which one is the least wet? glass or kakimori? my issue is that my current 1$ cheap glass dip pen writes way too wet. and I want something that doesn't write super wet at the beginning.

Lol I can so related to this video. I bought the Masamune Kusano x junaida Through the Purple Night to use as a BTS journal in 2025 because it´s the year of BTS return. Using Murasaki shikibu, Rainbows End, Jane Eyre and Foxglove in it but from your selection the puple rain combines BTS purpel for me the most I will check that out borahae...💜

When you visited Tokyo did you pirchase or see any Hobonichi?

So I am here maybe 2 years later after being shocked at the prices of the iro utsushi dip pens (and they are still hard to find here in the UK) and I had suspected they were simply the pilot nibs in pen holders. I have been wondering if I could do this trick as I don't have the money to buy anything fancy! I have the Pilot nibs so just need to see if I have any nib holders handy! Thanks so much for this video!!!! ❤

The music was so loud in comparison to your voice that I found it difficult to hear you. Congratulations on a nice notebook.

A bit of a latecomer with this query but here it goes: can you use the brass or steel nibs at 90 degrees? E.g. perfectly perpendicular?

OMG I love that bear Washi tape.

Do you have a link for the canvas wallet insert?

Loved watching your haul! I just got back from Osaka/Kyoto and grabbed my first TN there (the same limited edition Kyoto one). We decided to skip Tokyo this time but will have to add it to the list next time. I live in Seattle too and would looove to go to the Reserve 😍

Right so nobodies going to talk about how she used a thermometer to draw a cloud…really?

Oh gosh, now I have even more inks I want to try out! 😅😂🙈 Diamine inks were my first fountain pen inks & unfortunately the ones I got then, I never quite felt comfortable with, but since buying Diamine Salamander, my view of Diamine inks has changed (at least for that ink) & if Green Umber is similar in the writing experience, it’s definitely going on my wish list!

As someone new to inks and pens, how can you tell if a particular pen and ink will be a good match? Also I ride a bike everywhere, any suggestions for storage (sleeves?) to keep like 3-5 pens safe and not leak?

There should be close-ups.

Ohh I love a mucky spread of inks! That Gold Sepia is delicious!

Thank you!!!!

Ahhh I was just there and went to some of the places you did! I even got the exact same Passport size notebook lmao. I managed to be at the reserve while it was super empty somehow. It was a great experience and I'm happy I got to relax there. I only sort of regret not getting more Traveler's Company stuff. I'm sorry you couldn't peruse all floors of Itoya, I loved it there. I bought a nice collaborative packable bag from Shupatto that I love folding and unfolding to show people.

I don’t know if you said it in the video but if anyone is looking for that particular LAMY Safari, the color is called Field Green. 😊 I was able to get mine from Fontoplumo but I don’t know if they still have one.

I have a Lilas with a broad nib and it's so smooth to write with but so bold with ink I never reach for it. Hoping one day to have it reduced in nibs size so I can use it more. I also have the TAG Cherry Blossom Keage, my ink is very wet and I have neglected it in my pens but seeing it again on paper makes me want to put it in a EF pen to see how much I will love it now... I have been wanting to try the Bungubox Sweet Potato ink so bad everyone raves about it but every time I go to get it it's sold out... Great to see you back on YT missed your videos. You always have a great eye for colors and I always enjoy seeing your videos.

The sanctuary blue reminds me of Verdigris by Rohrer & Klinger. It's one of my faves! <3

Really nice video. Can I ask where you got that cover for your Hobonichi notebook?

Yay! So glad for another video. I’ve been missing them. If you have a medium nib, Stone Road of Gion usually performs better in that size. Enjoy all your new inks and the pen. That Platinum pen is so beautiful!

Beautiful inks, so intense in colours with amazing flow! 🥰 Colorwise my favourite must be the Cherry. The little water dropper was adorable. 🥰

this is such a cute haul, I love the packaging ☺☺

That water dropper would be fab for watercolour!

I got the A5 Rainbow Hon, it's so beautiful! And I got the Spy x Family Weeks, because I'm obsessed lol. I regret not getting those pencil boards. The prints are so gorgeous.

Liane!! I would love to see an updated TN video on how they have patinaed and worked for you!!

These inks are so beautiful! I think my favorites are the grape dyed small cloak, sanctuary blue, sweet potato purple and the Ginza gold sepia. That water dropper pot is so cute! I've never see it before but its functionality is so interesting.

why are the bungubox so expensive though

It is a demonstrater if it allows you to see the insides

such a lovely selection of colours! tysm for sharing! i looove Mitski! so cool to see you write out her lyrics :) i saw her back in 2022!

I am lovingggf all these deep jewel tones! Super gorgeous! And I love that green lamy!

0:01 EXCITED!!!!!

I love the Stone Road of Gion ink in my Estie with a Scribe nib.

Great colours! Looks like I need a 3776 <M> for my dry inks. Currently using them in Sailor PGS <MF> and it does seem a bit lighter (granted, its a non-saturated Colorverse dry ink) but its so smooth, not scratchy at all.

Thank you for such a great job explaining. It helps those of us who are novices to this hobby.

Could you give the names & brands of pens you are using in more detail… possibly a link to where to purchase? I didn’t catch the black pen marker you used in this video? Can you share exactly which pen/marker you used that didn’t seem to bleed through the paper please . It would help me get started with the tried & true of your experience. Thanks for your videos! Inspiring!

Thank you for sharing your journaling process! That’s very insightful to recognize that your journaling needs are different based on how you are feeling and knowingly create compartmentalized journaling spaces for them. I had not thought of it that way, but you described it beautifully and I can see I have been arriving to the same idea organically but did not realize it and was trying to “fix” it to stay in one book. I can see how at times I have gone from beautiful journaling in my Hobonichi or sketchbooks to messy writing/notes in another book. I think it’s useful to see a planning creator talk about this, because my messy notes are jotted haphazardly all over in a Frixion pen in my Bujo while my easeful journaling is with sketches and watercolors and my lovely inks on Hobonichi or TN or sketchbooks. I was feeling a bit frustrated that I usually do not stick to just one beautiful book through a year like many journalers I have seen on YT, even though I realize that’s not the full picture. I will now use some of your 3 step techniques. Thank you again! ❤. Also, I have plenty of those large unused notebooks from my teens also 😂

I don't think the Sailor one is an exact match, but it is a beautiful color on its own! I may get it but not as a dupe to Ina-Ho

absolutely love your swatches! they're one of my favourite videos to watch while i'm building swatch references for myself. i've re-watched this one three times already 😅 i really liked what you said about the ink exploration. stretching out both the creative and problem solving muscles, while having child-like carefree fun, are two of the aspects i love most about making art/journaling. seeing how ppl come up with innovative ways to use what's around them is also so refreshing. honestly, that love is what protects me from impulse-buys, because i like leaving that little space for /pardon the litral translation/ 'unshitting´ myself.

Thank you for the great video! I do not have any Pilot pens in my growing collection but I am really digging this color! I love greens and teals and blues so I think this will be my next purchase! I also want to try the falcon nib!

What a nice haul. Girl at my age(62) you can spot a hand fan anywhere. Hot flashes are no joke. Thanks for sharing.

Did you decide not to get the Plotter after all? Just curious!

I have the noodlers golden brown . These are all new inks to me. Thanks for the video.

This color has been my first Traveler's Company notebook. I love the color so much, that blue green shade. Great video, many hints for a newby. Thank you for sharing

i love to go back and doodle/color things i've written down in the past. i haven't found any videos on here showing this until now! i don't always have time to plan out a whole spread or if i do have time, i spend too much time using markers and stickets and not actual planning. so i appreciate the representation here for the retroactive design folks haha. i'm trying to decide between a weeks mega and the A6, so this was helpful to see how you use the A6. thanks so much for sharing :)

watching your videos feel like having a conversation with a friend, subscribed!

I’m also just back from Japan. I was able to do stationery shopping. I was surprised at Itoya Ginza. I knew there would be all those floor but only the fountain pen floor and the one below were for stationery nerds. I thought the Kyoto Itoya was much better. Just a tip. Thanks for the video and memories of my trip. X

I’m hoping to get the Benu Euphoria Early Grey for Christmas this year, so these are perfect to compare for matching the blue flecks in that pen! 😊

I got the same Weeks. Im so excited to use it.Also got the A6 Hon in the other Bow and Tie design- yellow fabric with sushi all over.

Thanks Liane! Did you see that Bungubox just had a limited online offering of their exclusive ink and Preppy? I knew what that was since I had seen your video, so I went for it! Just used the ink the first time today. 🎉