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    #701: I Like Froggo, So That's Good

    January 30th, 2026 · 51 minutes

    It’s a big catch-up episode this week, as Brad and Myke dive in to the new Hobonichi Journaling app, updated Platinum 3776 design, and Pilot Iroshizuku ink tier lists. They also learn the real reason why the Sakura Pigma Micron grip is the way it is.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Tokyo Inklings 88: Hold My Beer | Tokyo Inklings
    Drafting Set Example
    Micron in Tool Holder
    On the Paper Trail, Episode 2: Snowed In With Matthew Chen! — The Gentleman Stationer
    Hobonichi Techo App - Life Book
    A First Look at the Hobonichi Techo App – Ian J. Battaglia
    Pilot Explorer Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
    Platinum 3776 Century Ver. 2.0 Demonstrator Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
    How I shopped "around the world" at the DC Pen Show — The Pen Addict
    Brad's Pilot Iroshizuku Tier List
    Quick Tier List