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The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict is a weekly fix for all things stationery. Pens, pencils, paper, ink – you name it, and Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley are into it. Join as they geek out over the analog tools they love so dearly. Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.

Copyright: Copyright © 2023 Relay FM

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626: TBD on Functionality Aug 05, 2024

Show notes

It’s Yoseka Stationary Fest week, and Brad previews what is to come in Brooklyn a few days from now. He and Myke also discuss Nahvalur’s surprise retractable pen launch, and the next LAMY digital pen.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Hinze Pens: Custom hand made fountain pens, made using traditional methods.
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Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

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Brad Dowdy | Stationery Store Day – Present and Correct | Instagram

Brad Dowdy | Stationery Store Day – Choosing Keeping | Instagram

Brad Dowdy | Stationery Store Day – London Graphic Centre | Instagram

Nahvalur (Narwhal) Eclipse Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Ask a Planner Nerd – Your resource for all things related to paper planning

Coming to NYC for Stationery Fest? Here are some tips (from a local) – Ask a Planner Nerd

Thinking Tools by LAMY | The LAMY safari note+ | Instagram

Wacom One and the LAMY AL-star black EMR

LAMY x NeoLAB

Digital Writing Apps for Apple | LAMY Shop

Pilot Custom 743 - Ranking the Nibs — The Pen Addict

Ranking 15 Pilot Fountain Pen Nibs — The Pen Addict

Vice – Tactile Turn

Tactile Turn Vice Side Click Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Yoseka Stationery Fest 2024

Exhibitors | Stationery Fest 2024

Propelling pencils by Lamy

625: I Will Have This Notebook Please Jul 31, 2024

Show notes

Brad is back from London, so he and Myke break down what they were up to over the last week. That includes several stationery shop visits, which Brad breaks down in this episode.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.

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Departures #11: Relay 10 - Relay FM

Myke's Instagram Post about Relay 10

Brad's Instagram Post about Relay 10

Present & Correct

Choosing Keeping

London Graphic Centre

Brad Dowdy | Five year is too long, my friend.| Instagram

Brad Dowdy | Visited @choosingkeeping with the amazing @the_stationer this morning. Thanks for showing me the ropes, Tessa! | Instagram

Secure Attachments (@secureattachments) • Instagram

Notebooks – Choosing Keeping

Sketch/note book 12 x 12 cm 80 pages crème white paper 140g | Royal Talens

Sketch/note book 12 x 12 cm 80 pages black paper 140g | Royal Talens

Accordion Notebook Monocle by LEUCHTTURM1917 - LEUCHTTURM1917

Tennessee Red Pencils – Present & Correct

Drehgriffel Nr. 1 Aquamarine

Drehgriffel Nr. 1 Bauhaus Edition - LEUCHTTURM1917

Dressco Paper Notebook S | Platinum – The Paper Mouse

TAKEO: a leading paper distributor

624: Brad Was Wrong the Entire Time Jul 17, 2024

Show notes

One of us was on their game this week before our big London event, and it wasn’t Brad. How many times can one person be wrong in one episode? Spoiler alert: a lot.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
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Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) – Instagram

Sailor Compass TUZU Adjust Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor Compass TUZU Gel Pens | JetPens

Sailor TUZU – Official Website

Mountain of Ink

Traveler's Notebook – Traveler's Company USA

Present & Correct

Choosing Keeping

London Graphic Centre

Magma Shop

Magazine B

Limited Edition 012 – Studio Neat

Flexible Nib Factory

Tokyo Totepack | Bellroy

Venture Ready Pack | Bellroy

Sinclair Model R – Rickshaw

The Pen Addict X Rickshaw Sinclair Model R — The Pen Addict

EVERGOODS - Civic Half Zip 22L | The Classic Daybag Elevated

Versa Ultralight | Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Venture Ready Sling 2.5L | Bellroy

Banzai Bags - Bags

623: A Formal Vendetta Jul 10, 2024

Show notes

Brad’s trip to London is near, will he finish shipping in time? Will the new TWSBI VAC be making the trip? Is there a new Sailor he wants to discuss? Find all of these answers, including answers to your AskTPA, in this week’s episode.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
Hinze Pens: Custom hand made fountain pens, made using traditional methods.
Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT24 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more.

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Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

The Pen Addict Shop

Leather Ring Supporter PLT0013 (Bible/Narrow Size) - PLOTTER USA

TWSBI VAC 700R Kyantie Blue – Instagram

Uses This / Interviews

waferbaby (@d@wafer.baby) - wafer.baby

Sailor 1911 Large Fountain Pen in Cthulhu 2024 Exclusive - Goldspot Pens

Sailor Pro Gear Sunlight from the Ocean Floor Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor Iris Nebula Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Pacific Northwest Pen Show | July 2024 - Portland, Oregon

2024 Miami Pen Show - The Miami Pen Show

Retro 51 Tornado Mercury 7 Limited Edition Rollerball Review — The Pen Addict

Caran d’Ache 849 Year of the Dragon Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

622: Limited Edition Zip Ties Jul 03, 2024

Show notes

Brad went all Captain Capitalism on us this week, discussing all of the new product collaborations he has been working on this year. Also, where does the Caran d’Ache 849 rank in the list of popular Japanese pens?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.

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Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

The Pen Addict X Retro 51 “PEN” — The Pen Addict

Virgil Abloh - Wikipedia

The Pen Addict x Ebbets Field Flannels Ballcap — The Pen Addict

Shop — The Pen Addict

The Locavore Guide (@thelocavorenyc) – Instagram

Members — The Pen Addict

Bungubox KOP Fujiyama Blue – Instagram

Japan's 2023 Pen of the Year – Fudefan – Instagram

621: I Like Bananas Jun 26, 2024

Show notes

Brad is on vacation this week, so what better time to answer your AskTPA!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT24 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more.

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BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe Magnifier - the best Jewelry loupe

Plotter

Meet Your Maker: Nic Pasquale, Pens by Pasquale — The Pen Addict

Storage Container - penco

Ti Arto EDC : The Ultimate Refill Friendly Everyday – Big Idea Design

Notebook Review: Midori A5 Cotton & Light Paper Notebooks - The Well-Appointed Desk

620: Beach-to-Ocean Ratio Jun 19, 2024

Show notes

Brad is heading to the beach next week, so what better time to ask what he thinks about Pilot’s latest Vanishing Point Limited Edition, Seashore. Maybe he will be playing Scarabeo with his family, and can bring along the perfect scorekeeping pen.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout.

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BUNGUBOX x Esterbrook Kachofugetsu Flower Fountain Pen – Esterbrook Pens

Send in Your Ask TPA Questions!

Pilot 2024 Limited Edition Vanishing Point Seashore - Vanness

Opus 88 Wine Rollerball Pens -- Pen Chalet

Opus 88 Demo 2022 Color of the Year Fountain Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Composition Studio -- Instagram

Bumblebee｜LIMITED｜Maki-e fountain pen｜Namiki

Montegrappa Scarabeo Limited Edition Fountain Pen - Vulpen / Fountain pen | Appelboom.com

Bathrooms in Italy: What's that string for on the wall? - GRAND VOYAGE ITALY

Ooni Toy Oven

New Collaboration! Visconti Voyager Del Mar - Figboot on Pens - YouTube

Visconti Voyager Del Mar — Figboot on Pens

I can just imagine #work | Jordan the Stallion | Instagram

STL Pen Show Mug

LAMY Postcard Prompts

619: The First Penguin Jun 12, 2024

Show notes

Brad is joined by long-time friend, and Japanese stationery connoisseur, Bruce Eimon. We discuss his unique background that led him to where he is today, which includes helping organize the Tokyo International Pen Show, and working at Bungubox.

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

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Tokyo International Pen Show

BUNGUBOX Online Store

Think on Paper .Co

Eboya ONLINE STORE/OFFICIAL

First penguin - A quick explanation

Inky Rocks - YouTube

San Francisco Stationery Meetup | Meetup

618: Monitoring the Safari Situation Jun 05, 2024

Show notes

There are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk about. Wait, there are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk about? Brad and Myke have Pina Colada under the Cherry Blossoms - won’t you join them?

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 20-23. Tickets on sale now!
Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off.
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LAMY Pina Colada and Cherry Blossom – Goldspot – Instagram

Lamy Special Edition Safari Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

LAMY for Ink House – Instagram

Learn all about the Endless Captiva – Instagram

Endless Captiva Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Sailor TUZU

uniball Jetstream Lite Touch Ballpoint Pen Review — The Pen Addict

Endless Creator Retractable Fountain Pen

Gnomedic - Twitch

gnomedic (@gnomedic@dice.camp) - Dice.camp

EDCEST® PEN - Wearable EDC pen. by The Ultimatest ™ — Kickstarter

The Theme System Journal by Cortex Brand

617: Orange Slander May 29, 2024

Show notes

Brad and Myke discuss all of the stationery that has been striking their fancy of late. What are their favorite pens, inks, and paper? Does Myke really besmirch the good name of Orange ink? Listen and find out!

This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT.
Hinze Pens: Custom hand made fountain pens, made using traditional methods.

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Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand

Mark Three – Studio Neat

MITTZON - IKEA

hellotello studio

Millefiori - Wikipedia

Haleakala Silhouette Fountain Pen - Kanilea Pen Co.

The Anatomy of a Stacked Nib – Tokyo Station Pens

Ink Review #178: Sailor Studio 770 — Fountain Pen Pharmacist

Bleistift - Any old pencil won't do

Taccia Hiroshige Ainezu Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict

Skogsy Pens Cholla Micarta Fountain Pen Review, Featuring Nib Tailor Architect Grind — The Pen Addict

Taccia 2nd Version Ukiyo-e Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet

Kaweco Sport Collection Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

Diamine Bilberry Ink Review — The Pen Addict

The Pen Addict #616: What to Expect at a Pin Shown - Relay FM

Hobonichi: Hobonichi Plain Notebook (A5) A5 Size / Undated / Graph Paper - Accessories Lineup - Accessories - Hobonichi Techo 2024

Midori MD Notebook - A6 - Grid | JetPens

Copic Multiliner SP Pens - Copic Shop

Spoke Roady – Spoke Design

Uni-ball One F Gel Pen 0.5 mm Earth Texture Color Series Review — The Pen Addict

Spoke Pencil Model 4 – Spoke Design

BUNGUBOX x Esterbrook Kachofugetsu Flower Fountain Pen – Esterbrook Pens

Kaweco Sport Piston Fill Starter Set Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet

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