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How To Buy Pens From Japan (March 2025)
How to buy fountain pens from Japan without paying hefty reseller markups.
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Video guide: How to buy store-exclusive Japanese inks from overseas
Up until a few years ago, you had to not only fly to Japan but also take the shinkansen across the country to purchase Japan’s highly sought-after store-exclusive inks. Fortunately, that’s no longer the case. In this video, I’ll guide you through the process of buying these inks from overseas.
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Beyond Tomoe River: Best Fountain Pen Paper Alternatives
Something’s going on with Tomoe River paper. In this video, I explore the recent quality issues and share my top fountain pen paper alternatives. From Graphilo to Yu-sari, I’m testing them all for color vibrancy and shading.
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