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It’s a strange fascination for some, I guess, to obsess on fine-liners, felt-tip pens, retractable gel writers, and hard-bound black cover notebooks when a Pilot ball pen and Corona notebook would do.

Shibui products are protective investments, so I figured I'd get one for myself as a graduation gift. But since I went the Hobonichi Techo way for 2022, I had to get a (literally and figuratively) fit

It is a bit tricky to start with fountain pens. Established brands can be too pricey, or a very good Japanese starter could be barely available in stores. What are commonly available, however, are un