The Pen Addict

708: Writing on a Banana With Biro

Mar 19, 2026
They spar over a surreal Frixion vs Keisera video and debate erasable-ink chemistry and real-world scratch tests. They riff on marketing, design flaws, and whether writing feel beats novelty. A banana-with-biro analogy surfaces while paper compatibility and travel pen setups get discussed. A New Orleans stationery shop visit and maker spotlights round out the chat.
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INSIGHT

Clear Differentiation Wins Against Dominant Incumbents

  • Sailor's Que Sera may succeed by owning a clear marketing differentiation against FriXion: irreversible-looking erasure.
  • Even if consumers don't grasp the chemistry, dramatic demos (scraped-off ink) create perceived superiority.
ANECDOTE

Writing On A Banana With Biro

  • Myke suspects Que Sera's feel will vary widely with paper, likening it to 'writing on a banana with Biro' on very smooth papers.
  • He wants to test it on Hobonichi/Tomoe River to see if it feels terrible or incredible.
ADVICE

Shop Specialist Stores For Unique Stationery

  • Use specialised retailers like Enigma Stationery to find unique or hard-to-find pens and accessories.
  • Enigma stocks niche items (journal stamps, Zento flow models) and offers discounts for listeners via code TPA26.
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