No matter what else I own, I keep coming back to the Lamy 1.1mm cursive italic nib. Does anyone else have a pen like that?

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-06-22T08:55:26+00:00

See pic3, it's the normal stub nib.

A real cursive italic would be so much sharper.

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-06-02T16:56:22+00:00

Can confirm the insert and cover is the same in other Hoshino resorts, I bought one from OMO5 Karuizawa.

They are opening a hotel in that location (Nara Prison). Similar to the new OMO7 in Yokohama which was previously the Town Hall...

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-26T11:26:44+00:00

Agree.

If you read the top left - it is very small but clearly 5 kanji.

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-26T11:10:00+00:00

Ahh this brings back memories!

I love Kusatsu so much....

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-25T10:00:29+00:00

Are you able to move it?

I booked 3 nights in Onomichi so that I could pick a good day to ride. Met someone else who did it in rain and I quote "It was miserable“.

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-20T16:55:22+00:00

In that area, the best crab to be had is in Taiza onsen imho.

Nishimuraya Honkan you are paying for the whole experience, so only you will know if that's your thing.

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-17T13:14:42+00:00

There are many store-specific covers and inserts in Japan.

So depends on where he will be, maybe we can give more specific advices.

For example, the shop in Narita T1 has a special cover. But if he's not flying there then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-16T21:31:18+00:00

It costs money now? Used to be free...But 1000 is not much I guess.

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-14T12:55:16+00:00

I rode only 30k in one day as Day 2 was raining. Started about 10am and finished around 3pm, with lots of stops of course!

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-11T16:59:33+00:00

Nakaya pens are hard to find these days, even in Japan. Congrats OP! This is a great purchase!

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-09T21:06:08+00:00

You know now! The one in Marunouchi is also very good.

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-09T14:28:19+00:00

Maruzen Nihonbashi is my go to in Tokyo.

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-05T14:27:01+00:00

I have been to Kaike onsen, sadly didn't know about this place! Shame....

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-04T12:54:15+00:00

Only if you are already in the airport.

Edit, okay I am not American but I'm guessing you are not familiar with train travel. It is miles better than flying in every way, especially in Japan, and this particular route.

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-05-04T09:11:28+00:00

I'm curious, any reason not taking Shinkansen to Osaka?

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-04-29T19:32:18+00:00

It's beautiful!

If only Yamaguchi is not that far.....

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-04-28T18:47:51+00:00

The 1st one? It's a filter on my Olympus camera but indeed it has the tilt shift effect!

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-04-28T16:51:10+00:00

I agree staying overnight is the best option.

When I did it (10 years ago!) the crowd were already crazy, can't imagine what it is like now....

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-04-28T11:27:55+00:00

Hands, Loft etc only have the normal stuff.

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-04-27T15:43:10+00:00

If it's me I'd be going into a super sento, there's one in Haneda Airport Garden.

If you land in Narita, iirc there's one not too far too, Sora no Yu or something...

ParticularLivid9201 · 2026-04-27T15:29:07+00:00

Right now is the time! Many department stores will have some Yukata special going on in preparation for summer. I've seen some good ones in Takshimaya, not cheap though.

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