The Best Paper of the Last 1500 Years Inky Rocks 2024-07-27 | Washi has been made for over 1500 years in the Echizen area of Japan. I show the traditional way of making washi paper and a new paper that is fountain pen friendly and much cheaper.Watch the companion video where I show Ayako and Khuê visiting Echizen and all the fun stuff they did! youtu.be/CMXK1wgkOTgYoshikawa Paper, under their paper line called Wakami, makes Torinoko washi paper notebooks and Sutenai Recycled washi paper notebooks. It is sold outside of Japan thru Cute Things From Japan's retail and online store.Cute Things From Japan website: cutethingsfromjapan.com00:00 - Intro01:34 - Washi Paper History and Uses03:07 - Yoshikawa Paper04:11 - Echizen04:28 - Iwano Heizaburo Paper Mill04:47 - The Raw Materials07:05 - Making the Paper10:15 - Goddess of Paper10:58 - Ishikawa and the School11:31 - Ishikawa Machine Made Paper16:19 - Checking the Paper17:29 - Seasoning the Paper18:14 - Sutenai-"Don't Throw Away"20:14 - How does Torinoko Washi Perform?22:58 - How does Sutenai Recycled Perform?23:31 - Paper Party25:15 - ThoughtsKhuê IG: instagram.com/miraikatCY (Tokyo Station Pens) IG: instagram.com/tokyostationpensDayna (the artist) IG: instagram.com/daydaydeeboppLittle Lu (the graphic designer) IG: instagram.com/littlelu_luEsther (wolf drawing) IG: instagram.com/wanderlustbytslMiichos (drawings) IG: instagram.com/_miichos_Popunk (ink drawing) IG: instagram.com/popunkMusic: "Sketches" by Ever So Blue epidemicsound.com/track/mz27MWGP9s
Everything You Need to Know About Fountain Pens Inky Rocks 2025-10-12 | Watch this, and you'll be a crusty old pro! This video will take you from novice fountain pen user to absolutely crazy good.00:00 - Parts of the Fountain Pen00:50 - Parts of the Nib02:01 - Specialty Nib Types04:39 - Nib Specialists05:35 - Filling Systems09:13 - Size VS Width11:02 - Pen Material12:34 - Pen Quotes
The New Paper Republic Le Trifold Leather Journal #botanygreen #rusticrose Inky Rocks 2025-10-05 | ...
New Grail in Town: Monoc Evo Fountain Pen Inky Rocks 2025-08-16 | Schon Design Monoc Evo fountain pen performance and build. It's an exciting new piston filler pen that has an integrated nib.Music: epidemicsound.com/track/z1Zy9RgK5k
DC Pen Show: Fastest Way to Empty Your Wallet Inky Rocks 2025-08-10 | I went to the DC Pen Show last weekend and I'll give you tips on how I was able to quickly empty my wallet. I had very little time there, but managed to do serious damage to my pen budget.00:00 - Schon Design Monoc Evo Piston Filler01:17 - BUNGUBOX First Love Pro Gear01:57 - BUNGUBOX Makie Goblin Pen03:44 - Hanabi Glass Pen04:30 - Jenni Bick Journal05:48 - Well Appointed Desk06:37 - Girasol Retro 5106:57 - Leonardo Super Nova07:30 - Pennonia Draculea08:01 - Common Wealth Pen ShowBUNGUBOX Steel Nibbed Pro Gear: youtu.be/y-9FRnfJtNkHanabi Glass Pens: youtu.be/yZHGzWDJzbAMusic: Remembering the Days. epidemicsound.com/track/cQ6TBPwDVq
SAILORS NEW NIB: Its a Steel Nib! Inky Rocks 2025-07-31 | Sailor is releasing a new nib sometimes in September. But they have it in BUNGUBOX'S new special edition Pro Gear fountain pen, FIRST LOVE. I test the nib out and do some writing comparisons. I think this will allow more people to try out Sailor pens. The First Love is a looker too!
Louise Carmen Better Than Paper Republic? Plotter? Travelers Notebook? Inky Rocks 2025-07-24 | I compare the pros and cons of the journal and journal covers from Louise Carmen, Paper Republic, Plotter and Traveler's Notebook. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses and this should help you decide between them to suit your needs.00:00 - Intro00:13 - The models and prices01:26 - Sizes01:57 - How do they feel?03:35 - Louise Carmen Roadbook06:40 - Paper Republic Grand Voyager08:20 - Louis Carmen and Paper Republic paper test10:08 - Plotter11:58 - Traveler's Notebook13:07 - JudgementMusic: Wonder Where by Anna Landström. epidemicsound.com/track/UzlmOLJUxc
VIRGINIA: Penny Post in Old Town #travelersnotebook ##stationery #alexandria Inky Rocks 2025-06-03 | ...
The Most Beautiful Wax Stamp #waxseal #stationery #amethyst Inky Rocks 2025-05-30 | Sepia's Wax Seal Stamp
Kyuseido Kakari VS Conid Kingsize VS Pen BBS 355 Inky Rocks 2025-05-25 | I compare the Conid Kingsize, the Kyuseido Kakari, and the Pen BBS 355 fountain pens. Who wins? You decide!00:00 - Intro00:30 - Filling System01:48 - General Instructions02:55 - Ink Stopper03:14 - How it Works04:15 - Size Comparison04:55 - Build05:23 - Hand Comparison05:50 - Conid Ink Reservoir06:22 - The Piston Rods07:05 - The Nibs08:25 - Filling the Pen08:59 - Writing Samples09:32 - Pros & Cons12:38 - What to Get?!Music: Remembering the Days by Anna Landström. epidemicsound.com/track/cQ6TBPwDVq
How Big is Your Line? #fountainpen Inky Rocks 2025-05-24 | Dominant Industry's "Measure My Pen" can measure how big your pen line is.
Desktop Items for Easy Journaling Inky Rocks 2025-05-11 | People often ask me how my desk is set up and what I use when journaling. I go over the basic items I use to make it easy and convenient to journal. If you are interested in more of the stuff I use, please comment. The items I cover in this video are what I consider the "basics" for my desk. The weirdness at the end is totally intentional 😂If you want to check out the pen stands or pencil sharpener on Coppertist Wu: coppertistwu.com/products/white-bronze-bunny-pen-holder?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Alesa&utm_campaign=penDiscount code: Alesa2500:00 - Intro00:24 - Pens01:08 - Pencils01:44 - Sharpeners02:36 - Fountain Pens03:39 - Pen Cups05:14 - Pen Trays05:34 - Boxes06:25 - Scissors06:45 - Journal Stands07:18 - Clips08:11 - Pen Stands10:38 - The ClosetMusic: Creamer by Timothy Infinite epidemicsound.com/track/t0whu7PlhH
LONDONS Best Stationery and Pen Shops Inky Rocks 2025-03-24 | I went to the best stationery, pen and art shops in London! Here are the ones I think are the best (with a couple of duds...)00:00 - Intro00:32 - Choosing Keeping: Best Japanese FP selection03:03 - Present & Correct: Most Creative (my FAV)05:41 - Green & Stone: Best antique/vintage08:04 - L. Cornelissen & Son: Best traditional09:10 - Shepards Fine Papers: Best papers10:59 - Stuart R. Stevenson: Best western FP selection13:13 - Harrods14:14 - Fortnum & Mason: Best high end desk items15:21 - London Graphic Center: Best "one stop"
Pen and Stationery Super Haul! Inky Rocks 2024-10-29 | I've been in the US for a few months and have been busy moving in. BUT, I've managed to go to a couple of shows and would like to share the pens, inks and stationery I discovered here in the US!Coppertist.wu website: bit.ly/3Y8nLcbDiscount code: Alesa2500:00 - Intro00:35 - Mr Crab01:46 - Esterbrook Frog02:10 - Gourmet Pens02:53 - Inks & Anchors03:24 - Thien-Kim Lam03:52 - Betty Soldi Journal04:36 - Skogsy06:46 - Kirk Speer nib07:06 - London Pen Co07:25 - Van Dieman's Stage Fright07:45 - Hello Tello09:07 - Shawn Newton10:03 - Regalia Writing Lab10:37 - Octopus Fluids Fairy11:03 - Rose Studio11:55 - Tom's Studio12:10 - Namiki13:05 - Pen House14:24 - Warren's Penny Pen15:14 - Octopus Fluids Waterproof15:53 - Dragon Heart17:23 - Blotter Paper17:58 - Esterbrook Pen Cup18:35 - Alchemy Dreams of Atlantis19:04 - LCN19:28 - Atelier Ecluse20:22 - Oblation20:28 - Jenni Bick20:43 - Ink Archiving Book21:22 - Gourmet Pens Shop InkMusic: December Feeling by Vendia: epidemicsound.com/track/4I2oaQy16S
Visiting the Land of Paper Inky Rocks 2024-07-27 | Ayako and Khuê visit Echizen, where washi (Japanese paper) has been made for 1500 years. This is the companion video to youtu.be/lgLMVWvmFV0 Join their exuberant investigation of food and specialties in the heart of the paper making area: Echizen!00:00 - Intro00:58 - Going to Echizen02:40 - Iwano Paper Mill03:17 - Daifuku Soba Restaurant05:01 - Ishikawa Paper Mill05:51 - Okamoto Otaki Shrine and the Paper Goddess!09:50 - Yanase Paper Mill10:43 - Suya Ryokan Ryouri Restaurant14:33 - Route Inn--A Business Hotel18:50 - Banzukehyou is not washi!20:33 - Kamezo Soba Restaurant21:24 - Takefu Knife Village23:17 - Urushhi Gallery Kyuuemon27:36 - Dorayaki27:55 - Echizen Tourist InfoDragon Paper making: youtube.com/watch?v=I35evuC-dlAPets on Lacquer: youtube.com/watch?v=Rpk2ulaVTuMMusic: Pizzazz by Jobii epidemicsound.com/track/XRkYeKKMc0
Moving Back to the US With All My Stationery and Inks Inky Rocks 2024-06-21 | After eight years and many bottles of ink, I am moving from Tokyo to the DC area of the US. I show you how I sort and handle all my fountain pens, stationery and ink to move halfway around the world.00:00 - Moving from Japan01:00 - Packing Journals05:53 - Packing for Friends08:43 - Packing Pens10:25 - Packing Glass Pens12:48 - Packing Day13:43 - Likes & DislikesMusic: epidemicsound.com/track/MAEsc5QdtPThumbnail picture credit: unsplash.com/photos/earth-with-clouds-above-the-african-continent-vhSz50AaFAs?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash
Sailors Newest Fountain Pen! Inky Rocks 2024-06-08 | The newest Sailor fountain pen is the Tuzu. I review the limited edition blue color with a medium nib. I love it!TUZU English Website: tuzu-en.sailor.co.jp00:00 - How I got the pen02:16 - Pronunciation02:45 - Unboxing and info03:50 - The looks!05:46 - "Adjustable nib"08:19 - "Heart hole"10:07 - Size comparison11:14 - Writing sample12:25 - VerdictFudefan's post: instagram.com/p/C6Q1sc_P3BE/?hl=en&img_index=1Tokyo Inklings podcast: tokyoinklings.comWinner of the Adventure Denali giveaway: lyndarae1960Music: White Linens and Wheat Fields: epidemicsound.com/track/6C5TP7lgB2
Fountain Pen Adventure (Denali!) Inky Rocks 2024-02-25 | This was a real fountain pen adventure for me--I got to interview Alicia from Adventure Denali last year! We talk fountain pens and lots of other adventures. Plus there are really cute pet pics too!Adventure Denali YouTube: youtube.com/@UCeATIzBVFBlYmxzZFMNGZAA Adventure Denali Instagram: instagram.com/adventuredenali/?hl=en
TOKYOS BEST STATIONERY STORE: Cute Things From Japan Inky Rocks 2023-12-31 | "Cute Things From Japan" is a cozy stationery store on the South West side of Tokyo and is arguably the best stationery store in Tokyo. It has a large curated collection of stationery, not only from Japan, but all around Asia. I show you how to get there from Tokyo station, show you around the store and explain why it is, if not the best stationery store in Tokyo, then at least the most fun!00:00 - Intro00:34 - Directions from Tokyo Station02:48 - Arriving at Cute Things!03:38 - The cute character corner04:22 - The cool corner05:55 - The classic corner06:26 - Ayako08:06 - Fountain Pens and Ink10:15 - Cute Things "info" pamphlets11:20 - Eric12:30 - Private Stationery SeminarsCute Things From Japan's Instagram: instagram.com/cutethingsfromjapan_official/?hl=enMusic: Waking Up Next to You by Matt Large on Epidemicepidemicsound.com/track/IEAOCNoYWC
Tokyo Pen Show Haul Inky Rocks 2023-11-11 | The Tokyo International Pen Show 2023 had just about everything fountain pen related. Check out some of the stuff I was able to get!00:00 Introduction00:59 Lauretts 02:06 "Pumpkin" Show Ink02:27 BunguBox03:09 Pen House "Pent" Humingbird04:31 Wanderlust Hanabi Glass Pens04:48 Flame Works07:07 Eboya "Tan Pen"08:17 Endless08:53 Fountain Pen Jam09:51 Show Numbers10:17 Ishimaru Bunkodo 140th Ann Pen10:53 Toyooka Wisteria Inserts11:26 Volunteers12:03 Mart Ink Mascara13:58 Mr Pilot14:26 Shachihata15:26 Seminars16:14 Stationery King's Syringes!17:10 Nib Meister MagicMusic: epidemicsound.com/track/Y73YbweiAX
The Mind Behind Musubi Journals an Interview with Daryl Inky Rocks 2023-08-24 | This is an interview with Daryl of Atelier Musubi--those sometimes hard to find, wonderful, hand made, fountain pen friendly journals. I went to Singapore this past winter and was able to track him down and spend a few hours talking about his company, paper in general, and what is on the horizon for Musubi. It's mostly him answering questions with a little clarification from me from the information I got from him off camera. If your interested in fountain pen paper--he is an expert, and talks in detail about it's different characteristics.Atelier Musubi https://musu.bi/00:00 - Intro01:55 - What is Musubi?03:15 - Hand-bound Journals04:01 - Folio Notebook06:06 - What's Coming Up08:21 - Paper Talk14:18 - Choosing Paper22:00 - Musubi Message
SINGAPORE: Awesome Fountain Pens Stores Inky Rocks 2023-08-24 | This is a quick vid where I show a few fountain pen stores in Singapore--and of course, my haul!00:00 - Intro00:45 - Aesthetic Bay01:55 - National Gallery Singapore02:54 - Think Stationery Store04:26 - Fook Hing Trading
BunguBox Fujiyama Blue Special Edition Fountain pens Inky Rocks 2023-08-21 | There are two kinds of BunguBox special edition Fujiyama Blue fountain pens—and one is still available at the SF Pen Show!
Cool Stationery from Small Japanese Companies Inky Rocks 2023-08-19 | I show some cool stationery items from small Japanese stationers from a recent exhibit in Tokyo.00:00 - Regaro Papiro wrapping paper00:16 - WACCA lace washi paper01:25 - Hi Moji Moji train washi tape01:51 - Takeo Paper onion skin02:28 - Papier Platz stickers02:58 - Yamamoto Paper 05:02 - Redline05:37 - Lets Stationery06:13 - Stationery King (Bungu-O)06:51 - Colleen Pencil06:58 - Choudo Teriw soft hard mat07:36 - Alisa & Akamegane stamp sets09:44 - Wanderlust by TSL10:01 - Cute Things from Japan10:18 - Eric Small Things10:34 - The Stationery Selection11:00 - Kanmaki Kiraha foils11:24 - Sanby11:46 - Dunn glass pen box12:25 - Wrapallet paper and box13:09 - Nouto ink cardsMusic: Eye by Hara Noda epidemicsound.com/track/sfb65xOZiTWebsites:Regaro Papiro: regaro-papiro.comWACCA: wacca-paper.jpHi Moji Moji: hi-mojimoji.comTakeo Paper: products.takeopaper.comPapier Platz: papier-platz.jpYamamoto Paper: yama-kami.comRedline: redline88.comLets Stationery: https://lets-sg.online/Stationery King: youtube.com/@bunguo-Choudo: teriw.jpAlisa & Akamegane: akamegane.netWanderlust by TSL: instagram.com/wanderlustbytsl/?hl=enCute Things from Japan: instagram.com/cutethingsfromjapan_official/?hl=enEric Small Things: instagram.com/eric_smallthings/?hl=enThe Stationery Selection: instagram.com/mylifemits/?hl=enKanmaki: http://www.kanmaki-foil.com/#INFORMATIONSanby: sanby.co.jpDunn: dunnleather.com/?utm_source=WEB&utm_medium=TOP&utm_campaign=topsectionWrapallet: wrapallet.com/productsNouto: https://www.nouto.shop/If you are interested in exporting some of these items for your store, check out the individual companies or Preco. They are an importer of foreign stationery into Japan and have helped some small stores obtain Japanese stationery items. preco-corp.co.jp. Note: they are NOT a forwarding service.
Platinums Chou Kuro: The Blackest Ink of All Inky Rocks 2023-07-14 | Platinum put out a pigment black is that is the "blackest" of all the black inks. I compare it to Platinum's Carbon Black, which held the title before, and show some really scary pictures of ink. EDIT: I think deionized water is the safest to use. I used distilled water and it worked fine. It's a lot cheaper.00:00 - It's this one...00:51 - What's in the box01:08 - Purified VS Distilled01:59 - Why Distilled is important03:56 - Filling the pens05:59 - Paper testing07:03 - Brightness rating07:25 - Carbon Black VS Chou Kuro Results08:51 - Waterproof Tests09:26 - Clean up10:57 - Final Judgement Check out Fountain Pen Memes on IG and his results: instagram.com/fountainpenmemes?hl=enMusic: Playa Plate by Dusty Decks epidemicsound.com/track/GRVBrApLLP
Fountain Pen Rests (Where To Put Your Pen?!) Inky Rocks 2023-05-14 | Where do you put your fountain pen when you are using it? Or how about when you want to "display" your pens? Pen rests, trays, and stands are the answer! Check out these, and there is a "free" one at the end!Ahnitol: http://ahnitol.comToyooka: toyocraft.com/en/homeCoppertist Wu: http://bit.ly/3zLkxzO Discount Code: Alesa15Hanabi Glass: hanabi-glass.comTAG (for Shinari Tray): store.tagstationery.jp/en00:00 - Intro00:33 - Ahnitol Animals01:27 - Toyooka Pen Trays02:43 - Coppertist Wu Striking Snake05:53 - Chopsticks06:31 - Hanabi Glass07:39 - Toyooka Pen Stands09:18 - Yoseka Stationery Pen Tray10:11 - Shinari Pen Tray12:09 - Trigger Warning13:40 - Simple Free Pen Rest14:41 - Giveaway WinnerMusic: Epidemic SoundSleepy + Hungry by baegel epidemicsound.com/track/lE52j5xKNR
McDonald’s Fountain Pen Friendly Paper Inky Rocks 2023-01-15 | McDonald's paper used for wrapping their burgers is the same as Smooth Onion Skin Fountain Pen paper--the coating is just a bit different!
Fountain Pens: What Happened in 2022 Inky Rocks 2022-12-30 | This is a collaboration with Jacob from Fudefan. We both cover what we saw were some of the defining things happening in the fountain pen world, from our perspective in Japan.Jacob's @Fudefan IG: instagram.com/fudefan/?hl=enJacob's Fudefan blog post: fudefan.com/2022/12/2022-in-reviewLuke Copping @lukecopping IG: instagram.com/lukecopping/?hl=enLuke Copping website: lukecopping.comStilo & Stile @stiloestyle IG: instagram.com/stiloestile/?hl=enStilo & Stile website: https://www.stiloestile.it/en/Bungukan Kobayashi @pennamaestro IG: instagram.com/pennamaestro/?hl=enBungukan Kobayashi website: kobabun.net00:00 - Intro01:28 - Paper Trends02:01 - Hobonichi's Tomoe River03:04 - The Arc of Tomoe River05:24 - Yamamoto Paper07:11 - Chromo-shading Ink and Paper08:04 - Ink Cards09:23 - Dark Paper10:08 - Wacca Washi Paper10:51 - Box and Needle12:41 - Pen Trends12:51 - Obre Coloring13:44 - Translucent, Matte and Frosted13:55 - Bungukan Kobayashi Clematis14:27 - Stilo & Stile Leonardo14:55 - Mori Platinum President15:15 - Usagiya Jeans Style Platinum 377615:45 - Pilot Translucent 91215:58 - Bungubox 823 Fujiyama Blue18:25 - GOAT Kakuno Refresh19:10 - Platinum Shape of Heart20:42 - Pilot Custom 74 30th Anniversary22:10 - Pen Predictions23:46 - Ink24:38 - Inku Numa History26:26 - "Ink Play" for "Inkheads"27:18 - Teranishi Guitar Ink29:59 - Ferris Wheel Press33:36 - Different Ink Properties36:12 - Ink Paraphernalia38:08 - Shumi no Bungu Bako "Box of Hobbies"Music: As I Dream byJohannes Bornlof epidemicsound.com/track/4cUBo6wPFR
How to Run a Pen Show Inky Rocks 2022-11-27 | PLEASE USE YOUTUBE'S CAPTIONS TO UNDERSTAND THE SMALL PARTS THAT ARE IN JAPANESE. I'm so sorry, the subtitles on the small parts that are in Japanese did not load up on my video. I translated those parts on Youtube's captions. Using the Tokyo International Pen Show 2022, I give a quick review of the show and go over what makes it so successful!Link to the TIPS 2022 vendor "shorts" playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY0zOX4Za7UZf57CXBZkZ4JIVdGe0-eA500:00 - Intro02:32 - Show pen and ink03:28 - Nibs04:00 - Nib meisters05:07 - Vendors07:14 - Glass pens10:32 - Pen experts11:35 - Long view12:13 - Venue12:47 - Community14:10 - Volunteers14:43 - Vendor expenses16:00 - Fun18:02 - Messages from volunteersMusic: Retrogress by Jobii. epidemicsound.com/track/w8Cx7JPqru
