Manila Pen Show 2026 as an introvert: making friends, fountain pen & ink haul, stamp hunting

Went to Day 1 of the Manila Pen Show 2026 at Fairmont, Makati and saw a lot of fountain pens, inks, stamps, leather goods, and other stationery from local and international vendors amidst the vibrant Philippine fountain pen community. 00:00 - intro + tour 02:55 - stamp station 06:28 - my haul 10:54 - cafe + midnight stroll Recorded and edited with: Samsung S25 Davinci Resolve 20 Music: A Stroll by The Grey Room / Density & Time (from YouTube Audio Library)