Join Lisa Vanness Thursday afternoon at 4pm for a panel discussion hosted by Vanness Pen Shop, featuring vendors from Singapore and Japan. Gain valuable insights into the current trends and inner workings of the industry as we provide a behind-the-scenes look into the similarities and differences in analog across different parts of the world.

Featured guests include

Naoyuki Takeuchi
Head of Ink Planning and Development, Nagasawa Bungu Center
Naoyuki Takeuchi has been leading ink planning and development at Nagasawa Bungu Center since 2007, where he has created over 100 original ink colors. Drawing inspiration from the cityscape and rich history of Kobe, many of his inks are designed to capture and convey the city’s unique character through color.
Takeuchi has been a featured speaker at pen shows both in Japan and abroad, including in Tokyo and South Korea, and has established strong ties with writing communities around the world.
His first ink creation, “Rokko Green,” was inspired by his experience during the Great
Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995, when he was deeply moved by the healing power of the natural landscape surrounding Kobe. Through this work, he expressed his gratitude to those who supported the city’s reconstruction.
In addition to standard inks, he continues to develop limited and special edition colors, bringing depth, emotion, and a strong sense of place to the world of writing instruments.

Introducing Daryl Lim, the visionary behind Atelier Musubi - a social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals from marginalized communities. With a deep understanding of unique paper, Daryl has pioneered innovative projects such as personalized notebooks with unique combinations of rare fabrics.

SeY- Fountain Pen curator, Satoru for fountain pen artists; We believe that Urushi (lacquer) is the perfect material for fountain pens, as it is very comfortable in the hand. Find your favorite design and enjoy its touch and feel.

Yukio Nagahara brings over two decades of expertise as a nibmeister, honed through years at a leading Japanese stationery manufacturer. His rare craftsmanship allows him to master the intricate and uniquely Japanese fountain pen nibs that few can handle. Since February 14, 2020, he has embarked on a freelance journey under his own brand, The Nib Shaper, dedicated to sharing his deep passion and joy for fountain pens with enthusiasts around the world.

Attendees will have the chance to network and examine products up close with the panelists after the event.

This will be a free ticketed event due to limited space.