I was able to attend the Tokyo Pen Show this year for a few hours Saturday morning! I am brand new to the world of pens, so many things were outside of my budget/realm of knowledge, but it was a lot of fun to walk through the show. I got some stationery items, including the 2024 himekuri calendar, and my first glass pen (for 500 yen because the body was flawed). I participated in the stamp rally and won one of the leftover 2022 show pens, a Sailor Profit Jr., so I also played the scoops for some Sailor cartridges. Even as a total newbie, I had a lot of fun!
That’s so awesome! Thank you for your feedback. It’s nice to know a novice can have fun at this show! The Himekuri is so useful. You can use it to mark the days in a blank journal to separate the days, you can use it to mark when an item “expires” or to mark a special day on a calendar. Sounds like you made some awesome purchases!
@@InkyRocks Yes! I plan to use the himekuri calendar with a day free hobonichi for journaling. And I had so much fun at TIPS, I'm so glad it fit into my trip to Japan this year and I hope I can come again someday
You have a unique style to your videos. Your voice is both calming and informative. No hyperbole, just appreciation of the quality available. Keep up the good work. Best wishes
A most fun and most beautiful "haul video:" wonderful sense of what the day felt like - best use of the word "wackadoodle" - plus, wow: those bento boxes!
Cool video. Great haul. I hope to catch a TIPS someday. Great to see the workshops and nibmeisters. Lovely blue ‘flower vase’ and pen from Ishimaru. Aloha
All of that looks great! Glass pens and ink and urushi - oh my! I love the stamp pad! Something else I didn’t know I needed until I saw it and will have to obsess on finding it 😂. Glad to see you back in the video saddle. I always love to see your ink and your rocks.
That beaded Pelikan pen holder is SO CUTE. I love it. And I need that ink mascara wand. Also I ordered that sparkly pink Bungubox pen the second I got the email about it, haha. 😅
great to see a video from you again! I was in Tokyo and Osaka in the late summer and I could hear your voice in my head as I made to pilgrimage to various shops that you have covered 🙂
Haha, feels sooo odd seing myself in your videos! It was such a fun weekend ^_^ I also think I should find the people who sell the Ink Mascara and get one while I am still in Tokyo! As always, a fantastic video! Glad you found a good use for the bird-calling whistle ^_^ See you in Crete :D
Thanks, Alesa, for that wonderful video. TIPS looks like such fun. They always have such interesting and innovative creations. I think I want just about everything in your haul! Loved everything but particularly the hand beaded pen case. TIPS may not be the biggest pen show but I think it qualifies as the best.
Waaaa there are so many cute and cool stuffs I've never seen before! Dang why there aren't more pen lovers around the world to do stuffs like this, I'd love to go to one!
Good info re: water pressure! I hate seeing any little remnants at all, so I’ll have to try this next cleaning day. Hooray for pressure washers! Do you happen to know if it is possible to use a smaller syringe to fill a pen as well…with shimmering ink?
Wow. TIP was quite an adventure this year. Great vid sharing many interesting details. You have influenced me into placing TIP at the top of my travel list.
I hope you can make it out here! Japan is a wonderful place to visit and there is a lot of pen related shops outside of just the show. Plus the food is awesome here hahaha!
Another awesome video!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to document the pen show for everyone around the world! I especially loved the way the makers of the Lauretts pen integrated the threads into the design -- just AMAZING!! And the opal in the glass pen?! I have no words! Arigato! ありがとう！
@@InkyRocks LOL! I hear you on that. I had a very expensive fountain pen year in 2023. Time to hit the breaks (or at least spend money on other folks for the next couple months, LOL)
Thanks for another great video Alesa. It was such a fun show, I only wish I would have seen your video BEFORE the show. I always seem to miss so much. I need to slow down.
hahaha! I literally was so tired the first day (it has been a looong month!) that I thought to myself "nothing new here, I don't think I'll buy anything this year". Yeah, right. I think filming stuff makes me look at it a bit closer.
Thank you so much! These show vids are killers--SO many clips to wade thru! I'm behind on a bunch of videos but I wanted to make this one in a timely manner. Hope you can make it to TIPS one day (and enjoy Tokyo too!)
Terrific TIPS coverage as always, Inky! I always love these to learn about the creative and innovative stationery out there. I am going to look out for that Ink mascara and give it a try. Thanks again!
This year was my first time to TIPS. I got glass pens from my favorite glass studio and some store exclusive inks. I was able to sign up for bechori's workshop and I was not the only foreigner attended his workshop. I had so much fun at TIPS and I will definitely go back next time!
This video was worth all the careful and artful work you clearly invested in it… I’ve been anticipating your 2023 TIPS video eagerly and, once again, it dazzled. Thanks, Alesa, as always. 🫡
Lovely introduction, love all your narratives of all those lovely pen. Love writing with dip pen and fountain pen myself. Thank you so much for sharing this, never been to any pen show and it's on my bucket list now.
Sounds like the show was a lot of fun as always! Those wisteria inserts look great in your new three tiered blue cabinet! Love the cat pen! Looking forward to your video on iron gall inks!
It is always a pleasure to watch one of your videos. The pen show seemed like a lot fun with some intriguing finds. I love all of the glass pens ( go buy the dinosaur!) and that ink mascara! That is genius. So much better that cotton swabs. Thanks so much for sharing😘
It is really a great show! I've collected so many iron gall, I wanted to do a vid. It is a bit scary as I can't mess around with them too much as a few of them are so PERMANENT hahaha!
Thank you for another wonderful video! People really seem to be having a great time at TIPS. Looking forward to your future video on iron gall inks too.
Thank you! I've built up quite a collection of iron gall ink, so I thought I would live dangerously and make a vid about them. But no throwing of bottles--that stuff is too permanent!
Thank you for introducing our company's original fountain pen "Ruri Lapis Lazuli". We are so happy to watch your video! We hope we can see you again at Tokyo pen show on next year!
If you love pens, paper, ink, or stationery, a trek to Japan is definitely something you would want in your future. The place where there might be competition for this title is Taiwan. They also have an amazing pen and stationery scene. Japan, in of itself, is super fun to visit too.
@17:10 magic, indeed. I bet that was so awesome. Sounds like you had a great time, and picked out some really neat goodies to boot. Great stuff, as always. Thank you for continuing to allow me to live my fountain pen life vicariously through your vids. 😁 …always the best…
My husband and I came on the second day Saturday morning. I bought a 3 day pass but our Japan trip was such a mad rush, that we only managed to zoom through about 3 hours worth of explorations. I wonder if I met you as one of the volunteers that day? I am definitely planning to go back next year! It is a very well run show!
Thank you-it really is well run. I was only one of three non-Japanese volunteers and the other two were men. Sorry you didn’t have enough time. But some time is better than no time!
So many cool and amazing finds you shared. I especially want to get ahold of that mascara swatch instrument and the magic stamp pad for swatching ink around stamp patterns. You have yet again put this pen show on my list of goals. Thank you for such an interesting and entertaining tour.✒️❤
Thank you so much! I had to hustle to get this vid out as I am now in New Zealand. It really keeps me focused when my viewers say they enjoy the vids or find them useful!
Delightful as always. Can't thank you enough for sharing -- I'm so jealous of your life in Japan. Glad to see Geena there doing her nib magic. She's tweaked a few of my pens.
Careful with using the pump syringes to clean your FPs. I did something similar with my twsbi and when I pushed the syringe plunger the water pressure built up and shot the nib really hard against the jar wall I was cleaning it in.
Thank you so much for making this video! I love the dip pens and some day I may have to come to Tokyo to get one. I also loved that cleaning set that you showed at the end. I have been wondering when someone would make such a set. Sailor makes something like that for their pens, but to have such a nice set for other brands would be great. If you have a link for those, could you please post it? Thank you again! This was thoroughly entertaining.
Hahaha! Thank you! Each vid has several hundred clips and takes a bit of time. I so wish I could do one a day (I have so many thoughts in my head, but not enough time to do them all!)
That pen to make masking tape FP-friendly could be a huge seller, I look forward to its release. Thank you for the detailed video! The show looks like a lot of fun; if I ever make it to Japan I'll have to keep TIPS in mind as a destination.
Thanks for sharing this. That’s quite a haul and it must have been cool to be a volunteer too. Everyone seems so warm, friendly and enthusiastic. BTW, to fully enjoy Crete, make sure you read up (or watch videos) about the intriguing ancient writing systems Linear A and B, especially the decipherment of Linear B. Thanks again for a lovely video.
Awesome tip! I'll definitely look that up. I really like combining stationery/fountain pens with my trips as ai find it makes it more meaningful, and I don't just do "touristy" things--thanks!
Did you buy the Kaweco Sport ? Looks nice... I use a 'Flow Hack' ebonite feed from fpnibs with my brass version and the result is great ! I like a nice flow of ink from my pens !! Especially from that brand because it doesn't handle large nibs very well as ink flow go.
I didn't get that one, but I do agree that having a better feed would make the pen more fun. That Kaweco did look pretty nice but I got the Eboya short pen and that was enough shortness for awhile hahaha!
TIPS understands the seasons, the golden brown ink is something I would have gotten in attendance. Scriptus has a periwinkle show ink, and though I have affinity for show inks, had to pass it.
Thank you, this is such an enjoyable video. TIPS doesn’t seem nearly as chaotic as DC or San Francisco, both of which are a bit overwhelming, at least for me. I think Schon DSGN also has a syringe cleaner. I don’t know how well it works in comparison to the one you’ve shown but I’d be interested to find out.
Aaahhh~~ the pumpkin ink poured into the cup like tea! A part of me is clutching my wallet while another part of me is fist pumping. "Heck, YES!" No need to be stingy with ink, right? Lovely video as usual. Thank you so much for taking the time to make and post it.
Thank you so much! After the ink stunts, I took a sample for myself, and then am giving a nearly full bottle to a friend who did not order it in time. I'm getting pretty good about doing these messy things quite neatly hahaha!
@@InkyRocks You've been putting in the time to get this good. I've been following you for the last three years or so. It's always a joy to watch one of your videos. And I keep referring people to your channel when the opportunity presents itself.
This was a great video very impressive,in the opening of your video you showed an Ultem pen ,who was the company and where can you purchase it.Thanks for any info.
Thank you! It’s from Fuga pens. I don’t know if he has a website but he is Fugapens on IG. I like his pen because it’s so rare to see Ultem polished that well.
Omg i loved your video. I know nothing about this stuff but my ancestry is Japanese so I love all artsy stuff Japanese. Thank you for this beautiful introduction. ❤
I'm sad I wasn't able to buy the ink, it ran out by the time I went to get the tickets for it. But it was a blast seeing everything in one place and so many people there for it.
I am planning to attend this year, my first ever pen show and feeling so so excited. This video gives a great overview. Are there any flyers or app to know about any special items released in the show (like the Pilot special 742 you mentioned)? Also, any tips for first comers? 😊 Thank you!
You definitely need to check their website as it lists all their vendors and tells a little about them. Also follow their IG. They may make announcements there. And make sure you are registered with their LivePocket.
@@InkyRocks Thank you so much! I have signed up for ticketing and also following their feeds. I am keenly looking for special editions of Sailor pens and also other smaller/lesser known local brands or vendors. Amy suggestion on which are the exhibitors to swatch out for these? (I am very sorry in advance for imposing on you for information). Arigatou gozaimas!
@@imsathyasekar pretty much what is on the vid along with Bungukan Kobayashi, Usagiya, Bungubox, Pella Penna etc. You won't remember them all--there will be more special editions than you would want to buy
I was able to attend the Tokyo Pen Show this year for a few hours Saturday morning! I am brand new to the world of pens, so many things were outside of my budget/realm of knowledge, but it was a lot of fun to walk through the show. I got some stationery items, including the 2024 himekuri calendar, and my first glass pen (for 500 yen because the body was flawed). I participated in the stamp rally and won one of the leftover 2022 show pens, a Sailor Profit Jr., so I also played the scoops for some Sailor cartridges. Even as a total newbie, I had a lot of fun!
That’s so awesome! Thank you for your feedback. It’s nice to know a novice can have fun at this show! The Himekuri is so useful. You can use it to mark the days in a blank journal to separate the days, you can use it to mark when an item “expires” or to mark a special day on a calendar. Sounds like you made some awesome purchases!
@@InkyRocks Yes! I plan to use the himekuri calendar with a day free hobonichi for journaling. And I had so much fun at TIPS, I'm so glad it fit into my trip to Japan this year and I hope I can come again someday
You have a unique style to your videos. Your voice is both calming and informative. No hyperbole, just appreciation of the quality available. Keep up the good work. Best wishes
Thanks so much! I'm so glad you find it useful--keeps me making them!
Ugh, now I need an ink mascara.
Fantastic TIPS video once again!
Yes, yes you do. I was surprised how well it made swatches once you figured it out. Thanks Jacob.
A most fun and most beautiful "haul video:" wonderful sense of what the day felt like - best use of the word "wackadoodle" - plus, wow: those bento boxes!
I know! Those bento boxes were awesome! I'm not sure where I dug up "wackadoodle" from...Thank you!
This must be by far the best pen show in the world! Alesa, thank you so much for sharing ❤
I think it is! It’s so much fun!
Looks like so much fun! That frosted kakuno 😍!
I know! It’s so cute!
私の仲間が作りました。
Probably one of the best pen shows in the world. Thanks for sharing.
It really is! 💕
I know!!! That is why I'm so jealous of where you live.@@InkyRocks
I can't stop watching your videos!!!!!! What an amazing pen channel!
Thank you so much! I'll have a video on Japanese paper making in about two weeks--appreciate the encouragement!
Watching your video is sheer heaven. Thank you so much.
That is so sweet--thanks so much for your lovely comment!
Cool video. Great haul. I hope to catch a TIPS someday. Great to see the workshops and nibmeisters. Lovely blue ‘flower vase’ and pen from Ishimaru. Aloha
Thanks Andrew! You definitely need to time your visits out here to line up!
@@InkyRockssomeday. I really enjoyed the Wagner event. Lovely Toyokocraft pen case. Mahalo
Your videos are always so relaxing. I enjoy watching with a cup of coffee. Thank you for hard work. :)
I'm so glad you find them relaxing! We need more relaxing! Thanks!
Thank you for taking us along with you.
TH-cam blocked my answering comments for awhile (probably because I was all over the place--just returned from NZ). Glad you enjoyed it!
All of that looks great! Glass pens and ink and urushi - oh my! I love the stamp pad! Something else I didn’t know I needed until I saw it and will have to obsess on finding it 😂.
Glad to see you back in the video saddle. I always love to see your ink and your rocks.
Thank you so much. 2023 was a bit of a rough year and lots of changes for me. Hopefully I can get cranked back up with more vids!
@@InkyRocks Maybe I’ll see you for Gem Show? We can talk ink and rocks over coffee and tacos.
I would love to but not the next one. We are moving back to the States next year. So it will have to be 2025!
@@InkyRocks Well ok, where are you going to end up?
@@lisal1535 In N. Virginia. We have a lot of ill family members and need to be closer to them.
That beaded Pelikan pen holder is SO CUTE. I love it. And I need that ink mascara wand. Also I ordered that sparkly pink Bungubox pen the second I got the email about it, haha. 😅
I know! I love that pen holder! You’ll love the BunguBox pen-my video didn’t do it justice (I’m blaming the bad lighting at the show hahaha!)
Pen holderを作ったのは、私の仲間です。
great to see a video from you again! I was in Tokyo and Osaka in the late summer and I could hear your voice in my head as I made to pilgrimage to various shops that you have covered 🙂
Hahaha! That’s awesome! The question is: was I the little devil voice or the good angel voice?
@@InkyRocks between you and the recent Japan series from The Wet Pen I didn't stand a chance of being good.
Thank you for sharing a most wonderful experience!! I love your videos!
Thanks so much-I appreciate your comment!
Haha, feels sooo odd seing myself in your videos! It was such a fun weekend ^_^
I also think I should find the people who sell the Ink Mascara and get one while I am still in Tokyo!
As always, a fantastic video!
Glad you found a good use for the bird-calling whistle ^_^
See you in Crete :D
Thanks so much! It really is a good pen rest hahaha! See you in Crete!
Great presentation with a lot of fun and valuable information. The narrator has a soothing and interesting voice 😊
Thank you! Glad you found it informative! 💖
What a lovely video. The ink pouring into the tea cup was so intriguing. You have a very relaxing voice also.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!💕
Thanks, Alesa, for that wonderful video. TIPS looks like such fun. They always have such interesting and innovative creations. I think I want just about everything in your haul! Loved everything but particularly the hand beaded pen case. TIPS may not be the biggest pen show but I think it qualifies as the best.
I agree-though it’s getting pretty big now! They do have some cool stuff! Thanks for your lovely comment!
Waaaa there are so many cute and cool stuffs I've never seen before! Dang why there aren't more pen lovers around the world to do stuffs like this, I'd love to go to one!
It really is a fun show with lots of unique stuff!
you get a higher pressure using a smaller syringe for the really stubborn ink. I loved the concept of attaching the cartridge to the syringe.
I found it initially intimidating. But it’s pretty straightforward.
Good info re: water pressure! I hate seeing any little remnants at all, so I’ll have to try this next cleaning day. Hooray for pressure washers!
Do you happen to know if it is possible to use a smaller syringe to fill a pen as well…with shimmering ink?
@@tiffanybluetarot It will be dependent on the diameter of the needle used.
@@pugflyer understandable. I guess I’ll just have to give it a go and see how we come out. Appreciate you!
I love watching your videos! Thanks
Thank you so much!💖
Wow. TIP was quite an adventure this year. Great vid sharing many interesting details. You have influenced me into placing TIP at the top of my travel list.
I hope you can make it out here! Japan is a wonderful place to visit and there is a lot of pen related shops outside of just the show. Plus the food is awesome here hahaha!
Enjoyed video found it so interesting and informative..✍💛🇨🇦🇺🇲💛
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!💕
Another awesome video!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to document the pen show for everyone around the world! I especially loved the way the makers of the Lauretts pen integrated the threads into the design -- just AMAZING!! And the opal in the glass pen?! I have no words! Arigato! ありがとう！
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the vid. My wallet is on lockdown now😂
@@InkyRocks LOL! I hear you on that. I had a very expensive fountain pen year in 2023. Time to hit the breaks (or at least spend money on other folks for the next couple months, LOL)
So glad you're back! TIPS is an incredible production!
Thank you! I still have a backache from standing so much!
The lilac urushi! OMG! Stunning!
Thanks! 😊
Kumusta..Tita Alesa...😂
I really enjoyed this video.
All of these exotic writing instruments.
TH-cam blocked my answering comments for awhile (probably because I was all over the place--just returned from NZ). I'm so glad you enjoyed the vid!
Thanks for another great video Alesa. It was such a fun show, I only wish I would have seen your video BEFORE the show. I always seem to miss so much. I need to slow down.
hahaha! I literally was so tired the first day (it has been a looong month!) that I thought to myself "nothing new here, I don't think I'll buy anything this year". Yeah, right. I think filming stuff makes me look at it a bit closer.
That was fantastic!! What a treat to be able to volunteer and to attend……thanks for sharing!
Awesome-so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
This is the most charming pen show video I've ever seen. I really must manage to get to TIPS!
Ah! So glad I convinced you hahaha! It really is a fun show and I was surprised this year how many overseas visitors we had!
One of the best fountain pen channels. Period.
Thank you so much! Lovely comments like yours keeps me going (I had to sift thru 500 clips for this video and sometimes I question my sanity!)
Great review! Really like the artistry that you demonstrate in making them. Would really like to go to TIPS!!
Thank you so much! These show vids are killers--SO many clips to wade thru! I'm behind on a bunch of videos but I wanted to make this one in a timely manner. Hope you can make it to TIPS one day (and enjoy Tokyo too!)
What a treat to watch this.
Thank you!💕
So many happy faces! Thanks for the video as usual, Inky
I know! We had a blast too at the volunteer dinner. TIPS paid for an all you can eat/drink party for us volunteers! Thanks Tom! 💝
Terrific TIPS coverage as always, Inky! I always love these to learn about the creative and innovative stationery out there. I am going to look out for that Ink mascara and give it a try. Thanks again!
awesome! so glad you find these useful--thanks so much for your comment!
Omg would love to have possibility to come to pen show. It’s so nice and interesting. TFS
It really is fun--you should try to come one day 💖
Just amazing, thanks ❤
Thank you so much! 💜💜💜
This year was my first time to TIPS. I got glass pens from my favorite glass studio and some store exclusive inks. I was able to sign up for bechori's workshop and I was not the only foreigner attended his workshop. I had so much fun at TIPS and I will definitely go back next time!
Awesome! I can't believe I missed you! It sounds like you had fun and that makes me feel like "mission accomplished!" So glad you enjoyed it!
This video was worth all the careful and artful work you clearly invested in it…
I’ve been anticipating your 2023 TIPS video eagerly and, once again, it dazzled.
Thanks, Alesa, as always. 🫡
Thank you so much. I’m now in a plane to New Zealand and I literally posted it before leaving the house! 500 clips I had to sift thru hahaha! 💖
I'm glad to see you back. I would like to see you more often.
I would love to be on more-but this year was pretty rough so I had to scale back. Hopefully I can get caught up soon!
Above all else, health comes first.
Great video. Can't wait to see the next one.
Thank you! One coming out this weekend (and another the following week!)
@@InkyRocks Yes!
Thank you for the fun video!!!
Glad you liked it!
Enjoyable videos!! You are soooo good!!
Thanks so much! 💞🌸💖
Fantastic show. Love your haul! Thank you for your service.
Thank you! It was super fun!
Lovely introduction, love all your narratives of all those lovely pen. Love writing with dip pen and fountain pen myself. Thank you so much for sharing this, never been to any pen show and it's on my bucket list now.
Thanks so much! Hope you can make it out to a pen show one day-they are a great way to meet people in the community and to get cool stuff!
Sounds like the show was a lot of fun as always! Those wisteria inserts look great in your new three tiered blue cabinet! Love the cat pen! Looking forward to your video on iron gall inks!
Thanks so much! I’m a bit worried about the iron gall video-that stuff stains!
I found this to be incredibly relaxing to listen to ❤😂
Thanks! Glad you are relaxed!
It is always a pleasure to watch one of your videos. The pen show seemed like a lot fun with some intriguing finds. I love all of the glass pens ( go buy the dinosaur!) and that ink mascara! That is genius. So much better that cotton swabs. Thanks so much for sharing😘
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I really am seriously thinking about contacting him for a dino-head pen...
I love your videos. You’re the best there is.
Hahaha! Thank you so much! Kind people like you keep me making them!
I am really looking forward to your iron gall inks video, and would have loved to see this show.
It is really a great show! I've collected so many iron gall, I wanted to do a vid. It is a bit scary as I can't mess around with them too much as a few of them are so PERMANENT hahaha!
Thanks Alesa! I’ve been waiting for this!❤️
Awesome! Hope you liked it!
Thank you for another wonderful video! People really seem to be having a great time at TIPS. Looking forward to your future video on iron gall inks too.
Thank you! I've built up quite a collection of iron gall ink, so I thought I would live dangerously and make a vid about them. But no throwing of bottles--that stuff is too permanent!
Thank you for introducing our company's original fountain pen "Ruri Lapis Lazuli".
We are so happy to watch your video!
We hope we can see you again at Tokyo pen show on next year!
私のビデオを見てくれてありがとう!「ラピスラズリ」のペンが大好きです！
OMG. What fun. You got some great shots -- all the nibmeisters -- wow. Love the innovation over there. Wish it could be like that in the US, too.
I really enjoyed myself! US shows have different strengths (lot more vintage) so it’s fun to go to both!
Wow, I am living in the wrong country!!!! If I had time remaining, I would go to this show -- and spend much time in Japan. Thank you.
If you love pens, paper, ink, or stationery, a trek to Japan is definitely something you would want in your future. The place where there might be competition for this title is Taiwan. They also have an amazing pen and stationery scene. Japan, in of itself, is super fun to visit too.
@17:10 magic, indeed. I bet that was so awesome.
Sounds like you had a great time, and picked out some really neat goodies to boot. Great stuff, as always.
Thank you for continuing to allow me to live my fountain pen life vicariously through your vids. 😁
…always the best…
Thanks so much-it is truly wonderful having such kind and loyal viewers 💖
I feel like my visit is in the wrong month now. :D Lovely as always.
Thanks so much Sarah! Any month in Japan is pretty good 😊
The hummingbird is brilliant.
I know-pretty wild right!?
Thanks for the video. The holy grail of all pen shows. I’d be a volunteer but the show couldn’t afford me😂
Hahaha! I hear you!
Lovely to see your interesting and, in some cases, unusual haul. Sounds like you had a great time.
I did! Long days, but so much fun. Thanks💕
My husband and I came on the second day Saturday morning. I bought a 3 day pass but our Japan trip was such a mad rush, that we only managed to zoom through about 3 hours worth of explorations. I wonder if I met you as one of the volunteers that day? I am definitely planning to go back next year! It is a very well run show!
Thank you-it really is well run. I was only one of three non-Japanese volunteers and the other two were men. Sorry you didn’t have enough time. But some time is better than no time!
You are always so much fun to watch. I always look forward to your videos. ❤❤
Thanks so much! Makes me happy!
I participated as a volunteer. It's amazing how detailed it is! !
Thanks so much for volunteering! Are you going to the party?
@@InkyRocksYES.I'm going to Party
The ink mascara wand is brilliant!
I know! And the name is so fitting hahaha!
@@InkyRocks great video, thanks! Is there anyway to order this online?
Great haul and another informative video. Must add some of these items to my wish list beginning with a trip to Japan in 2024!
Absolutely! Not just the show, but Japan is so fun and easy to travel and enjoy!
Thanks for the video. Looks like it was a lot of fun.
It was! But tiring for this old creaky body…
Dang TIPS! Another thing to add to my bucket list! LOL looks like you all had an amazing time - thanks for this!
I did! Thank you! Hope you can make it out here-you’d love it!
Always love your TIPS recaps😍 All the glass pens are beautiful 🤩 Especially the dinosaur one 🔥!! Thanks for sharing your experience!!!
So glad you liked it! I'm still mulling over dino-head! It's just so unique!
Great meeting you at TIPS this year :) I hope you had a fantastic rest of your show!
Great meeting you to Shahriar! I guess I’m going to have to eventually tackle doing a vid on the DC Pen show hahaha! Glad you came out to Japan!
That looked wonderful! Those glass pens are wild. 😍
I know! I’m still mulling over the Dino 🦖 head…
So many cool and amazing finds you shared. I especially want to get ahold of that mascara swatch instrument and the magic stamp pad for swatching ink around stamp patterns. You have yet again put this pen show on my list of goals. Thank you for such an interesting and entertaining tour.✒️❤
Thank you so much! I had to hustle to get this vid out as I am now in New Zealand. It really keeps me focused when my viewers say they enjoy the vids or find them useful!
Delightful as always. Can't thank you enough for sharing -- I'm so jealous of your life in Japan. Glad to see Geena there doing her nib magic. She's tweaked a few of my pens.
She is awesome--was really a wonderful presence at TIPS! Thank you!
Wonderful event, I wish I had been there! Must start saving for the 2024 Tokyo pen show :)
Absolutely! Japan, and especially Tokyo, really is a fun place to visit and TIPS is kind of the icing on the cake!
I thought there would be nothing you could show me by way of Pens, but the Vintage pilots were just up my alley… Thanks for another perfect video!
Aren't they? I'm not too into vintage (I used to be) but Mr Pilot always re-kindles my interest! Thank you!
I’m hoping to go next year!!!!!!! This looks so cool
I hope you can make it! It really is fun!
this would be amazing to attend - one day I'll make the trek from Australia!
It really is fun. But just coming to Japan is fun too! It is an excellent combination.
yes it is high on my list. I love pens, cameras, watches and whisky - I suspect it would be an expensive trip!
@@InkyRocks
Careful with using the pump syringes to clean your FPs. I did something similar with my twsbi and when I pushed the syringe plunger the water pressure built up and shot the nib really hard against the jar wall I was cleaning it in.
Oh dear! Sorry but I laughed at your pain. That would probably make my heart momentarily stop!
I live near Tokyo and I missed this show! I’ll make it next year, though!
You really should if you can--it's well worth your time!
Thank you so much for making this video! I love the dip pens and some day I may have to come to Tokyo to get one. I also loved that cleaning set that you showed at the end. I have been wondering when someone would make such a set. Sailor makes something like that for their pens, but to have such a nice set for other brands would be great. If you have a link for those, could you please post it? Thank you again! This was thoroughly entertaining.
Thanks so much-glad you liked it! His IG is Bungu_o and this is his website: bungu-o.com
I don’t know if he ships overseas. I got it at his seminar.
@@InkyRocks Thank you!
Loved this! Thanks for sharing. Looks like a very cool place to be!
Susan in Az🏜️
Glad you enjoyed it Susan!
How fun. Thank you for sharing. Your videos are never long enough. Feel free to make a video a day.😅
Hahaha! Thank you! Each vid has several hundred clips and takes a bit of time. I so wish I could do one a day (I have so many thoughts in my head, but not enough time to do them all!)
Awesome, Alesa! You know, I saw someone using a piece of bent spiral wire attached to a dip nib as a kind of feeder, similar to the ink mascara.
Thank you! I think I’ve seen that too. Anything to help the ink along!
Great video as usual.. Waited so long for this!!
Thank you! I had to filter thru 500 clips. So many cool things at the show!
That pen to make masking tape FP-friendly could be a huge seller, I look forward to its release. Thank you for the detailed video! The show looks like a lot of fun; if I ever make it to Japan I'll have to keep TIPS in mind as a destination.
Coming to Japan is really a fun trip, even if you don't make it to TIPS. But that would be the icing on the cake!
As ever, I want one of everything! 😄
Me too! Problem is, my wallet doesn’t agree!
@@InkyRocks I empathise!
you would love Crete. it's very green, and the people were nice to me.
I think I really will-excited to go there!
Thanks for sharing this. That’s quite a haul and it must have been cool to be a volunteer too. Everyone seems so warm, friendly and enthusiastic. BTW, to fully enjoy Crete, make sure you read up (or watch videos) about the intriguing ancient writing systems Linear A and B, especially the decipherment of Linear B. Thanks again for a lovely video.
Awesome tip! I'll definitely look that up. I really like combining stationery/fountain pens with my trips as ai find it makes it more meaningful, and I don't just do "touristy" things--thanks!
Did you buy the Kaweco Sport ? Looks nice... I use a 'Flow Hack' ebonite feed from fpnibs with my brass version and the result is great ! I like a nice flow of ink from my pens !! Especially from that brand because it doesn't handle large nibs very well as ink flow go.
I didn't get that one, but I do agree that having a better feed would make the pen more fun. That Kaweco did look pretty nice but I got the Eboya short pen and that was enough shortness for awhile hahaha!
TIPS understands the seasons, the golden brown ink is something I would have gotten in attendance. Scriptus has a periwinkle show ink, and though I have affinity for show inks, had to pass it.
I used to be really big on show inks, and then I just got too many. I'm giving this bottle to a friend that didn't order it on time.
Thank you, this is such an enjoyable video. TIPS doesn’t seem nearly as chaotic as DC or San Francisco, both of which are a bit overwhelming, at least for me.
I think Schon DSGN also has a syringe cleaner. I don’t know how well it works in comparison to the one you’ve shown but I’d be interested to find out.
Thank you so much for commenting! There was a discussion on my Reddit post about the Schon Design one. I haven't tried it out yet.
Aaahhh~~ the pumpkin ink poured into the cup like tea! A part of me is clutching my wallet while another part of me is fist pumping. "Heck, YES!" No need to be stingy with ink, right? Lovely video as usual. Thank you so much for taking the time to make and post it.
Thank you so much! After the ink stunts, I took a sample for myself, and then am giving a nearly full bottle to a friend who did not order it in time. I'm getting pretty good about doing these messy things quite neatly hahaha!
@@InkyRocks You've been putting in the time to get this good. I've been following you for the last three years or so. It's always a joy to watch one of your videos. And I keep referring people to your channel when the opportunity presents itself.
💖🌸💕 thank you!!
The vanishing m1000 was an interesting Easter egg 😂
I need to put Easter eggs in on purpose to reward my loyal viewers hahaha!
This was a great video very impressive,in the opening of your video you showed an Ultem pen ,who was the company and where can you purchase it.Thanks for any info.
Thank you! It’s from Fuga pens. I don’t know if he has a website but he is Fugapens on IG. I like his pen because it’s so rare to see Ultem polished that well.
I need the Shahihata goods and love your haul❤
Thank you! I do too!
Omg i loved your video. I know nothing about this stuff but my ancestry is Japanese so I love all artsy stuff Japanese. Thank you for this beautiful introduction. ❤
Thank you! So glad you got something out of the vid. Hope you make it out here to visit!
I'm sad I wasn't able to buy the ink, it ran out by the time I went to get the tickets for it. But it was a blast seeing everything in one place and so many people there for it.
I got it strictly for filming and giving the bottle to a friend. Ink comes and goes…😂
I am planning to attend this year, my first ever pen show and feeling so so excited. This video gives a great overview. Are there any flyers or app to know about any special items released in the show (like the Pilot special 742 you mentioned)? Also, any tips for first comers? 😊 Thank you!
You definitely need to check their website as it lists all their vendors and tells a little about them. Also follow their IG. They may make announcements there. And make sure you are registered with their LivePocket.
And have fun-I’m not going this year as I’m moving and will attend next year. I’m jealous!
@@InkyRocks Thank you so much! I have signed up for ticketing and also following their feeds. I am keenly looking for special editions of Sailor pens and also other smaller/lesser known local brands or vendors. Amy suggestion on which are the exhibitors to swatch out for these? (I am very sorry in advance for imposing on you for information). Arigatou gozaimas!
@@imsathyasekar pretty much what is on the vid along with Bungukan Kobayashi, Usagiya, Bungubox, Pella Penna etc. You won't remember them all--there will be more special editions than you would want to buy
@@InkyRocks You truly rock 💪🏼👏🏼
I'm so sad im missing this year show by three weeks. Also I would love to own that syringe set from stationery King.
I'm missing this year too and very sad! 😢 I think you can order the syringe set at his website. You need to look up 文具王