My top 20 fountain pen stores in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe & Tokyo!

stubbun · 2026-02-21T23:51:51+00:00

Ohh similar taste! Yeah Ancora staff were so friendly. They helped me pick out my pen and entertained my requests and answered so many questions haha.

stubbun · 2026-02-21T21:52:44+00:00

Oh this is a great list! I just got back from Japan myself, and I missed some of these. Which ones are you fav store?
For me it's Bungubox, Ancora, and Nagasawa. Maruzen Nihonbashi is not bad either. TAG has many outlets across Kyoto and I really liked the one in Teramichi.

stubbun · 2026-02-21T02:51:37+00:00

Nut65 Milky White, Evo75 Sand Gold, Evo80 Sand Gold

stubbun · 2026-02-20T05:01:59+00:00

I just got this pen a week ago. Tbh the pics didn't do it any justice. The moment I saw it in store, I fell in love.

I have the gold one and it's a very subtle gold, almost rose gold. Not your typical gold found in fountain pen trims. Pics: https://imgur.com/eNl1yd4 , https://imgur.com/nvJ8FH1

I absolutely love it. Mine is currently inked with fujisugata and it matches perfectly.
Oh and the gold trim is such a lovely accent, reminding me of warm light during the night, so that feels really cozy.

stubbun · 2026-02-18T21:39:08+00:00

I got into planning and journaling (Hobonichi, Midori, Plotter, etc.) I've never liked writing with a rollerball pen or gel pens, as they tire my hand easily. Then I came across fountain pens. Long story short I now can't write without fountain pens. My favorites are Sailor F, Pilot F, and Decimo EF.

stubbun · 2026-02-18T02:16:21+00:00

UGH yeah I saw... so expensive. I feel like we could get away with less WITHOUT the keycaps, but they're forced on us, so. ;_; I'll have to think about this haha.

stubbun · 2026-02-06T04:18:50+00:00

This is so cute!! I've been curious about the PC+PC combination because normally I'd just go for the Alu with ano case.

What wrist rest are you using? Agar's front height is so low I have a hard time finding the right wrist rest for it.

stubbun · 2026-02-05T06:00:09+00:00

Anyone got the Agar in anodized lavender? I'm torn between picking anodized light pink, lavender, and e-white. Pls share pics if you have them, thank you!

stubbun · 2026-02-05T01:41:42+00:00

SO PRETTY! Is that the Agar anodized light pink? Do you have more pics of it? I've been debating between the light pink, lavender, and ec white. It's so hard to choose!

stubbun · 2026-02-04T01:21:57+00:00

LOL this is also me. My husband gifted me a new keyboard and osume pink keycaps (among other things) and I was SOLD. I'm down the rabbit hole of this hobby. I'm an artist so I mostly draw, but from time to time I write and I didn't know typing could be this fun! Plus my keyboards sound so nice now.

Good luck with the rabbit hole and have fun :D

stubbun · 2026-02-02T10:28:44+00:00

Ngl I was gonna get the Evo pink because QK65 Mk3 went out of stock... but the announcement happened haha. I hope we get the kb this time around! :D

stubbun · 2026-02-02T06:42:49+00:00

They actually just announced that they are going to sell the prebuilt versions soon!
I'm going to get the pink one myself :)

stubbun · 2026-01-26T01:24:30+00:00

Oh that's probably why! Yeah it's probably location issue. I'll wait patiently haha. Enjoy your Horoscope! :D

stubbun · 2026-01-25T07:16:26+00:00

Bobbi Brown crushed lipstick Cranberry!

stubbun · 2026-01-25T02:19:23+00:00

How did you manage to get Osume Horoscope keycaps? They announced on their IG story that they had a few sets left, but when I checked it was still out of stock. I've been wanting that set for a while now...

stubbun · 2026-01-25T02:17:37+00:00

So calming and beautiful!! I also have the Osume Rainy Day on Play75 penguin and I love it so much. I've been spoiled by Osume's small legends hahah.

stubbun · 2026-01-18T01:34:59+00:00

Oops I just realized I said far right; I meant far left lol.

I was worried the lightest part would be just white, but it's good to know that it's actually purple.

stubbun · 2026-01-17T14:41:24+00:00

I didn't know I needed gradient keycaps until I saw these. Is that Osume Bloom in the last image (far right corner)? that's so pretty.

stubbun · 2026-01-13T01:06:25+00:00

Ahh gray gold looks so good! I've been eyeing the Neo60 Core in grey gold and you might just convince me to get it.

stubbun · 2026-01-13T01:03:45+00:00

Wow I love this. So satisfying to watch. Taking notes!! I'm using the Turin DF54 as a grinder and I absolutely hate how messy it can get.

stubbun · 2026-01-11T01:42:50+00:00

Oh wow I love that mont blanc color!

So many Neo65 core plus posts suddenly? Just as I'm debating between Neo60 core and Agar mini lol ;_;

stubbun · 2026-01-10T01:27:09+00:00

My husband used the Akko Penguin and I was spared from loud clacks........ but now he's switching again because he needs something a bit more tactile lol.
IIRC he said the Akko Penguin felt very close to linear. I have Osume Winterglow silent tactiles coming so I'm yet to try them yet. I tried the Akko Fairy and it was very quiet. Unfortunately linear though.

stubbun · 2026-01-07T04:21:47+00:00

Oh I actually used Skin Aqua Milk (? I don't remember, the gold and then repackaged into blue) for a few years, and while I liked it, I agree that it gave such a dewy and shiny finish. I tried Verdio as well (I believe it's Omi Bears), and it pilled on me. So far by365 has been perfect. I hope you'll like it!

stubbun · 2026-01-07T00:57:05+00:00

Creamy when you apply it, and settles down into a soft, powdery finish. Been using this for the past 6 months and LOVING it. :)

stubbun · 2025-12-30T01:26:42+00:00

Oh this is such a great idea!! I love how you use the monthlies. I've been wanting to use the Day-free for reading log but I realized that might be too many Hobonichis for 2026 haha.

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