trip
Frank talk about reasons of his delayed episode - his Taiwan Trip. Many things have changed, but the people there stayed the same. Let’s take a scroll through Frank’s photo app and discusses what he saw and experience in Taiwan.
S6 · E15 · 30 Sep 2025 · 35 min
S06E15 - Scissor & Espresso Pen Review
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.
S6 · E14 · 16 Sep 2025 · 25 min
S06E14 Hobonichi Quick Recap & Discontinued pens
The 2026 Hobonichi line out has been announced and released. Let’s take a brief look at what caught Frank’s attention and discuss what he has purchased along with this year’s release.
S6 · E13 · 19 Aug 2025 · 23 min
S06E13 - Integrated Pen and its opposite
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.
S6 · E12 · 29 Jul 2025 · 28 min
S06E12 - My New Caffeine intake solution & new Pencase
Frank discusses his new found hobby (caffeine source) and recent purchases and goes over some recently released fountain pens.
S6 · E11 · 28 Jun 2025 · 20 min
S06E11 - Limited and "Limited" edition
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.
S6 · E10 · 11 Jun 2025 · 37 min
S06E10 - All about the Tip
Frank came across an article regarding to tipping material that’s too interesting not to share. After first going over some recent releases
S6 · E9 · 22 May 2025 · 21 min
S06E09 - Summer is here
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.
S6 · E8 · 3 May 2025 · 27 min
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.
S6 · E7 · 23 Apr 2025 · 27 min
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 FP Platinum 3776 century - Mountain-Mist Sailor Opaque Ink Nahvalur Voyage In Cherry Blossom https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807757753442.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
S6 · E6 · 29 Mar 2025 · 26 min
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.
S6 · E5 · 9 Mar 2025 · 37 min
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.
S6 · E4 · 19 Feb 2025 · 46 min
S06E04 - 2025 California Penshow
Alrighty, the 2025 CA pen show has come and gone. Let’s talk about interesting merchandises Frank has seem at the show, goods he bought and didn’t buy, and his general experience and thought about the California pen show.
S6 · E3 · 12 Feb 2025 · 24 min
S06E03 - Pen Show Season has started
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.
S6 · E1 · 1 Feb 2025 · 19 min
S06E02 - Year of the Snake
Let’s go over a few pen release, another Japanese pen maker’s price increase, Frank’s personal fountain related issues at work, and some seemly impossible advise from Pelikan
S6 · E1 · 12 Jan 2025 · 23 min
S06E01 - New Year No New Goal
Frank discusses his current state in the hobby and his approach toward future pen purchases, some personal experience on run in with fake jewelry and goes over a few pen cases and release that caught his eyes.
S5 · E20 · 23 Dec 2024 · 32 min
S05E20 End of the Year Pens and Wrap up
Frank goes over some over the holiday pen release, recent events in life, and goes his worst and best purchases in 2024.

About Fountain Pen and Stationery

Podcast covering Fountain pen and stationery related topic and news

Fountain Pen and Stationery is a English leisure & travel podcast from Record of Hobbies. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Record of Hobbies
Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest episode: 30 Sep 2026
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