Sailor's New Fountain Pen Store (Ancora)

[@InkyRocks]

Hi! MyLIfeMits did a "haul video" on the stuff she purchased at Ancora on the day we went together. Check out her video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYLWnmaOfNOJmsU And check out her channel on cool stationery stuff from Japan!

[@LazyStory]

Are you heavy smooker? I can't remember a women ever with that rusty voice.

[@InkyRocks]

@@LazyStory no I don't "smooke". Is that like smoking without spellcheck?

[@0987977]

As always a great watch with plenty of creativety to boot.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Paul--and thanks for your continued support!

[@BrianCraig-qn7qf]

Really great production with excellent narration and descriptions.❤️

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much. Nice to hear when I’m so busy-feels worth it!

[@darringerson3403]

Wonderful tour of the store. I wish I could visit!

[@InkyRocks]

It really was fun! Hope you can make it out here one day!

[@octothorpe12]

That logo and packaging are *amazing*.

[@InkyRocks]

They really are--it makes purchasing things more enjoyable!

[@kathycullenstern9652]

Love the tour of this store.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you --glad you enjoyed it!

[@ravenskye6595]

what a beautiful store...the box is adorable.

[@InkyRocks]

It really is a neat store!

[@russelltrotter5372]

Another impressive video, I do like the build your own pen, and the price was great. Looking forward for your next video, take care.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Russell! That's one of the things I really liked about the store--cool things at every price point!💕

[@wszrlora]

This video is beautifully made, just like this store. I am now sort of not regretting my cancelled trip to Japan last year due to covid, because I would miss this store. Thank you so much for showing us the store, and all the wonderful info! Can't wait to visit there!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! When you do make it out here later, you will definitely enjoy the store--I guess that was the silver lining to your cancelation!

[@perfumesylapiceras]

Now I'll be dreaming of all this for the whole week... Lovely video

[@InkyRocks]

haha! Ancora is good to dream about! Thank you!

[@traceysandberg5784]

Thanks for showing us all the cool stuff!!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! ONLY the cool stuff! Thanks!

[@redbarnhomestead7384]

What a cool store! Thanks for sharing!

[@InkyRocks]

It really is! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@sdhynes]

Who are you? Just found your beautiful videos. Sharing the specialness in your world and its reflection in ink and pens and paper. Shining a wonderfully expressive light, helping me understand and feel more what these things mean to me. Such a special treat. Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Take care💖

[@robbinallan3767]

That was the most interesting store I've ever seen. I don't believe I've ever been in anything like that. I'd probably have put together pen after pen at that customization station. Your give away kit reminds me of something similar I had 40 years ago. Of course it's limited because I would love to have one. Thank you for your videos. Awesome

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much for watching! It really is a fun store! Good Luck!

[@ruthsteen6943]

What a wonderful shop!

[@InkyRocks]

It really is!

[@julierak343]

Woah the Mizutama Stationery pack!

[@InkyRocks]

Pretty cool right?! It feels heavy and pretty luxe.

[@DocRen]

I'm just here...stuck in quarantine...living my life vicariously through this video.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! That is a bummer but hopefully this will be over soon and we can appreciate how nice it is to go out and about. My next video is about appreciating my pens (kinda--I know I will appreciate them after I am done!)

[@DocRen]

@@InkyRocks Looking forward to it! ^__^

[@hc1653]

I should stop buying fountain pens and start saving money for a trip to Japan. Thanks a lot for another lovely video.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I had to stop buying rocks to support my habit! Thank you!

[@Goldilockszone123]

Once again you’ve shown a wonderful slice of life, thank you. The two watching their pens assembled made me excited for them. A straight-up Pro Gear self assembly, YA sign me up.

[@InkyRocks]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I’ve been so busy lately but comments like yours really make me feel like I’m contributing to the community and keep trying to make time to make these vids-thanks!

[@pulguitahaza]

That store is so cool and I would get myself a pen for sure! I hope travel opens soon so we can visit this pretty store

[@InkyRocks]

It IS a cool store! I can’t wait till things open up too!

[@danidoodles8]

I love this trend of the integration of fountain pens within modern stationary stores!! Really wish we had more places like this in the US haha

[@InkyRocks]

I so agree! We really need to get out of the compartmentalized thinking. I think what helps is that there is such a concentration of stationery customers here in Tokyo that they can try stuff out like this.

[@thuntz29]

I definitely can’t move to Tokyo. 😵 I’d be poor in a month with stores like this one

[@InkyRocks]

Seriously! I need to quit eating and save for more stationery...

[@dokugohikken8769]

Hakuna matata. No worry. Since you live in Tokyo, you do not need to own a car, therefore you do not need to pay the eye popping rent for the parking spot, nor outrageously expensive gasoline, nor the wanton taxes on automobiles.

[@Inazarab]

@@dokugohikken8769 That's true of any city, but the higher cost of living makes up the difference and then some.

[@llchapman1234]

​@@InkyRocksROTFL 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rozalynncarlin8198]

Thanks for the video! I loved seeing the store. I'll definitely check this out whenever I make it over to Japan again.

[@InkyRocks]

THank you so much! Definitely drop by this store when you come back to Japan again! If you like Sailors pens or cool stationery, it's a must!

[@dennismanning3964]

I should probably be glad this marvel is not near me. What a find!!! Again, Thanks for sharing your experiences in Japan. I don't know anyplace in the USA that is so geared to stationary and pen lovers.

[@InkyRocks]

I know! The US definitely needs a store like this. But I think the on-line shopping is way stronger in the US. My wallet is always screaming hahaha!

[@da2357]

Such a nice video... thanks! Like others, I do wish the USA had an equal love for fountain pens and stationery.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! I think the US is so much more “on-line” centric. The online stationery shopping in the States seems much better. The US just needs to be more active in getting more overseas stuff!

[@stprk]

Love your videos. Before the pandemic my wife and I were planning a trip to Tokyo and Kyoto, alas it would probably happen in 2022. Looking forward to your shopping tips video(s) soon. Thanks for keeping us fountain pen and stationary enthusiasts informed.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you are coming out here to visit--Japan has so many things that are fun and interesting. And yes, I'll eventually make a quick tips video for visiting!

[@berryrohseberryrohse8392]

I take your point (11:10) to heart. I gave up fountain pens for ballpoints, then gel pens, now touchscreens. I owe it to Gen Y and Z for rediscovering fountain pens, thus keeping our community going into the 21st century.

[@InkyRocks]

I really love your always positive attitude. I'm so glad that not only are you back into fountain pens, but you have the grace to credit Gen Y and Z. The community is better with you in it💖

[@llchapman1234]

I'm GenX and proof that you can teach an old dog that fountain pens and pretty ink are awesome! 👌 ❤

[@Richard_Barnes]

🤩 that’s my kind of shop. I agree with you though, if you could build your own Pro Gear that would be awesome 😃 Thx for the amazing look at Ancora. A superb store I would spend a lot in,

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much Richard! Yes, when that customized Pro Gear shows up, I'm in trouble!💕

[@favorablyimpressed]

My kind of store. Thank you for the nice journey through it. Very enjoyable.

[@InkyRocks]

THanks so much for watching Lynne! It really is a fun store!

[@pugflyer]

What an amazing store.

[@InkyRocks]

It really is!

[@pugflyer]

@@InkyRocks It is like the Ikea of stationary.

[@wind-flower]

I went to this store today. According to the lady I talked to, they're going to start the "Build Your Own Pro Gear" service around the end of the year; price point for one will be between 30,000 and 40,000 JPY (21K gold nib).

[@InkyRocks]

Wow! I can't wait! Thanks for the heads-up!

[@playswithink]

Thank you for this video....In the US and desperately wishing to could travel to Japan JUST to visit this store. LOL.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thank you! I hope you can make it out here one day!💕

[@onemorepage8215]

That design element of including the snow of Mt Fuji on the inner flap of the ink box - swoon. I'll be thinking of that all day.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I know! The bag is also kind of shaped like Mt Fuji!

[@TheRealSk8rcruz]

The store experience looks worthy of planning a vacation around! My son started getting into minerals very young and at age 9 started helping out the elderly owner of “The Rock Shop” in Mariposa, a town near Yosemite. The old man died and the shop closed, my son tearful at the funeral, yet forever adopting his rockhounding skills sans new age pursuits. He’s 38 now and the sound of the rock tumblers still hum steadily from his garage. Thank you for the video, which brought up this memory. Also, the little stationary box would be so much nicer that my floppy pouch with tiny scissors, and a tape measure rattling around with my Altoids and antacids lol.

[@InkyRocks]

I've been thru Mariposa several times! But it was way before I was interested in rocks! I think it's great your son still tumbles rocks--I had a tumbler that I was always running stuff thru, but moving out to Japan, there is limited space and I had to give it up. I hope you can make it out here sometimes in the near future--you would love it.

[@aliengirls625]

I showed that tiny stationery kit to my sister and she cried over how cute it is.

[@InkyRocks]

Oh no! Does your sister really like stationery? There are so many cute things over here in Japan!

[@aliengirls625]

@@InkyRocks ^_^ we both love miniatures so small cute stuff is right up our alley

[@michaelt.t.hansen]

Best video about pens, ink and stationery on the web. No competition.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Michael! Kind support from people like you really keep me going. I appreciate it.

[@davidadams007]

Thanks for the tour, would love one of these stores in Toronto Canada. ✌🏻

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I would love to see one in Toronto--I want to go visit!

[@michellealdrich]

This is amazing! Thank you for such a thorough and charming video 🌷

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I especially appreciate your comment as I’m now scrambling and behind schedule on my next vid hahaha!

[@blakeward2]

I wish the States had similar appreciation for retail, service, and the analog.

[@InkyRocks]

Wouldn't that be awesome!

[@flowershopcassie]

“A rising tide lifts all boats” One of my favourite aphorisms. ♥️ I’ve been watching through your videos the last few days, and it’s been a treat. I’m so happy I fell upon your channel.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much--hope you enjoy them!

[@peterhofmann8292]

Fascinating store and seeming so well laid out, having something for everyone. I also found it interesting that the couple getting wed also gives out gifts to the invitees, absolutely fascinating. I do so love your videos as they give this wonderful glimpse into Japanese stationary life, so interesting. Thanks for doing these.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much Peter! One of our friends is a boss in a pretty big office with young people and he is always going to weddings. The family actually have to budget for that! When you go over to his house, he has expensive looking stuff that when you ask them, where did you get that--the answer is always, "it's a gift from the bride and groom!!!" His whole house is decorated with gifts (LOTS of clocks!)

[@peterhofmann8292]

@@InkyRocks So I guess, the concept of "regifting" kind of does not work in Japan:-)

[@InkyRocks]

@@peterhofmann8292 You would have to be VERY careful as it would be a major faux pas to be caught at it!

[@fbulbul]

Thanks for introducing this store to us fountain pen collectors. If I go to Tokyo it is going to be my first stop.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much for watching! It really is a fun store!

[@dmullins311]

I am so jealous of you living in Japan with their amazing stores! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I would love to design my own fountain pen!

[@InkyRocks]

I really do enjoy living here. I'm glad I can share it. And as always, thank you so much for your support💞

[@dmullins311]

@@InkyRocks 🤗🤗👏

[@wbhurt]

I would love to visit this store! Thank you for the tour. The idea of a build your own fountain pen is spectacular! I think my favorite items shown were black and white cat topped glass dip pens. They were so cute with the little 🐾

[@InkyRocks]

I know! Those paw prints were pretty cute. It was a fun store and hopefully can lure more stationery people over to try fountain pens!

[@susanforrester9437]

I started following your page because I love all things pen and ink. Now, I’m on a journey to learn all things Japanese. I would love to travel there some day. Thank you for the exposure! What a lovely place!

[@InkyRocks]

It really is! Thank you for your feedback. I feel like including stuff about Japan makes the pen/ink/stationery experience richer but it's good to hear that others find it useful too!

[@trishw3729]

Talk about enablers, you're my enabler. If they have a build your own Pro Gear, I would just die. One more place to add to my list of places to go to in Japan. I better start saving now!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Sorry but not sorry! You are so right about the Pro Gear. Right now, I think it is the funnest fountain pen place in Tokyo!

[@susanorban3059]

Thank you so much for this lovely video! I was able to actually stop and finish my cup of coffee and relax with your video. What a beautiful and classy but fun store! I just want ALL the pretties! I really appreciate your mentioning the Tucson Gem and Mineral show as I'm just about an hour away from Tucson. And I love the statement that all ships sail on a rising tide. Did I get that right? Well have a nice weekend! Hugs from Arizona🌿🌷🍃❤

[@InkyRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it! You are so lucky to live near the show! This year is the first I've missed the Gem Show in 12 years. Trying to lug all those rocks home on a plane is always daunting hahaha! "A rising tide lifts all boats" is often used as a economic statement but I meant it more of community improvement one. We help out the pen community and that leads to actually helping ourselves out along with everyone else. Hugs back from Japan!💕

[@c.catlover4080]

Hi Susan, I am a fellow Arizonian. =^..^= Live 3 hours from Tucson. :(

[@michegre]

How gorgeous. Thank you for the tour! 👏🏻

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much--glad you enjoyed it!💕

[@inkyfountainpen]

Awww, what a beautiful store! I wish the US had a similar appreciation for stationery stores like Japan does. I love your videos and this one just made me more eager into saving and planning a trip to Japan. The Mizutama kit case is so cute, I love her style!! You're very lucky to live there! As a jewelry maker enthusiast, I appreciate you matching pens and gems for your videos. Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

Oh another ink and rock person! Best kind! Thank you and yes, I am very lucky to live out here. I hope you can make it out here sometimes in the near future! You would love it (but not the prices for minerals/gems--way better to get that in the US!)

[@Shinsegawa]

Thank you for sharing your experience of the Ancora store -- the place sounds like heaven! Really excited for the customizable ProGears!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you. It really is a cool store. I'll be first in line when they customize the Pro Gears!

[@CraftingVicky]

oh wow.... I don't think I would have left the store..... there is so much to see!!! AMAZING

[@InkyRocks]

When my wallet was empty, I left hahaha!💞

[@anniebus105]

What a beautiful store, and the give-away is adorable! Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

It really is a fun and gorgeous store! I've seen a lot of those kits but this one is pretty luxe!💕

[@evaninker8455]

Wonderful video. I would so much like to be able to visit Japan when the time is right. Ancora would definitely be a shop I would definitely visit.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I hope you can make it out here one day soon--you would love it!

[@Susansinksanddrills]

I love all the wonderful fountain pen and stationary stores in Tokyo. Someday I will get there! Thanks for another lovely video.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you Susan! Hope you can make it out here one day (and the food is AWESOME!)

[@Artmingle]

I would love to go to TIPS in 2025. Can you shed light as to where is it ? And when ? Always love your videos. True fan here. Thank you for. Taking the time to share all you do ❤

[@InkyRocks]

It’s held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center in Hamamatsu cho here in Tokyo. It’s typically at the beginning of November. I’ve got several vids out on it. It would also be helpful to check out their website and Instagram.

[@Artmingle]

You are amazing. Thank you so very much .

[@susanpeterson4710]

What a lovely way to start a Sunday morning. Hoping I can visit Japan one day, would love to have you as a travel guide! Thanks for a beautiful, inspiring video.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I hope you can make it out here one day soon!

[@wendyholiday2021]

Another fab. Vid. Intoxicating inks and fossils. Thank you

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! It was a fun visit!

[@miltonbonani2952]

Paradise exists ✨😍💖

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha!💖 Indeed!

[@pdtrubber]

Thanks again for a great adventure into Japan's stationary wonderland.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much--glad you found it to be an adventure!💕

[@synystur21]

Interesting, Thanks for showing us. My wife’s cousin lives in Japan. I plan to visit as many shops as I can that feature fountain pens. Subbed.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! You are so lucky having family out here! You definitely need to come. I have several videos on pen stores here in Tokyo and I'm trying to add more. I may even take a couple of short trips, once the pandemic is over, to cover some out of Tokyo shops too!

[@davidmcguigan5497]

Love the video dispatches from fountain pen Rivendell, thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I love this! I live in (fountain pen) Rivendell!

[@dashsunil]

I have never seen erasers get such attention. So far, my fav is sakura foam erasers. They are simply magnificent. 😊 Thanks for another beautiful video and congrats for the assembled profit junior. 😁

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I just like Fuji a lot! Those Sakura erasers are really good. But most erasers in Japan are. Thank you!

[@JuceePeachz67]

Such a great video!!! I really need to take a trip to Japan just for stationary and fountain pens! 😃😃😃. It is a beautiful country as well. I love your channel because you bring to us here in the US wonderful products that we long for. Thank you for enabling us and for great content.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Marianne! If you get a chance, Japan would be a great place to visit--some many cool things besides the awesome stationery! You'd love it! Take care💖

[@jamiem_glimmers]

Great video! It's my dream to travel to Japan, and I have a passion for fountain pens (though rarely the budget for them). You give me the chance to live vicariously, so thank you so much!!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Someone gave me the idea of doing budget stationery shopping in Japan--that might be a cool video!

[@jamiem_glimmers]

@@InkyRocks I'd love to see that!

[@amyarmington4665]

Wow, it's a good thing Ancora is not anywhere near me. So many cool things, including your video. Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! It really is a fun store!

[@jcparkins]

Another interesting video featuring a fascinating store. The stores there have so many unique items. I'm sure my debit card would be screaming at the end of my shopping trip 😂

[@InkyRocks]

Oh, mine is always screaming. I need to go sell some of my pens and stuff now hahaha! I've pretty much well stopped buying rocks now...

[@fudefan]

It was a good thing they hadn't gotten credit card payments working when we went there. Could've been dangerous. Great video as always!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank Jacob! Did you see yourself in the front hahaha!

[@fudefan]

@@InkyRocks I did! Btw, I remember when Plus first released that team-demi stationery kit box in September last year. They tweeted several teasers, calling it their biggest release in years. I thought they were going to release a pen ...

[@cynthiaalvarado8610]

Such a great video, I can’t decide the best part, whether the Mount Fuji ink and boxing or the build your own pen. I’ve only seen that for the Kaweco Sport at the pen shows here in US. It sure was nice for the ladies to let you film them. I was excited for them too! Take care!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much Cynthia! I really enjoyed myself. That Kaweco pen customization sounds pretty cool and I want to try it when I can return to the States for a show!💖

[@francinemartin978]

Very nice video I will love this gift. I love the cat glass pens . Can we order on line to Canada?Thank you

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! Right now, I don't think you can. But the company Plus seems more forward thinking and I hope they will start shipping overseas in the future.

[@c.catlover4080]

@@InkyRocks I love "cat" anything. I really like those cat glass pens too! I do wish they would open up a store in the States or if Jet Pens, here in California, could carry some of these items, that would be ideal!

[@rangeldi]

Hello again! It's just downed on me that "Ancora" is Anchor in Portuguese (and perhaps spanish), which is quite fitting as this is Sailor's logo. :)

[@InkyRocks]

Absolutely. I think they meant for it to be that (maybe in Italian?)💕

[@rangeldi]

@@InkyRocks Yes, Italian makes sense. Another language in which anchor is "ancora". 😊

[@WritingDelight]

This just looks great. Would be great if I could sometime manage to visit the store. What surprises me the most is the fact that I not only know Plus, but also have a few products from them. Sailor, of course, is even more well known. :) Thank you for the video.

[@WritingDelight]

Oh. And Kaweco most times gives you the opportunity on trade fair to build your own fountain pen (Kaweco Sport) too. But only with one color mostly. But: you build it yourself. ;) Unfortunately this is nearly only at fairs. Or sometimes in the store.

[@InkyRocks]

I was also surprised that I had quite a few Plus stationery items already. I bought them at staid little stationery/office supply stores near my home. I like this new marketing approach by them because Plus didn't seem very memorable before hahaha! I did not know that about Kaweco. That is pretty cool!

[@WritingDelight]

@@InkyRocks Well... I think Plus is a little more accessible in your area. ;) But it was a good surprise to realise that I have some. The marketing idea is great. For both a win I would say.

[@alejandromorales9516]

WHEN (not IF) I return to Tokyo I will be so excited to get a custom pen made. I was feeling vicarious delight waiting with the folks you filmed getting their pens made.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Hope you make it back out here soon!💕

[@jessedavidschell6492]

I follow your channel and I enjoy your content. At 2:55 in this video, you show 2 purse-like cases for pens and cartridges. I have searched the internet but I cannot find them for sale anywhere. Do you have any idea where I can purchase these? Thanks.

[@InkyRocks]

I don’t know if Ancora still carries it. There is another company I remember seeing that makes similar products but she only sells at small pen stores. However, I think she may be at TIPS this year. If she is, I’ll ask if she has a website.

[@jessedavidschell6492]

@@InkyRocksThank you for your reply and offer to look around. BTW, you have the greatest ASMR voice!

[@tezzcan1]

Oh wow! my idea of heaven. What I wouldn’t give to be able to run amok in that store. And the idea of being able to create your own ideal Pro Gear is wonderful, as I’m sure would be the price.😜 Stay Safe.

[@InkyRocks]

You are so right--I hope they don't jack the price way up if they do a create your own PG! I kind of did run amok...hahaha!💕

[@Perelka_L]

Whoah, trip here looks like a lifetime trip! And yeah, I can see that illustrator's special goods pop up here and there (I think I saw sooo many on hachimonjiya's o nline store..). Also aw, Manyo inks for me felt a little "ahah! Finally something exclusive that is not in Japan and I can get!", maybe a little selfishly but I am so often jealous of all the exclusive goodies... and now they have a shop full of that, with precisely those inks too! It feels a tad rude. Build own FP reminds me of Kaweco build your own pen stations that popped up on international pen shows... Now I want to try building two of pens for myself, maybe one day... And oh... those glass pens... Sometimes I see some of those in JP and I just swoon so hard... Aaah, thank you for showing all the stuff inside! Bless

[@InkyRocks]

Yes, I feel like if one gets a chance, Japan is very worthy of a trip. There are so many cool things here to include, of course, the stationery/pens. I agree with you about the Manyo inks. I like having them here but they were originally marketed as "exclusive" to outside of Japan. But as far as I know, I've only seen them at Ancora. Thanks so much for watching!💕

[@stacys447]

Thanks so much for the tour. I hope that I can vacation in Japan again, especially now that I know about fountain pens.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope you can make it back out here again soon! You know how much fun it is!

[@freespirit995]

You are soooo fortunate to live in that pen lover's paradise... As soon as travel becomes more possible, I must arrange a holiday in Japan- but with only 2 days in Tokyo or I shall be ruined. That was a really enjoyable video - thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I hope you can make it out here one day. Though I really love the stationery and pens, there is also so much more that is cool over here. Someone suggested I make a "travel tips to save money" on shopping in Japan. I may do that. (oh and the FOOD is awesome here too!)

[@freespirit995]

@@InkyRocks You are right about food in Japan! When I used to visit, clients would take me to really fabulous restaurants which certainly proved the truth of the Japanese saying that you also eat with your eyes- such is the exquisitely beautiful presentation of their formal meals. I have very fond memories of the Tsukuji market -even a sushi breakfast and once, a sumptuous feast in a Ryokan in Kyoto. I have discussed a holiday in Japan with my wife, but she is vegan and I think this could be a problem, although my impression is that Japan (especially Tokyo) is now very trendily embracing fusion and vegan food. Maybe I will be able to find a really good vegan restaurant for her so she can be "persuaded" to allow me to go on a pen and ink foray while we visit?! Incidentally, do you know Eurobox, the vintage pen shop run by Eizo Fujii? He is a wonderfully knowledgeable pen repairer and vendor. You should do a video of his interesting shop just off the Ginza.

[@InkyRocks]

@@freespirit995 Eurobox is definitely on my list of "planned videos!" Tokyo now has quite a few restaurants that are vegan or have vegan options. You'll have to plan carefully but I've watched quite a few videos on vegan couples coming out here to visit. Certainly one of the main things is to do a Airbnb kind of thing.

[@jamesespino1358]

The build-your-own-fountain-pen is very cool! It's perfect to give as gifts to friends! But that customized Sailor Progears is just so good I'm afraid for my savings XD.

[@InkyRocks]

Seriously! When they come out with that, I'll need to exercise some discipline!

[@Hinagiku2]

oh man, if I ever visit Japan, I would spend so much money. Time to save up a ton so I can visit Ancora with my friends and buy so many pens for them and myself! Thank you Inky for sharing your hobby!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! That would be such a fun trip coming out here with friends! There are so many cool things here in Japan and I hope you and your friends can make it out here one day. Thank you for sharing my hobby with me!

[@lcritter]

How rude is it that I hope the bobbin is never claimed until it finally becomes mine? 😂 thank you for another fascinating tour. My favourite part was watching the young ladies. They looked so happy and excited about their pen.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! At the rate I'm going, that may be the case! Those ladies were indeed happy but there were so many other people that were acting the same. I think it was a real hit! Thank you for coming along!

[@stampinsan]

Oh my goodness, I love this store! And what do you mean you’re trying to ween yourself off sparkly pens!!! I want all yours!! 😂

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I kind of got sparkled out and am trying other pens (pastel and pearlescent are my current obsessions!)💖

[@c.catlover4080]

@@InkyRocks I still love the sparkle! :)

[@martacosta7576]

Does Ancora mean anything in Japanese? I’m Portuguese and in Portuguese it is the spelling of anchor - sailors symbol. I wonder if it’s connected?

[@InkyRocks]

I think it is meant to mean anchor as a reference to Sailor (their symbol is an anchor.)

[@LeonAnilom]

I can only see real growth in the female market if they release more custom Sailor inks in cartridge, instead of just the same boring Blue, Black, Blue/Black colors.

[@InkyRocks]

That's an interesting thought. Do most women you know who use fountain pens prefer cartridges? You may be right as their build your own pen comes with only cartridges. I think the problem with them is that they eventually dry out so maybe a company won't want to have a huge inventory.

[@PuthirVanam4U]

What a cool place! They should have stuff for guys too!

[@InkyRocks]

haha! They had a couple of pens (Pro Gear Ginza Black) and journals that were marketed to men!

[@EduardoCachucho]

Cho Kawai :) Def up for some stationary :) Lovely highlight of a store as usual.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you Eduardo! It WAS cho kawaii!!

[@swisssabine9323]

I love stationary and recently discovered fountain pens. To visit and indulge at a store like that would be so amazing! 🖍+🖇+📔+✏️+✂️+🎨+🖋=🤩+🥰

[@InkyRocks]

Welcome to fountain pens! There are several fountain pen stores here in Tokyo. I think I have a playlist of them. I'm trying to add more videos of that type. And of course, the stationery over here is amazing!

[@RBartsy]

Oh my goodness, whatta shop!!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! It is!

[@teresacruz1404]

Love the stationary kit!

[@InkyRocks]

It's so cool!

[@cathiescott7382]

You showed many things in the video I would like to buy. I hope you will do a review of the pen.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! The store had so many MORE things I would have liked to buy, but alas, my wallet was already pretty damaged by the time I left! I should do a review on it--maybe in with other similarly priced pens!

[@March22012]

I make up my own little travel kits but they’re nowhere as neat as that one! Love the magnets!

[@InkyRocks]

That's pretty cool! And yes, I've never seen a travel kit use magnets like that!

[@gregm7643]

Really nice video!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Greg! Glad you liked it.

[@kristineblack2281]

So want to go to Japan. This just gives me one more reason to get there!

[@InkyRocks]

You need to absolutely come when you get the chance. There is so much over here that is interesting and fun!

[@isandie]

I hope when you go back you’ll do another video!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I may not be back for awhile--I left too much of my wallet there!

[@fercalo777]

Hello, as always a very good video with context and useful information. The store looks nice but expensive, I plan to visit Japan after the pandemic and maybe you could make a video about second hand fountain pen stores, with the plane tickets and the hotel it will be a very expensive trip. Thank you for your videos and vlogs, they are very important to me.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! That is such a great idea for a video! There aren't a lot of second hand fountain pen stores and they tend to sell high end pens. But there are a lot of places to shop for inexpensive stationery and and some fountain pens. Believe it or not, sometimes the "character" stores carry some cool stationery. I'll try to think of ways to save while shopping for stationery in Japan and make a video once the pandemic is over so I can go to all those places and film.

[@workswellwithothers]

Great job! Love your videos :)

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much 💖

[@xooterFLY]

Thank you for this video!!!

[@InkyRocks]

My pleasure--thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@andrewr5411]

Thanks. Interesting.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you!

[@Jade-gg9io]

Thank you for this video 🤩

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for stopping by!

[@FookFish]

those customisable pro gears would be drool worthy

[@InkyRocks]

SERIOUSLY! I hope they come around with that soon.

[@ThePengineer]

Holy smokes that seems like such a cool store

[@InkyRocks]

It really is--a little different than your run of the mill stationery store.

[@ThePengineer]

@@InkyRocks It is. Ive never seen pen customization on that level before. The build your own pen is an amazing (if not dangerous to wallets) concept haha!