World's Greatest Pen Show: 21 Reasons Why It's TIPS!

[@InkyRocks]

Corrected subtitles and translations are up! Here are the links I could find for some of the mentioned vendors and products. You may want to use Chrome to translate and some are for informational purposes only as they won't ship outside of Japan. Ask your local/online retailer if they will carry it! Ahnitol (the crab/cat/shrimp pen holders): ahnitol.com/ Atabo (genkoyoshi paper for kanji): www.atasta.biz/ Ishimaru Bunkodo (Color Bar ink): www.ishimaru-bun.co.jp/ Interact (Taiwan inks and SKB ink): intr-act.com/home.html Eboya (Nikko ebonite pens): eboya.net/ GaniCalligraphy (the Shakespeare file in the vid): gani.theshop.jp/ Kawanishi Glass (glass pens, he said if they are sold out to inquire): www.kawanishiglass.com/ Kobeha (Graphilo paper): fromkobe.jp/ Kobo Setsu (wood mechanical pencils and pens): www.setu.jp/ Shokido (ink books): www.sho-kido.com/ Sourire (glass pens): sourire.velvet.jp/ Tuduriya (ebonite pens with Pilot nibs): tuduriya.jp/ Tetsubo (brass "steam punk" pens): plaza.rakuten.co.jp/tetzbo/ Toyooka Craft (wood pen trays and cabinets): use their IG @toyookacraft Hachimonjiya (pink and blue Decimo): www.hachimonjiya.co.jp/ Pierre Cardin (ink and glass double inkwell): ecshop0123.profax.jp/ Bungubox (stationery, ink and Supernova pen): bungubox.shop/en/ Furuta (ebonite and urushi pens, trained with Kobo, this is the information site): kouboufuruta.jimdofree.com/ Furuta (for ordering--it's a site that sells made in Japan stuff): all-made-in-japan.com/fountain_pens_p/ Yamamoto Paper (Takasago Bank paper, "paper tasting" pads): www.yamamotopaper.com/ Runo (change purse pen holder): runo.rurin.blue/ Lauretts (knurled metal pen): store.lauretts.jp/

[@fudefan]

"Virtually indestructible... so we'll see (drops the pen)"

[@InkyRocks]

I'm still dead hahaha! And of course I'm going to throw a pen around. I need to let Ian know that it passed the Inky test!

[@gadgetstop321]

Thanks for sharing this. Your pen show videos are always packed with so much interesting information and innovative products that I have to watch them multiple times to take it all in. Congrats on scoring the two Pilot pens!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks Kathy! I an super enjoying my two new Pilots. I would have never thought I would like such a giant pen like the Custom Urushi!

[@bieberninja1]

thank you excellent video

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! 💜

[@jom6829]

Your view of the show did not disappoint. Lots of lovely things to look at and enjoy, at least vicariously.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Joanna! 💕

[@HeidiRaatz]

Well, I truly have some travel goals for 2022 now. Thanks for the fantastic overview of the TIPS show!

[@InkyRocks]

Definitely need to come out here when all the restrictions are lifted (which I think they will by spring) You'll enjoy both Japan and the pen show! Thanks so much!

[@roderickfemm8799]

I haven't been to Japan in several years, and now I have a reason to go next fall. October is usually a good time to visit -- temperatures are comfortable, and the typhoons are usually over by then. I might have to also visit my in-laws during any such visit, unless I can persuade my husband to allow me a stealth visit without in-laws. I'm glad to see the inclusion of vintage pens (and I'm envious of your Pilot Custom Urushi) too.

[@InkyRocks]

I so hope you can make it out here! Just to get back to Japan would be worth the trip!

[@Nada__Mohammed]

You've made me so excited for the 2023 show! Especially knowing I can find more affordable goodies to take home since I'm so new to this world

[@InkyRocks]

Hope you enjoy yourself--see you soon!

[@TheRealSk8rcruz]

I’ll share this video with my grandson, Clyde, just for the Pierre Cardin inkwell part. He likes your voice and gets very excited when you “decant” ink. We don’t sweat the spills when we make swatches and art together. He’s almost 7 and I’ve promised to let him decant a whole bottle of ink all by himself. Thanks for these fun videos!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! That is so awesome! I do most of my "wet work" outside so clean up is pretty easy. Just my clothes and hands...

[@peterhofmann8292]

Wow this is really a fantastic show, loved that ink bottle from Pierre Cardin, that is really different. I suspect that my wallet would not survive a visit to the show, but I certainly appreciate you sharing it with us.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! And my wallet did NOT survive!

[@theresa_lili]

You make the best videos. Not being able to get to pen shows, I wish you could've shown more. Thank you for sharing with us, sharing links and for your outstanding videos. God bless.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much. It makes me so happy you found these vids useful 💖

[@streitschlichtunggoethegym6166]

So nice overview of the show! Great looks - thanks for the review 😊👍❤️ Cheers Klaus

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Klaus! It is a fun show!

[@davecharvella4854]

Loved this! That "dragon" pen ... wow!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much Dave! The best part was chatting with Mr Pilot though. He was a riot!

[@peggylove1]

This was just great. I really enjoy being able to see TIPS from your excellent views. Thanks so much for taking us along.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much Peggy! 💕

[@gabyigl]

Thanks a Lot gor sharing these Great event!!! It's lovely to see these wonders!!! Would be heaven to me and there are not these variety un My country. i am from Argentina. Thanks a Lot Alesa. Your channel it's amazing

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! It's awesome having a viewer from Argentina!

[@freespirit995]

That dragon pen is gorgeous! Congratulations on your find!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you!💞The best part was talking to Mr Pilot--he's a riot!

[@ad6449]

That looks like authentic octopus ink there at the end …. stunning. Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! 💞

[@lanaavrutova9599]

You are giving me such pen inspiration. Thank you! Also your voice is just so soothing! I fee like I'm visiting every video. Thank u.

[@InkyRocks]

I’m so glad you find the videos soothing. I’m always in a quandary wether or not I should be more snappy as I think those videos so better. Thank you!

[@ken-houlin3139]

Thank you for introducing the independent pen makers! I have problems guessing how the names are spelled. Looking forward to seeing the subtitles!

[@InkyRocks]

Yes! Subtitles are up. In about another day, I'll post all the associated websites I can find. Still trying to get comments done now and with 2 recent videos, I'm behind hahaha!

[@davidscott8457]

Hi Alesa, thank you very much for bringing us with you to TIPS! I am glad to see you are back on form but do also please keep us posted on your fasting experience; there are more important things than pens after all! Take care

[@InkyRocks]

You are so right! I have to keep that in mind! I'm still doing 16/8 and killing myself in the gym hahaha! But it's progress (though I DO need to work on getting better sleep--should go to bed now!)💝 Thanks David!

[@1stelectrncgdgt420]

Thanks for the list. I liked that double sided glass ink well. And the attendee pen with the clear feed. Actually everything looked interesting. Thanks for the show and tell !.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! It WAS a show-and-tell! Glad you found it interesting--thanks!

[@fercalo777]

The amount of work you made in each video is amazing. I would never have the energy required to do it. I am saving money in order to visit TIPS next year and your videos are the best guide anyone could get. Thanks so much.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Sharon! I hope you can make it out here next year! If you do, let me know!

[@BrianCraig-qn7qf]

Thanks. Great narration and video. I felt like I was there😊😊😊

[@InkyRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💖

[@mrwigwag373]

Brilliant video as always. Thank you. One day I will come to TIPS. It looks pretty much how I’d imagine heaven to be.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Pen heaven! I hope you can make it out here one day! Thank you so much!

[@raquelacosta]

I wish the London pen show was like that! So many cool things 😍

[@InkyRocks]

Actually, the London Pen Show is on my bucket list! That and the Dutch Pen Show. I need to save up!

[@constantinosglam]

Two videos on the same day?! What a treat

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I hope you can make it out here one day. You would really enjoy both the show and Tokyo!

[@constantinosglam]

@@InkyRocks Thank you! I cannot wait :)

[@zenandink3531]

D.R.O.O.L.I.N.G. LOL-can’t imagine so many beautiful pen things in one place!! The courtesy and consideration there is so refreshing… looks like you enjoyed it thoroughly…What a beautiful dragon pen-🐲-thanks as always for sharing!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I really did enjoy the show and I felt this year was the best one so far!

[@Perelka_L]

It was such a lovely video! I had whole comment typed out and YT ate it up before posting agghhh but gosh, I'm absolutely swooning over all the wonderful things. It would be awesome to go one day, but that's a dream of a cut off head, so instead I can be endlessly grateful for the glimpse you're giving us. Like crab rave!!

[@InkyRocks]

I'm so glad you find my vid useful! It's fun sharing with an appreciative audience. My comments get eaten up as well--especially when a lot of comments come in. Thanks so much!

[@TwoMiceOnMyBookshelf]

TIPS is now on my bucket list!!!

[@InkyRocks]

Yaaaay! It really should be. Tokyo and TIPS will be such an amazing trip!

[@jcparkins]

I clearly need to add this pen show to my bucket list! I could probably spend several weeks in Tokyo just visiting cool stationery stores. There's so much to see and do there in addition to the stores. One of my pen friends has had to cancel his Japan trip twice due to the pandemic but he's hoping to make it over there in the spring, I think.

[@InkyRocks]

You definitely need to make it out here one day Jackie! Tokyo/Japan has so many cool and interesting things. I think your friend should be able to make it out here in the Spring. I think the government is waiting to get thru the winter flu months and them will open up the borders. I can't go home to visit because coming back into Japan is a hassle. Take care 💕

[@edwardwiper1323]

Great tour of the show & for showing some different items & WOW what a buy on the Pilot custom urushi😍

[@InkyRocks]

I know!! I was so surprised. It's not normally a pen I can afford! Thank you!

[@Sonicman415]

One day I will go! Thank you for this.

[@InkyRocks]

I hope you can make it out here! Let me know when you do!

[@marilyngardner4269]

Your pen show videos are always so well done. The number of beautiful and interesting things at TIPS is astounding. While I'd love to go someday, I might get sensory overload! After seeing all the beautiful Japanese exclusives that I can't access from my location in the United States, I was amused to see the crowd around the Ferris Wheel Press inks -- a good reminder that what I take for granted is exotic and exciting to some.

[@InkyRocks]

You are so right! FWP inks are lovely and I enjoy them but I forget that they just got introduced here. So it really is funny to see the Japanese ladies get so excited by them! Thank you so much!💕

[@adelainev07]

You updated! Lovely video as always 💕 Wish I could say more, but I really just enjoy watching haha

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I appreciate the comment! Thanks for stopping by!💝

[@SteveAbrahall]

2 VIDS! 2VIDS! WOOOOOO!!!!! :-) Darn that pen show and all that swag! Part of me would love to come to Tokoyo to see the pen show, the other part would like to stay a while and visit all the shops and makers all over the city..... on a one on one slower pace. Hmmm I do have some buddies who live in Tokoyo...... Thanks yet again for such great content.

[@InkyRocks]

You NEED to go visit your buddies hahaha! Yes, Tokyo is such a fun stationery/pen place that you could keep yourself busy for awhile (and very broke!) Thank you Steve!

[@dashsunil]

Thanks for the virtual tour of the show. So impressive. 🥰😁

[@InkyRocks]

It really was fun! Thanks, as always for your comments!

[@pmccord9]

Whew. Like the side of the mountain opening up in a fairy tale...

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! What a great way to put it!

[@yochananisrael3336]

This one is on my bucket list, thanks for sharing ❤

[@InkyRocks]

I hope you can make it out here-it really is worth it!

[@Seefood73]

I always thought my first visit to Japan should be in the spring, but it's clear I should aim at late October 2022 ;)

[@InkyRocks]

Absolutely! Hope you can make it out here. Let me know if you do!

[@inkyfountainpen]

I enjoyed this video so much! It was so fun to know more about the inks and trends that will, hopefully, come to the USA next year! I loved the beautiful ink well made of glass you got! "Pipettes are for sissies," well, right there, the reason why I love your videos! Thank you for taking us with you to the great TIPS!

[@KimLechelle]

Thank you so much for the video! It was another great one.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you Kim! 💞

[@TheDormousesDesk]

Definitely on my to-go-to list. Thanks for another amazing TIPS video!

[@InkyRocks]

Definitely need to be on your to-go list! I think you would really enjoy it! Thank you!

[@aag24]

Wow. TIPS looks amazing. Sadly I don’t think I can afford to come over …. But what fun it will be!

[@InkyRocks]

It really is fun. The best part is meeting all kinds of pen people, and that is free!

[@cwestern08]

This would be a great trip!

[@InkyRocks]

It would! You need to come hahaha!

[@archivist17]

Thank you for sharing. So many beautiful offerings available!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks! It really was fun! 💖

[@JannyHaak]

Oh yes looks like an awesome pen show, I would love to attend some day 😍 Never seen anything like that Pilot Dragon pen. That is gorgeous!! 💕

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much--I love that pen! Hope you can attend one day. And it being in Tokyo will be more fun as there is so much to do here!

[@ninjovee4301]

TIPS looks so exciting! A friend was posting some photos online but there's so much more than what she's shown! It's really cool to see! Also that hotel discount is amazing! I hope that it's easier to travel next year 😭

[@InkyRocks]

Me too! I think they are counting on a lot more people next year, especially overseas attendees. I can't wait as it's a chance for us out here to meet a lot of fun people!

[@meb6667]

Excellent video on what appears to be a fabulous show. I’m envious of your deal on the Pilot Custom Urushi!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I know! I was surprised, as that pen was something I didn't think I had room in my budget for!

[@Susancshell]

What a fun and amazing score show.

[@InkyRocks]

It really is! And I do think it's the best!

[@concettaciaccio4543]

Thank you for your videos! I love the dragon pen. I would like to attend the show one day.

[@InkyRocks]

I hope you can make it out here one day--you will enjoy it! Thanks so much!

[@bodhitoro]

Holy Disappearing Comments, Batgirl! What I said: THANKS! Another fantastic video! Clever, compelling, thoughtful, and well-organized. Yay. Loved seeing the pen show logistics. Clip of the Year = crazy chemist inkwell (beakers vs pipettes).

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! My comments often go to the retirement farm. Glad you enjoyed the vid. More crazy stuff coming up before the end of the year (as I gleefully rub my hands...) Thanks!

[@sandyl3952]

Thanks for all you do. It makes me happy!

[@InkyRocks]

I'm so glad! Thank you so much!

[@linpan2855]

Thank you for another amazing video!!! I really hope I can attend next year's TIPS!

[@InkyRocks]

That would be amazing! I hope you can make it out here. Let me know if you can! Thanks!

[@richardsimms251]

Terrific presentation. Thank you. RS

[@InkyRocks]

Glad you liked it. It's a really fun show!

[@thuntz29]

Beautiful video! Thanks for showing us. Looks amazing!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! It was fun! 💕

[@nevermind6378]

Thanks for all the time and effort you put into your videos.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I wanted to get these out this weekend and I think I short circuited--glad you enjoy them!

[@takeusaway3]

TIPS was great this year!! So glad I could make it from Nagoya with covid cases being so low. My only regret is that I was too starstruck to say hello to (and also didn't want to bother) you! 😅

[@InkyRocks]

Yikes! Why didn't you say hello!? I would have loved to have met you! That's the best part of these shows--meeting other pen people! See you at the next one--Alesa

[@takeusaway3]

@@InkyRocks you looked like you had important volunteer duties!! I'll be sure to say hello the next time 😅

[@simeonking2910]

OH MY GOSH I MUST BE THERE!!!!!!

[@InkyRocks]

Yes! You must!!

[@davidanderson3425]

Fab video as always.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much David!

[@Richard_Barnes]

I just started watching this when I looked down and you had 21 likes at the time you said “21 reasons….” Haha, brilliant timing for me 🙂👍🏻 This is another one for my wish list. Tokyo was already there but I’d forgotten this show. I’m going to need a lot of Yen one day for sure 😂 This was a fantastic look around ‘TIPS’. Thanks so much for the superb filming. I know you can’t cover it all, however you sure covered some incredible gear. Ebonite is just amazing, even though I do love metal pens as well, just not into the ‘steampunk’ styles. I’m off to check out Schon DSGN again, haha.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks Richard! You really do need to make it out here one day if you can--Japan is really a great place to visit and of course, this show is awesome! I need to let Ian know that his pen passed the Inky Rocks test hahaha!

[@carolcavallaro2476]

Thank you for sharing…I really enjoyed it!

[@InkyRocks]

I'm so glad! Thank you so much!

[@ann-ingridhelik3056]

I love that dragon pen! I would go to japan in a heartbeat, but i don’t think it is a real possibility.☹️ So I’m living it through you! Thank you for your videos 👍

[@InkyRocks]

I'm so glad you get some use out of my videos--thank you so much! 💖

[@KB-cx2dr]

Amazing

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you!

[@adamfarkas5593]

I LOVE your videos!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you!

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

As much as I love all the things in the show, I don't love them as much as I love the organisation and getting visitors in safely.

[@InkyRocks]

Yes, this show is so organized

[@inksandanchors]

Great video! As usual. What is the purple ink at the very end?

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! It is an ink called "Himitsu" which means secret by Ink Lab. I got it at the show but the video was just getting too long to show it.

[@Jassy5]

Your video is very informative. I really want to go to Japan just for the stationeries. Is there a way to get access to all these products internationally? Thanks :)

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I hope you can make it out here one day--it really is stationery heaven! Check under my pinned comment--I have some links there.

[@abdielacosta1467]

Love all you videos. Can you include the link to the independent pen maker that makes the steam punk's design pens. Thank you.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! Yes, I'll link all the vendors in about a day or two. I'm trying to catch up on comments first. I'll probably attach it to the pinned comment on top since I've already translated the description box.

[@puppetaccess]

Any chance you'd have a link for Tetsubo? Those pens speak to my soul.

[@InkyRocks]

It's in the pinned comment at top!

[@JSGilbert]

Wow. I can’t find a pic or any info on that Pierre Cardin ink well. I sure would love to buy one.

[@InkyRocks]

I will add all the vender links in about a day. I'm trying to catch up on comments now. I'll attach it to the pinned comment on top.

[@dokugohikken8769]

Thank you for your informative video as usual. Every time I watch your video, Tokyo seems to be an amazingly nice place to live.... Eh, to be fair, thus, I think I must be obligated to add my thoughts as a Japanese person who was born in Tokyo... :D. There are some disappointing things in Tokyo. ( 1) Bacons, ( 2) Pan cakes, ( 3) Peanut butter.... eh IMHO.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I agree with you. Let me add Mexican and Greek food--very hard to find those good things here in Tokyo.

[@dokugohikken8769]

@@InkyRocks True. One more thing. I am not sure if they are still selling that these days, but when I was young, eh, when I was a junior high school student? I was totally disappointed by the... so called Hot Fudge Sundae of McDonald's Japan. Nothing is hot in that thing. Zippo. Small amount of "soft cream" with some chocolate sauce, period. And the sauce was just simply sweet like those Japanese peanut butter.....

[@dokugohikken8769]

@@InkyRocks Ah! I completely forgot to mention those "parfait" .... 50% of which is corn flakes ... You can avoid the corn pizza though. So, that has never been an issue to me.

[@dakannova]

Lovely video. Can you give me the names of the two prestigious stores you mentioned? Didn't get the first name but the second was Ginza 6 Stya? I'll be in Tokyo next year and would love to drop in.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! One was Shosaikan which is a stand alone fountain pen store. It is beautiful and has all kinds of pens, inks and high end accessories. The other is Ginza 6 Tsutaya. Ginza 6 is a shopping center in Ginza and Tsutaya is a bookstore chain. This particular branch has an excellent fountain pen section. There is a Tsutaya in Daikanyama that also has an excellent fountain pen section. That Tsutaya is call "T-site".

[@dakannova]

@@InkyRocks Thanks for letting me know.

[@mybibliofiles]

Robocop must have been a fan!

[@InkyRocks]

I know! It creeped me out a bit!

[@katie4623]

How would you ever know what to buy when there is so much to choose from? Especially the inks?

[@InkyRocks]

Ugh, you eventually learn to dial back a bit. There are so many choices for ink that you get overwhelmed a bit hahaha! I kind of follow what is popular with the "inku-numa" ladies and get recommendations from a few ink friends here.

[@docfrayon]

I had no idea Pierre Cardin did inks !! [mental note to self : look them up someday]

[@InkyRocks]

It is attached to the one in France, but all the ink stuff seems to come out of Hong Kong (like maybe they licensed the name or something.) I had done some research on them when I did the Manila Pen Show video but it was a little confusing.

[@lorijohnson3088]

Inky Rocks do you know a store I could get the Twsbi eco in Sunset orange in Japan? Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

Actually I don't. I don't know if I've seen the Sunset orange IRL!

[@blatherama]

Sigh. Couldn't make it this year. Will have to pencil in next year though.

[@InkyRocks]

Hopefully you can come next year! Let me know if you do!

[@simeonking2910]

Nnohhhhhhhhh I’m so jealous!!!!!! You got to be with MR PILOT!!!!!!!! I WISH YHOU VOULD HAVE ASKED ABOUT THE PILOT MYU its soooo sought after!!!! Forgive the caps I’m just kicking my self about this!!!!!

[@InkyRocks]

Why are you kicking yourself? Were you there and missed him? He had a few Myus there for sale too. He really does have a wide variety of older Pilots (and newer ones too!)

[@JoelTurrell]

Be careful with that Custom Urushi Vermilion; I found mine so addictive that I had to buy the little brother 845 as well.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I am forewarned! I'm really enjoying it now!

[@alishaalexander3580]

Was there a time limit on how long each attendee could walk through the venue? There seems like so much to see! Visiting the Tokyo Pen Show is so high on my bucket list.

[@InkyRocks]

Yes, it was about three hours except for the first day and it was 5 hours. I think next year, without the Covid stuff, it will be for the full time of the show (like 8 hours or so.) Hope you can make it out here!

[@mickeymickmick]

I wanna gooooo I wanna goooo ! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@InkyRocks]

You NEED to come next year! We've missed you!!

[@bieberninja1]

18:46 what is the brand name for those ballpoint pens please

[@InkyRocks]

Kobo Setsu. The link is in the pinned comment.

[@bieberninja1]

@@InkyRocks Thank you very much!

[@josephtedesco8429]

I don’t speak a lick of Japanese, which may seem awkward. Really seems like a cool pen show! Any suggestions if I decide to check it out?

[@InkyRocks]

A lot of people are planning on coming out this fall for it. You really should not be intimidated by coming out to Japan--a lot of people speak English and it is very travel friendly (when not in Covid). There will always be a person on staff that speaks English and this year we will have one of the show producers here (he wasn't the last two years because of Covid) and he is American. Let me know if you do come out as we try to do a get together with all the English speakers!

[@josephtedesco8429]

@@InkyRocks That sounds really reassuring! Whens a good date to give a confirmation by? If it's in October, would August be preferrable? I have a couple of weddings to go to and I want to make sure I have the PTO lol

[@InkyRocks]

@@josephtedesco8429 Probably the best bet is to follow their twitter or IG account--it will announce how they will sell the tickets and when. The show is in October (it has already been decided) Provided there aren't any Covid problems, you should be able to get a ticket no matter what (they had to limit them the last 2 years for distancing).

[@cynthiaalvarado8610]

You have it right. You could stop the video at reason No 1: Tokyo. I think robo security guard was onto you because you were filming it. Great vid as always, thank you and take care.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Cynthia! I think that robot was being courteous and letting me film it hahaha! Tokyo really is a great place to visit!

[@kokolexx]

If I was in Japan and I went to this event, I might not have money to buy ticket home🤣

[@InkyRocks]

I totally hear you! My wallet is always hurting...

[@Danny.._]

have you ever seen any bent nibs in japan? i've been told they're used in china to give a more brush-like look/feel to writing from a fountain pen, although i don't know if that's even true. so far i've seen no evidence of them being used in japan so i'm curious if you've seen them or if you've ever asked any japanese people what they think of them.

[@mikeshi2948]

there are a lot ways to achieve brush like strokes, either through stack nib+ grinds like how Sailor does with naginata grinds or literal bent nibs AKA fude nibs. Especially the former can be really expensive which make them less accessible to most people. Plus most of them have a tendency to be pretty wide in terms of line width so less suitable for everyday writing. Both are indeed used by enthusiasts especially for calligraphy but I don't think you will see them in the wild a lot, much like you don't see vintage flex nibs in the wild that much (tho definitely in pen meets). Don't know about how Japanese think of them but I know Sailor's naginata has a huge cult following in China (strokes are fundamentally similar for both languages).

[@InkyRocks]

Yes, fude nibs are a thing here. I bought a Platinum 3776 from Bungukan Kobayashi at last year's TIPS and Nagahara-san bent the nib for me. It is in last year's Tokyo Pen show vid.

[@InkyRocks]

@@mikeshi2948 Thanks for a great reply! I have seen some fudes in the wild but like you said, it's not a common nib (probably EF or F here in Japan is the most common.) I got a Nagahara fude at last year's TIPS--still loving it!

[@daveg686]

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[@InkyRocks]

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[@jen7662]

What a fantastic way to provide jobs to people with disabilities!

[@InkyRocks]

Yes! And they really enjoy talking to the customers. Our guy practiced some English with us--he was hilarious!

[@rachelwilliams4477]

I found the ink swamp ladies very cute. I come from Canada so the Ferris Wheel Press inks don’t feel very exotic to me.

[@InkyRocks]

I know! I found it so funny that most of my audience really want all the other things and not the FWP inks because they can get them pretty easily hahaha!

[@21tamuril]

Does Tetsubo have an Instagram or website???

[@InkyRocks]

I think a website. I have their business card. I'll be posting the vender links in the pinned comment above in about a day or two. I'm trying to get caught up on comments now!