Unintentional ASMR 🖋️ Lovely Japanese Fountain Pen Shop

Original footage from "Modern History of Writing." 筆記の近代誌 produced by Prof. KOIKE Jun'ichi at the National Museum of Japanese History
Original video: • Masters of the Fountai...
Channel: Michael T Shue Studios
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(I significantly edited/enhanced the audio & video for better ASMR effect).

[@matthewcrissall]

Leonardo DiCaprio in Wolf of Wallstreet “sell me this pen...” Japanese salesman “hold my beer”

[@DrunkSheep101]

Nice copy pasta lol

[@hammadahsan5967]

😂🤣 epic bro.

[@jonm.678]

Or rather “hold my sake!”

[@woweezowie5826]

You: Hold my tepid water while I copy and paste someone else's comment

[@DrDeusExMachina]

“Hold my pen”

[@JPLToyExperience]

This man could sell a refrigerator to a Yeti

[@cauamoura6532]

@Osaka Seafood Concern haushakshaakshsks 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LBStirlo]

JPL Toy Experience hahahahahaha

[@Jayfive276]

Sand to the Bedouins.

[@bigfoot5629]

And I didnt even need one 😞

[@ZeroHour064]

"Take my money"

[@user-ux9jr4cn1i]

As a Japanese, I love how the shop owner speaks. His Japanese is old, courteous and has affluent expression.

[@andyg6967]

I can’t speak a word of Japanese yet I completely understand what you mean.

[@RyzzeRose]

Japanese seems like a very complex language to learn

[@DivusMagus]

@@RyzzeRose It is currently trying to learn it, still can only read and write basic sentences and my listening comprehension sucks.

[@livetochange974]

​@@RyzzeRose so is farsi

[@lavellelee5734]

​@@DivusMagushow's it going learning Japanese?

[@Ronin_Sensei22]

This is the type of person I would’ve found weird or dorky in highschool but as I’ve gotten older I now realize these are the best people to be around. Nothing but positive energy

[@Uchiha-fi4ij]

You must have been a judgemental asshole in highschool then

[@2ndcomingofFritz]

No offence, but the high school version of you sounds like a bit of a dickhead.

[@InternetStranger476]

True

[@derp195]

When I was in highschool, my friend’s dad said to us “When you’re in school, everyone wants to blend in and be exactly the same. But the moment you graduate, everyone wants to be different. Be your nerd-ass self. You’re just ahead of schedule.”

[@mr.t993]

Just shows you what a shitshow school really is.

[@koosnaamloos4291]

2:28 address, name, numbers on your creditcard, family member's names...

[@CanthusOfCandE]

First pets name, where you were born, sort code or mother's maiden name... you know the normal sort of things you write down on bits of paper.

[@attaxiaffxi7033]

Neopets account password

[@Evilphatpandah]

Signature

[@beandegrandchamp9514]

Laughing

[@markmccallum475]

I was literally just about to make that same joke then I saw your comment. Well played, sir.

[@SquishyRed1]

This man has turned pen selling into an art form

[@20catsRPG]

Sit down. It is the most natural position for writing. Yeah, and shitting.

[@srreal4821]

@@20catsRPG well no squating is -_-

[@20catsRPG]

@NORTH RISING They are most excellent people in existence... Unless you're female, a foreigner or gay. Then their great society often turns your life into living hell. Japanese society isn't egalitarian or advanced, it is often backwards, isolationist and elitist.

[@20catsRPG]

@NORTH RISING I like how you ignored the 'female' and 'gay' parts. You are a hypocrite and obviously a Trump supporter.

[@SquishyRed1]

@Al-Hadi how about you keep your damn mouth shut. ALL of you.

[@TyrannicalCannibal]

This is straight up like going into a real world Ollivander’s wand shop. It’s wonderful.

[@thadtheman3751]

I felt the opposite when I saw Olivanders. This is like a pen store. Only dustier and more disorganized.

[@marclaky384]

Found the nerds.

[@Serahp.-]

Oow bro, it was exactly what I thought

[@furosukki1301]

​@@marclaky384 who hasn't watched at least the first harry potter movie?

[@marclaky384]

@@furosukki1301 infants, elderly, dead people

[@sandee3073]

Please let there always be shops like this in the world, where cultured, distinguished sales people who have learned their craft are actually pleased to impart that knowledge to the customer. No online merchant can compare to service like this.

[@chrystianaw8256]

True

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

I get my pens from eBay for 1/3rd the price.

[@rrai1999]

@@abdullahal-shimri3091 Which last 1/3 the time, and probably have 1/3 the quality, with 0/3 of the pleasant experience helping you select the perfect pen.

[@BananaRama1312]

​​@@abdullahal-shimri3091yeah None cares Mohammed Abdul lmao, you wouldnt know Class If it smacked you in the face

[@ipr3336]

I always enjoy seeing someone talk about their craft, doesn’t really matter what it is, it’s pleasant to see the pride and attention to detail people put into it.

[@sahraskellington1065]

I agree!! People start glowing when they start talking about things they’re passionate about, and it’s a lovely thing to see

[@benzo3084]

ᏩΣསⅇℜᎯℓ Ꮴipⅇr thats the spirit!

[@Timecapsule96]

Jeffrey Dahmer thought the same thing :)

[@StuUngar]

If you enjoy those things, check out Jiro Loves Sushi. About a master sushi chef from Japan. Very good documentary

[@Neotenico]

You especially see this with Japanese craftsmen/specialists. They're taught from an early age to take immense pride in their work, regardless of how trivial it may seem from an outsider's perspective.

[@joghurtalmighurt995]

For everyone interested: 10,000 Yen are roughly 85€.

[@erikj.2066]

Nickelback VEVO or $92

[@ifeelcoke4347]

Nickelback VEVO or 135.85 AUD

[@erikj.2066]

Or 16536 Djiboutian francs

[@SoftSpokenShank]

Or ₹7000

[@redneck2994]

Or 6,585 rupees

[@The_Kentuckian]

The fact a shop devoted solely to pens is able to stay afloat is really an amazing feat.

[@Slaughter0tter]

Pens, ink, stationary and other writing supplies. You have people that get 1 pen and 1 bottle of ink in blue/blue-black/black and are set. Then you have people like me with 10+ pens and over 30 bottles of ink with different colors, properties and manufacturers. And I started around October.

[@-lord1754]

​@@Slaughter0tterYep. Ive gone through like 30 ink pens in the past half a year lol

[@RT-qd8yl]

Pen and paper is still extremely popular in Japan.

[@chax2004]

Good demographics.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

One thing is guaranteed: BLM will never loot this store

[@oliviabowman-wulf9956]

Me, being a pen nerd AND loving the sound of people speaking in different languages: THIS IS A MASTERPIECE

[@andrewtongue7084]

You might even utter, "Meisterstuck", Olivia.

[@tvre0]

I think you may just find some languages pretty. There are some not so great sounding languages.

[@BBC600]

I didn't understand a word he said other than being able to read the subtitles but he just sounded caring towards his customer. Wise and experienced in what he sells. ☺️

[@nicolasbruno829]

@@tvre0 cough cough FREN- **COUGH**

[@matt72986]

This makes me think of Harry Potter visiting Ollivanders

[@ReallyTwistedHumor]

Made me think of the suiting up scene in John Wick 2..... I suppose both of those scenes have a similar vibe, just on opposite ends of a spectrum

[@gmb12philly88]

Lol...i was thinking Japanese Mr. Rodgers

[@Djlullaby22]

You don't choose the pen, the pen chooses you.

[@ReallyTwistedHumor]

@@Djlullaby22 the pen is mightier than the wand

[@madi5266]

its 2019

[@akou12]

His smiling face. So full of life

[@hamzaorakzai3490]

Bet on the inside he contemplates blowing his brains out every 3 hours

[@coupa10]

Hamza Orakzai you’re fucked 🤗

[@oo4758]

@@hamzaorakzai3490 That's normal though. Everyone on earth dreams of killing themselves sometimes.

[@mangkipoem1]

@@hamzaorakzai3490 japanese society has a loooot of suicides so this can entirely be possible

[@hamzaorakzai3490]

@@mangkipoem1 uuuhhhh.........I'm guessing that's a bad thing.

[@andersemil5541]

Imagine this man has probably sold thousands of pens and asked the same questions each time and yet his enthusiasm probably grows each time. What a wonderful person.

[@fstap]

I wanna learn Japanese just so I can buy a pen from this gentleman

[@movieseriosity4379]

This guy brings "Sell me this pen" to a whole new level

[@dokutah6057]

'cause japan is advance server

[@professorsnapesvideos6393]

The pen chooses the wizard

[@richardbarbaros5868]

Definitely remembering this vid as a script the next time some corporate mid-wit throws the "sell me this pen" interview question at me.

[@singhatar0912]

Trueuuu

[@jacobl7451]

Lolol

[@MrKajithecat]

The reason I admire the Japanese is because they take pride in even the smallest of things and know/create quality products.

[@Christian_alexander30]

That’s why they are the most disciplined people in the world

[@singhatar0912]

The Japanese people are class acts, they’ve come quite a ways since the perilous times of WW2. Id love to visit some day.

[@tylerpool5464]

@@singhatar0912 hell they were passionate about the war to lol they really go all in with everything they do

[@grandegracia]

Well, good fountain pens are pieces of art. There’s no reason not taking pride in selling or using them.

[@KaptifLaDistillerie]

Well, they invented the Quality Management System so yeah

[@jeffreybarton1297]

I love the salesman. The way he speaks so lovingly of his pens, full of excitement, and his obvious effort to please his customer.

[@spiritus1512]

The fountain pen community is such a wholesome one at times like this. You don’t need to spend a lot, and as my local fountain pen store owner says, everybody deserves a good pen. Even if a fountain pen isn’t for you, I feel having a writing instrument you love is beautiful. We will lose the art of writing if all we and those after us know are disposable pens of poor quality who make your hand hurt. There’s so much more magic that can characterize a pen than just being a tool.

[@beetle__bug]

we can just type everything nowadays, i barely write anything on real paper anymore

[@MrChippinator]

I have used fountain pens for quite a while now and have finally joined the community. Compared to every other hobby I’ve ever had, these might be the most wholesome, accepting people.

[@mmodnao]

I thought we were polite here in Canada. Apologies.

[@yascoolskychief]

Canadians: We are polite people! Japanese: Exist Canadians: Finally worthy opponents!

[@jacksonvillefilmsmoviesand8596]

@@yascoolskychief this is why Canada and Japan are some of the world’s greatest countries

[@aaronramen5926]

@@jacksonvillefilmsmoviesand8596 fuck canada

[@MatBaconMC]

@@aaronramen5926 Found the American 🙄

[@weinerballs2351]

@@MatBaconMC fuck canada

[@audioxix]

That salesman could literally sell me air and I would buy it.

[@ericeimen1946]

You beat me to this comment by 6 hours. Well played.

[@llew5371]

You beat me to this comment by 1 year. Well played.

[@Sogmabolz]

You beat me to this comment by 2 hours. Well played

[@coochieman3178]

@@ericeimen1946 you beat me to this comment by 5 years (this will make sense in 5 years)

[@markantony4674]

@@coochieman3178 I haven’t even seen this comment yet.

[@cum_as_you_are]

2:26 "I'd recommend also you write down your bank account and credit card information so you can really test if the pen suits you"

[@rossm2868]

LOL

[@bigswim13]

I like how he works within the confines of what the customer wants. He's not trying to upsell on something expensive. He just wants the man to have the best option for what he needs. Not many salespeople do that

[@Skunkwerx]

If the pen is mightier than the sword... this guys a muhfrikkin arms dealer.

[@memoryone672]

John wick wants to know the shop's location...

[@TheNokhcho1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheLilmage7]

Lol it'd be funnier if he was. He'd been the one arming American from everyone's noses

[@DoGmAnGuY1758]

This is both unintentional ASMR and unintentionally wholesome. His aura is actually very fiery and passionate, yet he's so calm and humble at the same time in his mannerisms.

[@JessicaN555]

That was such a beautiful and accurate way to describe him!

[@dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017]

Shame about that family he rapped and murdered in 95

[@jordangarrick669]

Yes, we could use some more professionals like him on the other side of the Pacific Ocean...

[@EugeneOneguine]

How can something be unintentionally wholesome ? Like he didn't mean to be wholesome ? Wholesome people don't go around thinking "yeah, I'm gonna be wholesome" or not, they just are.

[@hitopsful]

@@EugeneOneguine which is by definition unintentional, no?

[@Mexicutioner0516]

This is literally just one of the best, most wholesome videos on the internet. Don't change my mind.

[@Thrarm]

everyone has a purpose in life. and his is selling fountain pens. i honestly respect that

[@zacharynorman397]

This is a little different than when I grab a Bic 6-pack from Staples...

[@viklaauma9151]

Ha yes, the cashier also is far less engaging

[@JCNegri]

Just a little less.

[@denver-gi7ot]

Bic pens aren't bad though. You could do worse. I also love using them for drawing, you can easily go for light to dark by varying the pressure you use.

[@AcornFox]

Just go to the Staples in Eagleton.

[@djzbot]

Also less than 10k yen. 😲

[@JamesonScalia]

This is Japan. Typical of everywhere. Highly respectful, intelligent, articulate. The whole country is ASMR. By the end of my first trip, I wanted to live there, and you will too.

[@rebelfriend1818]

This is the definition of weeb

[@cutex24]

sounds lovely, i've always wanted to visit there!

[@thedarkdragon4312]

Very true! I actually live in the area of Nagasaki they showed here. The Japanese people are indeed very skilled in their chosen crafts, and have a gentle, soft nature about themselves in doing it

[@audioxix]

square shield No it’s not, you need to stop misusing words you can’t comprehend. A Weeb is someone that becomes obsessed with Japan through vapid things. They denounce they own culture and think japan is what they witness in Anime. People who like Japanese culture and or have visited the country and enjoyed their way of life are just normal people. You sound like someone with a narrow mindset, one that has not had the benefit of traveling to another country. If people didn’t enjoy and appreciate other cultures, then their would be no such thing as tourism. Pull your head out your ass kid and think before you speak next time.

[@Gab-ij5wo]

@@audioxix r/iamverysmart

[@rodrigodiaslima1_yt]

I like the fact that in Japan they have a serious way to deal with every profession. In my country someone selling pens wouldn't bring such deep realizations and advices. It's beautiful to watch this

[@petrusgandamana]

The pen seller really puts his heart into his business... he serves the customers so special

[@JohnSmith-ro7pm]

I'm Japanese but, his "words choice" is also ASMR. He's speaking in highly sophisticated way with classic/old word-choices. You never can hear young people speak like him even when they are trying to sound formal. it's quite beautiful Japanese.

[@pumpkinhill4570]

Can you give some examples of what you mean? 日本語で答えてもいいですよ。

[@zoomydrawing9894]

@@pumpkinhill4570 言葉遣いすべてが、今の若者には見られない感じだよね！ここが！っていうより全体としてね

[@stortonrandy96]

Jordan Belfort: Sell me this pen. Salesman:*I'm about end this man's whole career*

[@SHAOLINSLUMSS]

LMFAOO

[@mattraposo2719]

hahahaha

[@epilepticfrog4673]

I don't use fountain pens but this guy created urgency on me to buy one

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

That's what customer service should be like everywhere. Polite, extremely knowledgeable, and no pressuring you to buy a more expensive item than you need.

[@Riverbed_Dreaming]

This guy is a sommelier for pens and it’s so nice to watch his passion

[@Stephenb033]

But which one did he buy... the suspense is killing me

[@kuznapi]

😂😂😂😂

[@dankraus2772]

He remembered he still had a Bic ballpoint in his pocket and walked out with that.

[@Averyisfun]

@@dankraus2772 XD

[@chinpowarrior5770]

I watch this to help me sleep but the suspend make me unable to sleep now XD

[@rgotm]

That's not ASMR D:

[@DolphinOfFire]

I'm gonna need a 15-20 minute version of this video lol

[@anonimrussian5913]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbM Thank me later

[@DolphinOfFire]

@@anonimrussian5913 I have that link memorized bro 😂

[@anonimrussian5913]

@@DolphinOfFire ahh shit

[@andrewtongue7084]

You have that right, Big Smooth 😄

[@Jouch_Live]

@@DolphinOfFire can u send it

[@brianfitch9030]

Testing a pen in a practical manner. Write your name, your city, test the pen in a practical situation. This dude is smooth as silk with the pitch.

[@isaidathesta5256]

That smile at 4:06 says it all. What a likeable guy. Genuinely happy to take care of the customer👌

[@theraginggam3r679]

Me: Bic is a good Pen This Japanese man: Bruh

[@TheSeedforme]

...

[@jebslept8515]

both of 'em is gooooood

[@pmsx86]

Duh laka sombpoooooody fuk yoo BIC BOI.

[@ETN-bh1qb]

I hate bic, whenever I get a bic pen it has terrible ink flow, or just not the type of flow of ink that I like. I like the ooly splendid fountain pen, because it has a great feel and a nice grip.

[@user-tt3xu2hf5b]

@@ETN-bh1qb Yeah it always decides to just stop flowing ink into the ballpoint, I hate it. Unlike a fountain pen which is perfect once you get a hang on how to use it.

[@kohwai8321]

passionate people can make anything interesting.

[@neuroasmr7861]

Anton K agreed!

[@Ewitsetc]

Japanese is such a fluent and friendly language, I love it!

[@bubsterr741]

I wish there was more of this. His passion for his product and pride is his salesmanship is what make this video great.

[@50shekels]

The Japanese take so much pride in their work, always enhancing it's potential to the best of their ability. Truly is inspiring

[@chunglingsoohis10assistant70]

Applies to their porn industry roo

[@bendy113]

@@chunglingsoohis10assistant70 lmao gotta give 110%😂😂

[@Tazerboy_10]

😄

[@AguyR1401]

The irony is that both the fountain and ballpoint pen were invented outside of Asia, with the latter's design taking many decades (if not, near a full century) to be understood by the Japanese. To their credit, they incorporate and covet goods things, even if the invention is not their own. The salesman and how he conducts himself and his boutique clearly demonstrates this.

[@nkenchington6575]

its

[@antonydicesare4632]

I just love the way the customer waits for the salesman to acknowledge him, only then does he enter the shop, amazing respect

[@DarkKittycat]

Its way too over the top and cringy, in what movie do they live

[@GriffinKneesock]

Tigerlily Let me guess, Brit or American?

[@KittyCat260]

@@GriffinKneesock hey hey hey, I'm a brit and I love this!

[@Andrew-1828]

As someone who lives in American, there is a level of entitlement among customers. Not saying all customers, but a mentality of “a customer’s always right” has been polluted. It was supposed to mean that a customer always knows what they want. Now it just means that even if a customer is totally wrong about a policy or item, the managers will more than likely just cave.

[@alissonmatarazzo9038]

@@Andrew-1828 bruh, america is fked up. It used to be a good place tho, the 80's till early 00' were great.

[@nblastoise4479]

Bro was secretely compiling customers info

[@aaronramen5926]

😂

[@noobahata]

This video is what got me into fountain pens. Dude wasnt even selling it to me yet still got me invested.

[@BestUnintentionalASMR]

This one is quite short, but these kind of sales situations are my favorite for unintentional ASMR ... a salesman or woman patiently explaining a product or service to me, even though (or because?) I know they want to sell something, are sooo relaxing that I sometimes end up asking trivial follow up questions to extend the conversation:) Also, being in Japan right now, I really appreciate the general politeness and attention to detail - I love it here! :)

[@MissWhispersASMRofficial]

I love how passionate this salesman is about the pens, it makes this video even more relaxing 😴 I've watched it twice already

[@jonskow1]

There's another video from the original channel about a japanese craftsman who works with fountain pens. I think it's also great ASMR material! :)

[@yuKHKHKHKH]

Segment of restoration of old imperial texts, sadly very short and ends with a loud gong bang, but so intoxicatingly relaxing kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJezYaSfe7J9o7s

[@TheBeerHunter7]

I first noticed I would get ASMR when my grandfather would tell me a story while flicking through a newspaper or something. But as years have gone by I too get the sensation mostly when someone is providing me with a service, whether its selling an item or their services in general. Luckily it's a huge part of my career that I deal with people offering me their services regularly :D become something I look forward to in my work life. Edit: A recent example was choosing a branding specialist for a project and having different candidates pitching me their service/package. Was especially prominent with that particular project. I should start documenting it really lol.

[@13Psycho13]

A craftsman (or dedicated merchant) explaining his craft (or merchandise) is indeed fascinating to listen to.

[@robynhighart2026]

2:34 your address, name credit card number and security code, these things will reveal if the pen is right for you

[@RP944]

Imagine writing his address, family names and relevant numbers and then hand him the paper saying "I already made a decision" with just the hint of a smile.

[@liquidpig]

I cracked up at that, very funny Robyn!

[@domonkoslakics8060]

Yeah, just what I was thinking. So weird

[@Marconius6]

Fountain pens are really good for learning to write in Japanese; they're a better fit for the writing style the characters were originally designed for than a ballpoint pen. I always used one when I was first learning.

[@FourteenthAngel]

Never really tried and honestly never really used a fountain pen either but I am curious as to what it is like.

[@Megajoe800]

Reminds me of when I was buying a bed with my wife in Japan. The store assistant sat us down at a desk to give us mattress options and explain the benefits in a suuuuuper softly spoken voice. The same thing happened when we were buying a TV in a different shop and I almost fell asleep. The customer care in Japan is very good.

[@GeoffsSousChef]

i so admire the Japanese people. they seem so incredibly polite.

[@agochoa]

I also love their attention to detail when selling or showcasing products. Every fine detail is revealed with the utmost charm. Always a great experience.

[@jaymcd8577]

compared to Chinese people, absolutely

[@mechanomics2649]

That is why Japan has such a high suicide rate. Politeness.

[@strawhatkam__9522]

@@mechanomics2649 what?? Where's the correlation

[@valentinaflores2823]

@@strawhatkam__9522 .

[@paigestation8229]

“My handwriting is awful” - me anytime I have to write in front of someone

[@SHAOLINSLUMSS]

Lmao same

[@ilikelefunymemes2828]

More like “Im so sorry for what sorcery youre about to witness but dont worry you wont be able to recognize a single letter”

[@panchikofan123]

same

[@luciana-xq7wg]

Same

[@MeneTekelUpharsin]

Anyone else at one point had decent handwriting but over time had their handwriting deteriorated and now it's barely legible?

[@relaxyaryar]

I love how he talks, just super gentle!

[@giorgisyr1]

He is the most polite and humble shop owner I have ever seen. A true professional

[@megavidaeos]

It makes me so happy to be reminded that people like this exist all over the world.

[@laurentiumanolescu]

The elegance of the japanese people speaking its unequal in any other culture.

[@lusca7148]

@yooem 26 fuck usa

[@laurentiumanolescu]

Username french is too gay.

[@laurentiumanolescu]

Username since i was 14

[@BenjaminGessel]

Japanese English (from England) French Telugu Just a few languages that sound more eloquent to me...

[@mikeyeyey8678]

Lucas Ribeiro no need to a prick;)

[@selfishstockton6123]

I love the directness of Japanese salesman. Right to the point as well as a ballpoint pen

[@fredericfogg8784]

A great example of outstanding customer service.

[@cole3848]

"Fountain Pen Hospital" That's beautiful.

[@LR-hu2pj]

He is so passionate and that makes me happy. I feel so comfortable watching this and even though it is something I've never cared about, hearing him talk grabs my interest and i become so fascinated in what he is saying.

[@barbaraolsem5150]

What a lovely shop and a thoughtful proprietor.

[@dogeknows6086]

"I suggest writing down your credit card number and social security number because you've written them so often."

[@aaronramen5926]

🤣

[@frankyramone]

“Your address, name, or family members’ names” yeah how about my social security number too, bud?

[@mattraposo2719]

I was thinking the same hahaha

[@richardc316]

And your mothers maiden name.

[@kohinarec6580]

"Social security number"?

[@Abigail-ht6kt]

And your favorite color. Or perhaps a childhood pet

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

@@Abigail-ht6kt what’s your bra size?

[@RevJacq]

The times I find myself in a shop staring at their pen display, this is literally what is happening in my head This is absolute bliss Such a lovely little shop and incredible gentleman

[@conorsampson]

I keep coming back to this video, it’s the most relaxing thing I’ve ever watched.

[@ravenstrange8466]

I wish it was much longer. This is magical

[@keva5144]

His shop looks so nice

[@patrickgogan3517]

Very tidy

[@mattmoves5920]

I love his satisfied "Hmmm" at 4:05 after explaining about the pen.

[@christianmillendez1992]

i love fountain pens, and i love that shop owner's dedication. i almost cried.

[@LeofromFreo]

There should be more people like this shopkeeper. It would make the world a nicer place. 🖋

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

My world is already nice

[@damianburns2001]

For someone asking “who would pay 92 usd for a pen” it’s all about the use they’re getting out of it and how much that more expensive tool will make writing more enjoyable. It’s like paying 10 or 100+ dollars on a keyboard

[@lucianarubino423]

As both fountain pen collector and keyboard collector, I agree with this. 🤟

[@GenGamesUniverse]

Exactly, it's what suits you as well as anything else. It's like the guy behind the counter said - fountain pens are mainly used for work offices whereas fountain pens are used for relaxing writing more than anything.

[@n.j.crawler]

That’s cheap in the world of pens!

[@davidmayes4212]

I would imagine a pen of this quality would last significantly longer, as well

[@G1NZOU]

@@davidmayes4212 Absolutely, fountain pens last ages if cared for, clean and refill, my first one is a vintage one from 1947 and other than being refurbished with new rubber gaskets for the vacuum plunger it's essentially good as new because it's been cared for and it was made well in the first place.

[@Kyntteri]

I never thought of this before but if someone was to show me their japanese handwriting, I probably could not tell if it's bad or not. Even if my life depended on it.

[@TheHardestPill]

Bruh I'm glad I'm not the only thinking what would chicken scratch look like in their writing

[@GodOfVictory501]

Lol - brilliant comment. Sounds like one of Jack Handy's Deep Thoughts.

[@marinausselmann5901]

I can agree that his handwriting is awful lol

[@chrisA20902]

I was thinking the same...

[@user-qo5zb2vp2w]

From what I can tell, the biggest issue with badly written Japanese is incomplete/unconnected strokes in characters. Imagine if someone wrote a "b" but the little hump was disconnected from the line.

[@AB-lj9lr]

I wish there were a whole a series of videos from this shop. A brilliant watch. Thank you for the upload.

[@RedDeadSakharine]

I want to hear more advice about pens from this man. Very fascinating.

[@desroth]

Some people want to go to Japan for the history... Some want to go because of anime... Some want to go because of the food... Some want to go because of the culture... I want to go so I can visit this store and experience the highest pinnacle of service and professionalism when selecting a new fountain pen for my collection...

[@ryxarkhalyx]

me too

[@Austin-sv6io]

We all know you just want to go to the maid cafe's

[@ARedMotorcycle]

And not being able to bring it back because it's considered a dangerous "weapon".

[@Trezker]

The key to enjoying your work is to do it to the best of your ability. The worst thing for job satisfaction is a boss that wont let you be professional.

[@Tazerboy_10]

🤔

[@dankraus2772]

Me: There's no way a 4 minute video in a fast-spoken language with such poor audio could provide adequate ASMR. Me four minutes later: So if I loop this and live for 60 more years, I can listen to it 7,862,400 more times.

[@Otakuwench904]

Sometimes, poor audio is the best audio

[@burzum_]

where is this footage from and when was it recorded?

[@diealeyna5982]

@@burzum_ ereh Pls come back home:(

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

You need to get a job

[@chefstojko9693]

I like how the salesman is very enthusiastic about the pens and really gives much effort into explaining each pen. I would buy from him.

[@korsavasciguts]

I feel honored when I watch people respect their work.

[@AbyssalPlague]

You can tell this man loves his craft with a passion. It's always nice to see what interest others!

[@TheShravan111]

His salesmanship is so beautiful! The way he is able to connect with his clients and the amount of humbleness and respect he portrays is really appreciable! ❤️

[@alexog1502]

I just realized that people can have bad handwriting in languages that don't use the latin alphabet

[@splintmeow4723]

That really got me hahaha

[@dennism837]

I could watch and listen to both of these gentlemen for hours. Gentility and respect are to be cherished and seem so rare these days it’s mesmerizing.

[@Zoydian]

Love the impeccable way the salesman is dressed, and I could listen to him talking for hours.

[@FreakDaMIghet]

I wish we in the States had more people as dedicated to their profession as this man is.

[@albe7292]

bruh

[@ToyKingWonder]

I wish we had stores in the US that did nothing but sell pens.

[@grumblekin]

His Japanese is easy to understand and the way he talks is very very intriguing

[@Nomaken2]

Every time he says "HAI", i get a wave of tingles.

[@bartoszjanprzybyszewski1891]

2:20 the way he intonated that part to me as a european sounds foreign and fascinating, surrealistic even

[@thesilentcartographer5575]

"Go on Mr. Potter, give it a swish and flick."

[@whitbyretreat145]

I love when people have passion on finer things that enhances our lives on so many levels, it’s hard to explain it to someone who has no fascination of such fine objects of human craftsmanship.

[@thefray123]

The sound of a nice pen hitting paper has always been one of my favorite triggers

[@rebeccalaidlaw4830]

I would love to have this guy sell me a pen for drawing!!

[@megagene]

This dude could 100% sell me a pen.

[@foreignofficeclub5815]

I love listening to people who are knowledgeable and passionate about their craft. Wonderful video.

[@MeGhAdEthViD]

The passion of this man for his job is amazing. Much love and peace sir 😊

[@MissWhispersASMRofficial]

I've always wanted a fountain pen, it's a shame my handwriting looks like a 3 year olds lol

[@EpicSuchti]

Buy a cheap one (I'd recommend the Lamy Safari or Pilot Metropolitan) and see if you like it. In my case, my handwriting looks noticeably better when I write with a fountain pen, as you don't have to press down all the time like with a ballpoint. Plus when you write more because you enjoy it your handwriting will get more consistent. That all being said, who cares about how your writing looks if it is easily readable or only meant for yourself?

[@MissWhispersASMRofficial]

@@EpicSuchti yhank you, i'll look into it, it might make a fun video. Anyway dont they say the smartest people have the messiest handwriting? 😉

[@dukman8217]

Second this!! The Pilot Metro is great starter pen that can be had for less than $20. It comes with a an ink cartridge to get you started and a converter. Although the converter is the sac type and doesn't hold much ink, it allows you to choose ink colors that you just can't get in a cartridge. I probably would win a The Most Crappy Hand Writing contest, and I use a fountain pen for every day writing. It's so much more enjoyable than your every day ball point and just glides across the page. Not to mention you dont need to press so damn hard. One of the best purchases I have made!

[@MissWhispersASMRofficial]

@@dukman8217 I really like the sound of that 😊

[@JG-nx3jg]

Foundation pen?

[@asecretone]

I love the word Prefecture. Wish we used it in America.

[@Ryzen_56X]

Then why don't you be the first one to start using it in America ??

[@chromberries7329]

INTROVERT OMEGA oregon prefecture baybeeee

[@johnmcdonald5998]

Pride and respect - what a combination to have in sales. He even refers to himself as a professional and acts the part. Excellent job!

[@roryenright1768]

I would buy anything that man asked me to. He knows his business inside out and seems like a lovely, lovely chap. Good luck to him!